Sx Exam 2 Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6 COPY (CORRECTED FORMAT FOR MULTIPLE CHOICE Q'S)

WHAT SIZE CLIPPER BLADE IS USED TO SURGICALLY PREPARE A PATIENT'S INCISION SITE?

#40 Blade

List FOUR causes of hypercarbia.

- decreased rr - too deep - exhausted soda lime- dont do w animal on machine -kinked endotracheal tube -not enough manual ventilation -improper size of breathing circuit

What other piece of equipment is used with a manual and automated indirect blood pressure monitor? ◦ How is the equipment used? ◦ How do you select the correct size of that equipment? ◦ What should you never do when using that equipment?

- doppler, cuff -place line on artery -40 to 50 percent -never tape bp cuff

List FOUR locations for obtaining a pulse in an anesthetized patient.

-femoral -dorsal pedal -facial (horses) -lingual artery -aural (pig)

WHAT ARE THE TWO REASONS PATIENTS ARE SECURED TO THE SURGICAL TABLE?

-stable position for the surgery -preventing contamination *Not for securing the animal*

Your patient is undergoing entropion surgery. List the nursing considerations for this patient/procedure.

-sternal recumbent -raise table -shave eyes -dilute eye w betadine sol -*cannot lube eyes*

List THREE alternative locations for a pulse oximetry probe on a patient during a dentistry procedure.

-toe webbing -ear -prepuce

List three alternative ways to monitor a patient's vital signs during an entropion surgery

-vulva or prepuce to measure mm color -femoral artery for pulse rate -attaching spo2 underside of tail

WHAT ARE THREE REASONS FOR A DECREASED PCV?

1. Dehydration 2. Anemia 3. Hemorrhage 4. Parasites 5. Autoimmune 6. Hemoditlation

WHAT ARE THREE REASONS FOR INCREASED PCV?

1. Dehydration 2. stress 3. Splenic contraction 4. polycythemia vera

WHAT ARE THE THREE FUNCTIONS OF THE ANESTHESIA MACHINE?

1. Deliver o2 2. Deliver anesthesia 3. Removal of waste gas

What is the order of application/attachment for multiparameter patient monitoring probes?

1. ECG 2. ETCO2 3. SPO2 4. Bp cuff 5. Doppler probe 6. Sphygmomanometer 7. temperature

WHAT ARE THE TWO TIMES THE POP-OFF VALVE CAN BE CLOSED?

1. Giving a breath 2. Leak check

WHAT ARE THREE CLASSES OF DRUGS IN PREEMPTIVE ANESTHESIA?

1. NSAID 2. Opioid 3. Sedative/ Tranquilizer

LIST THE FIVE TECHNIQUES USED TO CONFIRM PROPER ET TUBE PLACEMENT?

1. Palpate 2. auscultation of lungs 3. coughing 4. fogging 5. reservoir bag 6. air movement 7. unidirectional valve 8. Etco2

WHAT ARE THE FOUR MAIN COMPONENT "SYSTEMS" OF THE ANESTHESIA MACHINE?

1. Tank and flowmeter 2. Vaporizer 3. Breathing circuit 4. Scavenging system

WHAT ARE THE FOUR PHASES OF THE PAIN PATHWAY?

1. Transduction 2. Transmission 3. Modulation 4. Perception

List FOUR rinsing agents commonly used when preparing a patient's surgical site.

1. chlorhexidine solution 2. sterile water 3. sterile saline 4. 70% alcohol

List FIVE methods to ensure tracheal intubation versus esophageal intubation.

1. coughing 2. fog inside tube 3. palpation 4. air movement 5. ETCO2

List THREE locations on your canine patient's body where a oscillometric cuff can be placed.

1. metacarpus 2. metatarsus 3. base of tail ventral aspect

WHAT ARE THE THREE MAIN REASONS FOR USING AN ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE?

1. open airway 2. deliver o2 3. deliver iso

What is the approximate tidal volume of a 40-lb dog?

