Essentials for Oral Sedation Monitoring Practice Test

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• What are the goals in the event of aspiration of vomitus?
• After use, syringes and needles should be disposed of by discarding and using a new sterile syringe and needle for each injection.
• Which vessels supply the heart muscle with oxygenated blood?
• During a hypoglycemic episode, which action is described as immediate in the protocol?
• Stimulation of which receptor leads to bronchodilation?
• If LMA fails, what emergency airway access should be prepared?
• What does the term sinus describe in heart rhythm?
• Is it true that the sedated patient must be directly monitored and supervised by someone at all times?
• Which of the following is a requirement for informed consent?
• Which ASA class describes severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life?
• What are the four general components of blood?
• A regular heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute is described as which of the following?
• In safety terms, which term describes the threat of action on a patient?
• What is the goal during an asthma attack or bronchospasm?
• What does AICD stand for?
• Which statement is a disadvantage of involving the gastrointestinal tract in administering moderate sedation?
• Which components shine light through the pulsing blood in the finger in a pulse oximeter?
• Which statement accurately describes multi-dose vial usage?
• Which listed benzodiazepine has a half-life of 2.3 hours?
• Normal adult respiration rate is typically between how many breaths per minute?
• What is the Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)?
• SPO2 used to be called which term?
• Which component carries oxygen in the bloodstream?
• In standard ECG lead placement, which color arrangement is described as white to the right and smoke over fire?
• What is the minimum number of individuals required to support a sedated patient?
• Stage 2 Hypertension is defined by which of the following thresholds?
• The river that almost inspired the name for anesthesia is:
• Which organ is NOT among the five that require the most oxygen?
• Which arteries are the three most common places to take a pulse?
• Which list correctly identifies the four aspects of pharmacokinetics?
• Diazepam has a half-life range of which of the following?
• A blood clot that forms in a large vein, usually in the legs, is called what?
• Also known as fainting, which condition is described?
• How do obesity and pregnancy affect functional residual capacity?
• Which option lists all three main waves of the EKG?
• Which statement best describes Minimal Sedation (anxiolysis)?
• What are the four classes of drugs that can be used to prevent a hypertensive episode from getting worse?
• What mnemonic is provided for remembering the benzodiazepine half-lives?
• In the office protocol for suspected myocardial infarction, which action should occur second after turning off nitrous oxide and increasing oxygen?
• Which medication must be drawn up in a syringe for a bronchospasm?
• Which statement describes the influence of tongue size on pediatric airway anatomy?
• Which statement is true about simple facemasks concerning room air?
• What does an Aldrete Score of 10 mean?
• A regular heart rate less than 60 beats per minute is described as which of the following?
• Which device, when implanted, can deliver a life-saving shock to restore normal rhythm?
• Which rhythm is described as lethal and often caused by multiple PVCs in a diseased heart?
• In a dental practice, who must draw up medications in a syringe, per standard of care?
• What are the goals in the event of seizures or convulsions?
• Which statement about monitoring during sedation is accurate?
• What is the role of Yankauer suction in laryngospasm management?
• Which of the following are examples of closed breathing systems?
• What are the two types of medication vials and what's the difference between the two?
• Which provides the patient with an extra reserve of oxygen in case airway and breathing are compromised during sedation?
• Which statement defines an open breathing system?
• What is the fuel for the cells of the body?
• Which set of actions is described for hypotension management?
• Hydralazine is best described as which type of antihypertensive?
• During laryngospasm management, what oxygen flow rate is recommended with bag-mask ventilation?
• What does the drug do to the body?
• Rapid, irregular contractions of the atrium appearing as jagged waves on an EKG are called?
• MRD stands for which of the following?
• How is atrial fibrillation treated according to the material?
• Which rhythm can be described as rapid, irregular ventricular activity that requires immediate intervention to prevent arrest?
• Which wave represents ventricular depolarization?
• Which statement best describes a difference between pediatric and adult airways?
