DAANCE STUDY EXAM
DAANCE STUDY EXAM (2025)
QUESTIONS AND WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Pulmonary artery - One 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
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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 airway - When 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 airway - Also placed to position tongue in more anterior position. Often
interfere with intra oral procedures. Not tolerated well with awake pts.
Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) - Device that sits over top of larynx. Can be placed
blindly. Does not protect against aspiration. Inflated with 30cc to create seal.
Endotracheal intubation - End of tube passes through vocal cords and terminates half way
between vocal cords and bifurcation of trachea. Important to listen to both lungs after
placement. May or May not be cuffed.
Combitube - Generally used for specific emergencies. Both cuffs inflated.
Pts predisposed to bronchospasm - Allergies, asthma, copd, bronchitis
Bronchospasm - Generalized contraction of smooth muscles of small bronchi and
bronchioles in lungs causing restriction of air flow of air to and from lungs.
DAANCE STUDY EXAM
,DAANCE STUDY EXAM
Maximum dose of epi for healthy pt - .2mg
Liver - Protein and lipid synthesis, bio transformation, detoxification and storage of
vitamin A, E, D, K, and B12.
Causes of seizures - Liver failure, renal failure, sickle cell disease, brain tumor,
meningitis, previous stroke and hypo-hyperglycemia.
Medications to treat seizures - Tegretol, Klonopin, Neurontin, luminal, Dilantin, depacon
Main function of kidneys - Maintain volume and composition of body fluids. Body's
main source of filtration and excrete metabolic end products and toxins.
Islets of langerhans - Located in pancreas. Secrete insulin and glucagon. Insulin helps the
body store sugar to keep glucose levels in a steady state.
Adrenal glands - Secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine. Controls electrolyte balance
and carb metabolism.
Thyroid - Regulates body's basal metabolic rate.
Pterygoid plexus - Network of veins corresponding to 2nd and 3rd parts of maxillary
artery
Olfactory nerve - 1st cranial nerve that controls smell
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Optic nerve - 2nd cranial nerve that controls sight
Internal jugular vein - Drains much of blood from head and neck
Purkinje fiber system - Causes muscles of heart to contract. Spreads impulse rapidly
along heart muscle.
Brachiocephalic artery - Branches into right common carotid in neck and right subclavian
artery in arm.
Hematocrit - % blood volume made up of red blood cells. Men: 42-52% women: 37-48%.
Anything below 35% considered anemic.
Mental artery - Supplies blood to chin.
Ischemia - Reduced blood flow in coronary arteries. Lack of oxygen to heart cells
weakens, but does not kill them.
Maxillary artery - Supplies blood to maxilla, teeth, sinuses, and portion of nose.
Medulla oblongata - Coordinating region for impulses. The seat of many autonomic
centers.
Normal levels of hemoglobin - Males: 13-18 mg/dL
Females: 14-16 mg/dL
Oropharynx - Located between soft palate and epiglottis.
DAANCE STUDY EXAM
DAANCE STUDY EXAM (2025)
QUESTIONS AND WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Pulmonary artery - One 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
DAANCE STUDY EXAM
,DAANCE STUDY EXAM
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 airway - When 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 airway - Also placed to position tongue in more anterior position. Often
interfere with intra oral procedures. Not tolerated well with awake pts.
Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) - Device that sits over top of larynx. Can be placed
blindly. Does not protect against aspiration. Inflated with 30cc to create seal.
Endotracheal intubation - End of tube passes through vocal cords and terminates half way
between vocal cords and bifurcation of trachea. Important to listen to both lungs after
placement. May or May not be cuffed.
Combitube - Generally used for specific emergencies. Both cuffs inflated.
Pts predisposed to bronchospasm - Allergies, asthma, copd, bronchitis
Bronchospasm - Generalized contraction of smooth muscles of small bronchi and
bronchioles in lungs causing restriction of air flow of air to and from lungs.
DAANCE STUDY EXAM
,DAANCE STUDY EXAM
Maximum dose of epi for healthy pt - .2mg
Liver - Protein and lipid synthesis, bio transformation, detoxification and storage of
vitamin A, E, D, K, and B12.
Causes of seizures - Liver failure, renal failure, sickle cell disease, brain tumor,
meningitis, previous stroke and hypo-hyperglycemia.
Medications to treat seizures - Tegretol, Klonopin, Neurontin, luminal, Dilantin, depacon
Main function of kidneys - Maintain volume and composition of body fluids. Body's
main source of filtration and excrete metabolic end products and toxins.
Islets of langerhans - Located in pancreas. Secrete insulin and glucagon. Insulin helps the
body store sugar to keep glucose levels in a steady state.
Adrenal glands - Secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine. Controls electrolyte balance
and carb metabolism.
Thyroid - Regulates body's basal metabolic rate.
Pterygoid plexus - Network of veins corresponding to 2nd and 3rd parts of maxillary
artery
Olfactory nerve - 1st cranial nerve that controls smell
DAANCE STUDY EXAM
, DAANCE STUDY EXAM
Optic nerve - 2nd cranial nerve that controls sight
Internal jugular vein - Drains much of blood from head and neck
Purkinje fiber system - Causes muscles of heart to contract. Spreads impulse rapidly
along heart muscle.
Brachiocephalic artery - Branches into right common carotid in neck and right subclavian
artery in arm.
Hematocrit - % blood volume made up of red blood cells. Men: 42-52% women: 37-48%.
Anything below 35% considered anemic.
Mental artery - Supplies blood to chin.
Ischemia - Reduced blood flow in coronary arteries. Lack of oxygen to heart cells
weakens, but does not kill them.
Maxillary artery - Supplies blood to maxilla, teeth, sinuses, and portion of nose.
Medulla oblongata - Coordinating region for impulses. The seat of many autonomic
centers.
Normal levels of hemoglobin - Males: 13-18 mg/dL
Females: 14-16 mg/dL
Oropharynx - Located between soft palate and epiglottis.
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