OMSA RECERTIFICATION ACTUAL EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
⩥ The stage of anesthesia where surgery can be performed is: Answer: 3
⩥ The most ideal airway management is. Answer: Endotracheal
intubation
⩥ Pediatric pt. Mom calls saying Johnny came down with cold you
should tell her. Answer: Wait until pedo pt. gets better, then call us and
we can schedule in 2 weeks
⩥ Children have _____ heart rates and _____ blood pressure when
compared to adults. Answer: Higher, lower
⩥ Side effect of succinylcholine to be careful of is:. Answer: A muscle
relaxant, side effects of Anectine include muscle relaxation resulting in
respiratory depression to the point of apnea
⩥ Bronchospasm tx is. Answer: Beta 2 agonist such as albuterol &
epinephrine
,⩥ Bronchospasm occurs when. Answer: Constriction of smooth muscle
walls of the bronchioles
⩥ Your sedated pt. vomits mid-way thru procedure, what do you do.
Answer: Roll the pt to his right side and suction airway
⩥ Treatment of respiratory depression is:. Answer: Narcan 0.4mg/ml IV
⩥ ASA guidelines for pre-op fasting. Answer: -clear liquids: 2 hrs
-breast milk: 4 hrs
-infant formula, non-human milk, light meal (*carbs only*): 6 hours
-before adult elective anesthesia: *NPO after midnight*
Most surgeons prefer 8hr npo
⩥ bronchospasm can de diagnosed by. Answer: Expiratory wheeze and
difficulty in positive pressure ventilation
⩥ Narcan danger is. Answer: Narcan May wear off before respiratory
depressive effects of narcotics wear off
⩥ laryngospasm. Answer: Protective reflex closure of the vocal cords to
prevent foreign materials from entering the lungs
, ⩥ The most common cause if airway obstruction is. Answer: Base of
tongue falling back and occluding airway
⩥ heart sounds MTAP. Answer: The locations of best auscultation for
each heart valve are labeled with "M", "T", "A", and "P".
First heart sound: caused by atrioventricular valves - Mitral (M) and
Tricuspid (T).
Second heart sound caused by semilunar valves - Aortic (A) and
Pulmonary/Pulmonic (P).
⩥ Angina treatment. Answer: Nitroglycerin (Nitro-bid, Nitrostat)
-sublingual, oral, inhalant or transdermal patch.
Used to prevent ischemia in stable angina, some variant used in acute
attacks in all forms of angina.
Side effects: headache, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, nausea
Precautions: Be aware of extreme side affects with acute, sublingual
administration.
Make certain patient has sublingual nitroglycerin.
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
⩥ The stage of anesthesia where surgery can be performed is: Answer: 3
⩥ The most ideal airway management is. Answer: Endotracheal
intubation
⩥ Pediatric pt. Mom calls saying Johnny came down with cold you
should tell her. Answer: Wait until pedo pt. gets better, then call us and
we can schedule in 2 weeks
⩥ Children have _____ heart rates and _____ blood pressure when
compared to adults. Answer: Higher, lower
⩥ Side effect of succinylcholine to be careful of is:. Answer: A muscle
relaxant, side effects of Anectine include muscle relaxation resulting in
respiratory depression to the point of apnea
⩥ Bronchospasm tx is. Answer: Beta 2 agonist such as albuterol &
epinephrine
,⩥ Bronchospasm occurs when. Answer: Constriction of smooth muscle
walls of the bronchioles
⩥ Your sedated pt. vomits mid-way thru procedure, what do you do.
Answer: Roll the pt to his right side and suction airway
⩥ Treatment of respiratory depression is:. Answer: Narcan 0.4mg/ml IV
⩥ ASA guidelines for pre-op fasting. Answer: -clear liquids: 2 hrs
-breast milk: 4 hrs
-infant formula, non-human milk, light meal (*carbs only*): 6 hours
-before adult elective anesthesia: *NPO after midnight*
Most surgeons prefer 8hr npo
⩥ bronchospasm can de diagnosed by. Answer: Expiratory wheeze and
difficulty in positive pressure ventilation
⩥ Narcan danger is. Answer: Narcan May wear off before respiratory
depressive effects of narcotics wear off
⩥ laryngospasm. Answer: Protective reflex closure of the vocal cords to
prevent foreign materials from entering the lungs
, ⩥ The most common cause if airway obstruction is. Answer: Base of
tongue falling back and occluding airway
⩥ heart sounds MTAP. Answer: The locations of best auscultation for
each heart valve are labeled with "M", "T", "A", and "P".
First heart sound: caused by atrioventricular valves - Mitral (M) and
Tricuspid (T).
Second heart sound caused by semilunar valves - Aortic (A) and
Pulmonary/Pulmonic (P).
⩥ Angina treatment. Answer: Nitroglycerin (Nitro-bid, Nitrostat)
-sublingual, oral, inhalant or transdermal patch.
Used to prevent ischemia in stable angina, some variant used in acute
attacks in all forms of angina.
Side effects: headache, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, nausea
Precautions: Be aware of extreme side affects with acute, sublingual
administration.
Make certain patient has sublingual nitroglycerin.
