PESI Capa & Cpan Test Questions and 100% Correct Answers
1). The recommended dose of Dantrolene for the initial management of a Malignant
Hyperthermia crisis is: - Answer-2.5 mg/kg is correct
2.5mcg/kg
3.5 mcg/kg
2.0 mg/kg
All of the following medications can be used to treat dysrhythmias in a Malignant
Hyperthermia (MH) crisis except:
Lidoce
Amiodorone
Metoprolol
Dilitazem - Answer-Dilitazem
Ester type local anesthetics are primarily metabolized by:
the liver
the kidneys
the lungs
pseudocholinesterase - Answer-pseudocholinesterase
Which of the following early symptoms is not consistent with local anesthetic toxicity?
Tinnitus
Metallic taste in mouth
Tachycardia
Hypotension - Answer-Hypotension
5). The PACU nurse is preparing to restock the Malignant Hyperthermia cart on the unit.
What is the acceptable number of Dantrolene bottles that should be stocked on the cart?
, 18
26
36
38 - Answer-36
Which of the following inhalation agents should not be used for an inhalation mask
induction?
Halothane
Sevoflurane
Isoflurane
Nitrous oxide - Answer-Isoflurane
7). A morbidly obese female with a negative medical history is transported to the OR from
the ER for an emergency exploratory laparotomy. What ASA score would be appropriately
assigned for this patient?
11E22E - Answer-2e
8). The anesthesiologist concludes the preoperative assessment and discusses the anesthetic
risks, benefits, and alternatives to a Chinese-speaking patient so that informed consent can
be obtained. The preoperative nurse observes the patient staring with confusion as the
anesthesiologist prepares the consent form. The preoperative nurse should:
Consult with the patient representative covering the preoperative areaAsk family a member
to translate for the anesthesiologistAsk the native Chinese speaking transporter to assist
Utilize the hospital appointed Chinese interpreter - Answer-Utilize the hospital appointed
Chinese interpreter
9). To optimize perioperative management and reduce the intraoperative risk in a child with
a URI undergoing general anesthesia, what inhalation agent would be the best choice for the
anesthesia provider to administer for intraoperative maintenance?
DesfluranceIsofluraneSevofluraneEnflurane - Answer-Sevoflurane
1). The recommended dose of Dantrolene for the initial management of a Malignant
Hyperthermia crisis is: - Answer-2.5 mg/kg is correct
2.5mcg/kg
3.5 mcg/kg
2.0 mg/kg
All of the following medications can be used to treat dysrhythmias in a Malignant
Hyperthermia (MH) crisis except:
Lidoce
Amiodorone
Metoprolol
Dilitazem - Answer-Dilitazem
Ester type local anesthetics are primarily metabolized by:
the liver
the kidneys
the lungs
pseudocholinesterase - Answer-pseudocholinesterase
Which of the following early symptoms is not consistent with local anesthetic toxicity?
Tinnitus
Metallic taste in mouth
Tachycardia
Hypotension - Answer-Hypotension
5). The PACU nurse is preparing to restock the Malignant Hyperthermia cart on the unit.
What is the acceptable number of Dantrolene bottles that should be stocked on the cart?
, 18
26
36
38 - Answer-36
Which of the following inhalation agents should not be used for an inhalation mask
induction?
Halothane
Sevoflurane
Isoflurane
Nitrous oxide - Answer-Isoflurane
7). A morbidly obese female with a negative medical history is transported to the OR from
the ER for an emergency exploratory laparotomy. What ASA score would be appropriately
assigned for this patient?
11E22E - Answer-2e
8). The anesthesiologist concludes the preoperative assessment and discusses the anesthetic
risks, benefits, and alternatives to a Chinese-speaking patient so that informed consent can
be obtained. The preoperative nurse observes the patient staring with confusion as the
anesthesiologist prepares the consent form. The preoperative nurse should:
Consult with the patient representative covering the preoperative areaAsk family a member
to translate for the anesthesiologistAsk the native Chinese speaking transporter to assist
Utilize the hospital appointed Chinese interpreter - Answer-Utilize the hospital appointed
Chinese interpreter
9). To optimize perioperative management and reduce the intraoperative risk in a child with
a URI undergoing general anesthesia, what inhalation agent would be the best choice for the
anesthesia provider to administer for intraoperative maintenance?
DesfluranceIsofluraneSevofluraneEnflurane - Answer-Sevoflurane
