ABA Best Practices & Standard Procedures 2

Question 1

According to ASA standards, which monitoring parameter is MANDATORY during every anesthetic administration?

Accepted Answer

Continuous pulse oximetry

Answer

ASA Standard II mandates continuous pulse oximetry during all anesthetics; capnography is required for intubated patients but not universally for all anesthetic types.

Question 2

The ASA 'difficult airway algorithm' recommends which immediate action when mask ventilation fails and intubation also fails?

Accepted Answer

Call for help and attempt supraglottic airway device

Answer

In a 'cannot intubate, cannot oxygenate' (CICO) scenario after failed mask ventilation and intubation, the algorithm directs calling for help and attempting a supraglottic airway as the next rescue step.

Question 3

Which ASA physical status classification best describes a patient with well-controlled type 2 diabetes, mild obesity (BMI 32), and no functional limitations?

Accepted Answer

ASA II

Answer

ASA II applies to patients with mild systemic disease that does not impose functional limitations, such as well-controlled diabetes or mild obesity.

Question 4

Per ASA guidelines, the minimum fasting interval for clear liquids before elective surgery in a healthy adult is:

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Answer

ASA NPO guidelines allow clear liquids up to 2 hours before elective procedures in healthy patients with normal gastric motility.

Question 5

Which best describes the purpose of a pre-anesthesia checkout (PAC) as recommended by the FDA and ASA?

Accepted Answer

To verify anesthesia machine function and safety of the breathing circuit

Answer

The PAC ensures the anesthesia delivery system, monitors, and breathing circuit are functioning properly before patient exposure to anesthetic agents.

(ABA) ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) Board Certification Practice Test

(ABA) ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) Board Certification Practice Test

ABA Best Practices & Standard Procedures 2