NEW 2025 CAPA CERTIFICATION EXAM
acidemia - ANSWER lower than normal blood pH; increased hydrogen ions
Acidosis - ANSWER pH < 7.35; process that leads to an increase of hydrogen
ion concentration in the blood
adventitious breath sounds - ANSWER Abnormal breath sounds such as
wheezing, stridor, rhonchi, and crackles.
apnea - ANSWER absence of breathing
alkalemia - ANSWER blood pH > 7.45; decreased hydrogen ion concentration
Alkalosis - ANSWER process that leads to decreased hydrogen ions
concentration
Apneustic breathing - ANSWER Abnormal respiration marked by prolonged
inspiration interrupted by occasional expiration
atelectasis - ANSWER collapse of alveoli
bradypnea - ANSWER Slow breathing (less than 8/min)
bronchiectasis - ANSWER dilation of the bronchi
, bronchospasm - ANSWER constriction of bronchi caused by spasm of the
peribronchial smooth muscle
central sleep apnea - ANSWER sleep disorder characterized by periods of
interrupted breathing resulting from a disruption in signals sent from the brain
that regulate breathing
Cheyne-Stokes respiration - ANSWER an abnormal pattern of breathing
characterized by alternating periods of hypopnea or apnea followed by
hyperpnea; associated with brain damage, heart or kidney failure, or drug
overdose
compliance (lung) - ANSWER a measure of distensibility of the lungs; the
amount of change in volume per change in pressure across the lung.
cyanosis - ANSWER a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor
circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood; more than 5g of
hemogloblin/ deciliter of arterial blood is deoxygenated.
Dyspnea - ANSWER shortness of breath
epistaxis ANSWER nosebleed; usually in the Kiesselbach plexus or the Little's
area; can occur in PACU d/t trauma to the nasal veins from nasotracheal tubes
or to nasal airways during anesthesia.
Epistaxis treatment ANSWER prompt action to prevent aspiration; position
patient head up and flexed forward toward the chest; cold compresses to the
bridge of the nose and neck. If bleeding is profuse, then suction oral cavity and
notify attending. Packing or cautery with silver nitrate or electric current may be
necessary.
acidemia - ANSWER lower than normal blood pH; increased hydrogen ions
Acidosis - ANSWER pH < 7.35; process that leads to an increase of hydrogen
ion concentration in the blood
adventitious breath sounds - ANSWER Abnormal breath sounds such as
wheezing, stridor, rhonchi, and crackles.
apnea - ANSWER absence of breathing
alkalemia - ANSWER blood pH > 7.45; decreased hydrogen ion concentration
Alkalosis - ANSWER process that leads to decreased hydrogen ions
concentration
Apneustic breathing - ANSWER Abnormal respiration marked by prolonged
inspiration interrupted by occasional expiration
atelectasis - ANSWER collapse of alveoli
bradypnea - ANSWER Slow breathing (less than 8/min)
bronchiectasis - ANSWER dilation of the bronchi
, bronchospasm - ANSWER constriction of bronchi caused by spasm of the
peribronchial smooth muscle
central sleep apnea - ANSWER sleep disorder characterized by periods of
interrupted breathing resulting from a disruption in signals sent from the brain
that regulate breathing
Cheyne-Stokes respiration - ANSWER an abnormal pattern of breathing
characterized by alternating periods of hypopnea or apnea followed by
hyperpnea; associated with brain damage, heart or kidney failure, or drug
overdose
compliance (lung) - ANSWER a measure of distensibility of the lungs; the
amount of change in volume per change in pressure across the lung.
cyanosis - ANSWER a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor
circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood; more than 5g of
hemogloblin/ deciliter of arterial blood is deoxygenated.
Dyspnea - ANSWER shortness of breath
epistaxis ANSWER nosebleed; usually in the Kiesselbach plexus or the Little's
area; can occur in PACU d/t trauma to the nasal veins from nasotracheal tubes
or to nasal airways during anesthesia.
Epistaxis treatment ANSWER prompt action to prevent aspiration; position
patient head up and flexed forward toward the chest; cold compresses to the
bridge of the nose and neck. If bleeding is profuse, then suction oral cavity and
notify attending. Packing or cautery with silver nitrate or electric current may be
necessary.