• Which item is listed as an example of a common dental office emergency among the 12 listed?
• Which of the following is NOT a main entry point for enteral moderate sedation?
• What should you do if medication looks contaminated?
• Which autonomic division corresponds to the rest and digest state?
• Which form of consent covers the proposed treatment?
• IV tubing, syringe, and other components represent a single interconnected unit.
• Which term describes no breathing?
• Which benzodiazepine has the longest half-life according to the provided half-life ranges?
• Which option lists all five organs identified as requiring the most oxygen?
• The temporary lowering of blood pressure usually suddenly due to standing is called?
• What is the primary physiological reason for raising the head slowly during recovery from sedation?
• Which maneuver is commonly used to prevent aspiration of stomach contents into the trachea during induction?
• When expiration exact date is provided, the medication expires on that day.
• Which equipment should be prepared after attempting initial airway recanalization?
• How many needles and syringes are recommended for each sedation medication administered to the patient?
• What happens mechanically during the QRS complex?
• Moderate sedation is also known as conscious sedation.
• Two terms that describe pulse are which of the following?
• In a dental office emergency with suspected acute airway obstruction, which action should be taken first?
• The term vagus nerve name derives from a Latin verb meaning which word?
• Which ASA class describes a moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation?
• Which wave on the EKG represents the firing of both right and left ventricles?
• In oversedation, who should be alerted?
• Which mathematical constant is represented by e in Beer's Law?
• What general form of blood pressure disorder can be caused by anesthesia medications?
• What are the goals of CPR?
• Which of the following is an example of a non-narcotic intravenous analgesic?
• Which set comprises the three main adrenergic receptor types in the sympathetic nervous system?
• In auscultatory blood pressure measurement, the point at which sounds disappear represents which pressure?
• Which statement is true for Deep Sedation/Analgesia?
• Which option lists the five critical vital signs monitored during sedation?
• Which of the following is NOT a form of consent required before conscious sedation?
• What term describes the reading that shows the level of CO2 inhaled and exhaled at any moment?
• Does the patient have to be monitored through the end of recovery until discharge?
• When can the patient be discharged from the office?
• Beta blockers inhibit which adrenergic receptor subtypes?
• What is a goal in response to an allergic drug reaction?
• How are water-soluble drugs exit the body?
• In safety terms, which term describes the actual act of violence that usually follows assault?
• What term describes the individuals, including the qualified sedation provider and operating dentist involved with the treatment and/or monitoring of a sedation patient?
• After a light meal (plain toast and water), how long must a patient fast before sedation?
• Which form of consent relates to Source consent?
• In bronchospasm management, which action is delivering several puffs of bronchodilator?
• Where do inactivated drug molecules go before excretion?
• What are the sounds heard through a stethoscope when manually obtaining a blood pressure?
• What is the responsibility of the dentist-in-charge?
• Which autonomic division is associated with the fight or flight response?
• Which statement accurately contrasts moderate sedation with minimal sedation?
• Which of the following is an example of a narcotic intravenous analgesic?
• What does the term tidal Volume describe?
• Stage 1 Hypertension is defined by which blood pressure range?
• How does body temperature relate to blood clotting, heart rate, respiratory rate, drug metabolism, wound healing, and wound infections?
• GETA stands for which of the following?
• Why is temperature essential to be maintained?
• Which structure is the only continuous circular cartilage of the trachea?
• What 4 things should you label a syringe with?
• What position is advised for the patient during the myocardial infarction/angina emergency?
• Which is a listed alternative cuff location for monitor use?
• Which ASA class corresponds to a patient with severe systemic disease?
• Which statement defines pharmacodynamics?
• What is the term for normal resting breathing?
• Intraosseous access is described as which of the following?
• What are the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle with oxygenated blood called?
• After ingesting milk, how long must a patient fast before sedation?
• What are the fluid spaces between cells called?
• Which anesthesia technique uses only intravenous agents?
