10 Random Questions


In a patient with a history of grand mal seizures, which of the following is most useful in distinguishing a seizure from normal anesthetic emergence?


Which of the following is the most likely effect of intramuscular ketamine used for induction of anesthesia in a 2-year-old child undergoing elective surgery?

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics Pediatric

Which of the following factors causes a decrease in mixed venous oxygen saturation?

BASIC Respiratory & Critical Care

A 70-year-old man undergoes cross clamping of the aorta for repair of an abdominal aneurysm. Which of the following methods is most appropriate for decreasing hypotension associated with removal of the cross clamp?

ADVANCED General

A direct 5-joule shock is unsuccessful in converting ventricular fibrillation occurring after discontinuation of cardiopulmonary bypass. The most appropriate next step is to


During general anesthesia using a modern anesthesia machine, a patient's spontaneous ventilation is manually assisted with a fresh gas flow of 5 L/min. A sudden malfunction of the pressure-relief (pop-off) valve of the circle absorption system occurs, and the valve cannot be opened. The most appropriate next step is to

BASIC Equipment & Physics

A child undergoing general anesthesia is breathing spontaneously using the Jackson-Rees modification of the Ayres T-piece. Respiratory rate is 20/min and tidal volume is 75 ml. What is the minimum fresh gas flow required to prevent rebreathing?

ADVANCED Equipment & Physics Pediatric

Which of the following statements concerning the risk of acquiring hepatitis from a blood transfusion is true?

BASIC Transfusions & Fluids

A 32-year-old woman sustains an injury to the left recurrent laryngeal nerve during thyroidectomy, Which of the following is the most likely postoperative finding?


A 26-year-old man is in the ICU one hour after sustaining a displaced cervical fracture at the level of C7-8 in a diving accident. Each of the following findings is consistent with this patient's injury EXCEPT