NBCRNA QOTW and Sample Questions WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

The effects of carcinoid syndrome are related to the release of: (Select 2) A. Choline acetyltransferase B. Histamine C. Parathyroid Hormone D. Serotonin correct answers B. Histamine D. Serotonin Carcinoid tumors are most often in the gastrointestinal tract. Carcinoid tumors produce carcinoid syndrome if the tumor's secretory substances do not first drain into the hepatic system. The unmetabolized secretions include serotonin, histamine, kinins, prostaglandins E and F, and Substance P. Diarrhea, cutaneous flushing, bronchoconstriction, hypotension, abdominal pain, hepatomegaly, and heart disease can be symptoms. Which preanesthesia checkout recommendations on the anesthesia gas machine should be repeated before each case? (Select 2) A. Calibrate the oxygen sensor and check the low-oxygen alarm B. Conduct a breathing system pressure and leak test C. Perform a low-pressure leak test D. Verify patient suction is adequate to clear the airway correct answers B. Conduct a breathing system pressure and leak test D. Verify patient suction is adequate to clear the airway The FDA checkout recommends that a leak test is provided with the change of an anesthetic circuit to assure that it is patent, free of leaks, and withstands continuous press