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1. The T wave on a cardiac monitor tracing is evidence of what change in polarization? ANS Repolarization of the ventricles 2. What anatomical structure located at the top of larynx closes the airway and prevents foreign bodies from entering the trachea? ANS Epiglottis 3. Which of the following structures is most likely to cause obstruction of the airway when anesthetized patient is lying in a supine position? ANS Tongue 4. Blood is pumped to the lungs from the heart through which of the f...

1. Signs of malignant hyperthermia: Tachycardia, CO2 retention, muscle rigidity, increase in body temp, lethal arrythmia 2. Tx for malignant hyperthermia: EMS, O2, dantrolene, cold saline IV, ice packs-groin, axilla,neck 3. What tyoe of med is methohexital/brevital: Barbiturate 4. Side effects of brevital: Apnea on induction, muscle twitching, hiccups, de- crease in BP, increase in HR, laryngospasm, bronchospasm 5. What type of med is pentothal/Thiopental: Barbiturate 6. Side effects of thi...

1. Wave of Depolarization ANS an advancing wave of charge reversal as the nerve impulse advance a long the neuron 2. Wakefullness system ANS consists of a central core in the brainstem with neurons that radiate to the cortex 3. Vomiting Center ANS the center in the brainstem that induces vomiting 4. Vital Centers ANS centers in the brainstem that control such physiologic processes as blood pressure and pulse, depth and rate of respiration 5. Vestibular nerve ANS part of the eighth crani...

1. Pulmonary artery ANS One of two arteries that carry venous (oxygen poor) blood from heart to lungs 2. What type of intubation is preferred with emesis with aspiration? ANS ETT. LMA or combitube acceptable. 3. What emergency would a cricothyrotomy typically be performed? ANS Airway obstruction 4. Atropine would be given in which emergency? ANS Symptomatic bradycardia 5. Adenosine would be given in which emergency? ANS SVT 6. Amiodarone would be given in which emergency? ANS V. Tach ...

1. Mallampti Classification ANS Visual analysis of the oral/oropharyngeal anatomy 2. Mallampti Class I ANS Visualization of the soft palate, fauces, uvula, anterior and posterior pillars 3. Mallampti Class II ANS Visualization of the soft palate, fauces, and uvula 4. Mallampti Class III ANS Visualization of the soft palate and the base of the uvula 5. Mallampti Class IV ANS Soft palate is not visible at all. 6. Signs of Airway Obstruction ANS Choking, gagging, substernal notch retract...

1. The "T" wave on an ECG tracing is evidence of what change in polariza- tion? ANS Repolarization of the ventricles 2. What anatomical structure located at the top of the larynx closes the airway and prevents foreign bodies from entering the trachea? ANS The epiglottis 3. Which structure is most likely to cause obstruction of the airway when an anesthetized patient is lying in a supine position? ANS The tongue 4. What is the "supine" position? ANS Pt laying face up 5. What is the "...

1. neurons do what ANS conduct nerve impulses 2. what is the synapse ANS junction between two neurons 3. what makes up the central nervous system ANS brain and spinal cord 4. what three parts make up the brain ANS cerebrum, cerebellum, medulla oblongata 5. what makes up the peripheral nervous system ANS sensory nerves and motor nerves 6. How many cranial nerves are there ANS 12 7. what nerve is the trigeminal nerve ANS 5 8. what parts does the trigeminal nerve control ANS supplies...

1. The T-wave on a cardiac monitor tracing is evidence of what change in polarization? ANS Repolarization of the ventricles 2. What anatomical structure located at the top of the larynx closes the airway and prevents foreign bodies from entering the trachea ANS Epiglottis 3. Which of the following structures is most likely to cause obstruction of the airway when an anesthetized patient is lying in a supine position ANS Tongue 4. Blood is pumped to the lungs from the heart through which of ...

DAANCE module IV & V-emergency protocol/sedation | Exam Questions and answers, rated A+ Flow meters- what are these used to monitor? - -determines the ratio of the O2/N2O mixture as well as the rate at which it is delivered. Anesthesia Machines What are the two types of anesthesia? Where are each type of anesthesia used? What are the two machines used with the first type of anesthesia? What are two safety features of the second type of anesthesia? - --Inhalation and N2O2/O2 Anesthe...

1. Reduction of the quantity of red blood cells or hemoglobin. ANS Anemia 2. Chest pain with the feeling of suffocation usually due to deficiency of blood supply to the myocardium resulting in ischemia to the myocardium, caused by poor coronary circulation. ANS Angina pectoris 3. A drug that counteracts the action of ecetylcholine, the neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system and thereby counteracts the parasym- pathetic nervous system. ANS Anticholinergic 4. A drug that coun...