• Which device is used to verify blood glucose during a hypoglycemic episode?
• Which fluid is located inside the nucleus of a cell?
• Which three measurements are sometimes monitored as critical vital signs in some textbooks?
• Which term describes the movement of the drug from the bloodstream into tissues?
• The two additional team members may be which roles?
• What is the recommended immediate response for ventricular fibrillation?
• When atrial fibrillation becomes a problem, what risk increases?
• In the hypotension management protocol, which item is used as smelling salts?
• Bronchospasm protocol: which step is included to prepare oxygen and airway support?
• The first Korotkoff sound represents which blood pressure value?
• Measuring the saturation pulsatile of oxygen (SPO2) is performed by which device?
• Distance from the patient, gravity, or infusion pressure do not ensure that small amounts of blood won't contaminate the syringe once it has been connected to the unit.
• Laryngospasm is a spasm of which structure?
• What is a primary goal during a hypoglycemic episode?
• What happens to blood clotting when the body is cold?
• What is the process called when a cell engulfs a molecule?
• The force of the blood within the blood vessels that pushes blood to every cell and supplies them with oxygen, nutrients, and waste removal, is called which of the following?
• What is the term for a stethoscope placed below the vocal cords to monitor respirations?
• The tenth cranial nerve is also known as which nerve?
• Which phase of anesthesia is focused on keeping the patient comfortable and stable?
• In obese and pregnant individuals, what happens to functional residual capacity and why?
• What is the role of Succinylcholine in laryngospasm?
• Which of the following best describes a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart?
• Which description best defines pharmacokinetics?
• Which ASA class describes a declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes?
• What is the purpose of cricoid pressure during airway management?
• Which blood component fights infection?
• Why is end-tidal CO2 monitoring important in a clinical setting?
• What term refers to the absence of contractions of the heart, i.e., a flatline?
• What is the minimum ASA number where a patient is no longer a candidate for enteral or parenteral moderate sedation outside of a hospital?
• Which of the following is a risk factor for pulmonary embolism that involves joint replacement?
• Which action is included in the steps for an allergic reaction in the office?
• The phrase “head way down, legs up” describes which position?
• Which rhythm is described as rapid, irregular contractions of the ventricles due to insufficient oxygen from a ventricular tachycardia?
• Is changing the needle sufficient to render a syringe safe for reuse?
• Which site is NOT listed as an alternative location for a pulse oximeter when finger readings are unreliable?
• Where is the sinus node located?
• In airway management, after chin lift and jaw thrust fail, what is the next step?
• Which cranial nerve does not carry parasympathetic fibers to target organs?
• Hyperextending the head and neck can cause which of the following?
• Who coined the term anesthesia?
• Why can tachycardia be dangerous in older adults?
• An abnormal blood clot in a vein is called?
• What is the primary purpose of the modified Aldrete recovery scale?
• In the seizure emergency steps, which action is described as the initial measure?
• What instrument is used to manage secretions in the mouth during vomiting?
• Which ASA class corresponds to a patient with mild systemic disease?
• Which term describes the engulfing of material by a cell?
• What is the volume of air remaining in the lungs after a normal tidal volume expiration?
• ETCO2 stands for End Tidal carbon dioxide. Which option correctly reflects this?
• Can a syringe be reused when injecting through IV tubing?
• Which blood component initiates blood clotting?
• Which method is used to prevent aspiration of stomach contents into the trachea?
• Which benzodiazepine has the shortest half-life among the listed agents?
• Which ASA class is assigned to a brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes?
• What is the basis for handling any emergency in a dental office, intended to be adapted to the specific emergency?
• If you cannot obtain a reliable pulse oximeter reading from the finger, which alternative site is listed for clipping the sensor?
• Which benzodiazepine has the longest half-life?
• After a heavy meal, how long must a patient fast before sedation?
• Is it safe to reuse syringes and IV tubing if no blood is visible?
• What is the primary use of a precordial stethoscope?
