Advanced Health Assessments Exam 3 Study Guide Questions with Verified Answers Graded A
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The ASA basic standards for monitoring address all of the following physiologic processes except?
A. Oxygenation/ventilation
B. Urine output
C. Temperature
D. Circulation
B. Urine Output
In which of the following clinical conditions will the pulse ox not detect an oxygen saturation signal?
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Advanced Health Assessments Exam 3
Study Guide Questions with Verified
Answers Graded A 2024-2025
The ASA basic standards for monitoring address all of the following physiologic
processes except?
A. Oxygenation/ventilation
B. Urine output
C. Temperature
D. Circulation
B. Urine Output
In which of the following clinical conditions will the pulse ox not detect an oxygen
saturation signal?
A. Sinus rhythm with normal blood pressure
B. Effective chest compressions associated with CPR
C. Cardiopulmonary bypass
D. Atrial fibrillation with high blood pressure
C. Cardiopulmonary bypass
Which of the following clinical conditions is associated with a sudden decrease in end-
tidal CO2 on the capnogram?
A. Hypoventilation due to low respiratory rate
B. Normal ventilation with 100% oxygen
C. Rebreathing CO2 due to anesthesia circuit malfunction
D. Pulmonary embolism
D. Pulmonary embolism
Which of the following pressures measured by an arterial catheter is least affected by
overdampening?
A. Systolic blood pressure
B. Diastolic blood pressure
C. Mean blood pressure
D. Systemic blood pressures are not affected by overdampening
C. Mean blood pressure
Which of the following is a 'dynamic' technique for measuring volume status?
A. Central venous pressure
B. Pulse pressure variation with respiratory cycle
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C. Pulmonary artery pressure
D. Urine output
B. Pulse pressure variation with respiratory cycle
When should a patient's vital signs, O2 saturation, and level of pain be documented in
PACU?
A. Upon arrival and at discharge
B. Upon arrival and three times every 5 minutes
C. Upon arrival, every 15 minutes, and at discharge
D. Upon arrival, 3 times every 5 minutes, then every 15 minutes, then at discharge
D. Upon arrival, 3 times every 5 minutes, then every 15 minutes, then at discharge
Regarding urination in the PACU, which of the following statements is correct?
A. It is mandatory for a patient to void prior to PACU discharge
B. Some patients can be discharged before they void if urination is carefully tracked
C. Only patients with urogenital pathology should be tracked for voiding
D. All patients can be discharged safely without checking urination
B. Some patients can be discharged before they void if urination is carefully tracked
Which of the following can mask hypovolemia if urine output is assessed?
A. Impaired renal tubular function
B. Glycosuria
C. Both
D. None
C. Both
Which of the following can exacerbate myocardial ischemia?
A. Anemia
B. Hypoxemia
C. Inadequate diastolic pressure
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Regional anesthesia can produce increased SVR
B. Alpha-adrenergic blockade can provoke hypertension
C. Sepsis may generate hypotension
D. Acute steroid deficiency often provokes hypertension
C. Sepsis may generate hypotension
Which of the following is the least likely cause of hypertension in the PACU?
A. Anxiety
B. Warming
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C. Full bladder
D. Pain
B. Warming
Which of the following factors can predispose patients to laryngospasm?
A. Smoking
B. Recent URI
C. Upper airway surgery
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following drugs can prolong neuromuscular blockade?
A. Antibiotics
B. Antiemetics
C. Vasopressors
D. All of the above
A. Antibiotics
Which of the following best reflects inadequate tissue oxygenation?
A. PaO2
B. PaCO2
C. Lactic acidemia
D. None of the above
C. Lactic acidemia
Which of the following factors does not affect FRC during surgery?
A. Obesity
B. Rate of ventilation
C. Peritoneal insufflation
D. Unusual positioning
B. Rate of ventilation
Which of the following is a side effect of droperidol?
A. QT prolongation
B. Hypertension
C. Both
D. None
A. QT prolongation
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Oliguria in PACU usually reflects a normal renal response to hypovolemia
B. Oliguria in PACU usually indicates an abnormal renal function
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C. Oliguria in PACU usually indicates urinary retention after opioids
D. None of the above
A. Oliguria in PACU usually reflects a normal renal response to hypovolemia
Which of the following may be an appropriate treatment for respiratory alkalosis in
PACU?
A. Analgesics
B. Sedatives
C. Decreasing the ventilation rate
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following does not exacerbate hypokalemia?
A. Insulin therapy
B. Respiratory alkalosis
C. Beta-blockers
D. All of the above can exacerbate hypokalemia
C. Beta-blockers
Which of the following is the most common ophthalmic complication after anesthesia?
A. Corneal abrasion
B. Retinal artery occlusion
C. Ischemic optic neuropathy
D. Retinal detachment
A. Corneal Abrasion
Which of the following measures would you first implement to treat post dural puncture
headache?
A. Epidural blood patch
B. IV hydration and analgesia
C. Positioning of the patient
D. All of the above
C. Positioning of the patient
Which of the following statements regarding hypothermia is true?
A. Hypothermia decreases the heart rate
B. Hypothermia decreases the risk of myocardial ischemia
C. Hypothermia promotes tissue hypoperfusion
D. All of the above
C. Hypothermia promotes tissue hypoperfusion
Which of the following times from admission to the PACU to awakening from anesthesia
is considered prolonged?
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