CSFA Test (Anesthesia) Questions with
Correct Answers 2026-2027
A 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 a
mbulation 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 intraope
rative period - CORRECT ANSWER -B
Malignant hyperthermia can be a life-
threatening event. Which of the following represents a true statement about malignant hypert
hermia?
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. -
CORRECT ANSWER -B
During 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 cu
ff has been inflated.
D. Must be done only by a qualified anesthesia provider. - CORRECT ANSWER -C
Correct Answers 2026-2027
A 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 a
mbulation 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 intraope
rative period - CORRECT ANSWER -B
Malignant hyperthermia can be a life-
threatening event. Which of the following represents a true statement about malignant hypert
hermia?
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. -
CORRECT ANSWER -B
During 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 cu
ff has been inflated.
D. Must be done only by a qualified anesthesia provider. - CORRECT ANSWER -C
