Anesthesia & Surgical Nursing Exam (2022-2023)
Which state of anesthesia is defined as a reversible state of unconsciousness, immobility, muscle
relaxation, and loss of sensation throughout the entire body produced by the administration of
one or more anesthetic agents? - answer General anesthesia
The use of a premedication such as acepromazine along with anesthesia induction with propofol,
maintenance of isoflurane, and bupivacaine placed near the sensory nerves would be an example
of: - answer balanced anesthesia.
Which of the following statements is true about anesthesia? - answer The anesthetist must
approach any anesthetic procedure with a genuine willingness to take personal responsibility for
the well-being of the patient.
One of the key elements to a successful anesthetic procedure is: - answer communication between
the veterinarian, the veterinary technician, and the client.
"How much water does your pet drink per day?" would be an example of which type of question? -
answer open-ended questions.
A patient presents with vomiting. The technician must collect which of the four points to aid the
doctor in diagnosing a problem? - answer Duration, volume or severity, frequency, and appearance
How should anesthetics be dosed in obese patients? - answer At the lean body weight of the animal
Which organization was recognized in 1999 by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians
in America that offers specialization to credentialed technicians with an interest in veterinary
anesthesia and analgesia? - answer Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists
Fluid overload can manifest as all of the following except: - answer Increased PCV/TP
The blood volume in cats may be calculated by what percentage of body weight? - answer 6-7%
What is the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification system
rating for a patient that is anemic or moderately dehydrated? - answer Class P3
It is illegal in most jurisdictions to perform surgery or anesthesia on an animal without: - answer
obtaining a signed consent form.
The plasma concentrations of which of the following solutes must be kept in a very narrow range in
order to maintain normal muscle and heart functions? - answer Potassium and calcium
The use of which type of the following agents should be avoided in ruminants, as it (they) can make
their saliva thick and ropy causing possible airway obstructions? - answer Anticholinergics
Which of the following drugs can cats tolerate better than dogs without the addition of other
agents? - answer Ketamine
An elevation in which of the following laboratory blood tests would alert the anesthetist to the
,possibility of a dehydrated patient and a concern for decreased blood volume, which could
adversely affect cardiac output, blood pressure, and tissue perfusion? - answer Packed cell volume
The recommended IV administration rate for cats is: - answer 5 mL/kg/hr for the first hour followed
by 3 mL/kg/hr for the remainder of the procedure.
Which of the following species can have rougher recoveries from inhalant anesthetics than other
species? - answer Horses
A complication of regurgitation in an anesthetized patient that is serious and can result in
pneumonia, permanent disability or respiratory arrest, and death is: - answer pulmonary
aspiration.
A patient with a mildly decreased level of consciousness that can be easily aroused is said to be: -
answer lethargic.
While all patients should be screened for a coagulation problem, which of the following breeds
may be commonly affected? - answer Doberman pinscher
Patients that begin having profound hemorrhages during surgery require: - answer blood products.
Which finding on a physical examination indicates decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood
and a predisposition to hypoxemia? - answer Anemia
In which of the following species is it acceptable to estimate weight based on the measurement of
the girth and length of the animal prior to administering anesthesia? - answer Equine
Which appearance of the mucous membranes indicates reduced oxygen saturation, which is a
medical emergency? - answer Cyanotic
Which finding on a physical examination could put a patient at increased risk of anesthetic
complications including hypotension, poor tissue perfusion, and kidney damage? - answer
Dehydration
What type of fluids should be used in routine surgeries on healthy patients as well as on sick
patients with normal PCV levels? - answer Crystalloids
The focus of the physical assessment before anesthesia administration should be on the nervous,
__, and pulmonary systems. - answer cardiovascular
Four unique patients are assigned the following American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
Physical status classifications. Which of the following is most urgent? - answer P2E
Which of the following serum enzyme values are commonly used to directly evaluate liver function
before an anesthetic event? - answer Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase
Which of the following is considered an unbalanced solution? - answer 0.9% Saline
Kidney function can be assessed by all of the following preanesthetic screening tests, except: -
answer ALT
All of the following are primary goals of anesthesia EXCEPT: - answer having a standard anesthetic
, protocol
Which solution has the same proportion of particles and water as that found in plasma? - answer
an isotonic solution
A patient in ASA clas I physical status is: - answer A normal patient with no organic disease
Which term describes the drugs given before general anesthesia? - answer Preanesthetic
medications
Which of the following is NOT a colloid? - answer Plasma-Lyte 148
An intravenous catheter should be: - answer Large enough to allow adequate fluid delivery in the
event of an emergency
The general anesthesia classification system used today was developed by a U.S. Army doctor
during World War I using which inhalant anesthetic? - answer Diethyl ether
Which lead of the standard ECG machine is most commonly used by itself to evaluate heart
rhythm? - answer Lead II
What is the heart rate for a patient with three QRS complexes in a 3 sec tracing on an ECG? - answer
60 beats/min
(Multiply the number of QRS complexes in a 3 sec tracing by 20 to calculate the HR in beats/min. 3
× 20 = 60 beats/min.)
