DAANCE Exam Revision Questions and Answers- All Modules

Pulmonary arteryOne of two arteries that carry venous (oxygen poor) blood from heart to lungs What type of intubation is preferred with emesis with aspiration?ETT. LMA or combitube acceptable. What emergency would a cricothyrotomy typically be performed?Airway obstruction Atropine would be given in which emergency?Symptomatic bradycardia Adenosine would be given in which emergency?SVT Amiodarone would be given in which emergency?V. Tach What medications can be given for a sever case of hyperventilation?Versed, Valium, or Propofol PVC's are treated with which medicine?Lidocaine Epi is given in which two emergencies?V. Fib and asystole Max dose of epi for cardiovascular disease pt.04mg A beta blocker would be given in which emergency?Hypertension A fluid bolus of NS and ephedrine can be given with what emergency?Hypotension What medications are used to treat malignant hypothermia?Dantrolene, IV cold saline (not Ringer's) Nasopharyngeal airwayWhen tongue is obstructing airway. Tube is lubricated and passed through the nose into nasal cavity. Sits in oropharynx behind tongue. Well tolerated and can be used on awake pts. Oropharyngeal airwayAlso placed to position tongue in more anterior position. Often interfere with intra oral procedures. Not tolerated well with awake pts.