DAANCE 2024-2025 Exam Graded A+
1. 100% via nasal mask
2. Place patient in the Trendelenburg position and pack off the surgical site
3. Digital traction of the tongue with gauze, tongue forceps, a hemostat or tongue suture
4. Suction oropharynx - ANSWER-Treatment of an airway obstruction
12 cranial nerves in order - ANSWER-olfactory, optic, oculomotor, trochlear, trigeminal,
abducens, facial, vestibulocochlear, glossopharyngeal, vagus, spinal accessory,
hypoglossal
2 - ANSWER-A patient who has had a myocardial infarctions should wait how many
months before having elective surgery?
20kgs - ANSWER-45 pounds is approximately how many kgs?
6-8 weeks with approval from a cardiologist - ANSWER-How long before elective
surgery can be performed after a myocardical infarction?
90-100% - ANSWER-Normal blood oxygen saturation in an ASA class I patient ranges
from
A curved blade (McIntosh) is preferable for older children because - ANSWER-It's
broader base can assist with tongue displacement
A patient who has renal disease would be expected to have difficulty with - ANSWER-
drug excretion
A patient with a history of TIA has had a temporary lessening of - ANSWER-blood flow
to the bran
A straight blade (miller) is preferable for infants and toddlers because - ANSWER-It
provides better visualization of the cephalad and anterior glottis while lifting the glottis
out of the way
Addison's disease - ANSWER-inadequate supply of cortisol secreted from the adrenal
cortex; characterized by hypotension, dehydration, and gastrointestinal problems.
Pigmented patches of skin and oral mucosa
Airway obstruction - ANSWER-A rocking or "see-sawing" rhythm of the chest and
abdomen may indicate
Alevoli - ANSWER-The small sac-like structures located at the end of the respiratory
tract in which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged are called?
, Alveoli/alveolus - ANSWER-Air sacs that look like small bunches of grapes that come in
contact with the capillaries of the bloodstream.
Exchange of oxygen for carbon dioxide and other waste by-products occurs
An upper respiratory infection affects the - ANSWER-nose, sinuses and pharynx
anemia - ANSWER-Decrease of the hemoglobin concentration
Normal levels
14 to 18 g/100mL in males
12 to 16g/100mL in females
Angina pectoris - ANSWER-chest pain
Results from ischemia of the myocardium
Usually occurs during exertion
Relieved by rest or nitroglycerin
Angina pectoris - ANSWER-Medication that causes relief by vasodilation drugs is
diagnostic of this condition. Longer acting nitrate vasodilators such as Isosorbide
(Isordil) are sometimes given prophylactically
Anticholinergics - ANSWER-Drugs that counteract parasympathetic stimulation
Help reduce the production of secretions that are stimulated by the parasympathetic
nerves.
Anticholinergics- Atropine/Glycopyrolate - ANSWER-Meds that decrease saliva
Anxiolytics - ANSWER-Drugs reducing anxiety, agitation (valium and versed)
arterial blood vs. venous blood - ANSWER-
ASA Class I - ANSWER-the patient has no organic, physiologic, biochemical or
psychiatric disturbance. The pathologic process for which the operation is to be
performed is localized and does not entail a systemic disturbance
ASA Class II - ANSWER-The patient has mild to moderate systemic disturbance caused
by either the condition to be treated surgically or by other pathophysiologic processes.
Included in this class are patients who currently smoke
ASA Class III - ANSWER-The patient has severe systemic disturbances or disease from
whatever cause, even though it may not be possible to define the degree of disability.
These patients require a PAME. Only patients in this category whose diseases are well
controlled should be treated in the office
ASA Class IV - ANSWER-The patient has a sever life threatening systemic disorder not
always improvable
1. 100% via nasal mask
2. Place patient in the Trendelenburg position and pack off the surgical site
3. Digital traction of the tongue with gauze, tongue forceps, a hemostat or tongue suture
4. Suction oropharynx - ANSWER-Treatment of an airway obstruction
12 cranial nerves in order - ANSWER-olfactory, optic, oculomotor, trochlear, trigeminal,
abducens, facial, vestibulocochlear, glossopharyngeal, vagus, spinal accessory,
hypoglossal
2 - ANSWER-A patient who has had a myocardial infarctions should wait how many
months before having elective surgery?
20kgs - ANSWER-45 pounds is approximately how many kgs?
6-8 weeks with approval from a cardiologist - ANSWER-How long before elective
surgery can be performed after a myocardical infarction?
90-100% - ANSWER-Normal blood oxygen saturation in an ASA class I patient ranges
from
A curved blade (McIntosh) is preferable for older children because - ANSWER-It's
broader base can assist with tongue displacement
A patient who has renal disease would be expected to have difficulty with - ANSWER-
drug excretion
A patient with a history of TIA has had a temporary lessening of - ANSWER-blood flow
to the bran
A straight blade (miller) is preferable for infants and toddlers because - ANSWER-It
provides better visualization of the cephalad and anterior glottis while lifting the glottis
out of the way
Addison's disease - ANSWER-inadequate supply of cortisol secreted from the adrenal
cortex; characterized by hypotension, dehydration, and gastrointestinal problems.
Pigmented patches of skin and oral mucosa
Airway obstruction - ANSWER-A rocking or "see-sawing" rhythm of the chest and
abdomen may indicate
Alevoli - ANSWER-The small sac-like structures located at the end of the respiratory
tract in which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged are called?
, Alveoli/alveolus - ANSWER-Air sacs that look like small bunches of grapes that come in
contact with the capillaries of the bloodstream.
Exchange of oxygen for carbon dioxide and other waste by-products occurs
An upper respiratory infection affects the - ANSWER-nose, sinuses and pharynx
anemia - ANSWER-Decrease of the hemoglobin concentration
Normal levels
14 to 18 g/100mL in males
12 to 16g/100mL in females
Angina pectoris - ANSWER-chest pain
Results from ischemia of the myocardium
Usually occurs during exertion
Relieved by rest or nitroglycerin
Angina pectoris - ANSWER-Medication that causes relief by vasodilation drugs is
diagnostic of this condition. Longer acting nitrate vasodilators such as Isosorbide
(Isordil) are sometimes given prophylactically
Anticholinergics - ANSWER-Drugs that counteract parasympathetic stimulation
Help reduce the production of secretions that are stimulated by the parasympathetic
nerves.
Anticholinergics- Atropine/Glycopyrolate - ANSWER-Meds that decrease saliva
Anxiolytics - ANSWER-Drugs reducing anxiety, agitation (valium and versed)
arterial blood vs. venous blood - ANSWER-
ASA Class I - ANSWER-the patient has no organic, physiologic, biochemical or
psychiatric disturbance. The pathologic process for which the operation is to be
performed is localized and does not entail a systemic disturbance
ASA Class II - ANSWER-The patient has mild to moderate systemic disturbance caused
by either the condition to be treated surgically or by other pathophysiologic processes.
Included in this class are patients who currently smoke
ASA Class III - ANSWER-The patient has severe systemic disturbances or disease from
whatever cause, even though it may not be possible to define the degree of disability.
These patients require a PAME. Only patients in this category whose diseases are well
controlled should be treated in the office
ASA Class IV - ANSWER-The patient has a sever life threatening systemic disorder not
always improvable
