CAPA EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS | 2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+
1). The recommended dose of Dantrolene for the initial management of a Malignant Hyperthermia
crisis is: -
CORRECT|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 -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Dilitazem
Ester type local anesthetics are primarily metabolized by:
the liver
the kidneys
the lungs
pseudocholinesterase -
CORRECT|ANSWER
pseudocholinesterase
Which of the following early symptoms is not consistent with local anesthetic toxicity?
Tinnitus
Metallic taste in mouth
Tachycardia
, Hypotension -
CORRECT|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 -
CORRECT|ANSWER
36
Which of the following inhalation agents should not be used for an inhalation mask induction?
Halothane
Sevoflurane
Isoflurane
Nitrous oxide -
CORRECT|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 -
CORRECT|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
SOLUTIONS | 2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+
1). The recommended dose of Dantrolene for the initial management of a Malignant Hyperthermia
crisis is: -
CORRECT|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 -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Dilitazem
Ester type local anesthetics are primarily metabolized by:
the liver
the kidneys
the lungs
pseudocholinesterase -
CORRECT|ANSWER
pseudocholinesterase
Which of the following early symptoms is not consistent with local anesthetic toxicity?
Tinnitus
Metallic taste in mouth
Tachycardia
, Hypotension -
CORRECT|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 -
CORRECT|ANSWER
36
Which of the following inhalation agents should not be used for an inhalation mask induction?
Halothane
Sevoflurane
Isoflurane
Nitrous oxide -
CORRECT|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 -
CORRECT|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