1092 mL 40 lb = 18.2 kg 18.2 kg x 10 ml/kg = 182 mL 182 mL x 6 = 1092 mL

Calculate a 16lb canine patient's surgical rate of IVF. cats: 3-5 ml/hr dogs: 5-10 ml/hr

16 lb = 7.3 kg 7.3 x 5ml/kg/hr= 36.4 ml/hr

WHAT SIZE REBREATHING BAG WOULD YOU CHOOSE FOR A 32LB DOG?

2L bag size 32 lb = 14.5 kg 14.5 kg x 20= 290ml 290ml x 6 = 1740ml 1740 ml ÷ 1000 = 1.7 (Ms. Sarah prefers high end when calculating) Note: If CO2 level is high, you probably need a different bag They are not able to expire Co2. If Spo2 is low (hypoxic), change it, they do not have good gas exchange.

WHAT IS THE NORMAL RANGE OF PCV FOR A CAT?

30-40%

WHAT IS THE NORMAL RANGE OF PCV FOR A DOG?

37 - 55%

Intraoperative values should be recorded every

5-10 minutes

ONCE AN ACTIVATED CHARCOAL CANISTER GAINS ____GRAMS, IT IS REPLACED AND DISPOSED OF BECAUSE IT WILL NO LONGER ABSORB THE WASTE GAS.

50 grams

WHAT IS A FELINE'S NORMAL BLOOD GLUCOSE?

58-120 mg/dL *may have a stress induced hyperglycemia*

Which central venous pressure measurement should indicate a patient is overhydrated?

6 cmH20

A MICRODRIP SET DELIVERS FLUIDS AT A RATE OF ____ DROPS PER MILLIMETER

60 gtt

YOU'RE OBTAINING TPR FROM YOUR PATIENT. IN 15 SECONDS, YOUR PATIENT TAKES 16 BREATHS. WHAT IS THE RR?

64 rpm

WHAT IS A CANINE'S NORMAL BLOOD GLUCOSE?

76-120 mg/dL

Using the previous answer, determine the patient's TVI at the conclusion of surgery if the procedure lasted 2 hours and 15 minutes.

81 mL 36(mL/hr) + 36(mL/hr) = 72 (60 ÷ 15 = 4) 4 ÷ 36(mL/hr) = 9 72 + 9 = 81

A macrodrip IV set should be reserved for patients that are ____ in weight

>7k

Which part of the capnograph represents expiration? (attached is photo)

AB to C

THE ______ RANKING SYSTEM IS USED TO ASSESS A PARTICULAR PATIENT'S RISK FOR AN ANESTHETIC PROCEDURE HOPING TO DEFINE AN PATIENT'S RISK CATEGORY

ASA

When should the CO2 absorbent crystals of an anesthesia machine be changed?

After 6 to 8 hours of use

The patient's signalment includes which information?

Age, gender, breed

DRUGS THAT BIND TO AND STIMULATE A RECEPTOR ARE CALLED:

Agonists

The oxygen flush valve of the anesthetic machine is used to:

Allow quick infusion of oxygen into the breathing circuit

COMPLETE OR PARTIAL COLLAPSE OF A LOBE OR THE ENTIRE LUNG IS TERMED.....

Atelectasis

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ANESPETICS IS USED FOR A PREPUTIAL FLUSH PRIOR TO SURGICAL PREP

Betadine

What blood test is used to assess the patient's kidney function?

Blood urea nitrogen

Where does the modulation portion of the nociceptive pathway occur?

Brain

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN A PATIENT SIGNALMENT?

Breed, Age, Sex, Reproductive Status

WHEN MICROSCOPICALLY EXAMINING A PACKED CELL VOLUME TUBE TO ASSESS FOR HEARTWORM MICROFILARIA, WHERE ON THE SAMPLE WOULD YOU FIND THE MICROFILARIA?

Buffy coat

Which drug is a partial opioid agonist?

