Deck 16: Emergency Situations

Question 1

Rapid IV administration of a concentrated dose of medication is known as a ______________.

A)bolus
B)shot
C)rush
D)push

Answer 1

bolus

Question 2

Which medication(s)is(are)given to treat a febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reaction to incompatible blood?

A)Epinephrine hydrochloride
B)Antipyretics
C)Succinylcholine
D)Xylocaine and Levophed

Answer 2

Antipyretics

Question 3

Impaired breathing due to constriction and inflammation of the bronchi is known as

A)bronchospasm.
B)laryngospasm.
C)anaphylaxis.
D)malignant hyperthermia.

Answer 3

bronchospasm.

Question 4

All of the following medications may be the cause to frequent allergic reactions,except

A)succinylcholine.
B)penicillin.
C)morphine.
D)epinephrine.

Question 5

Which one of the following medications is administered intravenously as soon as allergic reaction is confirmed?

A)Benadryl
B)Epinephrine
C)Anectine
D)Digoxin

Question 6

A severe and potentially lethal allergic reaction to a medication marked by hives,dyspnea,circulatory collapse,and severe bronchospasm is known as

A)chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
B)cyanosis.
C)anaphylaxis.
D)fulminant hypermetabolic crisis.

Question 7

Cardiac arrhythmias are often observed in surgical patients with imbalances of which one of the following electrolytes?

A)Sodium
B)Potassium
C)Calcium
D)Phosphate

Question 8

Which one of the following statements does not apply to malignant hyperthermia (MH)?

A)MH is triggered by succinylcholine and nitrous oxide.
B)Increase in end-tidal carbon dioxide is an early sign.
C)Pyrexia is a late sign of MH.
D)Patient may die within 15 minutes if not promptly treated.

Question 9

Which one of the following agents may be used as a bronchodilator?

A)Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
B)Dantrolene sodium (Dantrium)
C)Digoxin (Lanoxin)
D)Lidocaine (Xylocaine)

Question 10

Which one of the following is not one of the treatment steps for MH?

A)Slow ventilation
B)Dantrolene
C)Intravenous (IV) administration of sodium bicarbonate
D)Ice packs

Question 11

In a hemolytic transfusion reaction,which agent would be used to treat hypotension?

A)Mannitol
B)Benadryl
C)Epinephrine
D)Dopamine

Question 12

During an MH crisis,the surgical technologist might perform each one of the following tasks except

A)administer Dantrium.
B)obtain the MH cart.
C)notify the supervising anesthesiologist.
D)send for ice.

Question 13

Which one of the following medications must be reconstituted before using?

A)Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
B)Dantrolene sodium (Dantrium)
C)Digoxin (Lanoxin)
D)Lidocaine (Xylocaine)

Question 14

Which one of the following is a late sign of MH?

A)Muscle rigidity
B)Pyrexia
C)Tachycardia
D)Tachypnea

Question 15

Why might lidocaine be administered in the management of cardiac arrest?

A)To treat metabolic acidosis
B)To reverse bronchospasm
C)To treat ventricular arrhythmias
D)To treat angina

Question 16

Measurement of inspired and expired carbon dioxide concentrations is which one of the following terms?

A)Urticaria
B)Capnography
C)Pyrexia
D)Desaturation

Question 17

Which medication would be used to manage laryngospasm with oxygen desaturation after extubation?

A)Benadryl
B)Potassium
C)Albuterol
D)Anectine

Question 18

Which medication is administered intravenously for anaphylaxis when it occurs under general anesthesia?

A)Albuterol
B)Sodium bicarbonate
C)Benadryl
D)Dopamine

Question 19

The most common cause of mechanical bronchospasm is

A)irritation due to intubation.
B)loss of cardiac function.
C)receiving succinylcholine.
D)dyspnea.

Question 20

Which one of the following duties is the primary responsibility of the surgical technologist in the scrub role during an intraoperative cardiac arrest that occurs on the day shift?

A)Obtain crash cart.
B)Close the wound.
C)Maintain the sterile field.
D)Activate internal defibrillator paddles.

