ANESTHESIA aorn exam questions
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Which of the following would be an appropriate action for the perioperative nurse when
assisting with anesthesia? - ANSWERS-Applied cricoid pressure if needed during intubation
Which of the following is NOT included in basic monitoring of the patient for anesthsia?
Pulse ox, ecg, bp - ANSWERS-Arterial line
Which drug is used to reverse valium and midazolam? - ANSWERS-Flumazenil
Which method is used to prevent aspiration during endotracheal ilntubation? - ANSWERS-
Applying cricoid pressure
How can the perioperative nurse assist the anesthesia provider with placement of spinal or
epidural block? - ANSWERS-Calm the patient
What complication can arise with tourniquet deflation at the end of a Bier Block procedure? -
ANSWERS-Bolus of anesthesia
What is the most consistent indicator of malignant hyperthermia during a surgical intervention?
- ANSWERS-Increased END tidal CO2
What are signs the patient is experiencing local anesthesia systemic toxicity? - ANSWERS-
Ringing in the ears
dizziness
tingling sensation around the lips signs of LAST
with complete solutions3
Which of the following would be an appropriate action for the perioperative nurse when
assisting with anesthesia? - ANSWERS-Applied cricoid pressure if needed during intubation
Which of the following is NOT included in basic monitoring of the patient for anesthsia?
Pulse ox, ecg, bp - ANSWERS-Arterial line
Which drug is used to reverse valium and midazolam? - ANSWERS-Flumazenil
Which method is used to prevent aspiration during endotracheal ilntubation? - ANSWERS-
Applying cricoid pressure
How can the perioperative nurse assist the anesthesia provider with placement of spinal or
epidural block? - ANSWERS-Calm the patient
What complication can arise with tourniquet deflation at the end of a Bier Block procedure? -
ANSWERS-Bolus of anesthesia
What is the most consistent indicator of malignant hyperthermia during a surgical intervention?
- ANSWERS-Increased END tidal CO2
What are signs the patient is experiencing local anesthesia systemic toxicity? - ANSWERS-
Ringing in the ears
dizziness
tingling sensation around the lips signs of LAST