• If a healthy patient's head is raised too quickly, which outcome is most likely?
• What is considered normal SpO2?
• Saturation arterial of oxygen is abbreviated as which of the following?
• True or False: Patients may rapidly progress from one depth of anesthesia to another.
• In the described laryngospasm emergency, the patient should be placed in which position?
• What is a key difference between child and adult temperatures?
• NOT a requirement of informed consent?
• Capnography primarily provides information about which physiological parameter?
• Which statement about atrial fibrillation treatment is described in the material?
• Normal diastolic blood pressure is typically less than how many millimeters of mercury (mmHg)?
• Which anesthesia technique relies solely on intravenous agents to maintain unconsciousness and analgesia?
• Which action is typically promoted by parasympathetic activation?
• How do capnographic waveforms differ between open and closed breathing systems?
• What are the two steps in the hypertensive emergency protocol?
• Are simple facemask and nasal cannula open systems?
• Which statement is NOT part of the angina/potential myocardial infarction protocol described?
• If the blood pressure cuff is too small, the reading is typically:
• Normal systolic blood pressure is typically less than how many millimeters of mercury (mmHg)?
• Severe crushing chest pain described as which term in relation to myocardial infarction?
• What two terms describe the rhythm of the heart?
• Which ECG waveform represents ventricular repolarization?
• A regular heart rate of 60 to 100 beats per minute in an adult is described as what?
• Which substance fills the nucleus of a cell?
• Which label corresponds to Deep Sedation/Analgesia on the continuum?
• Which chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
• Which statement describes the effect of a cuff that is too large?
• Which of the following is an example of a beta blocker?
• What scale is used to monitor a patient’s recovery after sedation, including activity, respirations, circulation, consciousness, and color?
• General Anesthesia is described as which of the following?
• Which scenario best illustrates an open breathing system?
• Hydralazine's effect on blood pressure and heart rate?
• What step is specifically required when injecting medications into an IV port?
• Which substance listed has the shortest half-life?
• Normal SpO2 value is greater than what percentage?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for pulmonary embolism?
• What is another name for one millimeter of mercury (mmHg)?
• Which rhythm is seen just before the heart stops altogether, essentially asystole with occasional QRS complexes that do not produce cardiac output?
• Non-selective beta blockers produce which combination of effects?
• Which statement is true about the T wave?
• Stimulation causes bronchodilation via which receptor?
• Which level is described by quickly and quietly alerting the office, maintaining airway etc., and assisting the dentist?
• How long must a patient fast after ingesting breast milk?
• Which division is activated when preparing for action during stress?
• Which term describes the qualified person authorized to administer sedation under the rule?
• What does the body do to a drug?
• Where do you listen with a stethoscope to find the blood pressure when taking manual measurements?
• Which part of the nervous system features a chain of ganglia adjacent to the spine?
• Minimal sedation is also referred to as what?
• Which statement correctly describes the effect of alpha adrenergic receptor stimulation on arterioles?
• Deep Sedation/Analgesia is best described as which of the following?
• The steps 'Support the Airway. Confirm movement of air. Check heart rate and blood pressure. Alert the Dentist / Anesthesia Provider' apply to which office emergency?
• What action helps prevent a patient from becoming cold from the start?
• Which law describes the relationship used by the pulse oximeter to determine saturation?
• Which statement correctly describes ETCO2 monitoring in airway management?
• Which of the following is a valid entry point for enteral moderate sedation?
• Which suffix is common to beta blockers?
• What measure on an ETCO2 reading indicates chest compressions are effective?
• Which of the following describes the tiny sacs of lung tissue specialized for gas exchange?
• What happens to blood pressure when arterioles constrict?
• Which symbol represents distance in the Beer's Law formula?
• What should be done with IV fluids during acute airway obstruction management?
• Which chamber receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
• Which sequence describes initial management steps for a laryngospasm in the office?
