QUESTIONS

1. List criteria essential for the recovery room.
2. What vital signs would you monitor when a patient is recovering from surgery under general anaesthesia?
3. List 10 possible causes of heat loss.
4. List 5 signs of hypothermia.
5. State 3 reasons why a drain might be placed following surgery.
6. State the 2 types of closed drain and briefly describe each.
7. From what material are Penrose drains made?
8. What is a sump Penrose drain?