OMSA Recertification Exam Questions And 100%
Correct Answers 2024-2025
Passage of air into lungs follows the course: - Answer Nose/mouth, nasopharynx,
oropharynx, larynx, trachea
palpebral - Answer The eyelash reflex is a form of the ____ reflex
It is ok to use the patients family to watch the patient in recovery while we do the next
procedure T or F - Answer False
Elderly patients require _____medications than younger adults - Answer Less
The trachea is _____ to the esophagus. When pt is supine the trachea will be ____ to the
esophagus - Answer Anterior, Supine
3 questions to ask in recovery in this order - Answer 1. Does pt. need help maintaining
airway?
2. What is their O2 sat. on room air?
3. Is the pt. awake?
The stage of anesthesia where surgery can be performed is: - Answer 3
The most ideal airway management is - Answer Endotracheal intubation
Pediatric pt. Mom calls saying Johnny came down with cold you should tell her - Answer
Wait until pedo pt. gets better, then call us and we can schedule in 2 weeks
, Children have _____ heart rates and _____ blood pressure when compared to adults -
Answer Higher, lower
Watch out for this side effect of succinylcholine: - Answer A muscle relaxant, the side
effects of Anectine include muscle relaxation resulting in respiratory depression to the
point of apnea
Bronchospasm tx is - Answer Beta 2 agonist such as albuterol & epinephrine
Bronchospasm occurs when - Answer Constriction of smooth muscle walls of the
bronchioles
Your sedated pt. vomits mid-way thru procedure, what do you do - Answer Roll the pt to
his right side and suction airway
Treatment of respiratory depression is: - Answer Narcan 0.4mg/ml IV
ASA guidelines for pre-op fasting - Answer -clear liquids: 2 hrs
-breast milk: 4 hrs
-infant formula, non-human milk, light meal (*carbs only*): 6 hours
-before adult elective anesthesia: *NPO after midnight*
Most surgeons prefer 8hr npo
bronchospasm can de diagnosed by - Answer Expiratory wheeze and difficulty in
positive pressure ventilation
Narcan danger is - Answer Narcan May wear off before respiratory depressive effects of
narcotics wear off
Correct Answers 2024-2025
Passage of air into lungs follows the course: - Answer Nose/mouth, nasopharynx,
oropharynx, larynx, trachea
palpebral - Answer The eyelash reflex is a form of the ____ reflex
It is ok to use the patients family to watch the patient in recovery while we do the next
procedure T or F - Answer False
Elderly patients require _____medications than younger adults - Answer Less
The trachea is _____ to the esophagus. When pt is supine the trachea will be ____ to the
esophagus - Answer Anterior, Supine
3 questions to ask in recovery in this order - Answer 1. Does pt. need help maintaining
airway?
2. What is their O2 sat. on room air?
3. Is the pt. awake?
The stage of anesthesia where surgery can be performed is: - Answer 3
The most ideal airway management is - Answer Endotracheal intubation
Pediatric pt. Mom calls saying Johnny came down with cold you should tell her - Answer
Wait until pedo pt. gets better, then call us and we can schedule in 2 weeks
, Children have _____ heart rates and _____ blood pressure when compared to adults -
Answer Higher, lower
Watch out for this side effect of succinylcholine: - Answer A muscle relaxant, the side
effects of Anectine include muscle relaxation resulting in respiratory depression to the
point of apnea
Bronchospasm tx is - Answer Beta 2 agonist such as albuterol & epinephrine
Bronchospasm occurs when - Answer Constriction of smooth muscle walls of the
bronchioles
Your sedated pt. vomits mid-way thru procedure, what do you do - Answer Roll the pt to
his right side and suction airway
Treatment of respiratory depression is: - Answer Narcan 0.4mg/ml IV
ASA guidelines for pre-op fasting - Answer -clear liquids: 2 hrs
-breast milk: 4 hrs
-infant formula, non-human milk, light meal (*carbs only*): 6 hours
-before adult elective anesthesia: *NPO after midnight*
Most surgeons prefer 8hr npo
bronchospasm can de diagnosed by - Answer Expiratory wheeze and difficulty in
positive pressure ventilation
Narcan danger is - Answer Narcan May wear off before respiratory depressive effects of
narcotics wear off