• Intraosseous entry is listed as which of the following main entry points for parenteral moderate sedation?
• Which of the following is NOT a part of anesthesia?
• Which combination of signs would most strongly suggest normal blood oxygen levels without using a pulse oximeter?
• What term describes a dentist licensed by the board to practice at a facility with sedation anesthesia services and who ensures proper equipment and training?
• Which is described as the most effective method to measure temperature during surgery?
• In General Anesthesia, amnesia is described as which?
• What actions should be taken if a patient develops ventricular tachycardia during a procedure?
• Which medication is used for rapid relief during angina pectoris?
• Cricothyroidotomy is described as which of the following?
• Which ASA class is used for a patient who is moribund and not expected to survive without the operation?
• Which statement best describes the concept of anesthesia depth as a continuum?
• Which statement about heart rate categories is true?
• Which event signals the systolic blood pressure during manual measurement?
• In the allergic reaction protocol, which dose is drawn up for epinephrine?
• In Beer's Law, which quantity does I denote?
• What is the CO2 byproduct in ATP production in the cell?
• After ingesting infant formula, how long must a patient fast before sedation?
• Which benzodiazepine has a half-life of 12 to 15 hours?
• Which term best describes a seamless progression with no clear boundaries?
• Which statement best describes how cricoid pressure is applied?
• What is happening mechanically during the P wave?
• Which term describes the relaxation of the heart muscles when blood is flowing into the heart's chambers and the heart is getting ready to start another beat?
• What term describes difficult or slow breathing?
• Enteral moderate sedation is administered through which routes?
• Which of the following is an advantage of bypassing the gastrointestinal tract in administering moderate sedation?
• What are the two types of breathing systems?
• Ketorolac is an example of which type of analgesic?
• If the blood pressure cuff is too large, the reading is typically:
• What term refers to both deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism?
• During which phase does the patient come out of anesthesia and regain the ability to protect themselves without supervision?
• Which statement best describes the P wave on an ECG?
• If only the month and year are provided, the bottle expires at the end of that month.
• Which professionals may serve as part of the sedation team besides the operating dentist?
• Is a heart rate greater than 100 bpm considered normal for a child?
• Which instrument is used to remove foreign objects obstructing the airway, such as cement or crowns?
• Neuroreceptors that wrap around some large arteries and sense pressure changes in them, especially in the aorta and carotid arteries.
• What is the recommended oxygen flow rate in the described protocol for possible MI?
• Which term best describes the flatline ECG tracing with no mechanical heart activity?
• How long must a patient fast after ingesting clear liquids like coffee, tea, carbonated beverages, or water?
• What is the minimum ASA number where a written or oral medical consultation is required before tx?
• Which vessel carries blood back to the heart?
• Which term describes breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object entering the lungs that is life-threatening?
• Stimulation increases heart rate through which receptor?
• Which term describes the contraction of the heart muscles?
• Which phase is commonly described as the start of anesthesia when anesthesia is induced and the airway is secured?
• What term means no breathing?
• Which ECG component follows the QRS complex on a typical tracing?
• Which method is described as the most effective for measuring temperature during surgery?
• Which factor could cause a falsely low SpO2 reading due to sensor placement?
• If the MRD for Triazolam is 0.5 mg, what is the maximum amount the dentist-in-charge may ask the patient to take in a 12-hour period?
• Which wave on the EKG represents the electrical firing of the sinus node located in the right atrium?
• Which agent is specifically mixed into a 250 ml bag of IV fluid for hypotension management?
• Which electrocardiogram feature indicates the sinus node is firing?
• Which of the following best defines a Qualified Sedation Provider?
• Which chamber pumps oxygenated blood to the systemic circulation?
• How is ephedrine prepared for IV administration in this protocol?
• Which of the following methods are recommended to help prevent a pulmonary embolism after sedation?
• What term describes rapid breathing?
• Why do we elevate the head and turn the head and body to the side during vomiting?
