FREE DAANCE Anesthesia Techniques Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which signs are associated with malignant hyperthermia during anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia, CO2 retention, muscle rigidity, increase in body temperature

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Hypotension, bradycardia, fever, sweating

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Bradycardia, hypotension, respiratory depression

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Bradypnea, hypertension, muscle flaccidity, decreased body temperature

Question 2

Which interventions are recommended for treating malignant hyperthermia during anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

EMS activation, oxygen therapy, dantrolene administration, cold saline IV, application of ice packs to groin, axilla, and neck

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Sedation, fluid restriction, blood pressure monitoring

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Pain medication, antiemetics, warm blankets

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Antibiotics, corticosteroids, ECG monitoring

Question 3

Which part of the eye loses reflex on induction of anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Eyelid

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Cornea

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Pupil

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Lens

Question 4

What is the advantage of using local anesthetic alone?

Accepted Answer

Patient does not need to be NPO (nothing by mouth) and no driver is necessary

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Faster onset of anesthesia

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Reduced risk of allergic reactions

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Prolonged duration of anesthesia

Question 5

What is balanced anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Amnesia

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Analgesia

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Relaxation/immobility

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Loss of consciousness

Question 6

What is emergence?

Accepted Answer

Waking or returning of consciousness following anesthesia

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Administration of anesthesia

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Depth of anesthesia

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Anesthetic effect on muscles

Question 7

What are the levels of sedation according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)?

Accepted Answer

I - minimal sedation (anxiolytics), II - conscious sedation, III - deep sedation (analgesia), IV - general anesthesia

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I - moderate sedation (hypnotics), II - deep sedation (anxiolytics), III - general anesthesia

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I - minimal sedation (anxiolytics), II - moderate sedation (analgesics), III - deep sedation (opioids)

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I - light sedation (sedatives), II - moderate sedation (anxiolytics), III - deep sedation (analgesia), IV - general anesthesia