Pharmacology for Surgical
Technician Chapter 14 & 15
Exam Prep A+ Grade
2026/2027
,ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) and AANA Who have published standards of care regarding patient monitoring?
(American Association of Nurse Anesthetists)
anesthesia What literally means "without sensation"?
Local, regional, sedation/monitored anesthesia care What are the four major types of anesthetic techniques?
(MAC), and general
anesthesia provider Who is monitoring direct observation of the patient?
electrocardiography and blood pressure Circulation is monitored by?
direct observation and by the use of the pulse oximeter The patient's oxygen saturation is monitored by?
electrocardiography What is the process of recording the electrical impulses of the heart?
60-100 bpm What is the ECG of an adult resting?
70-130 bpm What is the ECG of children one to ten years old?
80-120 bpm What is the ECG of infants (1-11 months)?
70-190 bpm What is the ECG of Newborns (0- 30 days)?
Pulse oximetry function Oxygen saturation should be above 95% in health patients
Blood pressure function Less than 120 mm Hg systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic
Temperature function 37 C or 98 F
Capnometry function Sustained carbon dioxide waveform greater than 30 mm Hg indicates correct
placement of endotracheal tube
, Consciousness function A scaled number between 45 and 60 indicates an appropriate depth of general
anesthesia
Neuromuscular function Zero of the four twitches indicates complete muscle relaxation
Arterial pressure function Establish patient baseline waveform and monitor changes; digital values range 90-
140/60-90 mm Hg
Central venous pressure function Establish patient baseline waveform and monitor changes; digital values are
inconsistent and less reliable than waveform analysis?
Pulmonary artery pressure function Establish patient baseline waveform and monitor changes; digital values range 15-
25/8-15 mm Hg but are less reliable than waveform
True The surgical technologist in the circulating role may assist the anesthesia provider
in placing the electrodes, which should be securely adhered to areas of clean, dry
skin.
five lead system In what system are electrodes placed on each shoulder, each hip, and in the fifth
intercostal space near the left anterior axillary line?
auscultation with a precordial stethoscope What is the ECG supplemented by?
Auscultation What is listening to the sounds of the chest, e.g., the heart rate, rhythm, and
pulmonary sounds called?
Auscultation What is also used to assess respiratory rate and lungs sounds as well as verify
placement of airway devices used in general anesthesia?
Pulse oximetry What is a noninvasive measure of the oxygen saturation of blood?
finger, toe, or earlobe Where is the two-sided sensory probe attached? (pulse oximetry)
intravenous dyes (methylene blue) What can affect readiings of pulse oximetry?
True Vasoconstriction due to hypothermia can affect reading when using a finger sensor
pulse rate An audible signal reflects?
Technician Chapter 14 & 15
Exam Prep A+ Grade
2026/2027
,ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) and AANA Who have published standards of care regarding patient monitoring?
(American Association of Nurse Anesthetists)
anesthesia What literally means "without sensation"?
Local, regional, sedation/monitored anesthesia care What are the four major types of anesthetic techniques?
(MAC), and general
anesthesia provider Who is monitoring direct observation of the patient?
electrocardiography and blood pressure Circulation is monitored by?
direct observation and by the use of the pulse oximeter The patient's oxygen saturation is monitored by?
electrocardiography What is the process of recording the electrical impulses of the heart?
60-100 bpm What is the ECG of an adult resting?
70-130 bpm What is the ECG of children one to ten years old?
80-120 bpm What is the ECG of infants (1-11 months)?
70-190 bpm What is the ECG of Newborns (0- 30 days)?
Pulse oximetry function Oxygen saturation should be above 95% in health patients
Blood pressure function Less than 120 mm Hg systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic
Temperature function 37 C or 98 F
Capnometry function Sustained carbon dioxide waveform greater than 30 mm Hg indicates correct
placement of endotracheal tube
, Consciousness function A scaled number between 45 and 60 indicates an appropriate depth of general
anesthesia
Neuromuscular function Zero of the four twitches indicates complete muscle relaxation
Arterial pressure function Establish patient baseline waveform and monitor changes; digital values range 90-
140/60-90 mm Hg
Central venous pressure function Establish patient baseline waveform and monitor changes; digital values are
inconsistent and less reliable than waveform analysis?
Pulmonary artery pressure function Establish patient baseline waveform and monitor changes; digital values range 15-
25/8-15 mm Hg but are less reliable than waveform
True The surgical technologist in the circulating role may assist the anesthesia provider
in placing the electrodes, which should be securely adhered to areas of clean, dry
skin.
five lead system In what system are electrodes placed on each shoulder, each hip, and in the fifth
intercostal space near the left anterior axillary line?
auscultation with a precordial stethoscope What is the ECG supplemented by?
Auscultation What is listening to the sounds of the chest, e.g., the heart rate, rhythm, and
pulmonary sounds called?
Auscultation What is also used to assess respiratory rate and lungs sounds as well as verify
placement of airway devices used in general anesthesia?
Pulse oximetry What is a noninvasive measure of the oxygen saturation of blood?
finger, toe, or earlobe Where is the two-sided sensory probe attached? (pulse oximetry)
intravenous dyes (methylene blue) What can affect readiings of pulse oximetry?
True Vasoconstriction due to hypothermia can affect reading when using a finger sensor
pulse rate An audible signal reflects?
