Capa Reviewed Questions and Answers
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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.
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.
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.
Rapid correction of chronic respiratory acidosis MOST LIKELY results in: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Apnea.
What does general anesthesia do to the heart? - CORRECT ANSWER-General
Anesthesia depresses the heart.
Which of the following patients has a greater risk of postoperative nausea and
vomiting (PONV)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Female with no history of smoking.
Latest 2025/2026 GRADED A+
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.
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.
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.
Rapid correction of chronic respiratory acidosis MOST LIKELY results in: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Apnea.
What does general anesthesia do to the heart? - CORRECT ANSWER-General
Anesthesia depresses the heart.
Which of the following patients has a greater risk of postoperative nausea and
vomiting (PONV)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Female with no history of smoking.
