Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Tests Bundle Set

What titles does the AANA recognize nurse anesthetists as? (4) CORRECT ANSWER o "Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist," o "CRNA," o "nurse anesthetist," o "nurse anesthesiologist." Where can CRNAs practice? CORRECT ANSWER - anywhere that requires an anesthetic o Hospitals o Ambula...

Who is credited as the first person to successfully anesthetize a patient? CORRECT ANSWER William T. G. Morton first demonstrated ether anesthesia at the Massachusetts General Hospital. What date did William TG Morton perform the first successful ether anesthesia? CORRECT ANSWER October 16th, 184...

N2O and Ether CORRECT ANSWER History of modern anesthesia starts with the discovery of the anesthetic properties of (2) a. Chloroform and Ether b. N2O and Ether c. Chloroform and N2O 1773 CORRECT ANSWER In what year did Priestly discover N2O? a. 1773 b. 1820 c. 1873 1. 1842; 2. Social Use! COR...

The shortage of primary care physicians will be resolved by 2020. True False CORRECT ANSWER false Examination of the bodies of early settlers in the Indus Valley around 3300 B.C. indicates that many of them had undergone ________. -dental surgery -brain surgery -surgery to repair broken legs...

Drugs that interfere with SSEP monitoring CORRECT ANSWER N2O, Volatile agents, propofol, barbs, benzos Drugs that do NOT interfere with SSEP monitotrng CORRECT ANSWER ketamine, dexmedetomidine, etomidate, opioids, droperidol As temperature in the blood increases what happens to solubility? COR...

What is anesthesiology? CORRECT ANSWER The art and science of rendering a patient insensible to pain. -Anesthetic agents & adjuncts -Procedures (i.e. regional) What are the 3 pillars of anesthesia? CORRECT ANSWER Sanders: -Immobility -Amnesia -Analgesia What is meant by anesthesia an...

Epinephrine receptors CORRECT ANSWER alpha 1, alpha 2, beta 1, beta 2 Epinephrine dose CORRECT ANSWER IV 2-10mcg/min Epinephrine effects CORRECT ANSWER increased systolic BP - alpha receptors = vasoconstriction - beta1 receptor = cardiac stimulant decreased diastolic BP - beta2 = dilatio...

Norepinephrine Mechanism of Action (MOA) CORRECT ANSWER A1, A2, B1 agonist. Primary agent used in distributive shock because it's ability to recruit venous volume and augment preload, while increasing arterial tone, and increasing cardiac output. Alpha one causing peripheral smooth muscle co...

Inspiratory Reserve Volume CORRECT ANSWER Amount of gas that can be forcibly inhaled after a tidal inhalation 3000 mL Tidal Volume CORRECT ANSWER Amount of gas that enters and exits the lungs during tidal breathing 500 mL Expiratory Reserve Volume CORRECT ANSWER Volume of gas that can be...

Positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP): 1. decreases dead space ases venous return to the heart 3. decreases intrapulmonary shunting 4. decreases extravascular lung water CORRECT ANSWER Positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP): decreases intrapulmonary shunting The major effect of PEEP is ...

Why do you want to become a CRNA? CORRECT ANSWER Ever since I shadowed a CRNA back in nursing school, my interest has been sparked. I have been preparing for CRNA school ever since by getting a position in the ICU and learning as much as possible. I see myself as a lifelong learner as well as a spon...

Epi Dose CORRECT ANSWER dose 0.03 - 1 mcg/kg/min low dose of epi effects via which receptor CORRECT ANSWER mild vasodilation and brochodilation via beta 2 stimulation moderate to high dose epi effects CORRECT ANSWER stimulate beta 1; increased CO; arterial vasoconstriction through alpha 1; ...

Norepinephrine (Levophed) CORRECT ANSWER Naturally occurring alpha/beta-1 stimulating catecholamine - Primary agent used in distributive shock because it's ability to recruit venous volume and augment preload, while increasing arterial tone, and increasing cardiac output. - Alpha-stimulation caus...

Why do you want to become CRNA CORRECT ANSWER Since I can remember, I've always aspired to play sports at the professional level. After multiple knee surgeries, that dream of mine came to a halt. Since then I've found a renewed passion for science, nursing and patient care. I set a new goal to ...