CRNA School Interview Exam Questions And
Correct Answers
What is a common side effect of phenylephrine / vasopressin - ANSWER bradycardia
what receptors does vasopressin work on - ANSWER alpha 1 receptors
whats the difference between alpha and beta receptors - ANSWER alpha constricts and
beta relaxes, alpha on arteries, beta are in skeletal
1st line vasopressor for septic shock - ANSWER norepinephrine
what would you use if norepinephrine or phenylephrine weren't working what would you
consider next - ANSWER vasopressin
what receptors does levo affect - ANSWER alpha and beta
what are the impending signs of brain hemmhorage - ANSWER sudden headache,
seizures, nausea and vomitting,
what would you do if someone did hemorrhage - ANSWER
cushings triad - ANSWER increase in ICP: increase BP, decrease hr, decrease resp
what do you use mannitol for - ANSWER
what do you use hypertonic saline for - ANSWER
, What questions to ask interviewer - ANSWER 1. strengths / weaknesses of program
2. whats the hardest thing about crna school
3. whats the culture of your school -foster a learning and supportive environment
4. future of crna practice
Know interview panel-ANSWER thank them for interview
Let them know about what you learned
Why youre a good candidate
Mention something they talked about
Show youre eager thankful and interested
How have you prepared financially for CRNA school? - ANSWER saving money
How have you prepared emotionally for CRNA school? - ANSWER doing extra research
What does your support system look like for CRNA school? - ANSWER
How do you handle stress? - ANSWER acute stress- saying a prayer, taking a minute to
breath and refocus
chronic stress - working out, cooking, taking time for myself, time management, hobbies
what do you like to do in your spare time - ANSWER playing with my dog, yoga
why do you want to be a crna - ANSWER help people during hard time, when they're
vulnerable and anxious
love science and pharmacology
love anesthesia when i shadowed
Correct Answers
What is a common side effect of phenylephrine / vasopressin - ANSWER bradycardia
what receptors does vasopressin work on - ANSWER alpha 1 receptors
whats the difference between alpha and beta receptors - ANSWER alpha constricts and
beta relaxes, alpha on arteries, beta are in skeletal
1st line vasopressor for septic shock - ANSWER norepinephrine
what would you use if norepinephrine or phenylephrine weren't working what would you
consider next - ANSWER vasopressin
what receptors does levo affect - ANSWER alpha and beta
what are the impending signs of brain hemmhorage - ANSWER sudden headache,
seizures, nausea and vomitting,
what would you do if someone did hemorrhage - ANSWER
cushings triad - ANSWER increase in ICP: increase BP, decrease hr, decrease resp
what do you use mannitol for - ANSWER
what do you use hypertonic saline for - ANSWER
, What questions to ask interviewer - ANSWER 1. strengths / weaknesses of program
2. whats the hardest thing about crna school
3. whats the culture of your school -foster a learning and supportive environment
4. future of crna practice
Know interview panel-ANSWER thank them for interview
Let them know about what you learned
Why youre a good candidate
Mention something they talked about
Show youre eager thankful and interested
How have you prepared financially for CRNA school? - ANSWER saving money
How have you prepared emotionally for CRNA school? - ANSWER doing extra research
What does your support system look like for CRNA school? - ANSWER
How do you handle stress? - ANSWER acute stress- saying a prayer, taking a minute to
breath and refocus
chronic stress - working out, cooking, taking time for myself, time management, hobbies
what do you like to do in your spare time - ANSWER playing with my dog, yoga
why do you want to be a crna - ANSWER help people during hard time, when they're
vulnerable and anxious
love science and pharmacology
love anesthesia when i shadowed
