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CDS 831- General Anesthesia Study Set Exam
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4 characteristics of an anesthesia machine: - Answer 1. contains flowmeters and
vaporizers that contain various volatile anesthetics
2. able to deliver O2 and other inhalational agents
3. able to monitor vital signs (ECG, end tidal CO2, BP, HR, etc)
4. able to ventilate patient
In addition to basic IV equipment, what 6 pieces of ancillary equipment are required for
general anesthesia? - Answer 1. face mask for ventilation
2. laryngoscope
3. endotracheal tubes/LMAs
4. oral and nasal airways
5. suction
6. magill forceps
2 main types of direct laryngoscopes used during general anesthesia: - Answer 1.
Macintosh ("Mac")
2. Miller
What is the difference between the Mac and Miller laryngoscopes in regards to their
blades? - Answer Miller = thinner, straight blade
Mac = wider, curved blade
Which laryngoscope is preferred for infants and younger children? Which is preferred
for older children and adults? - Answer Miller = infants, young children
Mac = old children, adults
How is the blade positioned when using a Miller laryngoscope? What does this result in?
- Answer blade is placed on top of the epiglottis
lifts the epiglottis, exposing the glottic opening
How is the blade positioned when using a Mac laryngoscope? What does this result in? -
Answer blade is curved around the tongue and placed into the vallecula
lifts the airway
, The (Miller/Mac) laryngoscope has better control of the tongue, while the (Miller/Mac)
laryngoscope provides a wider glottic opening - Answer Miller, Mac
Which laryngoscope is indicated if the mouth is small and narrow, or if the epiglottis is
long? - Answer Miller
Which laryngoscope is indicated for a patient with large amounts of obscuring soft
tissue in the upper airway? - Answer Mac
7 pieces of monitoring equipment recommended for use during general anesthesia: -
Answer 1. precordial stethoscope
2. pulse oximeter
3. end tidal CO2
4. continuous BP (q3-5 mins)
5. continuous ECG
6. continuous temperature
7. BIS (EEG monitoring)
6 pieces of emergency equipment that should be available during general anesthesia: -
Answer 1. backup lighting system
2. backup suction
3. O2 delivery system
4. laryngoscopes
5. endotracheal tubes
6. defibrillator
9 types of emergency drugs that should be available during general anesthesia: -
Answer 1. drug agonists
2. bronchodilator
3. vasopressor
4. muscle relaxant
5. antihistamine
6. anticholinergic
7. antiarrhythmic
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