General Topics and Repeats Flashcards
what is the determinant of inspired partial pressure for isoflurane?
temperature
when was the ASA classification system first described?
1941
What are the ASA physical status classifications?
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
most common cause of tachycardia in PACU?
pain
max Paw you should generate during bag mask ventilation? mechanical ventilation?
20
30
how does decreased minute ventilation effect ETCO2?
increases
volume of E cylinder for O2, Air, and N2O?
625: O2 & Air
1590: N2O
pressure (in psi) of E cylinder for O2, Air and N2O?
2200: O2
2000: Air
745: N2O
what is the recommended dose of an anti cholinesterase drug to aid in reversing a patient with a TOF of 0/4?
None, need at least 1 twitch
what is the normal value assigned to the concept of apnic threshold?
37
what effect does a narcotic have on a patient’s CO2 response curve?
CO2 response decrease
what partition coefficient is most responsible for determining the speed of wake up?
blood-gas
what are the most common sites for auscultation?
precordial, pretracheal and esophageal
what are the three types of stethoscopes used in anesthesia?
binaural, monaural and esophageal
what is a common depth of an esophageal stethoscope for an adult patient?
30 cm from the lips
how many “leads” can be acquired in a 3 wire ECG system?
6
what is the most commonly used method for NIBP?
oscillometric
define parenteral
entering body in route other than GI tract
What is a legal requirement for the anesthesia record?
Indelible ink
Which induction drug has a garlicky taste?
Thiopental
What does the R A E mean for an Oral or Nasal RAE ETT Tube?
Ring Adair and Elwyn
EBL from 4 x 4 sponge
10 mL
How will an incompetent expiratory valve or CO2 absorber manifest on the capnogram?
capnogram will not return to zero
What is the calculation for BMI?
Weight in kg / height in m^2
What is the normal insufflation pressures for laparoscopic surgery?
10-15 mmHg
What is the pressure in the abdomen for an exploratory laparotomy?
Atmospheric
What does laparotomy mean?
Open belly
What does opisthotonus mean?
Arched back spasms
What conditions would lead to a falsely low reading with pulse oximetry?
- Hyperbilirubinemia
- - Methylene blue administration
Why is there a risk of hypokalemia with HCTZ usage?
Because the inhibition of Na & Cl reabsorption so there is increase in excretion of ions
anesthesia machine, maximum flow rate from oxygen flush valve
75 L/min
What is the advantage of an Aintree catheteer as an adjunct for FFOB intubation?
can be used for HPOV and as an intubating stylet for the ETT
