NBCRNA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Pharmacologic characteristics that BEST describe the effect of naloxone at opioid
receptors include: (select 2)
A. affinity.
B. intrinsic activity.
C. reversibility.
D. stereo selectivity.
A, C
Abnormal placental implantation beyond the endometrium include: (select 2)
A. Abruptio placentae
B. Placenta accreta
C. Placenta increta
D. Placenta previa
B and C
Characteristics of Eaton-Lambert syndrome include (select 3):
A. Positive response to anti cholinesterase agents
B. Improved strength with activity
C. Reduced acetylcholine release
D. Destruction of acetylcholine receptors
E. Postjunctional defect
F. Sensitivity to all muscle relaxers
B, C, F
Considerations for the management of a patient with myotonic dystrophy under general
anesthesia should include a (an):
A. anticholinesterase reversal
B. midazolam premedication
C. short-acting nondepolarizer
D. succinylcholine infusion
C
Which neuromuscular blocking agent is a benzylisoquinoline compound?
A. Vecuronium
B. Succinylcholine
C. Pancuronium
D. Mivacurium
, D
Which is the first sign of magnesium toxicity when used for seizure prophylaxis in
preeclampsia?
A. Respiratory depression
B. Hypotension
C. Cardiac conduction defects
D. Loss of deep tendon reflexes
D
Intrathecal narcotic administration is associated with:
A. loss of proprioception.
B. skeletal muscle weakness.
C. altered pain perception.
D. sympathetic nervous system denervation.
C
The BEST indicator for CAD in the pre-operative assessment for vascular surgery
patients is:
A. electrocardiogram.
B. history and physical.
C. presence of S3 gallop.
D. exercise tolerance.
D
Which are the hemodynamic goals during anesthetic management of the patient with
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? (select 2)
A. Decrease contractility
B. Decrease preload
C. Increase afterload
D. Increase heart rate
A, C
Which are potential complications of pulmonary artery catheter insertion? (select 2)
A. Cardiac perforation
B. Left bundle-branch block
C. Mitral valve rupture
D. Pulmonary infarction
A, D
What is the body mass index for a 70 kg patient who is 1.6 meters tall?
Pharmacologic characteristics that BEST describe the effect of naloxone at opioid
receptors include: (select 2)
A. affinity.
B. intrinsic activity.
C. reversibility.
D. stereo selectivity.
A, C
Abnormal placental implantation beyond the endometrium include: (select 2)
A. Abruptio placentae
B. Placenta accreta
C. Placenta increta
D. Placenta previa
B and C
Characteristics of Eaton-Lambert syndrome include (select 3):
A. Positive response to anti cholinesterase agents
B. Improved strength with activity
C. Reduced acetylcholine release
D. Destruction of acetylcholine receptors
E. Postjunctional defect
F. Sensitivity to all muscle relaxers
B, C, F
Considerations for the management of a patient with myotonic dystrophy under general
anesthesia should include a (an):
A. anticholinesterase reversal
B. midazolam premedication
C. short-acting nondepolarizer
D. succinylcholine infusion
C
Which neuromuscular blocking agent is a benzylisoquinoline compound?
A. Vecuronium
B. Succinylcholine
C. Pancuronium
D. Mivacurium
, D
Which is the first sign of magnesium toxicity when used for seizure prophylaxis in
preeclampsia?
A. Respiratory depression
B. Hypotension
C. Cardiac conduction defects
D. Loss of deep tendon reflexes
D
Intrathecal narcotic administration is associated with:
A. loss of proprioception.
B. skeletal muscle weakness.
C. altered pain perception.
D. sympathetic nervous system denervation.
C
The BEST indicator for CAD in the pre-operative assessment for vascular surgery
patients is:
A. electrocardiogram.
B. history and physical.
C. presence of S3 gallop.
D. exercise tolerance.
D
Which are the hemodynamic goals during anesthetic management of the patient with
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? (select 2)
A. Decrease contractility
B. Decrease preload
C. Increase afterload
D. Increase heart rate
A, C
Which are potential complications of pulmonary artery catheter insertion? (select 2)
A. Cardiac perforation
B. Left bundle-branch block
C. Mitral valve rupture
D. Pulmonary infarction
A, D
What is the body mass index for a 70 kg patient who is 1.6 meters tall?
