CAA Quality Assurance & Compliance 4

Question 1

When a controlled substance discrepancy is found after a case, the CAA's first responsibility is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the discrepancy to the supervising anesthesiologist and pharmacy immediately

Answer

Controlled substance discrepancies require immediate reporting per DEA regulations and institutional policy to investigate potential diversion.

Question 2

Credentialing for a CAA at a new hospital primarily involves verification of:

Accepted Answer

Education, licensure, training, and demonstrated clinical competence

Answer

Credentialing verifies that practitioners have the education, training, licensure, and competence required to perform the privileges they are requesting.

Question 3

Which action best demonstrates compliance with the AAAA scope of practice guidelines for CAAs?

Accepted Answer

Practicing only within procedures covered by training and institutional privileges

Answer

CAAs must practice within their defined scope, which includes both their training competencies and the specific privileges granted by their institution.

Question 4

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) preparedness is a quality compliance requirement because:

Accepted Answer

Rapid treatment with dantrolene and a standardized protocol is life-saving

Answer

MH is rare but rapidly fatal without immediate dantrolene administration and adherence to a standardized emergency protocol.

Question 5

Documentation of informed consent for anesthesia is important for compliance because it:

Accepted Answer

Demonstrates that the patient was informed of risks, benefits, and alternatives

Answer

Informed consent documentation confirms the patient received and understood information about anesthesia risks, benefits, and alternatives before agreeing to care.

(CAA) Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Practice Test

(CAA) Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Practice Test

CAA Quality Assurance & Compliance 4