Questions and Revised Answers 2026/2027
1. Select from the following a medication that is used for PONV and has the
potential to prolong the QT interval
a) droperidol
b) dolasteran
c) prochlorperaẓine
d) scopolamine patch: A) droperidol
2. Allergic reactions to latex range from skin disease to asthma and anaphylaxis
that can result in chronic illness, disability, career loss, hardship and death. What
types of signs and symptoms would be indicative of an allergic contact dermatitis
response to contact with natural rubber latex: Pruritus, edema, erythema, and vesicles that
develop 6 to 48 hours after exposure
3. The strength layer of the skin is found in the: Dermis
4. Two monitoring techniques used by anesthesia that have improved morbidity
and mortality include:: Pulse ox and capnography
5. Jacob Sutẓkever is a 62 year old man who had surgery 6 days ago for a
ruptured diverticulum. He is back in the OR for a debridement and washout.
Jacobs fever has subsided and the drainage is clear. The surgeon will continue
with wet to dry dressings and schedules Jacob to return to the OR in 3 days for::
Delayed primary sutured closure
6. Which of the following is not an advantage to the use of silk suture: Memory
7. The stapler designed to close the end of a hollow organ is called: EEA
8. Which anesthetic agent could not be given if an IV-only anesthesia plan was
employed: Desflurane
9. The process of decontamination should initially begin at what point?: Completion of
the surgical procedure
10. Which statement about surgical dressings is true
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, A) surgical dressing maintain tension on the suture line to prevent dehiscence
B) surgical dressings cushion and protect the wound from trauma and gross
contamination and absorb drainage
C) surgical dressings protect surrounding drapes, linen and clothing from
contamination
D) surgical dressings cover the wound to maintain moisture to promote gran-
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