Question 1
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What type of endotracheal tube combines strength with pliability and is resistant to collapse and less irritating to tissues than other types of tubes?
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Red rubber
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Polyvinyl chloride
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Silicone
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Anode
Question 2
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What purpose does the Murphy’s eye serve on an endotracheal tube?
Question 3
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If an endotracheal tube is longer than the thoracic inlet, there is:
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an increased risk of mechanical dead space.
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a risk of fire due to the higher oxygen content.
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a risk of only one lung being infused with oxygen and anesthetic gas.
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a risk of increased amount of mucus in the tube.
Question 4
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Which device is used to maintain an open airway in an anesthetized patient by connecting with the opening of the epiglottis without invading the tracheal lumen?
Question 5
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The scavenger system of an anesthetic machine removes which gas from the patient?
Question 6
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Which portion of the anesthetic machine converts the liquid inhalant anesthetic to a usable form for the patient?
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Compressed gas supply
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Breathing circuit
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Scavenging system
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Vaporizer
Question 7
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The compressed air service delivers three green cylinders to your practice. What type of gas is in these tanks?
Question 8
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An H-tank of oxygen has a psi measurement of 1000. How long can this tank continue to be used at an oxygen flow rate of 1 L/min?
Question 9
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At what pressure level should the tank be replaced?
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1000 psi
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700 psi
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500 psi
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200 psi
Question 10
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Which of the following devices ensures that the pressure of the gas is at a constant safe operating pressure regardless of the pressure in the tank?
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Pressure-reducing valve
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Tank pressure gauge
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Vaporizer
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Line pressure gauge
Question 11
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Which of the following devices reduces the pressure of the gas from about 50 to 15 psi, the optimal pressure for entry into the breathing circuit?
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Pressure-reducing valve
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Flowmeter
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Vaporizer
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Line pressure gauge
Question 12
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How does a flowmeter set below 100 mL/kg/min affect the concentration of anesthetic in the circuit?
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Increases the actual concentration of anesthetic
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Does not affect the concentration of anesthetic
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Lowers the actual concentration of anesthetic
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The flowmeter cannot be set lower than 100 mL/kg/min
Question 13
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A normal concentration of isoflurane to maintain a premedicated 20-kg dog would be approximately:
Question 14
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What should be done if a bottle of inhalant anesthetic is accidentally dropped and breaks?
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Mop up the liquid with a wet mop.
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Mop up the liquid with paper towels.
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Evacuate the room immediately and allow the room to air out until the liquid is completely evaporated.
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There is no reason to do anything as the liquid will evaporate.
Question 15
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You have been asked to manage general anesthesia on a horse. What type of system would be most appropriate?
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Closed rebreathing system
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Semiclosed rebreathing system
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Rebreathing system
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Partial rebreathing system
Question 16
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Failure to adjust which of the following devices results in a buildup of excess pressure or volume of gases within the circuit and may damage the animal’s lungs?
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Unidirectional valve
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Pop-off valve
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Pressure manometer
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Air intake valve
Question 17
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The ideal volume of a reservoir bag for a 44-pound dog should be:
Question 18
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During any procedure, the reservoir bag should be approximately how full at peak expiration?
Question 19
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Fresh granules for the carbon dioxide absorber canister will:
Question 20
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How often should the carbon dioxide granules be changed even without color change?
Question 21
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Which of the following devices should an anesthetist monitor when squeezing the reservoir bag to determine the pressure being exerted on the animal’s lungs?
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Unidirectional valve
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Pop-off valve
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Pressure manometer
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Air intake valve
Question 22
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The maximum safe pressure manometer reading for a 15-kg dog would be:
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2 cm H2O.
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10 cm H2O.
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20 cm H2O.
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40 cm H2O.
Question 23
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The patient is a 3-kg kitten. What type of system should be used on the anesthetic machine?
Question 24
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When a 5-kg animal is placed on a Bain Coaxial Circuit, some rebreathing of waste gas will occur unless the oxygen flow is:
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0.5 to 1 times the RVM.
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2 to 3 times the RVM.
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4 to 5 times the RVM.
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6 to 7 times the RVM.
Question 25
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An anesthetist needs to rapidly increase the depth of anesthesia on a patient. Which is the best method of doing so?
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Decrease the oxygen flow using the rebreathing system.
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Increase the vaporizer settings using the rebreathing system.
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Use a non-rebreathing circuit.
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Bag the animal with the precision vaporizer set on 1%.
Question 26
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The VT in most anesthetized patients is:
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3 mL/kg/min.
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5 mL/kg/min.
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8 mL/kg/min.
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10 mL/kg/min.
Question 27
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What would be the recommended oxygen flow rate for mask induction of a 25-pound dog?
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0.5 mL/kg/min
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1 mL/kg/min
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2.5 mL/kg/min
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4 mL/kg/min
Question 28
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All parts of the anesthesia machine need to be handled carefully, but which part should the technician take extra care to not overtighten?
Question 29
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Testing the integrity of which part of the anesthetic machine can be achieved by placing the end of a tube in your mouth with a surgical mask in place?
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Flowmeter
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Unidirectional valve
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Pop-off valve
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Vaporizer
Question 30
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Disinfecting endotracheal tubes with which of the following will not kill all microorganisms and spores?
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Chlorhexidine gluconate
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Ethylene oxide
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Autoclaving
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Gas sterilization