DAANCE all modules Latest Update 2024-2025 Actual Exam 300+ Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ Approved by the Professor
1% solution equals - CORRECT ANSWER: One gram of medication in 100% mL
solution. [1g also = 10oomg]
- characteristics of normal heart rhythms - CORRECT ANSWER: Rate, regularity, and
rhythm.
- key questions to ask patient in evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER: Are they currently
under physicians care, do they take any meds, do they have any allergies and reactions they have, review of systems.
A beta blocker would be given in which emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Hypertension
A fluid bolus of NS and ephedrine can be given with what emergency? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Hypotension
Accessory muscles of respiration - CORRECT ANSWER: Sternocleidomastoid,
scalenes, abs which are most important.
Addison's disease - CORRECT ANSWER: Life threatening. Hypo secretion of
glucocorticoids.
Additional desirable attributes of anesthetics - CORRECT ANSWER: Maintenance if
homeostasis, rapid, smooth, comfortable induction, lack of post up nausea/vomiting, retention of reflexes to prevent aspiration, feeling of well being post op, rapid recovery, easily adapted for use in children and seniors, easy administration, cost effective. 1 / 3
Adenosine would be given in which emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER: SVT
Adrenal glad - CORRECT ANSWER: Secretes epinephrine, norepinephrine, and
corticosteroids.
Adrenal glands - CORRECT ANSWER: Secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Controls electrolyte balance and carb metabolism.
AED - CORRECT ANSWER: Automatic external defibrillator. Device automatically
assesses heart rhythm and delivers shock if necessary.
Amides - CORRECT ANSWER: Metabolized in bloodstream. Chemical structure derived
from ammonia.
Amiodarone would be given in which emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER: V. Tach
Amnesia - CORRECT ANSWER: Failure to remember events related to surgery.
Versed/benzodiapines.
Analgesia - CORRECT ANSWER: Insensitivity to pain. Patient feels no pain during
surgical procedure. (Fentanyl, local, ketamine).
Anemia - CORRECT ANSWER: Decreased amount of hemoglobin concentration. Below
35%
Anesthesia machines - CORRECT ANSWER: Provides O2 and NO2 to the patient. The
flow meter determines ratio and rate at which gases are delivered.
Angina pectoris - CORRECT ANSWER: Chest pain. Caused by ischemia. Can be
treated with nitroglycerin. 2 / 3
Antecubital space - CORRECT ANSWER: Anterior surface of elbow located between
arm and forearm.
Antibiotic prophylaxis for total joint replacement patients - CORRECT ANSWER:
Previous joint infection, 2 yrs following joint replacement, malnourishment, hemophilia, diabetes type I, immunosuppressed or immunocompromised patients.
Anticholinergics - CORRECT ANSWER: Decrease secretion of salivary glands. Block
vagus nerve and can cause tachycardia. (Robinul, atropine, scopolamine).
Anticholinesterases - CORRECT ANSWER: Reverse effects of depolarizing agents
(muscle relaxers)
Anxiolytic - CORRECT ANSWER: Anxiety reducing.
Anxiolytics - CORRECT ANSWER: Benzodiazepine family of meds. Cause increased
pressure in eye and should be used with caution on patients with glaucoma.
Aorta - CORRECT ANSWER: Main trunk from which arterial system proceeds.
Arrest rhythms - CORRECT ANSWER: Ventricular dysrhythmias
Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER: Usually associated with allergies. Increased secretions in the muscles membranes lining bronchioles. Mucus plugs block smaller bronchi making movement of air in and out if lungs difficult. More difficulty with expiration.
Asystole - CORRECT ANSWER: Cessation of all contractions. "Flat line" usually follows
- fib or v. tach. Treated with CPR.
Atropine would be given in which emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER: Symptomatic
bradycardia
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