CAPA/CPAN Exam | Perianesthesia Certification Exam
PESI CAPA/CPAN Exam Test – 100% Correct Questions and Answers (Peri
anesthesia Certification Exam)
1). The recommended dose of Dantrolene for the initial management of a Malignant
Hyperthermia crisis is: - Correct Answer- 2.5 mg/kg is correct
2.5mcg/kg
3.5 mcg/kg
2.0 mg/kg
All of the following medications can be used to treat dysrhythmias in a Malignant Hyperthermia
(MH) crisis except:
Lidoce
Amiodorone
Metoprolol
Dilitazem - Correct Answer- Dilitazem
Ester type local anesthetics are primarily metabolized by:
the liver
the kidneys
the lungs
pseudocholinesterase - Correct Answer- pseudocholinesterase
Which of the following early symptoms is not consistent with local anesthetic toxicity?
Tinnitus
Metallic taste in mouth
Tachycardia
Hypotension - Correct Answer- Hypotension
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5). The PACU nurse is preparing to restock the Malignant Hyperthermia cart on the unit. What is
the acceptable number of Dantrolene bottles that should be stocked on the cart?
18
26
36
38 - Correct Answer- 36
Which of the following inhalation agents should not be used for an inhalation mask induction?
Halothane
Sevoflurane
Isoflurane
Nitrous oxide - Correct Answer- Isoflurane
7). A morbidly obese female with a negative medical history is transported to the OR from the
ER for an emergency exploratory laparotomy. What ASA score would be appropriately assigned
for this patient?
11E22E - Correct Answer- 2e
8). The anesthesiologist concludes the preoperative assessment and discusses the anesthetic risks,
benefits, and alternatives to a Chinese-speaking patient so that informed consent can be obtained.
The preoperative nurse observes the patient staring with confusion as the anesthesiologist
prepares the consent form. The preoperative nurse should:
Consult with the patient representative covering the preoperative areaAsk family a member to
translate for the anesthesiologistAsk the native Chinese speaking transporter to assist
Utilize the hospital appointed Chinese interpreter - Correct Answer- Utilize the hospital
appointed Chinese interpreter
9). To optimize perioperative management and reduce the intraoperative risk in a child with a
URI undergoing general anesthesia, what inhalation agent would be the best choice for the
anesthesia provider to administer for intraoperative maintenance?
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PESI CAPA/CPAN Exam Test – 100% Correct Questions and Answers (Peri
anesthesia Certification Exam)
1). The recommended dose of Dantrolene for the initial management of a Malignant
Hyperthermia crisis is: - Correct Answer- 2.5 mg/kg is correct
2.5mcg/kg
3.5 mcg/kg
2.0 mg/kg
All of the following medications can be used to treat dysrhythmias in a Malignant Hyperthermia
(MH) crisis except:
Lidoce
Amiodorone
Metoprolol
Dilitazem - Correct Answer- Dilitazem
Ester type local anesthetics are primarily metabolized by:
the liver
the kidneys
the lungs
pseudocholinesterase - Correct Answer- pseudocholinesterase
Which of the following early symptoms is not consistent with local anesthetic toxicity?
Tinnitus
Metallic taste in mouth
Tachycardia
Hypotension - Correct Answer- Hypotension
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5). The PACU nurse is preparing to restock the Malignant Hyperthermia cart on the unit. What is
the acceptable number of Dantrolene bottles that should be stocked on the cart?
18
26
36
38 - Correct Answer- 36
Which of the following inhalation agents should not be used for an inhalation mask induction?
Halothane
Sevoflurane
Isoflurane
Nitrous oxide - Correct Answer- Isoflurane
7). A morbidly obese female with a negative medical history is transported to the OR from the
ER for an emergency exploratory laparotomy. What ASA score would be appropriately assigned
for this patient?
11E22E - Correct Answer- 2e
8). The anesthesiologist concludes the preoperative assessment and discusses the anesthetic risks,
benefits, and alternatives to a Chinese-speaking patient so that informed consent can be obtained.
The preoperative nurse observes the patient staring with confusion as the anesthesiologist
prepares the consent form. The preoperative nurse should:
Consult with the patient representative covering the preoperative areaAsk family a member to
translate for the anesthesiologistAsk the native Chinese speaking transporter to assist
Utilize the hospital appointed Chinese interpreter - Correct Answer- Utilize the hospital
appointed Chinese interpreter
9). To optimize perioperative management and reduce the intraoperative risk in a child with a
URI undergoing general anesthesia, what inhalation agent would be the best choice for the
anesthesia provider to administer for intraoperative maintenance?
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