Quiz #3

Blood

100

Which of the following blood components protects the body against microorganisms by phagocytosis? a. Plasma b. Erythrocytes c. Leukocytes d. Platelets

c. Leukocytes

200

Which blood test measures oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood? a. Blood type b. Blood cross-match c. Hematocrit d. Cell count

c. Hematocrit

300

Which blood test is performed to determine donor-recipient compatibility? a. Hemoglobin b. Cross-match c. Hematocrit d. Cell count

b. Cross-match

400

If a trauma patient is brought to the OR without a known blood type, which of the following blood types may be administered without compatibility testing? a. A b. B c. AB d. O

d. O

500

Which of the following forms of donor blood is ONLY used in case of massive blood loss? a. Whole blood b. Packed cells c. Plasma d. Autologous blood

a. Whole blood

Misc

100

The purpose of a preoperative antacid is to a. Inhibit production of gastric acid b. Neutralize gastric acid c. Produce chyme d. A and B

d. A and B

200

What does an Electroencephalogram measure? a. pulse b. heartrate c. electrical activity of the brain d. electrical activity of the heart

c. electrical activity of the brain

300

Preoperative assessment of the surgical patient is conducted by any of the following individuals EXCEPT a. Anesthesiologist (MD) b. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) c. Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) d. Surgeon (MD)

c. Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

400

Ratio of the amount of medication in milligrams per kilogram of patient’s weight is demonstrated in a. mg/kg b. mcg/kg

a. mg/kg

500

Injection of local anesthetic into the nerve plexus that supplies the operative area is generally termed a. Local anesthesia b. Regional block c. Monitored anesthesia care (MAC) d. Spinal block

b. Regional block

Misc 2

100

Which of the following forms of donor blood may be administered when clotting factors are necessary in addition to volume replacement? a. Platelets b. Cryoprecipitates c. Fresh-frozen plasma d. Packed cells

c. Fresh-frozen plasma

200

Which type of regional block requires a 3-inch needle to be inserted between the vertebral bodies and through the dura mater? a. Spinal b. Epidural c. Caudal d. Bier block

a. Spinal

300

Spinal anesthesia may be used for any of the following surgical procedures EXCEPT a. Cesarean section b. Embolectomy of the lower extremity c. Intestinal resection d. Transurethral resection of prostate

c. Intestinal resection

400

Which of the following is NOT an indication for epidural block? a. Provide anesthesia for cesarean section b. Postoperative pain management c. Pain management during labor and vaginal childbirth d. Provide anesthesia for suprapubic resection of bladder tumor

d. Provide anesthesia for suprapubic resection of bladder tumor

500

Caudal block is primarily used for a. Cesarean section b. Embolectomy of the lower extremity c. Vaginal childbirth d. Postoperative pain management

c. Vaginal childbirth

Misc 3

100

What is YOUR blood type? a. A b. B c. O d. AB

-200 points if you don't know!

200

Which of the following is NOT an electrolyte? a. Sodium b. Potassium c. Carbonic acid d. Glucose

d. Glucose

300

Which of the following blocks require exsanguinations of the affected extremity? a. Axillary b. Bier c. Intrathecal d. Caudal

b. Bier

400

The measurement of expired carbon dioxide can be defined as: a. Dysrhythmia b. Electrocardiography c. Electroencephalogram d. Capnometry

d. Capnometry

500

Auscultation can be defined as: a. A rapid heartbeat b. Measure of expired carbon dioxide c. Listening to the sounds of the heart and lungs

c. Listening to the sounds of the heart and lungs

Scenarios and Misc

100

Gastroesophageal reflux may occur when the lower esophageal sphincter and thorax muscles a. Flex b. Tighten c. Reflux d. Relax

d. Relax

200

A healthy 32-year-old woman is scheduled for elective excision of a nevus from her right shoulder. Which method of anesthesia is likely to be used? a. Block b. General c. Local d. Regional

c. Local

300

Which of the following are used to measure the force of blood against vessel walls? a. electrocardiogram b. sphygmomanometer c. Pulse oximetry

b. sphygmomanometer

400

An 82-year-old patient is scheduled for pacemaker insertion. What form of anesthesia is most likely to have been planned? a. Local b. Regional block c. Monitored anesthesia care (MAC) d. General

c. Monitored anesthesia care (MAC)

500

Which method of anesthesia is likely to be used for a 45-year-old alcohol-intoxicated man for a closed reduction and cast application of a fractured forearm? a. Axillary block b. Caudal block c. General d. Local

a. Axillary block