DAANCE CERTIFICATION REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
[DETAILED ANSWERS] 2024 UPDATED
VERSION CERTIFIED 100% GRADED A+
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
,DAANCE CERTIFICATION REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
[DETAILED ANSWERS] 2024 UPDATED
VERSION CERTIFIED 100% GRADED A+
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
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.
,DAANCE CERTIFICATION REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
[DETAILED ANSWERS] 2024 UPDATED
VERSION CERTIFIED 100% GRADED A+
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 CERTIFICATION REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
[DETAILED ANSWERS] 2024 UPDATED
VERSION CERTIFIED 100% GRADED A+
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.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
[DETAILED ANSWERS] 2024 UPDATED
VERSION CERTIFIED 100% GRADED A+
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
,DAANCE CERTIFICATION REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
[DETAILED ANSWERS] 2024 UPDATED
VERSION CERTIFIED 100% GRADED A+
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
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.
,DAANCE CERTIFICATION REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
[DETAILED ANSWERS] 2024 UPDATED
VERSION CERTIFIED 100% GRADED A+
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 CERTIFICATION REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
[DETAILED ANSWERS] 2024 UPDATED
VERSION CERTIFIED 100% GRADED A+
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.