Which of the following are two reasons it is necessary to monitor a patient undergoing an
anesthetic procedure? - answer To keep the patient safe and to regulate anesthetic depth
Which of the following statements is true in regard to an ECG tracing? - answer The S-T segment
should not deviate from the baseline.
The gag, laryngeal, and swallowing reflexes are depressed so that an endotracheal tube may be
successfully passed in which stage? - answer Light Stage III
The anesthetized patient has a PaCO2 of 65 mmHg. What may be the concern for this patient? -
answer Patient is hypoventilating.
For monitoring to be ideal, the patient must be evaluated how often during an anesthetic
procedure? - answer Continuously
Which reflex is unreliable in small animals and is therefore primarily used to tell if a large animal
is anesthetized too deeply? - answer Corneal
A reversible partial collapse of the alveoli that can occur in an anesthetized patient is called: -
answer atelectasis.
The advantage of using an oscillometric blood pressure monitor over a Doppler monitor is: -
answer oscillometric BP monitors determine diastolic pressure and MAP in addition to systolic.
When monitoring respiratory character it is important to remember that animals anesthetized
Which state of anesthesia is defined as a reversible state of unconsciousness, immobility, muscle
relaxation, and loss of sensation throughout the entire body produced by the administration of
one or more anesthetic agents? - answer General anesthesia
The use of a premedication such as acepromazine along with anesthesia induction with propofol,
maintenance of isoflurane, and bupivacaine placed near the sensory nerves would be an example
of: - answer balanced anesthesia.
Which of the following statements is true about anesthesia? - answer The anesthetist must
approach any anesthetic procedure with a genuine willingness to take personal responsibility for
the well-being of the patient.
One of the key elements to a successful anesthetic procedure is: - answer communication between
the veterinarian, the veterinary technician, and the client.
"How much water does your pet drink per day?" would be an example of which type of question? -
answer open-ended questions.
A patient presents with vomiting. The technician must collect which of the four points to aid the
doctor in diagnosing a problem? - answer Duration, volume or severity, frequency, and appearance
How should anesthetics be dosed in obese patients? - answer At the lean body weight of the animal
Which organization was recognized in 1999 by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians
in America that offers specialization to credentialed technicians with an interest in veterinary
anesthesia and analgesia? - answer Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists
Fluid overload can manifest as all of the following except: - answer Increased PCV/TP
The blood volume in cats may be calculated by what percentage of body weight? - answer 6-7%
What is the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification system
rating for a patient that is anemic or moderately dehydrated? - answer Class P3
It is illegal in most jurisdictions to perform surgery or anesthesia on an animal without: - answer
obtaining a signed consent form.
The plasma concentrations of which of the following solutes must be kept in a very narrow range in
order to maintain normal muscle and heart functions? - answer Potassium and calcium
The use of which type of the following agents should be avoided in ruminants, as it (they) can make
their saliva thick and ropy causing possible airway obstructions? - answer Anticholinergics
Which of the following drugs can cats tolerate better than dogs without the addition of other
agents? - answer Ketamine
An elevation in which of the following laboratory blood tests would alert the anesthetist to the
,possibility of a dehydrated patient and a concern for decreased blood volume, which could
adversely affect cardiac output, blood pressure, and tissue perfusion? - answer Packed cell volume
The recommended IV administration rate for cats is: - answer 5 mL/kg/hr for the first hour followed
by 3 mL/kg/hr for the remainder of the procedure.
