NBCRNA Exam Questions and Answers
What is an absolute contraindication for a supraglottic airway?
A. Increased gastric emptying
B. Intestinal obstruction
C. Morbid obesity
D. Reactive airway disease
B. Intestinal obstruction
The most appropriate treatment for a 75 kg male who develops a laryngospasm that cannot be relieved with continuous positive pressure ventilation is the administration of:
A. Lidocaine (xylocaine) 100mg
B. Ketamine 100mg
C. Rocuronium (zemuron) 20mg
D. Succinylcholine (Anectine) 20mg
D. Succinylcholine (Anectine) 20mg
Following the administration of an interscalene block, the patient reports dyspnea. This most likely results from the paralysis of which cranial nerves? (Select 3)
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
E. Fifth
F. Sixth
C. Third
D. Fourth
E. Fifth
A normal tidal volume, in milliliters, for an 80kg adult is:
A. 240
B. 400
C. 600
D. 950
C. 600
A patient with diabetic nephropathy is undergoing a radiologic procedure with radiocontrast dye under general anesthesia. What actions by the anesthesia provider will limit the renal effects of the dye?
A. Administration of ketorolac (toradol)
B. Prehydrate with IV fluids
C. Pretreatment with N-acetylcysteine
D. Use of hypotensive technique
B. Prehydration with IVF
Which factors are responsible for sore throat following laryngeal mask airway (LMA) use?
A. Cuff overinflation
B. Long surgical duration
C. Positive pressure ventilation
D. Use of air in inspired gas mixture
A. Cuff overinflation
B. Long surgical duration
To obtain reliable arterial blood pressure monitory, what steps must be followed for transducer setup? (Select 2)
A. Calibrate with cuffed blood pressure
B. Level at the appropriate patient position
C. Utilize dextrose flush solution
D. Zero to atmospheric pressure
B. Level at the appropriate patient position
D. Zero to atmospheric pressure
What is the proper function of Magill forceps when aiding in nasal intubation?
A. Assist in retracting the uvula
B. Grasp the ETT
C. Stabilize the tongue in midline position
D. Open the nasal cavity
B. Grasp the ETT
Which hemodynamic goals most important in patients with aortic stenosis? (Select 3)
A. Adequate preload
B. Decreased afterload
C. Decreased contractlity
D. Lower heart rate
E. Lower pulmonary hypertension
F. Maintaining mean arterial pressure
A. Adequate preload
D. Lower heart rate
F. Maintaining mean arterial pressure
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