CSFA Test (Anesthesia)
B - ANSA patient classified as an ASA-P3 could be expected to need which of the following
perioperative nurse interventions?
A. Reassurance that his/her systemic disease can be safely managed intraoperatively
B. Preoperative teaching with increased emphasis on the importance of early postoperative
ambulation to prevent postoperative complications
C. Encouragement without imparting false hopes in light of his/her condition
D. Support and sensitivity with increased communication to his/her family during the
intraoperative period
B - ANSMalignant hyperthermia can be a life-threatening event. Which of the following
represents a true statement about malignant hyperthermia?
A. It is a minor complication triggered by anesthetic agents.
B. It is a multifactorial disease and genetically transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait.
C. It is a hypometabolic condition of skeletal muscles — altered calcium function at the cellular
level.
D. It occurs primarily in neonates with underdeveloped temperature-regulating systems.
C - ANSDuring intubation, cricoid pressure is sometimes given with the thumb and index finger
of one hand. This procedure:
A. Occludes the trachea, which lies anterior to the esophagus.
B. Occludes the esophagus, which lies anterior to the trachea.
C. Should be continued until the endotracheal tube placement has been confirmed and the cuff
has been inflated.
D. Must be done only by a qualified anesthesia provider.
D - ANSWhich of the following is an anesthetic-related factor that contributes to patient
hypothermia?
A. Exacerbation of shivering related to skeletal muscle agents
B. Exacerbation of shivering related to CNS agents
C. Vasoconstriction from inhalation agents that enhances heat transfer from the periphery to the
core
D. Vasodilation from inhalation agents that enhances heat transfer from the core to the
periphery
B - ANSWhich of the following is the correct gas hose, color-code pair?
A. Oxygen: blue
B. Air: yellow
C. Nitrogen: black
D. Nitrous oxide: green
B - ANSA patient classified as an ASA-P3 could be expected to need which of the following
perioperative nurse interventions?
A. Reassurance that his/her systemic disease can be safely managed intraoperatively
B. Preoperative teaching with increased emphasis on the importance of early postoperative
ambulation to prevent postoperative complications
C. Encouragement without imparting false hopes in light of his/her condition
D. Support and sensitivity with increased communication to his/her family during the
intraoperative period
B - ANSMalignant hyperthermia can be a life-threatening event. Which of the following
represents a true statement about malignant hyperthermia?
A. It is a minor complication triggered by anesthetic agents.
B. It is a multifactorial disease and genetically transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait.
C. It is a hypometabolic condition of skeletal muscles — altered calcium function at the cellular
level.
D. It occurs primarily in neonates with underdeveloped temperature-regulating systems.
C - ANSDuring intubation, cricoid pressure is sometimes given with the thumb and index finger
of one hand. This procedure:
A. Occludes the trachea, which lies anterior to the esophagus.
B. Occludes the esophagus, which lies anterior to the trachea.
C. Should be continued until the endotracheal tube placement has been confirmed and the cuff
has been inflated.
D. Must be done only by a qualified anesthesia provider.
D - ANSWhich of the following is an anesthetic-related factor that contributes to patient
hypothermia?
A. Exacerbation of shivering related to skeletal muscle agents
B. Exacerbation of shivering related to CNS agents
C. Vasoconstriction from inhalation agents that enhances heat transfer from the periphery to the
core
D. Vasodilation from inhalation agents that enhances heat transfer from the core to the
periphery
B - ANSWhich of the following is the correct gas hose, color-code pair?
A. Oxygen: blue
B. Air: yellow
C. Nitrogen: black
D. Nitrous oxide: green
