Anesthesia Assistant Emergency Response

Question 1

What is the first step in managing an airway obstruction during anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Reposition the head and perform a jaw thrust

Answer

Administer sedatives

Answer

Increase anesthetic depth

Answer

Reduce oxygen concentration

Question 2

Which medication is used to reverse an opioid overdose?

Accepted Answer

Naloxone

Answer

Flumazenil

Answer

Atropine

Answer

Propofol

Question 3

What is the most appropriate response to malignant hyperthermia during anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Administer dantrolene and discontinue triggering agents

Answer

Increase anesthetic dose

Answer

Give a higher opioid dose

Answer

Delay emergency response

Question 4

Which intervention is critical in treating anaphylaxis during anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Administer epinephrine immediately

Answer

Administer antihistamines only

Answer

Increase inhaled anesthetic

Answer

Reduce oxygen levels

Question 5

What is the immediate priority in a cardiac arrest situation during surgery?

Accepted Answer

Begin chest compressions immediately

Answer

Administer fluids first

Answer

Increase anesthetic depth

Answer

Wait for spontaneous recovery

Question 6

Which sign indicates early recognition of local anesthetic toxicity?

Accepted Answer

Tingling around the mouth and seizures

Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Severe hypotension

Answer

Loss of deep tendon reflexes