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NBCRNA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSWhy is CSF more acidic than plasma? - Answers- This is due to the lower protein levels
of CSF. Lack of protein reduces the ability to buffer H+ ions, leading to a higher amount
of dissolved CO2 and a lower pH
Compared to the blood, the CSF has a lower concentration of: - Answers- Glucose and
Potassium
Awareness and recall are generally prevented at ___ to ___ MAC - Answers- 0.4 to 0.5
Nitric oxide significantly depresses ________ amplitude. This is why it's avoided when
______ monitoring is used. - Answers- Signal
SSEP
Halathane is associated with significant ______________ acid production. - Answers-
TFA - Trifluoroacetic Acid has been associated with antibodies and Halathane Hepatitis
Which beta-blocker has mixed alpha and beta effects? - Answers- Carvedilol
The onset of opioid withdraw symptoms starts at 6-18 hrs. The peak of morphine and
heroine withdrawal symptoms occurs at ___ to ___ hours. - Answers- 36-72 hours
respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a classic restrictive disease that causes ______
(not _____) lung compliance as a result of high alveolar surface tension? - Answers-
Low
Which drug is acceptable to add to a local anesthetic solution for an IV regional block? -
Answers- Ketorolac (Toradol)
Spinal nerves exit the spinal column by way of the: - Answers- intervertebral foramen
An elderly patient recovering from general anesthesia has what risk factors for post-
operative pulmonary complication: name 3 - Answers- slow recovery of upper airway
tone
Atelectasis due to hypoventilation & V/Q mismatch
CNS response to hypercarbia attenuated
TMJ (ankylosis), Abestosis, and Tonsilar hypertrophy cause difficulty in using what? -
Answers- Supraglottic airway
polyhydramnios is associated with: - Answers- uterine atony
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