Buprenorphine

WHICH AGONIST-ANTAGONIST OPIOID HAS EXTREMELY SHORT ANALGESIC PROPERTIES BUT PROFOUND SEDATION?

Butorphanol

___ MONITOR IS PERFORMED TO ASSESS HOW WELL BLOOD IS RETURNING TO THE HEART AS WELL AS HOW EFFECTIVELY BLOOD IS PUMPED FROM THE HEART

CVP

The function of the vaporizer is to:

Change the liquid inhalant anesthetic to a gas form

THE CRYSTALS ABSORB EXHALED CO2 AND THE RESULTING CHEMICAL REACTION PRODUCES HEAT, WATER, AND A ______ _______.

Color change

THE RESERVOIR BAG ____ AS THE PATIENT INSPIRES AND ____ AS THE PATIENT EXPIRES.

Deflate; Inflates

Which description could be used to appropriately note a patient's mentation?

Depressed

___ IS A DOSE-DEPENDENT SEDATIVE ANALGESIC ALPHA 2 AGONIST, OFTEN USED AS A PREANESTHETIC AGENT IN HEALTHY ANIMALS

Dexmedetomidine

When should a passive waste anesthetic gas canister be disposed of?

Discard the canister after a 50-gram increase in weight

Which class of drugs is known to cause muscle rigidity, especially in felines? (HINT: "stiffy cat")

Dissociative anesthetics

What monitoring device used to detect heart arrhythmia?

ECG

When scrubbing the skin of the intended surgical site, sufficient friction should be generated to cause hyperemia.

False

TRUE OR FALSE? AN ALPHA 2 AGONIST AGENT IS USED TO ANESTHETIZE THE LARYNGEAL FOLDS IN A FELINE PATIENT PRIOR TO INTUBATION?

False, lidocaine class

ONCE THE PATIENT HAS BEEN TRANSPORTED FROM THE PREP ROOM AND SECURED TO THE TABLE IN THE SURGERY ROOM THE __ ___ ___ IS PERFORMED IN THE SURGERY ROOM

Final surgical scrub

WHAT ARE THE LANDMARKS FOR CLIPPING A PATIENT FOR AN OVARIOHYSTERECTOMY?

From the base of the sternum manubrium to the pubis then lateral to lateral.

PASSIVE SCAVENGING SYSTEMS RELY ON ______ TO REMOVE THE GASES FROM THE SYSTEM.

Gravity

Postoperative values recorded in an anesthesia log include:

HR, RR, Temp, Total volume of fluids administered

A contraindication to using an opioid in a patient is

Head trauma

What is a method of interrupting a cat's purring during thoracic auscultation?

Hold a cotton ball soaked in alcohol near the cat's nose.

WHEN SHOULD A PATIENT'S BLADDER NOT BE MANUALLY EXPRESSED PRIOR TO SURGICAL PREP?

If there is any type of condition that will compromise the integrity of the patient's bladder. Ex: Stones, internal injury, blockage, ruptured bladder

Which of the following is not a method of assessing neurologic parameters in an anesthetized patient?

Jaw tone

A central catheter is placed in which vein?

Jugular

When microscopically examining a PCV tube to assess for heartworm microfilaria, where on the sample would you find the microfilaria?

Just above the buffy coat

Which vessel is least appropriate for assessing pulse quality in an anesthetized feline patient?

Lingual artery

Which drug class has the ability to provide complete absence of pain, at least temporarily?

Local Anesthetics

HOW IS THE VOLUME OF OXYGEN REGULATED INTO THE VAPORIZER?

MM per minute if less than a liter.

When reading a flowmeter with a ball float, read where the:

Middle of the ball sits

Robenacoxib IS AN ______

NSAID

____ INHIBIT THE ACTIVITY OF COX 1 AND/OR COX 2 ACTIVITY

NSAIDs

Which valve is used for a vent to prevent excessive pressure in the anesthesia system?

Negative pressure relief valve

What is a correct use of a butterfly catheter?