• During bronchospasm management, which inhaled medication is administered as several puffs?
• In enteral moderate sedation, the dose during the 12 hours before and after the appointment may be limited to not exceed:
• During which anesthesia phase is the patient most likely to require decreasing airway management and increasing return of protective reflexes?
• Which option correctly pairs the term with its definition?
• Which item is included among the five requirements of informed consent?
• Beta blockers fall into which of the four drug classes used to prevent hypertensive episodes from getting worse?
• Which technique is specifically recommended to relieve suspected airway obstruction by moving the jaw forward?
• Which agent has a half-life of about 0.12 to 0.25 hours?
• Which chamber pumps blood to the lungs?
• In sedated patients, how can venous thromboembolism form?
• In Beer's Law, D is distance; C concentration; a constant; e natural log. Which option represents distance in the exponent?
• Which emergency category includes steps such as elevating the head and using an emesis basin?
• Which chamber pumps blood to the whole body?
• Which statement about stage hypertension categories is true?
• Which characteristics describe pediatric pulmonary physiology relative to adults?
• NPO stands for which of the following?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a part of anesthesia?
• Which of the following is a component of the Aldrete recovery score?
• Which term corresponds to premature ventricular contractions (PVC)?
• Which phase focuses on maintaining patient comfort and stability during anesthesia?
• Which of the following is a facility qualification to support airway management during sedation?
• Enteral moderate sedation refers to administration of drugs via which routes?
• Nitrous oxide is commonly used in the dental office and utilizes which system as its entry point?
• Which side of the heart is the low-pressure side of the cardiovascular system?
• Which ASA class corresponds to a normal healthy patient?
• Which nerve carries parasympathetic fibers to most thoracic and abdominal organs?
• Following the described dilution, what is the final volume and concentration of phenylephrine produced when 1 mL of 1% phenylephrine is diluted with 9 mL of IV fluid?
• Which term refers to a mechanical blockage of the airway?
• The Greek word from which the term "anesthesia" is derived is:
• Which medications can be used to break a laryngospasm?
• What is the recommended approach to aspirin administration in this emergency?
• Which two vasopressors are specified to mix into IV fluids for hypotension management?
• Which part of the respiratory system is primarily responsible for gas exchange?
• What is listed as an alternative to epinephrine 1 mg in allergic reactions?
• Which factor could cause a falsely low SpO2 reading aside from the patient’s actual oxygen level?
• Which of the following is listed as an alternative cuff location for monitor use?
• As long as the patient has an Aldrete score from 8-10, the patient may be discharged.
• Which list correctly identifies the four depths on the continuum of sedation?
• Which sign indicates an acute airway obstruction in a dental office emergency?
• In managing an acute airway obstruction, what is the initial maneuver to reverse the obstruction?
• Which two divisions comprise the autonomic nervous system?
• Which electrical signal on the EKG indicates the AV node is firing?
• Which set lists the five critical vital signs in sedation monitoring?
• Nitrous oxide is described as a form of moderate sedation that uses which route?
• What is the language of origin for the term "vagus"?
• A continuous extent, succession, or whole, no part of which can be distinguished from neighboring parts except by arbitrary division.
• What is the amount of air inhaled or exhaled with each breath under resting conditions?
• What is used to cool the patient’s head during hypotension management?
• Cricoid pressure is applied to compress the esophagus against which anatomical structure?
• Which dose of hydrocortisone is listed in the allergic reaction protocol?
• Which level of dental office emergency is described by goals such as protecting the patient, assisting regain consciousness, elevating blood pressure with medications, maintaining cerebral blood flow, and ensuring breathing?
• Which statement correctly describes ASA 4?
• Between the two medications usually used during a seizure, which has the longer half-life?
• How does sequential compression stocking help prevent venous stasis?
• Which listed benzodiazepine has a half-life of 20 to 50 hours?
• Which chamber pumps blood to the lungs?
• Which option correctly describes NPO in plain terms?
