FREE NBCRNA NCE SEE Questions and Answers

Question 1

In the lateral position, blood flow to the dependent lung of the anesthetized patient MOST represents which zone of flow?

Accepted Answer

Zone: 3

Answer

Zone: 1

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Zone: 5

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Zone: 7

Question 2

Calculate the cardiac output given the following hemodynamic parameters:

Stroke volume: 60 mL
Blood pressure: 150/70 mm Hg
Heart rate: 50/min

Accepted Answer

3 L/min

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4 L/min

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5 L/min

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6 L/min

Question 3

What is the hourly maintenance fluid rate for an 11-pound infant?

Accepted Answer

20 mL/h

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10 mL/h

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25 mL/h

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30 mL/h

Question 4

Considerations for the management of a patient with myotonic dystrophy under general anesthesia should include a/an:

Accepted Answer

short-acting nondepolarizer.

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anticholinesterase reversal.

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midazolam premedication.

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succinylcholine infusion.

Question 5

Which neuromuscular blocking agent is a benzylisoquinoline compound?

Accepted Answer

Mivacurium

Answer

Vecuronium

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Succinylcholine

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Pancuronium

Question 6

Which is the first sign of magnesium toxicity when used for seizure prophylaxis in preeclampsia?

Accepted Answer

Loss of deep tendon reflexes

Answer

Respiratory depression

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Hypotension

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Cardiac conduction defects

Question 7

Intrathecal narcotic administration is associated with:

Accepted Answer

altered pain perception.

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loss of proprioception.

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skeletal muscle weakness.

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sympathetic nervous system denervation.

Question 8

The BEST indicator for CAD in the pre-operative assessment for vascular surgery patients is:

Accepted Answer

exercise tolerance.

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electrocardiogram.

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history and physical.

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presence of S3 gallop.

Question 9

What are the potential complications of pulmonary artery catheter insertion?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac perforation

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Left bundle-branch block

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Mitral valve rupture

Question 10

Pharmacologic characteristics that BEST describe the effect of naloxone on opioid receptors include:

Accepted Answer

affinity.

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intrinsic activity.

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stereo selectivity.