One time venous access for administration of medication over a 1- to 3 minute period

WHAT IS THE MOST USED TYPE OF INTRAVENOUS CATHETER IN VETERINARY MEDICINE?

Over the needle

Which reflex is elicited by touching the medial canthus of the eye?

Palpebral

Cardiac insufficiency leads to hypotension due to

Poor contractility of cardiac muscle

HOW IS OXYGEN MEASURED IN A COMPRESSED TANK?

Pressure reducing valve 2200 PSI is a full tank

Which drug class is an NSAID?

Robenacoxib

Which stage of anesthesia is the excitement stage?

Stage 2

Thoracic auscultation is best performed with the patient in what position?

Standing

Explain the 'target' pattern of scrubbing a surgical site.

Start at the proposed incision site and then move the sponge progressively outward in a target pattern until the hair is reached

The only time the pop-off valve should be closed when a patient is attached to a semi-closed rebreathing anesthesia circuit is when:

The anesthetist is providing manual ventilation

EXPLAIN 'CHIEF COMPLAINT'

The primary concern for the visit

What device is contraindicated for maintaining patient body temperature during surgical procedures?

Thermal heating pad

Why are leading questions inappropriate to ask during the history taking?

They make the owner feel compelled to answer a certain way and they may encourage the owner to answer inaccurately

Why is it important to review all medications and supplements that a patient is taking before beginning the surgery?

This is important because certain medications and supplements may interact with diagnostic tests or premedication and anesthetic drugs

______ IS CALCULATED AS 10ML/KG OF BODY WEIGHT AND IS THE VOLUME OF AIR INHALED DURING A NORMAL BREATH OF REST.

Tidal Volume

What are the two purposes of a patient anesthesia monitoring form?

To have a legal document apart of the medical record and to monitor the patient's vital trends

Why is assisted breathing beneficial to an anesthetized patient even if the ETCO2 is normal?

To prevent collapsing of aviolar to increase gas exchange

MOVEMENT OF WHAT TWO VALVES ALLOW FOR ONE- WAY MOVEMENT OF GASES?

Unidirectonal valves

WHAT DIAGNOSTICS DO WE PERFORM AT PSC-VTP? WHY?

Urinarlysis CBC- automates & manual Fecal float Sp Gr Hw snap & direct PE Glucose Felv & FIV PCV/TS

YOU ARE ADMITTING A DOG FOR ORCHIDECTOMY. WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU ASK THE OWNER?

Was he NPO? What medications is he on? When did he last have them? Is he vaccinated? Would you like us to admin vax during procedure? Sx history Allergic reations? CPR? DNR? If they have any questions

A ____ ____ occurs when the heart contracts but does not generate enough push to produce a palpable peripheral pulse. a. Pulse deficit b. Pulse decrease c. Heart murmur d. Heart

a

ALCOHOL IS BOTH AN ANTISEPTIC AND DISINFECTANT. a. True b. False

a

Agonal breaths occur when the patient: a. Has suffered a cardiac arrest b. Is being assisted with ventilation c. Is in the surgical plane of anesthesia d. in the excitatory stage of anesthesia

a

Assisted ventilation helps to prevent: a. Atelectasis b. ET tube leakage c. Rapid respiration d. Changes in anesthetic depth

a

CHLORHEXIDINE SOLUTION CONTAINS NO DETERGENT. a. True b. False

a

Do not rely solely on machines for monitoring anesthetized patients. a. True b. False

a

For a full evaluation of the patient's condition and stage/depth of anesthesia, the anesthetist should assess multiple parameters, including reflexes. a. True b. False

a

How often is the patient's heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, SpO2, & ETCO2 recorded? a. Every 5 minutes b. Every 15 minutes c. Every 30 minutes d. At the beginning and end of the procedure

a

Hypocarbia is defined as a carbon dioxide level <35 mmHg a. True b. False

a

Patients undergoing long surgical procedures (or improperly dosed pre-meds) may need intra- operative doses of analgesia. a. True b. False

