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Surgical Education Learners Forum/Perioperative Nursing/Post-Resuscitation Care and Follow-up Quiz

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1

Which finding most strongly suggests return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) during perioperative resuscitation?

Return of pulse with improving arterial waveform and rising end-tidal CO₂
A brief muscle movement immediately after defibrillation with no other physiologic changes
The AED announces that no shock is advised
The patient's skin becomes warm after several minutes of CPR

2

After ROSC has been achieved, why should the AED pads generally remain attached to the patient?

To improve ECG signal quality during routine monitoring
Because recurrent ventricular arrhythmias may occur and additional defibrillation may be required
Because we want to prevent adhesive-related skin irritation
Because the pads cannot be removed until the battery has been replaced

3

Once the patient has been stabilized following AED use, what assessment should be performed before removing the pads?

A focused neurologic assessment after the patient is stabilized
Repeat rhythm analysis using the AED
Assess the patient's level of consciousness only
Inspect the skin beneath the pads for burns, erythema, blistering, or other pad-related injuries

4

Which information is essential when handing over care after a resuscitation?

The number of shocks delivered
The patient’s vital signs immediately before CPR and after ROSC
Resuscitation sequence, AED use, shocks, response, and treatments
The events leading up to the cardiac arrest

5

Following completion of the resuscitation, which action best prepares the AED for future emergencies?

Store the AED after wiping the outside and checking that it powers on
Replace the battery only if AED displays a low-battery warning
Dispose of the used pads and return the AED to storage once it appears clean and dry
Clean the AED, replace pads, verify battery status, confirm successful self-test, and report any malfunction

6

What is the primary purpose of a structured team debrief following a perioperative cardiac arrest?

To determine which individual was responsible for errors during the resuscitation
Review team performance and identify improvements for future resuscitation
To complete the patient's medical record before transferring care
To decide whether the AED should be permanently removed from service

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Part of Automated External Defibrillation - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
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Created July 30, 2026 by Ian-laurel-1
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