DAANCE: all modules QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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
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
,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.
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.
Pts predisposed to bronchospasm correct answer: Allergies,
asthma, copd, bronchitis
Bronchospasm correct answer: Generalized contraction of
smooth muscles of small bronchi and bronchioles in lungs
causing restriction of air flow of air to and from lungs.
Maximum dose of epi for healthy pt correct answer: .2mg
Liver correct answer: Protein and lipid synthesis, bio
transformation, detoxification and storage of vitamin A, E, D, K,
and B12.
Causes of seizures correct answer: Liver failure, renal failure,
sickle cell disease, brain tumor, meningitis, previous stroke and
hypo-hyperglycemia.
Medications to treat seizures correct answer: Tegretol,
Klonopin, Neurontin, luminal, Dilantin, depacon
Main function of kidneys correct answer: Maintain volume and
composition of body fluids. Body's main source of filtration and
excrete metabolic end products and toxins.
Islets of langerhans correct answer: Located in pancreas.
Secrete insulin and glucagon. Insulin helps the body store sugar
to keep glucose levels in a steady state.
, Adrenal glands correct answer: Secretes epinephrine and
norepinephrine. Controls electrolyte balance and carb
metabolism.
Thyroid correct answer: Regulates body's basal metabolic rate.
Pterygoid plexus correct answer: Network of veins
corresponding to 2nd and 3rd parts of maxillary artery
Olfactory nerve correct answer: 1st cranial nerve that controls
smell
Optic nerve correct answer: 2nd cranial nerve that controls sight
Internal jugular vein correct answer: Drains much of blood from
head and neck
Purkinje fiber system correct answer: Causes muscles of heart
to contract. Spreads impulse rapidly along heart muscle.
Brachiocephalic artery correct answer: Branches into right
common carotid in neck and right subclavian artery in arm.
Hematocrit correct answer: % blood volume made up of red
blood cells. Men: 42-52% women: 37-48%. Anything below
35% considered anemic.
Mental artery correct answer: Supplies blood to chin.
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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
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
,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.
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.
Pts predisposed to bronchospasm correct answer: Allergies,
asthma, copd, bronchitis
Bronchospasm correct answer: Generalized contraction of
smooth muscles of small bronchi and bronchioles in lungs
causing restriction of air flow of air to and from lungs.
Maximum dose of epi for healthy pt correct answer: .2mg
Liver correct answer: Protein and lipid synthesis, bio
transformation, detoxification and storage of vitamin A, E, D, K,
and B12.
Causes of seizures correct answer: Liver failure, renal failure,
sickle cell disease, brain tumor, meningitis, previous stroke and
hypo-hyperglycemia.
Medications to treat seizures correct answer: Tegretol,
Klonopin, Neurontin, luminal, Dilantin, depacon
Main function of kidneys correct answer: Maintain volume and
composition of body fluids. Body's main source of filtration and
excrete metabolic end products and toxins.
Islets of langerhans correct answer: Located in pancreas.
Secrete insulin and glucagon. Insulin helps the body store sugar
to keep glucose levels in a steady state.
, Adrenal glands correct answer: Secretes epinephrine and
norepinephrine. Controls electrolyte balance and carb
metabolism.
Thyroid correct answer: Regulates body's basal metabolic rate.
Pterygoid plexus correct answer: Network of veins
corresponding to 2nd and 3rd parts of maxillary artery
Olfactory nerve correct answer: 1st cranial nerve that controls
smell
Optic nerve correct answer: 2nd cranial nerve that controls sight
Internal jugular vein correct answer: Drains much of blood from
head and neck
Purkinje fiber system correct answer: Causes muscles of heart
to contract. Spreads impulse rapidly along heart muscle.
Brachiocephalic artery correct answer: Branches into right
common carotid in neck and right subclavian artery in arm.
Hematocrit correct answer: % blood volume made up of red
blood cells. Men: 42-52% women: 37-48%. Anything below
35% considered anemic.
Mental artery correct answer: Supplies blood to chin.