a

TRUE OR FALSE INHALANTS USED IN NON-PRECISION VAPORIZERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. a. True b. False

a

TRUE OR FALSE? THE LARGEST-SIZED ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE, (WITHOUT BEING TRAUMATIC) SHOULD BE USED? a. True b. False

a

There is a direct correlation between progression of hypotension and progression of anesthetic depth. a. True b. False

a

To determine a decreasing or increasing trend in body temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate (TPR), the anesthetist must be sure to measure these preanesthetic values of the patient. a. True b. False

a

What is capnography? a. Measurement of the level of CO2 in the patient's exhaled breath b. Estimate of saturated hemoglobin on erythrocytes c. Estimate of saturated hemoglobin on leukocytes d. Measurement of bound oxygen in the bloodstream

a

When a patient has undergone cardiac arrest, you would expect the pupils to be: a. Fully dilated b. Mildly dilated c. Normal in size d. Pinpoint-sized

a

Which of these is a normal capnometer reading for a patient? a. 40 mmHg b. 60mmHg c. 75 mm Hg d. 100 mm Hg

a

A consent form should include

a thorough description of the surgical procedure.

When is expressing the bladder of a patient prior to surgery contraindicated or not indicated?

abdominal exploratory in a hit by car patient

What is the function of oxygen in the anesthesia circuit?

acts as a carrier gas for the anesthetic gas

DRUGS THAT BIND TO AND BLOCK THEIR ACTION ARE CALLED:

antagonist

___ DRUGS SUCH AS ATROPINE AND GLYCOPYRROLATE ARE ROUTINELY ADDED TO PREMEDICATION PROTOCOLS THAT WERE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE PROFOUND SUSTAINED BRADYCARDIA

anticholinergic AKA parasympatholytic

What is a disadvantage of using a capnometer on a patient?

arterial blood gas sample would be more accurate at determining co2 levels

Assisted ventilation helps to prevent

atelectasis

What method is used to check that the endotracheal tube has not migrated too far down the trachea?

auscult the thorax for bilateral lung sounds

A minimum of ____ mmHg ETCO2 is needed to ensure adequate tissue perfusion in an anesthetized patient. a. 90 b. 35 c. 60 d. 95

b

CHLORHEXIDINE TENDS TO CAUSE MORE ALLERGIC REACTIONS THAN POVIDONE IODINE? a. True b. False

b

How often is a patient's body temperature recorded? a. Every 5 minutes b. Every 15 minutes c. Every 30 minutes d. At the beginning and end of the procedure

b

TRUE OR FALSE ANESTHESIA MACHINES REQUIRE ELECTRICITY TO OPERATE. a. True b. False

b

TRUE OR FALSE? POVIDONE IODINE HAS A BETTER RESIDUAL ACTIVITY THAN CHLORHEXIDINE? a. True b. False

b

What are the normal values for ETCO2? a. 60 - 90 mmHg b. 35-45mmHg c. 35 - 45% d. >95%

b

What is an automatic response to a stimulus made by a patient without conscious awareness? a. Shock b. Reflex c. Pulse deficit d. Hypotension

b

What is pulse oximetry? a. Measurement of the level of CO2 in the patient's exhaled breath b. Estimate of saturated hemoglobin on erythrocytes c. Estimate of saturated hemoglobin on leukocytes d. Measurement of bound oxygen in the bloodstream

b

What organ(s) are most affected by poor tissue perfusion? a. Brain b. Kidneys c. Liver d. Lungs

b

Which agent not only increases heart rate, but also ventricular contractility, thus improving blood pressure? a. Atropine b. Ketamine c. Glycopyrrolate d. Demedetomidine

b

Which device measures the percentage of oxygen saturation of the patient's hemoglobin? a. Capnometer b. Pulse oximetry c. Electrocardiogram d. Doppler blood pressure monitor

b

Which stage of anesthesia is the excitement stage? a. Stage I b. Stage II c. Stage III d. Stage IV

b

How often should an anesthesia machine be leak tested?

