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Pulmonary artery - CORRECT ANSWER-One of two arteries that carry venous (oxygen
poor) blood from heart to lungs
What type of intubation is preferred with emesis with aspiration? - CORRECT
ANSWER-ETT. LMA or combitube acceptable.
What em...
DAANCE: ALL MODULES EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2023/2024 LATEST
Pulmonary artery - CORRECT ANSWER-One of two arteries that carry venous (oxygen
poor) blood from heart to lungs
What type of intubation is preferred with emesis with aspiration? - CORRECT
ANSWER-ETT. LMA or combitube acceptable.
What emergency would a cricothyrotomy typically be performed? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Airway obstruction
Atropine would be given in which emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER-Symptomatic
bradycardia
Adenosine would be given in which emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER-SVT
Amiodarone would be given in which emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER-V. Tach
What medications can be given for a sever case of hyperventilation? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Versed, Valium, or Propofol
PVC's are treated with which medicine? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lidocaine
Epi is given in which two emergencies? - CORRECT ANSWER-V. Fib and asystole
Max dose of epi for cardiovascular disease pt - CORRECT ANSWER-.04mg
A beta blocker would be given in which emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Hypertension
A fluid bolus of NS and ephedrine can be given with what emergency? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hypotension
What medications are used to treat malignant hypothermia? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Dantrolene, IV cold saline (not Ringer's)
Nasopharyngeal airway - CORRECT ANSWER-When tongue is obstructing airway.
Tube is lubricated and passed through the nose into nasal cavity. Sits in oropharynx
behind tongue. Well tolerated and can be used on awake pts.
,Oropharyngeal airway - CORRECT ANSWER-Also placed to position tongue in more
anterior position. Often interfere with intra oral procedures. Not tolerated well with
awake pts.
Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) - CORRECT ANSWER-Device that sits over top of
larynx. Can be placed blindly. Does not protect against aspiration. Inflated with 30cc to
create seal.
Endotracheal intubation - CORRECT ANSWER-End of tube passes through vocal cords
and terminates half way between vocal cords and bifurcation of trachea. Important to
listen to both lungs after placement. May or May not be cuffed.
Combitube - CORRECT ANSWER-Generally used for specific emergencies. Both cuffs
inflated.
Pts predisposed to bronchospasm - CORRECT ANSWER-Allergies, asthma, copd,
bronchitis
Bronchospasm - CORRECT ANSWER-Generalized contraction of smooth muscles of
small bronchi and bronchioles in lungs causing restriction of air flow of air to and from
lungs.
Maximum dose of epi for healthy pt - CORRECT ANSWER-.2mg
Liver - CORRECT ANSWER-Protein and lipid synthesis, bio transformation,
detoxification and storage of vitamin A, E, D, K, and B12.
Causes of seizures - CORRECT ANSWER-Liver failure, renal failure, sickle cell
disease, brain tumor, meningitis, previous stroke and hypo-hyperglycemia.
Main function of kidneys - CORRECT ANSWER-Maintain volume and composition of
body fluids. Body's main source of filtration and excrete metabolic end products and
toxins.
Islets of langerhans - CORRECT ANSWER-Located in pancreas. Secrete insulin and
glucagon. Insulin helps the body store sugar to keep glucose levels in a steady state.
Adrenal glands - CORRECT ANSWER-Secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Controls electrolyte balance and carb metabolism.
, Pterygoid plexus - CORRECT ANSWER-Network of veins corresponding to 2nd and 3rd
parts of maxillary artery
Olfactory nerve - CORRECT ANSWER-1st cranial nerve that controls smell
Optic nerve - CORRECT ANSWER-2nd cranial nerve that controls sight
Internal jugular vein - CORRECT ANSWER-Drains much of blood from head and neck
Purkinje fiber system - CORRECT ANSWER-Causes muscles of heart to contract.
Spreads impulse rapidly along heart muscle.
Brachiocephalic artery - CORRECT ANSWER-Branches into right common carotid in
neck and right subclavian artery in arm.
Hematocrit - CORRECT ANSWER-% blood volume made up of red blood cells. Men:
42-52% women: 37-48%. Anything below 35% considered anemic.
Mental artery - CORRECT ANSWER-Supplies blood to chin.
Ischemia - CORRECT ANSWER-Reduced blood flow in coronary arteries. Lack of
oxygen to heart cells weakens, but does not kill them.
Maxillary artery - CORRECT ANSWER-Supplies blood to maxilla, teeth, sinuses, and
portion of nose.
Medulla oblongata - CORRECT ANSWER-Coordinating region for impulses. The seat of
many autonomic centers.
Normal levels of hemoglobin - CORRECT ANSWER-Males: 13-18 mg/dL
Females: 14-16 mg/dL
Oropharynx - CORRECT ANSWER-Located between soft palate and epiglottis.
Facial nerve - CORRECT ANSWER-7th cranial nerve. Supplies motor fibers to muscles
of facial expression.
Trigeminal nerve - CORRECT ANSWER-5th cranial nerve. Supplies sensation to teeth
and jaws.
Vagus nerve - CORRECT ANSWER-10th cranial nerve. Supplies fibers to many parts of
body. (Ears, tongue, pharynx, larynx, thoracic/abdominal viscera).
Pulmonary veins - CORRECT ANSWER-Return oxygenated blood to left atrium from
lungs. Only veins that carry oxygenated blood.
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