General Topics and Repeats

Question 1

what is the determinant of inspired partial pressure for isoflurane?

Answer 1

temperature

Question 2

when was the ASA classification system first described?

Answer 2

1941

Question 3

What are the ASA physical status classifications?

Answer 3

I. localized pathological process scheduled for surgery or procedure. no systemic disturbances
II. mild to moderate systemic disturbance(s) with or without relation to scheduled surgery or procedure.
III. severe systemic disturbance(s) from whatever cause(s)
IV. life-threatening systemic disorder(s) which may not be correctab;e by planned surgery or procedure
V. moribund patient
VI. organ donor
E. emergency

Question 4

most common cause of tachycardia in PACU?

Answer 4

pain

Question 5

max Paw you should generate during bag mask ventilation? mechanical ventilation?

Answer 5

20

30

Question 6

how does decreased minute ventilation effect ETCO2?

Answer 6

increases

Question 7

volume of E cylinder for O2, Air, and N2O?

Answer 7

625: O2 & Air
1590: N2O

Question 8

pressure (in psi) of E cylinder for O2, Air and N2O?

Answer 8

2200: O2
2000: Air
745: N2O

Question 9

what is the recommended dose of an anti cholinesterase drug to aid in reversing a patient with a TOF of 0/4?

Answer 9

None, need at least 1 twitch

Question 10

what is the normal value assigned to the concept of apnic threshold?

Answer 10

37

Question 11

what effect does a narcotic have on a patient’s CO2 response curve?

Answer 11

CO2 response decrease

Question 12

what partition coefficient is most responsible for determining the speed of wake up?

Answer 12

blood-gas

Question 13

what are the most common sites for auscultation?

Answer 13

precordial, pretracheal and esophageal

Question 14

what are the three types of stethoscopes used in anesthesia?

Answer 14

binaural, monaural and esophageal

Question 15

what is a common depth of an esophageal stethoscope for an adult patient?

Answer 15

30 cm from the lips

Question 16

how many “leads” can be acquired in a 3 wire ECG system?

Answer 16

6

Question 17

what is the most commonly used method for NIBP?

Answer 17

oscillometric

Question 18

define parenteral

Answer 18

entering body in route other than GI tract

Question 19

What is a legal requirement for the anesthesia record?

Answer 19

Indelible ink

Question 20

Which induction drug has a garlicky taste?

Answer 20

Thiopental

Question 21

What does the R A E mean for an Oral or Nasal RAE ETT Tube?

Answer 21

Ring Adair and Elwyn

Question 22

EBL from 4 x 4 sponge

Answer 22

10 mL

Question 23

How will an incompetent expiratory valve or CO2 absorber manifest on the capnogram?

Answer 23

capnogram will not return to zero

Question 24

What is the calculation for BMI?

Answer 24

Weight in kg / height in m^2

Question 25

What is the normal insufflation pressures for laparoscopic surgery?

Answer 25

10-15 mmHg

Question 26

What is the pressure in the abdomen for an exploratory laparotomy?

Answer 26

Atmospheric

Question 27

What does laparotomy mean?

Answer 27

Open belly

Question 28

What does opisthotonus mean?

Answer 28

Arched back spasms

Question 29

What conditions would lead to a falsely low reading with pulse oximetry?

Answer 29

- - Hyperbilirubinemia | - - Methylene blue administration

Question 30

Why is there a risk of hypokalemia with HCTZ usage?

Answer 30

Because the inhibition of Na & Cl reabsorption so there is increase in excretion of ions

Question 31

anesthesia machine, maximum flow rate from oxygen flush valve

Answer 31

75 L/min

Question 32

What is the advantage of an Aintree catheteer as an adjunct for FFOB intubation?

Answer 32

can be used for HPOV and as an intubating stylet for the ETT