before each use

A ____ CATHETER IS A SMALL GAUGE CATHETER WITH A PLASTIC SET OF WINGS BELOW THE NEEDLE HUB THAT ALLOWS FOR EASE OF GRIPPING

butterfly

What agent may contribute to the development of malignant hyperthermia? a. Ketamine b. Atropine c. Sevoflurane d. Medetomidine

c

What is an anticholinergic agent? a. Sedative b. Parasympathomimetic used to decrease heart rate c. Parasympatholytic used to increase heart rate d. Analgesic

c

What is normal CRT in a conscious patient? a. 1-3 seconds b. >2 seconds c. <2 seconds d. 95%

c

What prevents the esophageal stethoscope from entering the trachea? a. Epiglottis b. Laryngeal folds c. Properly placed endotracheal tube d. Base of the tongue

c

What stage of anesthesia is an unconscious patient with well below normal heart rate, prolonged CRT and significantly decreased pulse strength? a. Stage III Plane II b. Stage II, Plane III c. Stage III, Plane III d. StageIV

c

What type of catheter is placed when performing direct blood pressure monitoring? a. Intravenous catheter b. Urinary catheter c. Arterial catheter d. Rectal catheter

c

Which drug will cause a delayed CRT? a. Atropine b. Ketamine c. Medetomidine d. Glycopyrrolate

c

The reason for a patient's visit is also called:

cheif complaint

DURING THE FINAL SCRUB WHAT CAN BE USED AS A RINSE AGENT?

chlorhexidine solution

During the final scrub, what can be used as a rinse agent?

chlorhexidine solution and povidone-iodine solution

When manual ventilation is being performed, the pop-off valve should be:

closed and then opened after the manual ventilation breath is complete

The goal of balanced anesthesia is to:

combine smaller doses of multiple medications to minimize side effects.

Blue color to mucous membranes suggests: a. Anemia b. Pigmentation c. Severe blood infection d. Poor hemoglobin saturation

d

Cardiac insufficiency leads to hypotension due to: a. Dehydration b. Excessive blood loss c. Excessive vasodilation d. Poor contractility of cardiac muscle

d

What are the normal values for SpO2? a. 60 - 90 mmHg b. 35 - 45 mmHg c. 35-45% d. >95%

d

What two agent classes listed below are used to increase heart rate? a. Anticholinergics and opioids b. Alpha-2 agonists and anticholinergics c. Local anesthetics and anticholinergics d. Anticholinergics and dissociatives

d

Which device reflects the level of arterial CO2? a. Capnometer b. Pulse oximetry c. Electrocardiogram d. Direct blood pressure monitor

d

Which location is the most accurate for obtaining a patient body temperature? a. Tympanic membrane b. Axillary region c. Inguinal region d. Rectum

d

Which reflex is elicited by touching the medial canthus of the eye? a. Aural b. Pedal c. Corneal d. Palpebral

d

What two methods are used for obtaining a patient's blood pressure?

direct and indirect

Which device reflects the level of arterial CO2?

direct blood pressure monitor

What are FOUR causes of hypotension in an anesthetized patient?

drugs, temp, fluid deficit, hypovolemia, hemorrhage, vasodilation, dehydration

List FOUR ways to obtain a patient's heart rate.

esophageal stethoscope, palpate, ECG, stethoscope, spo2, hands

INTRAOPERATIVE VALUES SHOULD BE RECORDED:

every 5 minutes

Define hypercarbia

excess co2

The use of alcohol as a rinse agent is contraindicated when prepping for:

feline oral surgery?

What is a pulse deficit?

fewer pulses felt in an artery (like the femoral artery in the rear leg) than are heard through a stethoscope.

