Capa Test Questions
Why do you not given Mag sulfate to a pregnant woman? - ANS-Magnesium sulfate can
cause seizures in a pregnant woman.
What does general anesthesia do to the heart? - ANS-General Anesthesia depresses
the heart.
Rapid correction of chronic respiratory acidosis MOST LIKELY results in: - ANS-Apnea.
During preoperative screening, a 28-year old male reports cocaine use. The
perianesthesia nurse informs the patient that cocaine use may cause: - ANS-Myocardial
ischemia with cardiovascular instability.
An intugated patient in the PACU is now awake and following commands. In preparation
for routine "awake" endotracheal extubation, the perianesthesia nurse interprets that the
muscle relaxant is fully reversed when the patient demonstrates: - ANS-Sustained head
lift of 5 seconds.
A report from the anesthesia provider reveals the patient received a neuromuscular
block and reversal with pyridostigmine with atropine followed by succinycholine for
emergent reintubation for server laryngospasm. The perianesthesia nurse understands
the patient will experience prolonged neuromuscular blockade because: -
ANS-Pseudocholineseterase metabolizes succinylcholine and anti-cholinesterases
inhibit pseudocholinesterase.
While taking a preoperative history the patient reports allergy to bananas. The
perianesthesia nurse understands that the patient is at risk for an allergy to: -
ANS-Latex products.
Which of the following patients has a greater risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting
(PONV)? - ANS-Female with no history of smoking.
Why do you not given Mag sulfate to a pregnant woman? - ANS-Magnesium sulfate can
cause seizures in a pregnant woman.
What does general anesthesia do to the heart? - ANS-General Anesthesia depresses
the heart.
Rapid correction of chronic respiratory acidosis MOST LIKELY results in: - ANS-Apnea.
During preoperative screening, a 28-year old male reports cocaine use. The
perianesthesia nurse informs the patient that cocaine use may cause: - ANS-Myocardial
ischemia with cardiovascular instability.
An intugated patient in the PACU is now awake and following commands. In preparation
for routine "awake" endotracheal extubation, the perianesthesia nurse interprets that the
muscle relaxant is fully reversed when the patient demonstrates: - ANS-Sustained head
lift of 5 seconds.
A report from the anesthesia provider reveals the patient received a neuromuscular
block and reversal with pyridostigmine with atropine followed by succinycholine for
emergent reintubation for server laryngospasm. The perianesthesia nurse understands
the patient will experience prolonged neuromuscular blockade because: -
ANS-Pseudocholineseterase metabolizes succinylcholine and anti-cholinesterases
inhibit pseudocholinesterase.
While taking a preoperative history the patient reports allergy to bananas. The
perianesthesia nurse understands that the patient is at risk for an allergy to: -
ANS-Latex products.
Which of the following patients has a greater risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting
(PONV)? - ANS-Female with no history of smoking.
