Mallampati classification - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Local anesthetics are essential agents used in current surgical practice. Which of the following statements is true concerning the use of local anesthetic agents? A. The addition of epinephrine to a local anesthetic agent increases the toxicity and decreases the duration of local anesthesia. B. Complications caused by excessive plasma concentration can result only from inadvertent intravascular injection of the agent. C. Bupivacaine has a slow onset but a long duration D. Hypotens...

CCSH Board Prep A Questions and Answers 100% Solved Periodic Limb Movements in sleep (PLMS) in patient with obstructive sleep apnea typically? ️️Decrease or significantly resolve after PAP treatment The Mallampati Airway Classification III is associated with: ️️Visible soft palate at the base of uvula An important role of the sleep educator is to: ️️Create an individualized needs assessment for patients Which of the following has the highest odds ratio with obstructive sl...

Moderate sedation - Answer-Patients requiring temporary sedation to facilitate diagnostic or therapeutic procedure Sedation - Answer-any medication with sedative/hypnotic properties is capble of altering conciousness or protective reflexes Training for Personnel - Answer-Should be able to recognize complications and be capable of establishing a patient airway and positive pressure ventilation Patient Monitor - Answer-an individual, other than the practiioner performin the procedure should ...

Which of the following are divisions of imaging systems used during flexible bronchoscopy? 1.) Fiber Optic 2.)Video 3.)Hybrid 4.)Fusion A. 1 and 3 only B. 1, 2 and 3 only C. 3 and 4 only D. 2, 3 and 4 only - B. 1, 2 and 3 only What is the purpose of administering atropine before bronchoscopy? - To help dry out the airway to make better visualization and help counteract bradycardia if the vagus nerve is stimulated. Your patient is being scheduled for a flexible bronchoscopy and is inqu...

CFRN Practice Test Questions With Correct Answers Latest Update 2024/2025 Graded A+. Prolonged, unrelieved obstruction causes irreversible damage is typically seen in what type of renal disorder? A. Postrenal disorders B. Suprarenal disorders C. Obstructed venous disorders D. Lateral renal disorders A. Postrenal disorders Head injuries are the leading cause of ______________________ in the pediatric population. A. Pneumonia B. Degenerate spinal disease C. Death D. All of the above C....

CCU EXAM 4 – CRNA Questions and Answers List general airway problems and associated findings that may be found on global examination -Answer-1. Difficulties in airway management - Micrognathia (small jaw) - Macroglossia (big tongue) - Acromegaly (excessive growth hormone -> deformities) 2. Potential airway obstructions - Inability to articulate clearly - Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) - Stridor 3. Inability to swallow or manage secretions - Drooling - Sitting up to breath (in...

CFRN Practice Test Questions With 100% Correct Answers Latest | Graded A+. Head injuries are the leading cause of ______________________ in the pediatric population. A. Pneumonia B. Degenerate spinal disease C. Death D. All of the above C. Death Which of the following statements about congenital heart defects is TRUE? A. The term infant is at the highest risk for an undiagnosed congenital heart defect. B. Congenital heart defects are classified as either cyanotic or acyanotic. C. A chi...

According to the AASM Parameter Guidelines, The PRIMARY reason to advocate for systematic educational programs for patient with obstructive sleep apnea is to: - ️️Improve PAP utilization A patient has been trying to use PAP for 4 nights. She feels she is not getting enough air, claims PAP feels different at home then if did during her PSG titration. Her spouse tells her, she is still snoring. The PSG report showed optimal PAP titration and notes from PAP set up indicated good mask fit....

MODULE V: OFFICE ANESTHESIA EMERGENCIES Hypoxia correct answer: deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues hypoxia results correct answer: cardiac dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest, neurologic or brain damage, and ultimately death hypoxia adverse effects correct answer: - more rapidly in children, elderly and those w diminished respiratory reserve; systemic ailments like cardiac, pulmonary, sickle cell anemia or sezieures - aid with pre-oxygenation period prior to anesthesi...

Surgery EOR: Preoperative/Postoperative Care Exam Questions and Answers When can a patient eat prior to a major surgery? - Answer- NPO after midnight or at least 8 hours What risks should be discussed with all patients and documented on the consent form for a surgical procedure? - Answer- Risk: Bleeding, infection, anesthesia, scars If a patient is on anti-HTN meds should the patient take them on the day of the procedure? - Answer- Yes Should a patient who smokes cigarettes stop before a...