DAANCE Comprehensive Exam Solved 2024
Pulmonary artery - ANSWER-One of two arteries that carry venous (oxygen poor) blood
from heart to lungs
What type of intubation is preferred with emesis with aspiration? - ANSWER-ETT. LMA
or combitube acceptable.
What emergency would a cricothyrotomy typically be performed? - ANSWER-Airway
obstruction
Atropine would be given in which emergency? - ANSWER-Symptomatic bradycardia
Adenosine would be given in which emergency? - ANSWER-SVT
Amiodarone would be given in which emergency? - ANSWER-V. Tach
What medications can be given for a sever case of hyperventilation? - ANSWER-
Versed, Valium, or Propofol
PVC's are treated with which medicine? - ANSWER-Lidocaine
Epi is given in which two emergencies? - ANSWER-V. Fib and asystole
Max dose of epi for cardiovascular disease pt - ANSWER-.04mg
A beta blocker would be given in which emergency? - ANSWER-Hypertension
A fluid bolus of NS and ephedrine can be given with what emergency? - ANSWER-
Hypotension
What medications are used to treat malignant hypothermia? - ANSWER-Dantrolene, IV
cold saline (not Ringer's)
Nasopharyngeal airway - ANSWER-When tongue is obstructing airway. Tube is
lubricated and passed through the nose into nasal cavity. Sits in oropharynx behind
tongue. Well tolerated and can be used on awake pts.
Oropharyngeal airway - ANSWER-Also placed to position tongue in more anterior
position. Often interfere with intra oral procedures. Not tolerated well with awake pts.
Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) - ANSWER-Device that sits over top of larynx. Can be
placed blindly. Does not protect against aspiration. Inflated with 30cc to create seal.
,Endotracheal intubation - ANSWER-End of tube passes through vocal cords and
terminates half way between vocal cords and bifurcation of trachea. Important to listen
to both lungs after placement. May or May not be cuffed.
Combitube - ANSWER-Generally used for specific emergencies. Both cuffs inflated.
Pts predisposed to bronchospasm - ANSWER-Allergies, asthma, copd, bronchitis
Bronchospasm - ANSWER-Generalized contraction of smooth muscles of small bronchi
and bronchioles in lungs causing restriction of air flow of air to and from lungs.
Maximum dose of epi for healthy pt - ANSWER-.2mg
Liver - ANSWER-Protein and lipid synthesis, bio transformation, detoxification and
storage of vitamin A, E, D, K, and B12.
Causes of seizures - ANSWER-Liver failure, renal failure, sickle cell disease, brain
tumor, meningitis, previous stroke and hypo-hyperglycemia.
Main function of kidneys - ANSWER-Maintain volume and composition of body fluids.
Body's main source of filtration and excrete metabolic end products and toxins.
Islets of langerhans - ANSWER-Located in pancreas. Secrete insulin and glucagon.
Insulin helps the body store sugar to keep glucose levels in a steady state.
Adrenal glands - ANSWER-Secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine. Controls
electrolyte balance and carb metabolism.
Pterygoid plexus - ANSWER-Network of veins corresponding to 2nd and 3rd parts of
maxillary artery
Olfactory nerve - ANSWER-1st cranial nerve that controls smell
Optic nerve - ANSWER-2nd cranial nerve that controls sight
Internal jugular vein - ANSWER-Drains much of blood from head and neck
Purkinje fiber system - ANSWER-Causes muscles of heart to contract. Spreads impulse
rapidly along heart muscle.
, Brachiocephalic artery - ANSWER-Branches into right common carotid in neck and right
subclavian artery in arm.
Hematocrit - ANSWER-% blood volume made up of red blood cells. Men: 42-52%
women: 37-48%. Anything below 35% considered anemic.
Mental artery - ANSWER-Supplies blood to chin.
Ischemia - ANSWER-Reduced blood flow in coronary arteries. Lack of oxygen to heart
cells weakens, but does not kill them.
Maxillary artery - ANSWER-Supplies blood to maxilla, teeth, sinuses, and portion of
nose.
Medulla oblongata - ANSWER-Coordinating region for impulses. The seat of many
autonomic centers.
Normal levels of hemoglobin - ANSWER-Males: 13-18 mg/dL
Females: 14-16 mg/dL
Oropharynx - ANSWER-Located between soft palate and epiglottis.
Facial nerve - ANSWER-7th cranial nerve. Supplies motor fibers to muscles of facial
expression.
Trigeminal nerve - ANSWER-5th cranial nerve. Supplies sensation to teeth and jaws.
Vagus nerve - ANSWER-10th cranial nerve. Supplies fibers to many parts of body.
(Ears, tongue, pharynx, larynx, thoracic/abdominal viscera).
Pulmonary veins - ANSWER-Return oxygenated blood to left atrium from lungs. Only
veins that carry oxygenated blood.
Superior vena cava - ANSWER-Drains head, neck, and upper extremities into right
atrium.
Adrenal glad - ANSWER-Secretes epinephrine, norepinephrine, and corticosteroids.
Ectopic focus - ANSWER-Displaced central point of origin for cardiac dysrhythmias.
Inferior alveolar artery - ANSWER-Supplies blood to teeth, mandible, lower lip, and chin.
Inferior vena cava - ANSWER-Drains lower extremities and abdominal viscera into right
atrium.
Brachial artery - ANSWER-Supplies blood to shoulder, arm, forearm, and hand.
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