Question 21

If an operation is in process,who may not administer chest compressions from the sterile field?

A)Surgeon
B)Anesthesia provider
C)Surgical tech
D)First assistant

Question 22

Which drug is useful in treating bronchospasm?

A)Dantrolene
B)Lidocaine
C)Albuterol
D)Atropine

Question 23

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
Tachypnea

A)Abnormally rapid heart rate
B)Bluish discoloration of the skin
C)Cardiac standstill or arrest
D)Concentrated amount of IV medication administered rapidly
E)Febrile condition
F)Increased metabolism
G)Involuntary contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi
H)Measurement of expired carbon dioxide
I)Presence of free hemoglobin in the urine
J)Profuse perspiration
K)Reduction of oxygen saturation in the blood
L)Slow heart beat
M)Unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction
N)Very rapid respirations

Question 24

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
Desaturation

A)Abnormally rapid heart rate
B)Bluish discoloration of the skin
C)Cardiac standstill or arrest
D)Concentrated amount of IV medication administered rapidly
E)Febrile condition
F)Increased metabolism
G)Involuntary contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi
H)Measurement of expired carbon dioxide
I)Presence of free hemoglobin in the urine
J)Profuse perspiration
K)Reduction of oxygen saturation in the blood
L)Slow heart beat
M)Unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction
N)Very rapid respirations

Question 25

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
Hemoglobinuria

A)Abnormally rapid heart rate
B)Bluish discoloration of the skin
C)Cardiac standstill or arrest
D)Concentrated amount of IV medication administered rapidly
E)Febrile condition
F)Increased metabolism
G)Involuntary contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi
H)Measurement of expired carbon dioxide
I)Presence of free hemoglobin in the urine
J)Profuse perspiration
K)Reduction of oxygen saturation in the blood
L)Slow heart beat
M)Unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction
N)Very rapid respirations

Question 26

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
Diaphoresis

A)Abnormally rapid heart rate
B)Bluish discoloration of the skin
C)Cardiac standstill or arrest
D)Concentrated amount of IV medication administered rapidly
E)Febrile condition
F)Increased metabolism
G)Involuntary contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi
H)Measurement of expired carbon dioxide
I)Presence of free hemoglobin in the urine
J)Profuse perspiration
K)Reduction of oxygen saturation in the blood
L)Slow heart beat
M)Unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction
N)Very rapid respirations

Question 27

Which level of CPR should a surgical technologist be certified in?

A)Healthcare provider
B)Heartsaver
C)Family and friends
D)ACLS

Question 28

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
Pyrexia

A)Abnormally rapid heart rate
B)Bluish discoloration of the skin
C)Cardiac standstill or arrest
D)Concentrated amount of IV medication administered rapidly
E)Febrile condition
F)Increased metabolism
G)Involuntary contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi
H)Measurement of expired carbon dioxide
I)Presence of free hemoglobin in the urine
J)Profuse perspiration
K)Reduction of oxygen saturation in the blood
L)Slow heart beat
M)Unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction
N)Very rapid respirations

Question 29

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
Bradycardia

A)Abnormally rapid heart rate
B)Bluish discoloration of the skin
C)Cardiac standstill or arrest
D)Concentrated amount of IV medication administered rapidly
E)Febrile condition
F)Increased metabolism
G)Involuntary contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi
H)Measurement of expired carbon dioxide
I)Presence of free hemoglobin in the urine
J)Profuse perspiration
K)Reduction of oxygen saturation in the blood
L)Slow heart beat
M)Unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction
N)Very rapid respirations

Question 30

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
Tachycardia

A)Abnormally rapid heart rate
B)Bluish discoloration of the skin
C)Cardiac standstill or arrest
D)Concentrated amount of IV medication administered rapidly
E)Febrile condition
F)Increased metabolism
G)Involuntary contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi
H)Measurement of expired carbon dioxide
I)Presence of free hemoglobin in the urine
J)Profuse perspiration
K)Reduction of oxygen saturation in the blood
L)Slow heart beat
M)Unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction
N)Very rapid respirations

Question 31

The first-line medications used to treat cardiac arrest are

A)vasopressin and inotrope.
B)dopamine and vasopressin.
C)amiodarone and epinephrine.
D)epinephrine and inotrope.

