Question 1

What are some signs that CPR is effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dilated pupils 
B)  Palpable pulse 
C)  Intermittent heartbeat 
D)  Dusky mucous membranes 
A)  Dilated pupils 
B)  Palpable pulse 
C)  Intermittent heartbeat 
D)  Dusky mucous membranes B

Question 2

Major blood loss is about 30% to 45% of total blood volume (TBV).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What can occur due to infusion of cold IV fluids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Air embolism 
B)  Hypertension 
C)  Venous stasis 
D)  Venospasm 
A)  Air embolism 
B)  Hypertension 
C)  Venous stasis 
D)  Venospasm D

Question 4

COMPLETION
41.Name which form of life support each item refers to: BLS, ACLS, or both
-Emergency tracheotomy: ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of COMPLETION
41.Name which form of life support each...

Question 5

What is the term for partial or complete closure of the vocal cords as a reflex action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bronchospasm 
B)  Laryngospasm 
C)  Aspiration 
D)  Pneumonia 
A)  Bronchospasm 
B)  Laryngospasm 
C)  Aspiration 
D)  Pneumonia

Question 6

COMPLETION
41.Name which form of life support each item refers to: BLS, ACLS, or both
-Defibrillation: ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of COMPLETION
41.Name which form of life support each...

Question 7

What group of people may benefit from the use of Fluorovent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patients diagnosed with HIV or prostate cancer 
B)  Patients with diabetes 
C)  Infants with underdeveloped lungs 
D)  Patients with hypovolemic shock 
A)  Patients diagnosed with HIV or prostate cancer 
B)  Patients with diabetes 
C)  Infants with underdeveloped lungs 
D)  Patients with hypovolemic shock

Question 8

Which is an anticoagulant given to patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Warfarin 
B)  Vitamin K 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Protamine sulfate 
A)  Warfarin 
B)  Vitamin K 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Protamine sulfate

Question 9

Which is considered the most serious cardiac dysrhythmia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ventricular tachycardia 
B)  Atrial fibrillation 
C)  Atrial flutter 
D)  Bundle branch block 
A)  Ventricular tachycardia 
B)  Atrial fibrillation 
C)  Atrial flutter 
D)  Bundle branch block

Question 10

Internal cardiac compression can be performed only if the patient's chest is already open.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which is a precursor to a pulmonary embolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevated white blood cell count 
B)  Deep breathing exercises 
C)  A long surgical procedure 
D)  Normothermia 
A)  Elevated white blood cell count 
B)  Deep breathing exercises 
C)  A long surgical procedure 
D)  Normothermia

Question 12

Which is an intraoperative factor that can increase a patient's risk of developing a respiratory complication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type of preoperative medication 
B)  Blood type 
C)  ASA classification 
D)  Braden score 
A)  Type of preoperative medication 
B)  Blood type 
C)  ASA classification 
D)  Braden score

Question 13

Which is a treatment used to reverse hypotension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased use of anesthetics 
B)  Elevation of legs 
C)  Increased positive airway pressure 
D)  Beta-blocker drugs 
A)  Increased use of anesthetics 
B)  Elevation of legs 
C)  Increased positive airway pressure 
D)  Beta-blocker drugs

Question 14

Which antidysrhythmic drug is used to suppress the PVCs and recurrent tachycardia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adenosine 
B)  Bretylium 
C)  Atropine 
D)  Procainamide 
A)  Adenosine 
B)  Bretylium 
C)  Atropine 
D)  Procainamide

Question 15

Which is an example of vasodilator drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Verapamil and propranolol 
B)  Atropine and Ditropan 
C)  Nipride and nitroglycerin 
D)  Epinephrine and norepinephrine 
A)  Verapamil and propranolol 
B)  Atropine and Ditropan 
C)  Nipride and nitroglycerin 
D)  Epinephrine and norepinephrine

Question 16

Shock can occur in the OR due to loss of heat and temperature during a surgical procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Estimation of blood loss is most accurately done by looking at the contents in the suction container.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

While suctioning via the trachea when artificial respirations are given,suction for at least 15 seconds so that secretions can be obtained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If Avitene has been used for hemostasis during a surgical procedure,the blood collected from the wound cannot be used for autotransfusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is the recommended IV dose of dantrolene to be given in a malignant hyperthermia (MH)crisis?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 mg/kg every minute until temperature is within normal limits 
B)  2 to 3 mg/kg in an initial IV bolus and repeat every 5 to 10 minutes 
C)  10 mg/kg initially and every 5 minutes until muscles relax 
D)  10 to 20 mg/kg every 5 minutes until temperature stabilizes 
A)  1 mg/kg every minute until temperature is within normal limits 
B)  2 to 3 mg/kg in an initial IV bolus and repeat every 5 to 10 minutes 
C)  10 mg/kg initially and every 5 minutes until muscles relax 
D)  10 to 20 mg/kg every 5 minutes until temperature stabilizes

Exam 31: Potential Perioperative Complications

What are some signs that CPR is effective?

Major blood loss is about 30% to 45% of total blood volume (TBV).

What can occur due to infusion of cold IV fluids?

COMPLETION 41.Name which form of life support each item refers to: BLS, ACLS, or both -Emergency tracheotomy: ____________________

What is the term for partial or complete closure of the vocal cords as a reflex action?

COMPLETION 41.Name which form of life support each item refers to: BLS, ACLS, or both -Defibrillation: ____________________

What group of people may benefit from the use of Fluorovent?

Which is an anticoagulant given to patients?

Which is considered the most serious cardiac dysrhythmia?

Internal cardiac compression can be performed only if the patient's chest is already open.

Which is a precursor to a pulmonary embolism?

Which is an intraoperative factor that can increase a patient's risk of developing a respiratory complication?

Which is a treatment used to reverse hypotension?

Which antidysrhythmic drug is used to suppress the PVCs and recurrent tachycardia?

Which is an example of vasodilator drugs?

Shock can occur in the OR due to loss of heat and temperature during a surgical procedure.

Estimation of blood loss is most accurately done by looking at the contents in the suction container.

While suctioning via the trachea when artificial respirations are given,suction for at least 15 seconds so that secretions can be obtained.

If Avitene has been used for hemostasis during a surgical procedure,the blood collected from the wound cannot be used for autotransfusion.

What is the recommended IV dose of dantrolene to be given in a malignant hyperthermia (MH)crisis?

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