COMPLETE SOLUTION. 25 OUT OF 25 CORRECT.
Of the following choices, which would not be a consideration for choosing suture?
- Answer: - D. Scrub person preference
Which of the following is not an event that would adversely affect the pulse ox reading?
- Answer: - B. Hypertension
Skin injuries related to shearing occur most commonly as a result of which of the following
positions?
- Answer: - A. Trendelenburg
A basic anesthesia monitoring device that is used during general anesthesia to confirm successful
endotracheal tube placement and determine the presence of gas exchange is the:
- Answer: - C. Capnometer/
The immature blood-brain barrier and decreased protein binding in infants increase their sensitivity
to which group of medications?
- Answer: - C. Opioids and hypnotics
Proper care and handling of surgical specimens is imperative for correct diagnosis, treatment, and
prognosis planning of the patient. Select the response that best reflects correct specimen care and
handling.
- Answer: - C. Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in formalin
From the following, choose the types of anesthesia that will allow patients to tolerate potentially
uncomfortable procedures while maintaining their own airway and be easily aroused from light
sleep.
- Answer: - C. Moderate Sedation/analgesia
Risk factors for postoperative nausea and vomiting should be assessed preoperatively. Which of
the following is a risk factor for PONV?
- Answer: - B. Female gender
Which of the following is a true statement about the use of liquids in the OR?