Question 32

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
Capnography

A)Abnormally rapid heart rate
B)Bluish discoloration of the skin
C)Cardiac standstill or arrest
D)Concentrated amount of IV medication administered rapidly
E)Febrile condition
F)Increased metabolism
G)Involuntary contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi
H)Measurement of expired carbon dioxide
I)Presence of free hemoglobin in the urine
J)Profuse perspiration
K)Reduction of oxygen saturation in the blood
L)Slow heart beat
M)Unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction
N)Very rapid respirations

Question 33

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
Asystole

A)Abnormally rapid heart rate
B)Bluish discoloration of the skin
C)Cardiac standstill or arrest
D)Concentrated amount of IV medication administered rapidly
E)Febrile condition
F)Increased metabolism
G)Involuntary contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi
H)Measurement of expired carbon dioxide
I)Presence of free hemoglobin in the urine
J)Profuse perspiration
K)Reduction of oxygen saturation in the blood
L)Slow heart beat
M)Unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction
N)Very rapid respirations

Question 34

Match the following medications with the correct categories.
Albuterol (Proventil,Ventolin)

A)Adrenergic agonist
B)Alpha-adrenergic agonist
C)Antiarrhythmic agent
D)Anticholinergic
E)Antihistamine
F)Beta-adrenergic agonist
G)Beta-adrenergic antagonist
H)Calcium channel blocker
I)Depolarizing muscle relaxant
J)Hormone
K)Inotropic agent
L)Nitrovasodilator
M)Skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 35

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
Anaphylaxis

A)Abnormally rapid heart rate
B)Bluish discoloration of the skin
C)Cardiac standstill or arrest
D)Concentrated amount of IV medication administered rapidly
E)Febrile condition
F)Increased metabolism
G)Involuntary contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi
H)Measurement of expired carbon dioxide
I)Presence of free hemoglobin in the urine
J)Profuse perspiration
K)Reduction of oxygen saturation in the blood
L)Slow heart beat
M)Unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction
N)Very rapid respirations

Question 36

The first-line treatment for ventricular fibrillation is

A)epinephrine and vasopressin.
B)epinephrine and amiodarone.
C)epinephrine and inotrope.
D)lidocaine and amiodarone.

Question 37

Who can place the internal defibrillator paddles in direct contact with the heart during cardiac arrest?

A)Anesthesia provider
B)Surgical tech
C)Surgeon
D)First assistant

Question 38

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
Cyanosis

A)Abnormally rapid heart rate
B)Bluish discoloration of the skin
C)Cardiac standstill or arrest
D)Concentrated amount of IV medication administered rapidly
E)Febrile condition
F)Increased metabolism
G)Involuntary contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi
H)Measurement of expired carbon dioxide
I)Presence of free hemoglobin in the urine
J)Profuse perspiration
K)Reduction of oxygen saturation in the blood
L)Slow heart beat
M)Unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction
N)Very rapid respirations

Question 39

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
Bolus

A)Abnormally rapid heart rate
B)Bluish discoloration of the skin
C)Cardiac standstill or arrest
D)Concentrated amount of IV medication administered rapidly
E)Febrile condition
F)Increased metabolism
G)Involuntary contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi
H)Measurement of expired carbon dioxide
I)Presence of free hemoglobin in the urine
J)Profuse perspiration
K)Reduction of oxygen saturation in the blood
L)Slow heart beat
M)Unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction
N)Very rapid respirations

Question 40

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
Bronchospasm

A)Abnormally rapid heart rate
B)Bluish discoloration of the skin
C)Cardiac standstill or arrest
D)Concentrated amount of IV medication administered rapidly
E)Febrile condition
F)Increased metabolism
G)Involuntary contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi
H)Measurement of expired carbon dioxide
I)Presence of free hemoglobin in the urine
J)Profuse perspiration
K)Reduction of oxygen saturation in the blood
L)Slow heart beat
M)Unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction
N)Very rapid respirations

