Question 1

Keeping a patient cold on emergence from anesthesia at the end of a surgical procedure is beneficial in getting the patient's attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Benzodiazepines are classified as nondepolarizing or depolarizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which is a method of administering inhalation gases and vapors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nasal cannula 
B)  Intravenously 
C)  Intramuscular injection 
D)  Laryngeal mask 
A)  Nasal cannula 
B)  Intravenously 
C)  Intramuscular injection 
D)  Laryngeal mask D

Question 4

What type of inhalation system allows for some exhaled gas to pass into surrounding air but some returns to the inspiratory part of the circuit for rebreathing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Closed system 
B)  Semi-open system 
C)  Open system 
D)  Semi-closed system 
A)  Closed system 
B)  Semi-open system 
C)  Open system 
D)  Semi-closed system

Question 5

Which is a short-acting neuromuscular blocking agent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Curare 
B)  Mivacron 
C)  Nimbex 
D)  Zemuron 
A)  Curare 
B)  Mivacron 
C)  Nimbex 
D)  Zemuron

Question 6

Which is an action used to assist with induction of an obese or pregnant patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  More blankets 
B)  Extra lights in the room 
C)  Raise the head of the OR table 
D)  Speak louder to patient 
A)  More blankets 
B)  Extra lights in the room 
C)  Raise the head of the OR table 
D)  Speak louder to patient

Question 7

Which term describes a method of anesthesia production?

Accepted Answer

A)  Balanced 
B)  Moderate 
C)  Complete 
D)  Provisional 
A)  Balanced 
B)  Moderate 
C)  Complete 
D)  Provisional

Question 8

Which is a main objective in the maintenance of general anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ensure analgesia is constant. 
B)  Maintain consistent hypovolemia. 
C)  Ensure correct suture lines. 
D)  Ensure the patient can hear the surgeon begin the procedure. 
A)  Ensure analgesia is constant. 
B)  Maintain consistent hypovolemia. 
C)  Ensure correct suture lines. 
D)  Ensure the patient can hear the surgeon begin the procedure.

Question 9

Which is an alternative anesthesia method used to produce a state of altered consciousness and raise the pain threshold?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acupuncture 
B)  Reiki 
C)  Hypnosis 
D)  Diazepam 
A)  Acupuncture 
B)  Reiki 
C)  Hypnosis 
D)  Diazepam

Question 10

A spinal headache is caused by persistent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)leaking through the dura.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When a patient receives moderate sedation,it is expected he will maintain a patent airway independently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The anesthesia machine should be checked at the beginning of the day to ensure proper use for the entire day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Assisted respiration means that the patient's respiration rate and volume are being assisted by the anesthesia provider.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An ideal anesthetic agent should:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide no amnesia. 
B)  have a slow onset and easy reversibility. 
C)  provide analgesia that ends at the end of the procedure. 
D)  have a low index of toxicity. 
A)  provide no amnesia. 
B)  have a slow onset and easy reversibility. 
C)  provide analgesia that ends at the end of the procedure. 
D)  have a low index of toxicity.

Question 15

Epidural narcotic analgesia provides prolonged postoperative pain relief.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Where are acupuncture needles inserted on a patient's body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temple 
B)  Meridian points 
C)  Abdomen 
D)  Wherever the pain exists 
A)  Temple 
B)  Meridian points 
C)  Abdomen 
D)  Wherever the pain exists

Question 17

Which drug may be used during an adverse reaction to anesthesia to counteract hypotension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bupivacaine 
B)  Epinephrine 
C)  Antihistamines 
D)  Isuprel 
A)  Bupivacaine 
B)  Epinephrine 
C)  Antihistamines 
D)  Isuprel

Question 18

Which is a common indicator for an "awake intubation"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Large mouth 
B)  Absent tonsils 
C)  Dentures 
D)  Enlarged tongue 
A)  Large mouth 
B)  Absent tonsils 
C)  Dentures 
D)  Enlarged tongue

Question 19

Neuroleptics help to increase a patient's motor activity and awaken a patient out of anesthesia after a procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which is an alternate title for monitored anesthesia care (MAC)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Local anesthesia 
B)  General anesthesia 
C)  Anesthesia standby 
D)  Spinal anesthesia 
A)  Local anesthesia 
B)  General anesthesia 
C)  Anesthesia standby 
D)  Spinal anesthesia

Exam 24: Anesthesia: Techniques and Agents

Keeping a patient cold on emergence from anesthesia at the end of a surgical procedure is beneficial in getting the patient's attention.

Benzodiazepines are classified as nondepolarizing or depolarizing.

Which is a method of administering inhalation gases and vapors?

What type of inhalation system allows for some exhaled gas to pass into surrounding air but some returns to the inspiratory part of the circuit for rebreathing?

Which is a short-acting neuromuscular blocking agent?

Which is an action used to assist with induction of an obese or pregnant patient?

Which term describes a method of anesthesia production?

Which is a main objective in the maintenance of general anesthesia?

Which is an alternative anesthesia method used to produce a state of altered consciousness and raise the pain threshold?

A spinal headache is caused by persistent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)leaking through the dura.

When a patient receives moderate sedation,it is expected he will maintain a patent airway independently.

The anesthesia machine should be checked at the beginning of the day to ensure proper use for the entire day.

Assisted respiration means that the patient's respiration rate and volume are being assisted by the anesthesia provider.

An ideal anesthetic agent should:

Epidural narcotic analgesia provides prolonged postoperative pain relief.

Where are acupuncture needles inserted on a patient's body?

Which drug may be used during an adverse reaction to anesthesia to counteract hypotension?

Which is a common indicator for an "awake intubation"?

Neuroleptics help to increase a patient's motor activity and awaken a patient out of anesthesia after a procedure.

Which is an alternate title for monitored anesthesia care (MAC)?

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The Patient: the Reason for Your Existence

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