DAANCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Pulmonary artery - correct answer One of two arteries that
carry venous (oxygen poor) blood from heart to
lungs
What type of intubation is preferred with emesis
with aspiration? - correct answer ETT. LMA or combitube
acceptable.
What emergency would a cricothyrotomy typically
be performed? - correct answer Airway obstruction
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Atropine would be given in which emergency? - correct
answer Symptomatic bradycardia
Adenosine would be given in which emergency? -
correct answer SVT
Amiodarone would be given in which emergency? -
correct answer V. Tach
What medications can be given for a sever case of
hyperventilation? - correct answer Versed, Valium, or
Propofol
PVC's are treated with which medicine? - correct answer
Lidocaine
Epi is given in which two emergencies? - correct answer V.
Fib and asystole
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Max dose of epi for cardiovascular disease pt - correct
answer .04mg
A beta blocker would be given in which emergency?
- correct answer Hypertension
A fluid bolus of NS and ephedrine can be given with
what emergency? - correct answer Hypotension
What medications are used to treat malignant
hypothermia? - correct answer Dantrolene, IV cold saline
(not Ringer's)
Nasopharyngeal airway - correct answer When tongue is
obstructing airway. Tube is lubricated and passed
through the nose into nasal cavity. Sits in
oropharynx behind tongue. Well tolerated and can
be used on awake pts.
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Oropharyngeal airway - correct answer Also placed to
position tongue in more anterior position. Often
interfere with intra oral procedures. Not tolerated
well with awake pts.
Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) - correct answer Device that
sits over top of larynx. Can be placed blindly. Does
not protect against aspiration. Inflated with 30cc to
create seal.
Endotracheal intubation - correct answer End of tube
passes through vocal cords and terminates half way
between vocal cords and bifurcation of trachea.
Important to listen to both lungs after placement.
May or May not be cuffed.
Combitube - correct answer Generally used for specific
emergencies. Both cuffs inflated.