10 Random Questions


Block of each of the following nerves is required for inguinal herniorrhaphy EXCEPT the

ADVANCED Regional & Pain

During laser microsurgery of the larynx using an endotracheal tube, a fire occurs in the airway. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management?

BASIC Equipment & Physics General

During an operation with cardiopulmonary bypass using a bubble oxygenator, the risk for systemic gas embolization increases when


Which of the following findings differentiates the pickwickian syndrome from morbid obesity?

ADVANCED Respiratory & Critical Care

The twitch responses shown are from a healthy 80-kg patient anesthetized with fentanyl and nitrous oxide. Relaxant drugs X and Y are most likely

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics

During laparotomy for a ruptured spleen, unexplained oozing occurs after infusion of 2 liters of crystalloid and 3 units of blood. The most likely cause is

BASIC Transfusions & Fluids

A 16-year-old child has an arterial catheter inserted prior to a potentially difficult intubation for a craniofacial operation. While awake and breathing room air, arterial blood gas values are: PaO2 134 mm Hg, PaCO2 28 mm Hg, and pH 7.45. These values can be explained by

BASIC Equipment & Physics

Deliberate hypothermia and circulatory arrest is planned for clipping of a giant basilar artery aneurysm. Which of the following statements is true?

ADVANCED Neuro

Which of the following is the most common initial manifestation of malignant hyperthermia?

BASIC General

Which of the following statements regarding carbon monoxide poisoning is true?

ADVANCED Respiratory & Critical Care General