DAANCE Practice Test

DAANCE Practice Test Medical Terminology and Clinical Facts 1. Signs of Malignant Hyperthermia: ️ Tachycardia, CO2 retention, muscle rigidity, increase in body temperature, lethal arrhythmia. 2. Treatment for Malignant Hyperthermia: ️ EMS, O2, dantrolene, cold saline IV, ice packs (groin, axilla, neck). 3. Type of Medication: Methohexital/Brevital: ️ Barbiturate. 4. Side Effects of Brevital: ️ Apnea on induction, muscle twitching, hiccups, decreased BP, increased HR, laryngospasm, bronchospasm. 5. Type of Medication: Pentothal/Thiopental: ️ Barbiturate. 6. Side Effects of Thiopental: ️ Long recovery time, anesthetic hangover. 7. Type of Medication: Propofol: ️ Short-acting hypnotic with antiemetic properties. 8. Side Effects of Propofol: ️ Apnea, bradycardia, hypercarbia, hypotension. 9. Medication: Ketamine: ️ Schedule II dissociative agent that also causes amnesia and analgesia. 10. Side Effects of Ketamine: ️ Increased salivation, BP, HR, ICP; vivid dreaming. 11. Contraindications of Ketamine: ️ Uncontrolled glaucoma, pregnancy, psychiatric issues, heart disease. 12. Basic Requisites of Anesthetic: ️ Nontoxic, non-flammable, non-addictive, minimal allergenicity. 13. Balanced Anesthesia: ️ Amnesia, analgesia, relaxation/immobility, loss of consciousness. 14. Levels of Sedation: ️ - I: Minimal sedation (anxiolytics) - II: Conscious sedation - III: Deep sedation (analgesia) - General anesthesia. 15. T Wave Change in Polarization: ️ Ventricular repolarization. 16. P Wave Change in Polarization: ️ Atrial depolarization. 17. QRS Complex Change in Polarization: ️ Ventricular depolarization. 18. Anatomical Structure at Top of Larynx: ️ Epiglottis (closes the airway and prevents foreign bodies from entering the trachea). 19. Blood Pumped to Lungs from Heart: ️ Pulmonary artery. 20. Alveoli: ️ Small sacs located at the end of the respiratory tract where oxygen and CO2 are exchanged. 21. Structures Involved in Upper Respiratory Infection: ️ Nose, sinuses, pharynx. 22. Epiglottis: ️ Soft tissue valve that covers the larynx and allows food to enter the esophagus. 23. Common Carotid: ️ Artery located in the neck that is palpated for pulse. 24. Eye Reflex Lost on Induction of Anesthesia: ️ Eyelid. 25. Patient with History of Transient Ischemic Attacks Had Temporary Lessening Of: ️ Decrease of blood supply to the brain. 26. Ischemic Heart Disease Results From: ️ Decreased blood flow in coronary arteries. 27. Medical History is NOT Used For: ️ Documenting socioeconomic status of the patient. 28. Congestive Heart Failure Results In: ️ Shortness of breath, pitting dependent edema, ascites. 29. Ascites: ️ Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. 30. Patients with Diabetes are at Risk for Oral Surgery Because: ️ They are subject to postoperative infections. 31. Patient Who’s Had a Myocardial Infarction Should Wait How Long Before Having Elective Surgery? ️ 6 months. 32. Diazepam (Valium) Used in Oral Surgery for: ️ Sedating the patient. 33. Barbiturates Detoxified In: ️ Liver. 34. Local Anesthetic Containing Epinephrine Should Be Used Cautiously In Patients Who Have: ️ Cardiac dysrhythmias. 35. Advantage of Using Local Anesthetic Alone: ️ Patient doesn't have to be NPO and no driver is necessary. 36. Blood Pressure Levels Will Most Likely Be LOW When: ️ Using an adult arm cuff on a child. 37. Monitor Device Giving Info on Circulation and Ventilation: ️ Pulse oximeter. 38. Three Ways to Monitor Ventilation: ️ Chest rise, color, anesthesia bag.