Revision Question Bank Flashcards
Monitoring of GA should include all the following except:
A. Monitoring the surgical procedure
B. Monitoring the GA machine and breathing system
C. Monitoring the rate of the IV fluid administration
D. Monitoring the nurse opening packs of swabs and instruments
D. Monitoring the nurse opening packs of swabs and instruments
Monitoring of the anesthetized patient ends when?
A. The volatile agent is switched off
B. At extubation
C. When the patient is able to lift its head and maintain sternal recumbency
D. When the patient is discharged from the practice
D. When the patient is discharged from the practice
Pulse Oximetry is?
A. An invasive method of blood pressure monitoring
B. A non-invasive method of measuring the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin
C. Ineffective without the simultaneous use of ECG measurement
D. An invasive method of assessing pulse rate and quality
B. A non-invasive method of measuring the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin
An example of invasive cardiovascular monitoring of the GA patient is?
A. Palpating of the peripheral blood vessels
B. Ultrasonic Doppler
C. Pulse Oximetry
D. Arterial catheterisation for direct blood pressure measurement
D. Arterial Catheterisation for direct blood pressure measurement
With regards to depth of GA “eyes down” means the eyeballs are positioned? A. Dorsoventrally B. Ventrolaterally C. Ventromedially D. Craniocaudally
C. Ventrolaterally
Signs of inadequate neuromuscular blockade relaxation include? A. Return to consciousness B. Cessation of ventilation C. Twitching D. Eyes in central position
C. Twitching
A patient has stopped breathing during a surgical procedure. After information the vet you have switched off the volatile agent you should;
A. Start external cardiac massage
B. Wait to see if the patient starts to breathe on its own
C. Check for a heart beat and give 100% oxygen by IPPV
D. Disconnect the breathing system, remove the ET tube and give 100% oxygen
C. Check for a heart beat and give 100% oxygen by IPPV
A patient stops breathing and appears cyanosed after induction with propofol. What should you do?
A. Inform the vet and give o2 by mask
B. Inform the vet and prepare patient for ET intubation
C. Commence external cardiac compressions while informing the Vet
D. Inform the vet whilst drawing up a dose of Atipamezole
B. Inform the vet and prepare the patient for ET intubation.
Doppler blood pressure monitor records what? A. Diastolic pressure only B. Systolic pressure only C. Mean arterial pressure only D. Systolic and Diastolic pressures
B. Systolic pressure only
An anesthetized dog that has persistent end-tidal carbon dioxide reading of 70mmhg is likely suffering from? A.Hypercapnia B.Hypoxaemia C.Hypotension D.Hypothermia
A. Hypercapnia
A prolonged recovery from GA may be due to?
A. Decreased heart rate and transport of GA drugs and metabolites for excretion
B. Increased resp rate and elimination of inhalation agents
C. The use of a rebreathing system
D. The use of a local heat source in the recovery kennels
A. Decreased heart rate and transport of GA drugs and metabolites for excretion.
The anesthetized patient you are monitoring appears to be getting “light” during surgery despite having had the vaporizer turned up. The problem may be due to?
A. The induction agent being used
B. The high flow rate used
C. Disconnection of the breathing system from the patient or machine
D. Hypothermia
C. Disconnection of the breathing system from the patient of machine.
End tidal carbon dioxide is measured using a? A. Capnometer B.Oximeter C. Doppler monitor D. Thermistor
A. Capnometer
Urine output in a healthy do is approximately? A. 1-2ml/kg/hr B. 0.5-0.75ml/kg/hr C. 1-2ml/kg/min D. 10-20ml/kg/day
A. 1-2ml/kg/hr
Electrocardiography monitors? A. The electrical activity of the heart B. Closure of the valves C. Cardiac stroke volume D. The intensity of myocardial contraction
A. The electrical activity of the heart
