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The term anesthesia means without
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consciousness
memory sensation pain |
sensation
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Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of general anesthesia?
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a Patient remains unresponsive during surgery
b patient retains no memory of the surgery c Patient's cardiovascular function remains stable d patient retains muscle tone during surgery |
Patient retains muscle tone during surgery
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Which phase of general anesthesia includes preoxygenation of the patient?
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a emergence
b preinduction c recovery d induction |
preinduction
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What are the five phases of general anesthesia in correct sequence?
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a emergence, preinduction, induction, maintenance, recovery
b induction, postinduction, emergence, maintenance, recovery c induction, postinduction, maintenance, emergence, recovery d preinduction, induction, maintenance, emergence, recovery |
d preinduction, induction, maintenance, emergence, recovery
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Which phase of general anesthesia includes administration of muscle relaxants?
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a emergence
b preinduction c recovery d maintenance |
d maintenance
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Preoperative patient assessment and evaluation is performed during which phase of general anesthesia?
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a emergence
b preinduction c recovery d maintenance |
preinduction
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Patient intubation is performed during which phase of general anesthesa?
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a emergence
b preinduction c recovery d induction |
d Induction
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The surgical procedure is performed during which phase of general anesthesia
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a emergence
b preinduction c recovery d induction |
d maintenance
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Anesthesia agents are reversed or discontinued, or both, during which phase of general anesthesia?
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a emergence
b preinduction c recovery d induction |
a emergence
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Which statement does not apply to endotracheal intubation?
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a The patient's vocal cords are visualized using a laryngoscope
b The circulator assits the anesthesia care provider by applying pressure on the cricoid cartilage c An endotracheal tube is connected to a pulse oximeter d The endotracheal tube is connected to a pulse oximeter c d |
d
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Which is not true about cricoid pressure?
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a Facilitates visualization of vocal chord
b reduces risk of laryngeal spasm c Compresses the esophagus d Reduces risk of aspiration |
b reduces risk of laryngeal spasm
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Which statement is not true of laryngeal masked airway (LMA)
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a Administration of muscle relaxants is required
b It is a reusable airway c Contraindicated for patients with history of (GERD) d It may be used for certain ambulatory procedures |
a Administration of muscle relaxants is required
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During induction and emergence phases the patient is prone to agitation and excitement as a result of
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a Touch
b Noise c Pain d INability to communicate |
b Noise
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General anesthesia may be accomplished by administration of intravenous drugs, or both.
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t/f
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true
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The anesthesia technique that uses both inhalation and intravenous agents is called
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a MAC
b LMA c Combination anesthesia d Balanced anesthesia |
d Balanced anesthesia
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Analgesics may be used in surgery to reduce the necessary amount of anesthesia drugs.
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t/f
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true
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Which is NOT true of propofol
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a it is a hypnotic agent
b It has milky color and must be handled using aseptic technique because it has no antimicrobial preservatives c It is available under the trade name Diprivan d Patients may experience hallucinations through the emergence phase of anesthesia |
d
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Fentanyl is available under what trade name?
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a Alfenta
b Sufenta c Fluothane d Sublimaze |
d Sublimaze
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Of the early inhalant agents, which is still in use?
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a Ether
b Chloroform c Cyclopropane d Nitrous Oxide |
d Nitrous Oxide
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Isofluorone is marketed under what trade name?
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a Fluothane
b Forane c Suprane d Sevoflurane |
b Forane
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Each of the inhalation agents, either alone or in combination with succinylcholine, is considered a triggering agent for malignant hyperthermia EXCEPT?
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a Sevoflurane
b Isoflurane c Nitrous Oxide d Desflurane |
C Nitrous Agents
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Which of the following inhalation agents is a gas, not a vapor?
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a Enflurane
b Isoflurane c Desflurane d Nitrous Oxide |
D Nitrous Oxide
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Which group of drugs is given to facilitate intubation, as well as providing better surgical exposure during abdominal procedures?
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a Opioids
b Muscle relaxants c Tranquilizers d Analgesics |
B Muscle relaxants
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Which of the following muscle relaxants produces fasciculations followed by muscle flaccidity?
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a Pancuronium
b Atracurium c Mivacurium d Succinylcholine |
d Succinylcholine
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Which muscle relaxant has no reversal agent and must be allowed to wear off?
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a Anectine
b Pavulon c Norcuron d Tracrium |
a Anectine
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The effect of nondepolarizing muscle relxants can be reversed using
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a Anectine
b Prostigmin c Mivacron d Tracrium |
b Prostigmin
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What is the trade name for succinylcholine
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a Pavulon
b Norcuron c Tracrium d Anectine |
d Anectine
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What is the trade name for naloxone?
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a Mazicon
b Norcuron c Narcan d Mivacron |
c Narcan
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Opioids are reversed using
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a Mazicon
b Norcuron c Narcan d Prostimin |
c Narcan
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Which of the following class of drugs is used for its analgesic effect?
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a Opioids
b Barbiturates c Neuromuscular blocking agents d Induction agents |
a Opioids
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asystole
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Absence of heart beat
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auscultation
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listening to the sounds of the heart and lungs
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capnometry
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Measure of expired carbon dioxide
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Dysrhythmia
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Abnormal cardiac rhythm
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Electrocardiogram
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Record of electrical activity of the heart
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electroencephalogram
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Record of electrical activity of the brain
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Exsanguination
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Render bloodless
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CVP line
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Measurement of central venous pressure
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BIS
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Level of consciousness during general anesthesia
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Pulse oximetry
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Oxygen saturation of blood
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