APEX TESTS COMPILATION BUNDLE

Which option initiates hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction? correct answer: alveolar hypoxia Pulmonary hypertension is defined as PAP of at least? correct answer: 25mmHg and a PAOP of no more than 15mmHg When properly placed the distal tip of the LMA sits at the? correct answer: cricopharyng...

Which option initiates hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction? correct answer: alveolar hypoxia Pulmonary hypertension is defined as PAP of at least? correct answer: 25mmHg and a PAOP of no more than 15mmHg When properly placed the distal tip of the LMA sits at the? correct answer: cricopharyng...

What are the most common characteristics of acute epiglottis? correct answer: Onset in less than 24 hours Tripod position Thumb sign on lateral x-ray Bacterial Age 2-6 years High Fever Drooling, Dysphonia, Dysphagia, Dyspnea Five minutes after initiating one-lung ventilation, the SpO2 decr...

Absolute indications to single lung ventilation include: correct answer: Bronchopleural fistula, massive hemorrhage, unilateral lung lavage Independent risk factors associated with difficult mask ventilation include correct answer: Lack of teeth, history of snoring, the presence of a beard, BMI...

During mediastinoscopy, the risk of venous air embolism is GREATEST: correct answer: During spontaneous ventilation - creates negative intrathoracic pressure during inspiration which can entrain air if there is a bleed Identify the factors that are MOST likely to increase the gradient between Pa...

The intraoperative use of TEE during cardiac surgery is clearly associated with postoperative (blank) dysfunction, especially in older patients. correct answer: swallowing The intraoperative use of TEE during cardiac surgery is clearly associated with postoperative swallowing dysfunction, especi...

Where does the mandibular nerve pass through in the skull? correct answer: Foramen Ovale What is the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve? correct answer: Sensory Which nerve is NOT associated with the mandibular nerve branch? correct answer: Infraorbital nerve Which teeth does the...

A nurse anesthetist in middle management submits written complaints to a state board about several other nurse anesthetists that are false and defamatory. Which AANA document could be applied to this situation? Code of Ethics Practice Guidelines Practice Standards Position State...

Describe the architecture of an atom correct answer: The atom is the basic building block that makes up all matter 1. Protons (+) charge 2. Neutrons (neutral) charge 3. Electrons (-) charge Protons and neutrons are in the center of the atom (nucleus), electrons orbit the nucleus in the elec...

Which of the following is the single most important step in preventing an overdose from intravascular administration of local anesthetic? correct answer: Slowly inject the LA solution. A patient who has a reaction of wheals and respiratory distress, 5 minutes after you administer local anesthesi...

1. Which of the following symptoms would distinguish if a patient is experiencing a response to an overdose of a local anesthetic drug compared to symptoms of anxiety? Select one: a. Talkativeness b. Apprehension c. Circumoral tingling d. All of the above correct answer: c. Circumoral tingling...

Which muscle abducts the vocal cords? a. Posterior Cricoarytenoid b. Cricothyroid c. Lateral Cricoarytenoid d. Arepiglottic correct answer: a. posterior cricoarytenoid The cricothyroid muscle is innervated by the: a. recurrent laryngeal nerve b. glossopharyngeal nerve c. internal branch o...

Norepinephrine has a dose-dependent affinity for what? correct answer: Alpha-1, alpha-2, and beta-1 receptors Low dose Norepinephrine stimulates what receptors correct answer: Beta-1 selective increased HR and inotropy High dose Norepi stimulates what receptors correct answer: Alpha-1, al...

A drug has a volume of distribution of 0.35 L/kg. In a 70-kg patient. • What IV loading dose must be administered to achieve a plasma concentration (Cp) of 8 mg/L? correct answer: 196 mg 1. Calculate the volume of the 70-kg that the drug will spread to (distribute to). • 70-kg x 0.35 L/...