Capa Test Questions and answers 2023
Why do you not given Mag sulfate to a pregnant woman? - correct answer Magnesium sulfate can cause
seizures in a pregnant woman.
What does general anesthesia do to the heart? - correct answer General Anesthesia depresses the
heart.
Rapid correction of chronic respiratory acidosis MOST LIKELY results in: - correct answer Apnea.
During preoperative screening, a 28-year old male reports cocaine use. The perianesthesia nurse informs
the patient that cocaine use may cause: - correct answer Myocardial ischemia with cardiovascular
instability.
An intugated patient in the PACU is now awake and following commands. In preparation for routine
"awake" endotracheal extubation, the perianesthesia nurse interprets that the muscle relaxant is fully
reversed when the patient demonstrates: - correct answer Sustained head lift of 5 seconds.
A report from the anesthesia provider reveals the patient received a neuromuscular block and reversal
with pyridostigmine with atropine followed by succinycholine for emergent reintubation for server
laryngospasm. The perianesthesia nurse understands the patient will experience prolonged
neuromuscular blockade because: - correct answer Pseudocholineseterase metabolizes succinylcholine
and anti-cholinesterases inhibit pseudocholinesterase.
While taking a preoperative history the patient reports allergy to bananas. The perianesthesia nurse
understands that the patient is at risk for an allergy to: - correct answer Latex products.
Which of the following patients has a greater risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)? -
correct answer Female with no history of smoking.
Why do you not given Mag sulfate to a pregnant woman? - correct answer Magnesium sulfate can cause
seizures in a pregnant woman.
What does general anesthesia do to the heart? - correct answer General Anesthesia depresses the
heart.
Rapid correction of chronic respiratory acidosis MOST LIKELY results in: - correct answer Apnea.
During preoperative screening, a 28-year old male reports cocaine use. The perianesthesia nurse informs
the patient that cocaine use may cause: - correct answer Myocardial ischemia with cardiovascular
instability.
An intugated patient in the PACU is now awake and following commands. In preparation for routine
"awake" endotracheal extubation, the perianesthesia nurse interprets that the muscle relaxant is fully
reversed when the patient demonstrates: - correct answer Sustained head lift of 5 seconds.
A report from the anesthesia provider reveals the patient received a neuromuscular block and reversal
with pyridostigmine with atropine followed by succinycholine for emergent reintubation for server
laryngospasm. The perianesthesia nurse understands the patient will experience prolonged
neuromuscular blockade because: - correct answer Pseudocholineseterase metabolizes succinylcholine
and anti-cholinesterases inhibit pseudocholinesterase.
While taking a preoperative history the patient reports allergy to bananas. The perianesthesia nurse
understands that the patient is at risk for an allergy to: - correct answer Latex products.
Which of the following patients has a greater risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)? -
correct answer Female with no history of smoking.
