ANESTHESIA BOARD QUESTIONS 2026- 2026 EXAM REVIEW UPDATE

ANESTHESIA BOARD QUESTIONS 2026-
2026 EXAM REVIEW UPDATE
The Bourbon pressure gauge can be used to calculate the cylinder volume for (Select 2
).
A- Nitrogen
B- Helium
C- Nitrous oxide
D- Carbon Dioxide - ANS-A- Nitrogen
B= Helium
Both exist as a liquid.
The Bourbon pressure gauge can be used to calculate the cylinder volume for (Select 2
).
A- Nitrogen
B- Helium
C- Nitrous oxide
D- Carbon Dioxide - ANS-A- Nitrogen
B= Helium
Both exist as a liquid.
Changes found in banked blood include: (Select 2)
A- increased levels of 2,3-DPG
B - a left shift of the hemoglobin dissociation curve
C- decreased levels of potassium
D- formation of microaggregates
E- alkalosis secondary to the presence of citrate
F- increased intracellular ATP stores
G- thrombocytosis - ANS-B,D
Changes occurring in banked blood include:
Depletion of 2,3-DPG
Depletion of intracellular ATP
Oxidative damage
Increased adhesion to vascular endothelium
Altered cell morphology
Accumulation of microaggregates
Hyperkalemia (as high as 17.2 mEq/L)
Absence of platelets (after 2 days of storage)
Hemolysis