When the Patient Is Ready to Return from the Postanesthesia

question 28

Multiple Choice

When the patient is ready to return from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) , a minimal Aldrete score of _______ is an indicator that the patient is ready to return to the floor.

• A) 2 to 4
• B) 4 to 8
• C) 9 to 10
• D) 11 to 12

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Definitions:

Type Of Fracture

A classification that describes the nature and characteristics of a broken bone, such as its location, alignment, and extent of damage.

Twisting Action

Rotational or torque movement typically applied to objects or components, often evaluated in physical activities or mechanical settings.

Spiral

A curve that winds around a central point, getting progressively farther away as it revolves around the point.

Comminuted

A crushed bone fracture with many fragments.