Question 1

Which of the following is not a dysrhythmia that the surgical technologist should be familiar with?

Accepted Answer

A) Sinus rhythm 
B) Bradycardia 
C) Asystole 
D) Tachycardia 
A) Sinus rhythm 
B) Bradycardia 
C) Asystole 
D) Tachycardia

Question 2

Which one of the following statements does not apply to Bier blocks?

Accepted Answer

A) They are a fast and effective method of anesthesia for reduction of fractures. 
B) An intravenous (IV) line is established in the affected extremity. 
C) A pneumatic tourniquet is applied to the affected extremity. 
D) A local anesthetic agent is introduced through the IV line after the tourniquet has been inflated. 
A) They are a fast and effective method of anesthesia for reduction of fractures. 
B) An intravenous (IV) line is established in the affected extremity. 
C) A pneumatic tourniquet is applied to the affected extremity. 
D) A local anesthetic agent is introduced through the IV line after the tourniquet has been inflated.

Question 3

Marcaine is available in each of the following concentrations except

Accepted Answer

A) 0.25%. 
B) 0.5%. 
C) 0.75%. 
D) 1%. 
A) 0.25%. 
B) 0.5%. 
C) 0.75%. 
D) 1%.

Question 4

The brand name for lidocaine is

Accepted Answer

A) Carbocaine. 
B) Marcaine. 
C) Sensorcaine. 
D) Xylocaine. 
A) Carbocaine. 
B) Marcaine. 
C) Sensorcaine. 
D) Xylocaine.

Question 5

The brand name for bupivacaine is

Accepted Answer

A) Carbocaine. 
B) Marcaine. 
C) Novocaine. 
D) Xylocaine. 
A) Carbocaine. 
B) Marcaine. 
C) Novocaine. 
D) Xylocaine.

Question 6

The generic name for Carbocaine is

Accepted Answer

A) bupivacaine. 
B) cocaine. 
C) lidocaine. 
D) mepivacaine. 
A) bupivacaine. 
B) cocaine. 
C) lidocaine. 
D) mepivacaine.

Question 7

Caudal blocks are primarily used for which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Cesarean section 
B) Embolectomy of the lower extremity 
C) Vaginal childbirth 
D) Postoperative pain management 
A) Cesarean section 
B) Embolectomy of the lower extremity 
C) Vaginal childbirth 
D) Postoperative pain management

Question 8

Which statement does not apply to axillary blocks?

Accepted Answer

A) The arm must first be exsanguinated. 
B) 30 to 40 mL of local is injected. 
C) They make the entire arm numb. 
D) They may be used for procedures from elbow to fingers. 
A) The arm must first be exsanguinated. 
B) 30 to 40 mL of local is injected. 
C) They make the entire arm numb. 
D) They may be used for procedures from elbow to fingers.

Question 9

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
-Measure of expired carbon dioxide

Accepted Answer

A) Asystole 
B) Auscultation 
C) Blood pressure 
D) Bradycardia 
E) Capnometry
F)Dysrhythmia
G)Electrocardiography
H)Electroencephalogram
I)Exsanguination
J)Precordial 
A) Asystole 
B) Auscultation 
C) Blood pressure 
D) Bradycardia 
E) Capnometry
F)Dysrhythmia
G)Electrocardiography
H)Electroencephalogram
I)Exsanguination
J)Precordial

Question 10

An accurate reading of a surgical patient's core temperature may be taken from which location?

Accepted Answer

A) Forehead 
B) Mouth 
C) Esophagus 
D) Axilla 
A) Forehead 
B) Mouth 
C) Esophagus 
D) Axilla

Question 11

Local anesthesia blocks the transmission of pain impulses to the brain; as a result,the patient cannot feel pain but is able to move and feel pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the following types of patient monitoring to the parameters they measure.
-Oxygen saturation of blood

Accepted Answer

A) Auscultation 
B) Blood pressure 
C) Capnometry 
D) Electrocardiography 
E) Pulse oximetry 
A) Auscultation 
B) Blood pressure 
C) Capnometry 
D) Electrocardiography 
E) Pulse oximetry

Question 13

Which one of the following statements is not true of cocaine used in surgery?

Accepted Answer

A) Available in 4% and 10% solutions. 
B) 4% solution may be administered intravenously. 
C) May be sprayed on the mucous membrane. 
D) May be placed topically on nasal packing. 
A) Available in 4% and 10% solutions. 
B) 4% solution may be administered intravenously. 
C) May be sprayed on the mucous membrane. 
D) May be placed topically on nasal packing.

Which of the following is not a dysrhythmia that the surgical technologist should be familiar with?

Which one of the following statements does not apply to Bier blocks?

Marcaine is available in each of the following concentrations except

The brand name for lidocaine is

The brand name for bupivacaine is

The generic name for Carbocaine is

Caudal blocks are primarily used for which one of the following?

Which statement does not apply to axillary blocks?

Match the following terms with the correct definitions. -Measure of expired carbon dioxide

An accurate reading of a surgical patient's core temperature may be taken from which location?

Local anesthesia blocks the transmission of pain impulses to the brain; as a result,the patient cannot feel pain but is able to move and feel pressure.

Match the following types of patient monitoring to the parameters they measure. -Oxygen saturation of blood

Which one of the following statements is not true of cocaine used in surgery?

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Exam 14: Patient Monitoring and Local and Regional Anesthesia

Which of the following is not a dysrhythmia that the surgical technologist should be familiar with?

Which one of the following statements does not apply to Bier blocks?

Marcaine is available in each of the following concentrations except

The brand name for lidocaine is

The brand name for bupivacaine is

The generic name for Carbocaine is

Caudal blocks are primarily used for which one of the following?

Which statement does not apply to axillary blocks?

Match the following terms with the correct definitions. -Measure of expired carbon dioxide

An accurate reading of a surgical patient's core temperature may be taken from which location?

Local anesthesia blocks the transmission of pain impulses to the brain; as a result,the patient cannot feel pain but is able to move and feel pressure.

Match the following types of patient monitoring to the parameters they measure. -Oxygen saturation of blood

Which one of the following statements is not true of cocaine used in surgery?

Basic Pharmacology

Medication Development,regulation,and Resources

Pharmacology Mathematics

Medication Administration

Antibiotics

Diagnostic Agents

Diuretics

Hormones

Medications That Affect Coagulation

Ophthalmic Agents

Fluids and Irrigation Solutions

Antineoplastic Chemotherapy Agents

Preoperative Medications

General Anesthesia

Emergency Situations

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