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OMSA Exam – Latest 2026–2027 Review
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Grade A
Passage of air into lungs follows the course:
Nose/mouth, nasopharynx, oropharynx, larynx, trachea
palpebral
The eyelash reflex is a form of the ____ reflex
It is ok to use the patients family to watch the patient in recovery while we do the next procedure
T or F
False
Elderly patients require _____medications than younger adults
Less
The trachea is _____ to the esophagus. When pt is supine the trachea will be ____ to the
esophagus
Anterior, Supine
3 questions to ask in recovery in this order
1. Does pt. need help maintaining airway?
2. What is their O2 sat. on room air?
3. Is the pt. awake?
The stage of anesthesia where surgery can be performed is:
3
The most ideal airway management is
Endotracheal intubation
Pediatric pt. Mom calls saying Johnny came down with cold you should tell her
Wait until pedo pt. gets better, then call us and we can schedule in 2 weeks
Children have _____ heart rates and _____ blood pressure when compared to adults
Higher, lower
, Side effect of succinylcholine to be careful of is:
A muscle relaxant, side effects of Anectine include muscle relaxation resulting in respiratory
depression to the point of apnea
Bronchospasm tx is
Beta 2 agonist such as albuterol & epinephrine
Bronchospasm occurs when
Constriction of smooth muscle walls of the bronchioles
Your sedated pt. vomits mid-way thru procedure, what do you do
Roll the pt to his right side and suction airway
Treatment of respiratory depression is:
Narcan 0.4mg/ml IV
ASA guidelines for pre-op fasting
-clear liquids: 2 hrs
-breast milk: 4 hrs
-infant formula, non-human milk, light meal (carbs only): 6 hours
-before adult elective anesthesia: NPO after midnight
Most surgeons prefer 8hr npo
bronchospasm can de diagnosed by
Expiratory wheeze and difficulty in positive pressure ventilation
Narcan danger is
Narcan May wear off before respiratory depressive effects of narcotics wear off
laryngospasm
Protective reflex closure of the vocal cords to prevent foreign materials from entering the lungs
The most common cause if airway obstruction is
Base of tongue falling back and occluding airway
heart sounds MTAP
The locations of best auscultation for each heart valve are labeled with "M", "T", "A", and "P".
First heart sound: caused by atrioventricular valves - Mitral (M) and Tricuspid (T).
Second heart sound caused by semilunar valves - Aortic (A) and Pulmonary/Pulmonic (P).
Angina treatment
OMSA Exam – Latest 2026–2027 Review
Pack | Verified Correct Q&A | Guaranteed
Grade A
Passage of air into lungs follows the course:
Nose/mouth, nasopharynx, oropharynx, larynx, trachea
palpebral
The eyelash reflex is a form of the ____ reflex
It is ok to use the patients family to watch the patient in recovery while we do the next procedure
T or F
False
Elderly patients require _____medications than younger adults
Less
The trachea is _____ to the esophagus. When pt is supine the trachea will be ____ to the
esophagus
Anterior, Supine
3 questions to ask in recovery in this order
1. Does pt. need help maintaining airway?
2. What is their O2 sat. on room air?
3. Is the pt. awake?
The stage of anesthesia where surgery can be performed is:
3
The most ideal airway management is
Endotracheal intubation
Pediatric pt. Mom calls saying Johnny came down with cold you should tell her
Wait until pedo pt. gets better, then call us and we can schedule in 2 weeks
Children have _____ heart rates and _____ blood pressure when compared to adults
Higher, lower
, Side effect of succinylcholine to be careful of is:
A muscle relaxant, side effects of Anectine include muscle relaxation resulting in respiratory
depression to the point of apnea
Bronchospasm tx is
Beta 2 agonist such as albuterol & epinephrine
Bronchospasm occurs when
Constriction of smooth muscle walls of the bronchioles
Your sedated pt. vomits mid-way thru procedure, what do you do
Roll the pt to his right side and suction airway
Treatment of respiratory depression is:
Narcan 0.4mg/ml IV
ASA guidelines for pre-op fasting
-clear liquids: 2 hrs
-breast milk: 4 hrs
-infant formula, non-human milk, light meal (carbs only): 6 hours
-before adult elective anesthesia: NPO after midnight
Most surgeons prefer 8hr npo
bronchospasm can de diagnosed by
Expiratory wheeze and difficulty in positive pressure ventilation
Narcan danger is
Narcan May wear off before respiratory depressive effects of narcotics wear off
laryngospasm
Protective reflex closure of the vocal cords to prevent foreign materials from entering the lungs
The most common cause if airway obstruction is
Base of tongue falling back and occluding airway
heart sounds MTAP
The locations of best auscultation for each heart valve are labeled with "M", "T", "A", and "P".
First heart sound: caused by atrioventricular valves - Mitral (M) and Tricuspid (T).
Second heart sound caused by semilunar valves - Aortic (A) and Pulmonary/Pulmonic (P).
Angina treatment
