Apex Exam 6 Question and answers
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Which conditions are most likely to cause the change shown in the image (select 3) (graph showing Hbg
and partial pressure of O2 shifting to the right) - correct answer Sepsis
serotonin syndrome
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Permissive hypercapnia is best suited for the patient with - correct answer acute respiratory distress
syndrome
Identify the theoretical basis that best explains the clinical benefit of recruitment maneuvers during one-
lung ventilation - correct answer improves oxygenation
Which nerve is anesthetized by the regional anesthesia technique shown in the image? (photo of
glossopharyngeal block) - correct answer glossopharyngeal
Match each airway device with its classification - correct answer Combitube-supraglottic airway
trachlight-stylet
C-MAC-video laryngoscope
Flexible bronchoscop-fiberoptic scope
,Identify the best diagnostic test for pulmonary gas exchange - correct answer Diffusing capacity of
carbon monoxide
Choose the best oxygen sources for transtracheal jet ventilation through a large bore IV catheter placed
through the cricothyroid membrane (Select 2) - correct answer oxygen flush valve on the anesthesia
workstation
oxygen tank with a pressure regulator
Which drug classes are indicated for acid aspiration prophylaxis? (select two) - correct answer proton
pump inhibitors
gastrointestinal stimulants
During a Nissen fundoplication, crepitus is observed around the patient's neck and face. Identify the
MOST important anesthetic considerations for this complication (select two) - correct answer consider
postoperative mechanical ventilation
auscultate the chest
During left pneumonectomy in the lateral decubitus position, the SpO2 declines from 94% to 88%.
Which factors are most likely responsible for this finding? Select two - correct answer nitroglycerin
hypothermia
Which laryngoscope contains a lever that is used to provide additional laryngeal exposure? - correct
answer McCoy
, Postoperative pulmonary complications are BEST prevented by the maintenance of - correct answer
functional residual capacity
Compared to the healthy lung, which lung volume undergoes the greatest increase in the patient with
emphysema? - correct answer residual volume
Six hours is the minimum fasting time required after ingestion of (select two) - correct answer infant
formula
animal milk
What is the maximum volume of air that can injected into an LMA that is appropriate for a 15 kg
patient? - correct answer 10 ml
Click of the letter of the flow-volume loop that is consistent with a Cobb angle of 50%? - correct answer
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Match each etiology of postoperative hypoxemia with its BEST example - correct answer
hypoventilation-excessive opioid administration
diffusion limitation-excessive fluid administration
shunt-excessive oxygen administration
Match each neurotransmitter with its precursor - correct answer glutamate-glutamine
acetylcholine-acetyl-CoA
verified to pass 2026/2027
Which conditions are most likely to cause the change shown in the image (select 3) (graph showing Hbg
and partial pressure of O2 shifting to the right) - correct answer Sepsis
serotonin syndrome
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Permissive hypercapnia is best suited for the patient with - correct answer acute respiratory distress
syndrome
Identify the theoretical basis that best explains the clinical benefit of recruitment maneuvers during one-
lung ventilation - correct answer improves oxygenation
Which nerve is anesthetized by the regional anesthesia technique shown in the image? (photo of
glossopharyngeal block) - correct answer glossopharyngeal
Match each airway device with its classification - correct answer Combitube-supraglottic airway
trachlight-stylet
C-MAC-video laryngoscope
Flexible bronchoscop-fiberoptic scope
,Identify the best diagnostic test for pulmonary gas exchange - correct answer Diffusing capacity of
carbon monoxide
Choose the best oxygen sources for transtracheal jet ventilation through a large bore IV catheter placed
through the cricothyroid membrane (Select 2) - correct answer oxygen flush valve on the anesthesia
workstation
oxygen tank with a pressure regulator
Which drug classes are indicated for acid aspiration prophylaxis? (select two) - correct answer proton
pump inhibitors
gastrointestinal stimulants
During a Nissen fundoplication, crepitus is observed around the patient's neck and face. Identify the
MOST important anesthetic considerations for this complication (select two) - correct answer consider
postoperative mechanical ventilation
auscultate the chest
During left pneumonectomy in the lateral decubitus position, the SpO2 declines from 94% to 88%.
Which factors are most likely responsible for this finding? Select two - correct answer nitroglycerin
hypothermia
Which laryngoscope contains a lever that is used to provide additional laryngeal exposure? - correct
answer McCoy
, Postoperative pulmonary complications are BEST prevented by the maintenance of - correct answer
functional residual capacity
Compared to the healthy lung, which lung volume undergoes the greatest increase in the patient with
emphysema? - correct answer residual volume
Six hours is the minimum fasting time required after ingestion of (select two) - correct answer infant
formula
animal milk
What is the maximum volume of air that can injected into an LMA that is appropriate for a 15 kg
patient? - correct answer 10 ml
Click of the letter of the flow-volume loop that is consistent with a Cobb angle of 50%? - correct answer
D
Match each etiology of postoperative hypoxemia with its BEST example - correct answer
hypoventilation-excessive opioid administration
diffusion limitation-excessive fluid administration
shunt-excessive oxygen administration
Match each neurotransmitter with its precursor - correct answer glutamate-glutamine
acetylcholine-acetyl-CoA