Which part of the anesthesia machine regulates how much oxygen enters the anesthesia circuit?

flowmeter

When a patient has undergone cardiac arrest, you would expect the pupils to be

fully dilated

Agonal breaths occur when the patient

has suffered cardiac arrest

What two pieces of data are obtained with an ECG/EKG?

hr and hr rhythm

What is the disadvantage of bathing a patient prior to surgery?

hypothermia

Decreased plasma proteins on a pre-anesthetic blood work may be due to

inadequate albumin production in the liver

List THREE other indicators of anesthetic depth. NOT REFLEXES.

jaw tone eye position pupil size (plr)

A CENTRAL CATHETER IS PLACED IN WHAT VESSEL?

jugular

What is the function of a sphygmomanometer?

measures diastolic and systolic pressures

Which drugs will cause a slowing in CRT?

medetomidine

THE ____ NERVE BLOCK PROVIDES ANESTHESIA FOR THE TEETH, SKIN AND MUCOSA OF THE LOWER LIP AND CHIN DEPENDING ON WHICH SIDE IT IS ON?

mental nerve block

When recording the information about the anesthetic induction agent, dose should be recorded in what type of unit?

miligrams

Combining different classes of analgesics to maximize the pain relief is called

multimodal analgesia

WHICH PART OF THE ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE ALLOWS AIRFLOW IF THE END OF THE TUBE BECOMES OCCLUDED?

murphy's eye

Which part of the endotracheal tube allows airflow if the end of the tube become occluded?

murphy's eye

Which laryngoscope blade is commonly used for cats?

no. 0

During inadequate perfusion, waste products from cellular metabolism are not removed and nutrients such as __________ and ___________ are not delivered to the cells.

oxygen and glucose

Which is the correct flow of oxygen in the anesthesia machine?

oxygen source, pressure-reducing valve, flowmeter, vaporizer, unidirectional inspiratory valve, breathing tube, patient

List three ways to determine if the endotracheal tube is properly placed

palpate, auscultate, ecto2

List FIVE reflexes and their purpose

palpebral- protect eye aural- keep things out pedal- withdrawal reflex corneal- large anima laryngeal- swallow reflex

A PATIENT WILL BE PLACED IN VENTRAL RECUMBENCY FOR WHICH PROCEDURE?

perianal adenoma removal

A patient would be placed in ventral recumbency for which procedure?

perianal adenoma removal

Blue color to mucous membranes suggests

poor oxygenation in the body

List three alternative places the lingual probe of a pulse oximetry unit can be placed on the patient during a dental procedure

prepuce or vulva webbing of toe ear pinna

It is best to administer analgesics

prior to the painful procedure.

Which device measures the percentage of oxygen saturation of the patient's hemoglobin>

pulse oximetry

Sedatives are used as part of a premedication anesthesia protocol because they:

reduce fear and stress.

What is an automatic response to a stimulus made by a patient without conscious awareness?

reflex

What drug may contribute to the development of malignant hyperthermia?

sevoflurane

What is the device used to manually obtain indirect blood pressure in a patient?

sphygmomanometer

What part of the anesthesia machine measures the pressure in the system?

tank pressure gauge

WHAT ARE THE THREE SCRUBBING PATTERNS USED WHEN PREPARING SURGICAL SITES DEPENDING ON SURGICAL LOCATION?

target pattern orthopedic pattern peritoneal pattern

How can we continuously monitor a patient's body temperature?

temperature probe in esophagus

What are the three factors that affect vaporizer function?

temperature, gas flow rate, and back pressure

Negative pressure exists in the anesthesia system when:

the oxygen source is depleted

What is an esophageal stethoscope used for in an anesthetized patient?

to listen to hr, heart rhythm, rr, re

What is the appropriate area to clip for a spinal surgery?

two vertebral spaces cranial and two vertebral spaces caudal to the affected site

WHAT IS WAG? WHAT DOES IT CONSIST OF?

waste gas anesthetic, Co2 and Isoflurane

List four things that should be included on the anesthesia form in regards to the pre-anesthetic event

weight, procedure, pre-anesthetic values, asa status

Is 40 mmHg a normal capnometer reading?

yes