, 10/23/24, 8:09 AM NBCRNA EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 800 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (V…
below vocal cords --> the trachea
Recurrent laryngeal
Branches off vagus in thorax
innervates...
Motor: all intrinsic except cricothyroid
the vallecula
topside of epiglottis
soft palate
Glossopharyngeal oropharynx
innervates... post 1/3 of tongue
tonsils
afferent limb of gag reflex
CN IX - sensory
posterior epiglottis --> vocal cords
Superior laryngeal
Internal branch is sensory - underside of epiglottis
innervates...
External branch is motor - cricothyroid muscle
3ml at the inferior aspect of the greater cornu of
Superior laryngeal nerve hyoid bone bilaterally
block: - helps tolerate FO intubation once past the
oropharynx
Glossopharyngeal block: 1-2 ml at the tonsillar pillar bilaterally
Transtracheal block: 3-5 ml through the cricothyroid membrane
Mitral stenosis (LA enlargement compresses the nerve
What is most likely to and may present as hoarseness)
injure the left RLN while PDA ligation
sparing the right RLN? Aortic arch aneurysm
Thoracic tumor
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ProLabs. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $22.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
