10 Random Questions


The odor of isoflurane is noted during isoflurane anesthesia with an endotracheal tube and mechanical ventilation. Mean airway pressure is unchanged. A scavenging system with an open interface and an active disposal system is being used. The most likely cause of the isoflurane odor is


A 21-year-old athlete has laryngospasm following extubation after undergoing repair of an inguinal hernia during general anesthesia. Bag and mask ventilation relieves the patient's symptoms. In the PACU 15 minutes later, he has dyspnea; Sp02 is 85% at an Fl02 of .40. Which of the following is the most likely cause?


Which of the following is most likely to decrease uterine tone?

ADVANCED OB

In a 35-year-old patient, which of the following is associated with an increased duration of clinical narcosis following infusion of a total dose of 10 mg/kg thiopental over three hours?

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics

Bronchospasm occurring during anesthesia in a patient with an ileal carcinoid is best treated by administration of

ADVANCED General

During axillary block of the brachial plexus, which nerve is most likely to be encountered if the needle is inserted through the posterior wall of the artery?

ADVANCED Regional & Pain

Which of the lines shown in the graph illustrates the relationship of hematocrit and oxygen transport?

BASIC Respiratory & Critical Care

Which of the following is the most common cause of coagulopathy occurring during massive blood transfusion?


Which of the following is the most appropriate action after an anesthetic vaporizer is tipped?

BASIC Equipment & Physics

A 22-year-old woman at 33 weeks' gestation has abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding after sustaining blunt trauma to the abdomen. Heart rate is 125 bpm, blood pressure is 98/65 mmHg, and respiratory rate is 20/min. Fetal heart rate is 100 bpm. Which of the following is the most appropriate management?