Peri Op Formative

Question 1

What is the screening for AAA in men?

Answer 1

Single Abd US @ 65 years

Question 2

What should you suspect when post-op pt has very low RR?

Answer 2

Opioid overdose, so give Naloxone

Question 3

What is a common cause of delayed gastric emptying?

Answer 3

Antral distension (aka bottom part of stomach)

Question 4

What is the maximum % of lidocaine you can give as anaesthetic?

Answer 4

1%

Question 5

Why can you not give Lidocaine + Adrenaline as well in fingers / toes?

Answer 5

Adrenaline acts as vasoconstrictor, risk of ischaemic necrosis

Question 6

What do you give for Anaphylaxis where you get Angioedema?

Answer 6

Adrenaline

Question 7

What are the maintenance fluid req?

Answer 7

25-30 ml / kg / day

Question 8

What are the normal daily req for sodium?

Answer 8

1 mmol / kg / day

Question 9

What is the most common side fx fo Spinal anesthesia?

Answer 9

Hypotension

Question 10

What should you give someone already on steroids (aka prednisolone) before a surgery?

Answer 10

Hydrocortisone

Question 11

What is the most common affect of giving rapid infusion of fluids on CVS?

Answer 11

Increase in Left Atrial pressure

Question 12

What is the “dependant” variable in an audit?

Answer 12

The outcome (aka post op infection)