• Stage 2 Hypertension thresholds are met when blood pressure is?
• Which statement accurately describes an open breathing system?
• LOC stands for which of the following?
• Which components detect the light emitted by the diodes in a pulse oximeter?
• In ASA classification, which class corresponds to severe systemic disease that is not life-threatening?
• Which combination represents the three parts of anesthesia?
• Which cranial nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to thoracic and abdominal organs?
• Minimal sedation is characterized by which statement?
• Which part receives the signal from the photocells to process the information in a pulse oximeter?
• Which side of the heart is the high-pressure side of the cardiovascular system?
• After ingesting marijuana, how long must a patient fast before sedation?
• Which set lists the cranial nerves that innervate the parasympathetic nervous system?
• During cellular metabolism, CO2 is produced from the metabolism of which macronutrients?
• Which phase of the cardiac cycle corresponds to the heart filling with blood while relaxing?
• Pulse can be described by two factors: rate and rhythm.
• Which of the following is the fourth element in the ABCD framework for dental emergency protocols?
• Which nerve stimulates the muscles used for facial expression?
• Which action is included in relieving an airway obstruction?
• Why is it particularly dangerous to raise older and sedated pts' heads up too quickly in the chair?
• Moderate Sedation is best described as which?
• Which form of consent is required for anesthesia during conscious sedation?
• What do you call a thrombus that has broken away and is moving through the bloodstream?
• After the SA node fires, which structure coordinates ventricular contraction?
• What is the reported half-life of Midazolam?
• Should medications be identified by cap and bottle colors and sizes?
• Which of the following is a recognized risk factor for pulmonary embolism?
• Which phase of anesthesia involves obtaining anesthesia and securing the airway?
• Anesthesia was almost named this.
• Why is weight important to know for sedation monitoring?
• Moderate sedation is described as conscious sedation.
• After smoking or vaping marijuana, how long must a patient fast before sedation?
• Which vascular structure carries blood back to the heart?
• Which receptors stimulate the arteriole to constrict?
• Which option correctly lists the four chambers of the heart?
• In ECG lead placement, which color combination corresponds to the phrase 'smoke over fire' for lead placement?
• Which of the following is a risk factor for pulmonary embolism related to stroke history?
• What is the term for the death of heart muscle?
• What molecule does the pulse oximeter target to calculate SPO2?
• Which combination represents the three parts of anesthesia?
• What is the maximum supplemental dose relative to the initial dose, and when should it be given?
• After nitrous oxide is discontinued, how long should the patient breathe 100% oxygen?
• Which wave on the ECG represents ventricular repolarization?
• What are the goals in response to angina pectoris: possible myocardial infarction?
• When do single-dose bottles expire?
• Which statement best describes differences in pediatric cardiovascular physiology compared with adults?
• Which device is used to deliver a life-saving shock when needed and can be implanted?
• Which side of the heart is primarily associated with systemic circulation?
• What is the fluid within the cell membrane?
• What technique should we practice when raising the patient up in the chair from surgery?
• Which of the following is a depolarizing neuromuscular blocker used to break a laryngospasm?
• Which statement describes Monitored Anesthesia Care?
• Who determines if the patient is ready for the procedure and fit to be discharged?
• Which component carries oxygen in the bloodstream?
• Where does the electrical signal from the sinus node spread after it fires?
• Are endotracheal tube, laryngeal mask airway (LMA), and King airway examples of closed systems?
• What two medications could be given interchangeably to a patient having seizures or convulsions?
• General Anesthesia is described as which of the following?
• Medications should not be drawn up in a patient treatment area according to the Joint Commission.
• Which action helps prevent a patient from becoming cold at the outset of care?
• Stimulation of which receptor mediates vasoconstriction of arterioles and arteries?
• Why are non-selective beta blockers avoided in asthmatics?
• When attempting to create a more open airway, what is important to remember about neck position?
• Which statement correctly pairs a receptor with its typical effect?