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A basic anesthesia monitoring device that is used during general anesthesia to confirm
successful endotracheal tube placement and determine the presence of gas exchange
is the:
A. Pulse oximetry device
B. Stethoscope
C. Capnometer/end-tidal CO2 monitor
D. Post-intubation arterial blood gas - C. Capnometer/
The immature blood-brain barrier and decreased protein binding in infants increase their
sensitivity to which group of medications?
A. anticholinergics, parasympathetics
B. Antidysrhythmic agents
C. Opioids and hypnotics
D. Adrenerics - C. Opioids and hypnotics
Alexander 15th p1009
Proper care and handling of surgical specimens is imperative for correct diagnosis,
treatment, and prognosis planning of the patient. Select the response that best reflects
correct specimen care and handling.
A. Label consecutive specimens
B. Send all specimens to the lab together as one pickup, including the frozen sections
C. Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in formalin
D. Neutralize formalin/formaldehyde spills with glycerin and call the hazmat team. - C.
Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in formalin
Alexander 15th p32
From the following, choose the types of anesthesia that will allow patients to tolerate
potentially uncomfortable procedures while maintaining their own airway and be easily
aroused from light sleep.
A. Moderate anesthesia care
B. Local infiltraion
C. Moderate sedation/analgesia
D. Regional anesthesia - C. Moderate Sedation/analgesia
Alexander 15th P130
Risk factors for postoperative nausea and vomiting should be assessed preoperatively.
Which of the following is a risk factor for PONV?
A. Male gender
B. Female gender
C. Postoperative use of NSAIDS
, D. Surgery under 60 minutes - B. Female gender
Alexanders 16th p269
Of the following choices, which would not be a consideration for choosing suture?
A. Type of procedure
B. The tissue being reapproximated
C. Type of reapproximation
D. Scrub person preference - D. Scrub person preference
Alexanders 15th P192
Which of the following is not an event that would adversely affect the pulse ox reading?
A. Hypothermia
B. Hypertension
C. Vasoconstriction
D. Hypovolemia - B. Hypertension
Alexanders 15th P132
Skin injuries related to shearing occur most commonly as a result of which of the
following positions?
A. Trendelenburg
B. Prone
C. Lateral
D. Lithotomy - A. Trendelenburg
Alexanders 15th P165
Which of the following is a true statement about the use of liquids in the OR?
A. Use of volitile liquids such as acetone is limited to cleaning and they must be properly
stored
B. Flammable liquids are prohobited in the OR unless an ESU is in use
C. Skin prepping solutions can cause chemical burns
D. Betadine skin prep does not cause chemical burns - C. Skin prepping solution can
cause chemical burns
Alexander 15th p33
This hemostatic device offers a rapid and secure method of clamping arteries, veins,
nerves, and other small structures. This device remains in the patient, is not counted,
and is made of a metal that is not compatible with MRI. Select the correct hemostatic
device that fits this description.
A. Hemostat
B. Alligator forcep
C. Ligating clip
D. Bulldog clamp - C. Ligating clip
Alexanders 15th p198
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