Which of the following species can have rougher recoveries from inhalant anesthetics than other
species? - answer Horses
A complication of regurgitation in an anesthetized patient that is serious and can result in
pneumonia, permanent disability or respiratory arrest, and death is: - answer pulmonary
aspiration.
A patient with a mildly decreased level of consciousness that can be easily aroused is said to be: -
answer lethargic.
While all patients should be screened for a coagulation problem, which of the following breeds
may be commonly affected? - answer Doberman pinscher
Patients that begin having profound hemorrhages during surgery require: - answer blood products.
Which finding on a physical examination indicates decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood
and a predisposition to hypoxemia? - answer Anemia
In which of the following species is it acceptable to estimate weight based on the measurement of
the girth and length of the animal prior to administering anesthesia? - answer Equine
Which appearance of the mucous membranes indicates reduced oxygen saturation, which is a
medical emergency? - answer Cyanotic
Which finding on a physical examination could put a patient at increased risk of anesthetic
complications including hypotension, poor tissue perfusion, and kidney damage? - answer
Dehydration
What type of fluids should be used in routine surgeries on healthy patients as well as on sick
patients with normal PCV levels? - answer Crystalloids
The focus of the physical assessment before anesthesia administration should be on the nervous,
__, and pulmonary systems. - answer cardiovascular
Four unique patients are assigned the following American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
Physical status classifications. Which of the following is most urgent? - answer P2E
Which of the following serum enzyme values are commonly used to directly evaluate liver function
before an anesthetic event? - answer Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase
Which of the following is considered an unbalanced solution? - answer 0.9% Saline
Kidney function can be assessed by all of the following preanesthetic screening tests, except: -
answer ALT
All of the following are primary goals of anesthesia EXCEPT: - answer having a standard anesthetic
, protocol
Which solution has the same proportion of particles and water as that found in plasma? - answer
an isotonic solution
A patient in ASA clas I physical status is: - answer A normal patient with no organic disease
Which term describes the drugs given before general anesthesia? - answer Preanesthetic
medications
Which of the following is NOT a colloid? - answer Plasma-Lyte 148
An intravenous catheter should be: - answer Large enough to allow adequate fluid delivery in the
event of an emergency
The general anesthesia classification system used today was developed by a U.S. Army doctor
during World War I using which inhalant anesthetic? - answer Diethyl ether
Which lead of the standard ECG machine is most commonly used by itself to evaluate heart
rhythm? - answer Lead II
What is the heart rate for a patient with three QRS complexes in a 3 sec tracing on an ECG? - answer
60 beats/min
(Multiply the number of QRS complexes in a 3 sec tracing by 20 to calculate the HR in beats/min. 3
× 20 = 60 beats/min.)
Which of the following are two reasons it is necessary to monitor a patient undergoing an
anesthetic procedure? - answer To keep the patient safe and to regulate anesthetic depth
Which of the following statements is true in regard to an ECG tracing? - answer The S-T segment
should not deviate from the baseline.
The gag, laryngeal, and swallowing reflexes are depressed so that an endotracheal tube may be
successfully passed in which stage? - answer Light Stage III
The anesthetized patient has a PaCO2 of 65 mmHg. What may be the concern for this patient? -
answer Patient is hypoventilating.
For monitoring to be ideal, the patient must be evaluated how often during an anesthetic
procedure? - answer Continuously
Which reflex is unreliable in small animals and is therefore primarily used to tell if a large animal
is anesthetized too deeply? - answer Corneal
A reversible partial collapse of the alveoli that can occur in an anesthetized patient is called: -
answer atelectasis.
The advantage of using an oscillometric blood pressure monitor over a Doppler monitor is: -
answer oscillometric BP monitors determine diastolic pressure and MAP in addition to systolic.
When monitoring respiratory character it is important to remember that animals anesthetized
