Module Post Test 8-Certified Nurse Anesthetists—Is Monitoring Different?

Objectives:

1.      Describe three substance abuse risk factors for CRNA’s

2.      List two websites with specialized CRNA recovery information

3.      Define the purpose of the medication Naltrexone

You must score a 70% of above on the post-test to receive continuing education credit if you do not score a min. of 70% you will not received credit via-CeBroker.

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* 1. Fill in the below (as it appears on your nursing license)

First Name

Last Name

License type and # (No Spaces)

State/Province

Email Address

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* 2. The AANA and other nursing organizations, recognize that CRNA’s are at a higher risk for substance abuse and dependence due to:

their level of education

the exposure and nature of their work

their participation in impairment programs

their lifestyles

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* 3. “Anesthesiology Trigger Mechanisms”, as discussed by Farley and Talbot, include:

ease of drug availability

prior experimentation with mood-altering drugs

job related stress of highly specialized vocation with minimal supervision

all of the above

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* 4. Impairment programs across the country:

often see a low proportion of CRNA’s with impairment issues

do not refer CRNA’s to Nurse Support Groups

have always seen a higher proportion of CRNA’s with impairment issues

may not monitor CRNA’s

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* 5. CRNA’s identify altered sleep patterns due to:

being on call

working in the operating room

excessive caffeine use

too many breaks between cases

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* 6. Monitoring guidelines for CRNA’s include:

recognition that their recovery issues are different from other recovering nurses

workplace support from colleagues may not be essential

structured return to work protocol

no restrictions on being on call

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* 7. The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA):

is a valuable resource for CRNA’s in recovery

has a Wellness Committee

provides resources for employers

all of the above

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* 8. Naltrexone is:

a medication recommended for all nurses and CRNA’s in recovery

often prescribed for CRNA’s with anxiety

not recommended for CRNA’s returning to practice

an opioid receptor antagonist

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* 9. CRNA’s are often:

required to work outside of healthcare for a period of time in early recovery

required to refrain from anesthesia practice for a period of time in early recovery

asked by monitoring programs to not return to anesthesia practice

develop their monitoring guidelines for recovery

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* 10. Participation in Nurse Support Groups and many other recovery recommendations:

does not apply to CRNA’s

applies only to nurses without advanced degrees

remains identical for all recovering nurses, including CRNA’s

is important only if one has a desire for a sense of belonging

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* 11. An essential element for long term recovery is:

working as a CRNA

knowing that one is part of a group

being singled out as different

not attending support groups