Question 41

Match the following medications with the correct categories.
Procainamide (Pronestyl)

A)Adrenergic agonist
B)Alpha-adrenergic agonist
C)Antiarrhythmic agent
D)Anticholinergic
E)Antihistamine
F)Beta-adrenergic agonist
G)Beta-adrenergic antagonist
H)Calcium channel blocker
I)Depolarizing muscle relaxant
J)Hormone
K)Inotropic agent
L)Nitrovasodilator
M)Skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 42

Match the following medications with the correct categories.
Dopamine (Intropin)

A)Adrenergic agonist
B)Alpha-adrenergic agonist
C)Antiarrhythmic agent
D)Anticholinergic
E)Antihistamine
F)Beta-adrenergic agonist
G)Beta-adrenergic antagonist
H)Calcium channel blocker
I)Depolarizing muscle relaxant
J)Hormone
K)Inotropic agent
L)Nitrovasodilator
M)Skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 43

Match the following medications with the correct categories.
Verapamil (Isoptin)

A)Adrenergic agonist
B)Alpha-adrenergic agonist
C)Antiarrhythmic agent
D)Anticholinergic
E)Antihistamine
F)Beta-adrenergic agonist
G)Beta-adrenergic antagonist
H)Calcium channel blocker
I)Depolarizing muscle relaxant
J)Hormone
K)Inotropic agent
L)Nitrovasodilator
M)Skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 44

Match the following medications with the correct categories.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)

A)Adrenergic agonist
B)Alpha-adrenergic agonist
C)Antiarrhythmic agent
D)Anticholinergic
E)Antihistamine
F)Beta-adrenergic agonist
G)Beta-adrenergic antagonist
H)Calcium channel blocker
I)Depolarizing muscle relaxant
J)Hormone
K)Inotropic agent
L)Nitrovasodilator
M)Skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 45

Match the following medications with the correct categories.
Prazosin (Minipress)

A)Adrenergic agonist
B)Alpha-adrenergic agonist
C)Antiarrhythmic agent
D)Anticholinergic
E)Antihistamine
F)Beta-adrenergic agonist
G)Beta-adrenergic antagonist
H)Calcium channel blocker
I)Depolarizing muscle relaxant
J)Hormone
K)Inotropic agent
L)Nitrovasodilator
M)Skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 46

Match the following medications with the correct categories.
Dantrolene (Dantrium)

A)Adrenergic agonist
B)Alpha-adrenergic agonist
C)Antiarrhythmic agent
D)Anticholinergic
E)Antihistamine
F)Beta-adrenergic agonist
G)Beta-adrenergic antagonist
H)Calcium channel blocker
I)Depolarizing muscle relaxant
J)Hormone
K)Inotropic agent
L)Nitrovasodilator
M)Skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 47

Match the following medications with the correct categories.
Ipratropium (Atrovent)

A)Adrenergic agonist
B)Alpha-adrenergic agonist
C)Antiarrhythmic agent
D)Anticholinergic
E)Antihistamine
F)Beta-adrenergic agonist
G)Beta-adrenergic antagonist
H)Calcium channel blocker
I)Depolarizing muscle relaxant
J)Hormone
K)Inotropic agent
L)Nitrovasodilator
M)Skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 48

Match the following medications with the correct categories.
Epinephrine (Adrenalin)

A)Adrenergic agonist
B)Alpha-adrenergic agonist
C)Antiarrhythmic agent
D)Anticholinergic
E)Antihistamine
F)Beta-adrenergic agonist
G)Beta-adrenergic antagonist
H)Calcium channel blocker
I)Depolarizing muscle relaxant
J)Hormone
K)Inotropic agent
L)Nitrovasodilator
M)Skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 49

Match the following medications with the correct categories.
Succinylcholine (Anectine)

