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LAST (local anesthetic systemic toxicity) is a medical emergency that occurs when correct
answers the local anesthetic blood threshold is exceeded.
What medication is used to treat LAST correct answers 20% lipid emulsion therapy
What is the most specific early indicator of a malignant hyperthermia crisis? correct answers An
increase in end-tidal carbon dioxide (C02)
TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: General correct answers Drug induced reversible state of
unconsciousness
TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: Regional correct answers Injection of local anesthetics near nerve
fibers to cause reversible loss of sensation over an area of the body
TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: Monitored (MAC) correct answers Administration of sedatives by
an anesthesia provider with additional medications and medical services as needed
TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: Moderate Sedation correct answers Patient remains adequate
spontaneous ventilation, reflexes and ability to communicate but pain is mitigated
TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: Local correct answers infiltration or topical administration of agents
to anesthetize part of the body
What patient population are at higher risk for hypothermia? correct answers Elderly
infants/children
low BMI
malnourished
, When is the endotracheal (ET) tube or laryngeal mask airway removed? correct answers When
the patient is able to maintain their airway (and is conscious)
When is it appropriate for the perioperative nurse to release cricoid pressure? correct answers
When the endotracheal (ET) tube cuff is inflated(and that the anesthesia provided states that it i
sok for you to do so)
Which of the following are components of the ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery)
protocol? (select all)
Patient and family education
Multimodal analgesia
Start protocol prior to surgery
Patient fasting 12 hours prior to surgery
Return to normal diet on the day of surgery
Protocol typically begins during surgery
Discharge home if possible correct answers Patient and family education
Multimodal analgesia
Start protocol prior to surgery
Return to normal diet on the day of surgery
Discharge home if possible
Access to healthy foods, crime & violence, environmental conditions correct answers
Neighborhood and Built Environment
Employment, food insecurity, housing instability, poverty correct answers Economic Stability
Access to health care, access to primary care, health literacy correct answers Health & Health
Care
LAST (local anesthetic systemic toxicity) is a medical emergency that occurs when correct
answers the local anesthetic blood threshold is exceeded.
What medication is used to treat LAST correct answers 20% lipid emulsion therapy
What is the most specific early indicator of a malignant hyperthermia crisis? correct answers An
increase in end-tidal carbon dioxide (C02)
TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: General correct answers Drug induced reversible state of
unconsciousness
TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: Regional correct answers Injection of local anesthetics near nerve
fibers to cause reversible loss of sensation over an area of the body
TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: Monitored (MAC) correct answers Administration of sedatives by
an anesthesia provider with additional medications and medical services as needed
TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: Moderate Sedation correct answers Patient remains adequate
spontaneous ventilation, reflexes and ability to communicate but pain is mitigated
TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: Local correct answers infiltration or topical administration of agents
to anesthetize part of the body
What patient population are at higher risk for hypothermia? correct answers Elderly
infants/children
low BMI
malnourished
, When is the endotracheal (ET) tube or laryngeal mask airway removed? correct answers When
the patient is able to maintain their airway (and is conscious)
When is it appropriate for the perioperative nurse to release cricoid pressure? correct answers
When the endotracheal (ET) tube cuff is inflated(and that the anesthesia provided states that it i
sok for you to do so)
Which of the following are components of the ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery)
protocol? (select all)
Patient and family education
Multimodal analgesia
Start protocol prior to surgery
Patient fasting 12 hours prior to surgery
Return to normal diet on the day of surgery
Protocol typically begins during surgery
Discharge home if possible correct answers Patient and family education
Multimodal analgesia
Start protocol prior to surgery
Return to normal diet on the day of surgery
Discharge home if possible
Access to healthy foods, crime & violence, environmental conditions correct answers
Neighborhood and Built Environment
Employment, food insecurity, housing instability, poverty correct answers Economic Stability
Access to health care, access to primary care, health literacy correct answers Health & Health
Care
