DAANCE 2023//2024

DAANCE 2023//2024 The "T" wave on an ECG tracing is evidence of what change in polarization? - ANSWER Repolarization of the ventricles What anatomical structure located at the top of the larynx closes the airway and prevents foreign bodies from entering the trachea? - ANSWER The epiglottis Which structure is most likely to cause obstruction of the airway when an anesthetized patient is lying in a supine position? - ANSWER The tongue What is the "supine" position? - ANSWER Pt laying face up What is the "fowlers" position? - ANSWER Pt is sitting straight up or leaning slightly back What is the "trendelenberg" position? - ANSWER Pt's head is slightly lower than their feet Blood is pumped to the lungs from the heart through which vessel? - ANSWER pulmonary artery What is the normal sequence for the flow of blood through the heart and lungs? - ANSWER Right atrium, right ventricle, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta The small sac like structures located at the end of the respiratory tract in which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged are called? - ANSWER Aveoli Which structure may be involved in a pt who has an upper respiratory infection? - ANSWER nose, sinuses, and pharynx What is the soft tissue valve that covers the larynx and allows food to enter the esophagus? - ANSWER Epiglottis An artery located in the neck that is readily palpated when looking for a patients pulse is? - ANSWER common carotid Which part of the eye loses its reflex action first during the induction of anesthesia? - ANSWER The eyelid What is hypoxia? - ANSWER Lack of oxygen What is Addisons disease? - ANSWER hyposecretion of glucocorticoids What type of medication do pt's with Addisons disease take? - ANSWER Cortisone daily What is hyperglycemia? - ANSWER An insufficient supply of insulin which is produced in the pancreas, prevents the body's cells from metabolizing carbohydrates properly. What is "Type 1 diabetes"? - ANSWER Insulin dependent What is "type 2 diabetes?" - ANSWER non-insulin diabetes A pt with history of transient ischemic attacks (TIA's) has had temporary lessening of? - ANSWER Blood supply to the brain Ischemic heart disease is a result of? - ANSWER decreased blood flow in the coronary arteries The main purpose of the review of systems is to obtain a careful evaluation of the pt's? - ANSWER Medical history A pt who has renal disease would be expected to have difficulty with? - ANSWER drug excretion