A)Adrenergic agonist
B)Alpha-adrenergic agonist
C)Antiarrhythmic agent
D)Anticholinergic
E)Antihistamine
F)Beta-adrenergic agonist
G)Beta-adrenergic antagonist
H)Calcium channel blocker
I)Depolarizing muscle relaxant
J)Hormone
K)Inotropic agent
L)Nitrovasodilator
M)Skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 50

Match the following medications with the correct categories.
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

A)Adrenergic agonist
B)Alpha-adrenergic agonist
C)Antiarrhythmic agent
D)Anticholinergic
E)Antihistamine
F)Beta-adrenergic agonist
G)Beta-adrenergic antagonist
H)Calcium channel blocker
I)Depolarizing muscle relaxant
J)Hormone
K)Inotropic agent
L)Nitrovasodilator
M)Skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 51

Match the following medications with the correct categories.
Atropine (Atropine)

A)Adrenergic agonist
B)Alpha-adrenergic agonist
C)Antiarrhythmic agent
D)Anticholinergic
E)Antihistamine
F)Beta-adrenergic agonist
G)Beta-adrenergic antagonist
H)Calcium channel blocker
I)Depolarizing muscle relaxant
J)Hormone
K)Inotropic agent
L)Nitrovasodilator
M)Skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 52

List the six treatment steps for MH.

Question 53

Match the following medications with the correct categories.
Nifedipine (Procardia)

A)Adrenergic agonist
B)Alpha-adrenergic agonist
C)Antiarrhythmic agent
D)Anticholinergic
E)Antihistamine
F)Beta-adrenergic agonist
G)Beta-adrenergic antagonist
H)Calcium channel blocker
I)Depolarizing muscle relaxant
J)Hormone
K)Inotropic agent
L)Nitrovasodilator
M)Skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 54

Match the following medications with the correct categories.
Isoproterenol (Isuprel)

A)Adrenergic agonist
B)Alpha-adrenergic agonist
C)Antiarrhythmic agent
D)Anticholinergic
E)Antihistamine
F)Beta-adrenergic agonist
G)Beta-adrenergic antagonist
H)Calcium channel blocker
I)Depolarizing muscle relaxant
J)Hormone
K)Inotropic agent
L)Nitrovasodilator
M)Skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 55

Match the following medications with the correct categories.
Labetalol (Normodyne)

A)Adrenergic agonist
B)Alpha-adrenergic agonist
C)Antiarrhythmic agent
D)Anticholinergic
E)Antihistamine
F)Beta-adrenergic agonist
G)Beta-adrenergic antagonist
H)Calcium channel blocker
I)Depolarizing muscle relaxant
J)Hormone
K)Inotropic agent
L)Nitrovasodilator
M)Skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 56

Match the following medications with the correct categories.
Lidocaine (Xylocaine)

A)Adrenergic agonist
B)Alpha-adrenergic agonist
C)Antiarrhythmic agent
D)Anticholinergic
E)Antihistamine
F)Beta-adrenergic agonist
G)Beta-adrenergic antagonist
H)Calcium channel blocker
I)Depolarizing muscle relaxant
J)Hormone
K)Inotropic agent
L)Nitrovasodilator
M)Skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 57

Match the following medications with the correct categories.
Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)

A)Adrenergic agonist
B)Alpha-adrenergic agonist
C)Antiarrhythmic agent
D)Anticholinergic
E)Antihistamine
F)Beta-adrenergic agonist
G)Beta-adrenergic antagonist
H)Calcium channel blocker
I)Depolarizing muscle relaxant
J)Hormone
K)Inotropic agent
L)Nitrovasodilator
M)Skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 58

Match the following medications with the correct categories.
Nitroprusside (Nipride)

A)Adrenergic agonist
B)Alpha-adrenergic agonist
C)Antiarrhythmic agent
D)Anticholinergic
E)Antihistamine
F)Beta-adrenergic agonist
G)Beta-adrenergic antagonist
H)Calcium channel blocker
I)Depolarizing muscle relaxant
J)Hormone
K)Inotropic agent
L)Nitrovasodilator
M)Skeletal muscle relaxant