Formative Practice Tests Flashcards
(16 cards)
Which blood group contains neither A or B antibodies?
AB
For how long can fresh frozen plasma be stored at -25°C?
3 years
Which type of hernia increases the risk of aspiration during anaesthesia?
Hiatus
Conscious sedation is a technique in which drugs are used to produce _______ of the central ________ system enabling treatment to be carried out, but during which _________ contact with the patient is maintained.
Conscious sedation is a technique in which drugs are used to produce DEPRESSION of the central NERVOUS system, enabling treatment to be carried out, but during which VERBAL contact with the patient is maintained.
In conscious sedation, the drugs and techniques used should carry a margin of _________ wide enough to render loss of __________ unlikely.
In conscious sedation, the drugs and techniques used should carry a margin of SAFETY wide enough to render loss of CONCIOUSNESS unlikely.
In conscious sedation, the ________ is normally unaffected and ________ ventilation sufficient.
In conscious sedation, the AIRWAY is normally unaffected and SPONTANEOUS ventilation sufficient.
What is the definition of reflux?
Gastric contents in oesophagus
It is acceptable for healthcare staff to manually lift patients if the patient cannot move themselves - true or false?
False
How long before elective surgery can a patient drink a milky coffee?
6 hours
What is a normal inspiration : expiration ratio in babies?
1:1
What ventilation pressure is usually appropriate for an adult?
30-35cm H2O
What induction agents that can be used for sedation?
Ketamine, propofol
When should you remove cricoid pressure?
When the anaesthetist says “cricoid off”
At which temperature should red cells be stored?
2-6°C
Which liquid drug can be used to reduce the acidity of stomach contents?
Sodium citrate
What pressure should be applied to the cricoid cartilage during cricoid pressure?
30 Newtons
