Lab 2 Quiz Monitors & Monitoring

Question 1

Which of the following is the gold standard for measuring oxygenation and ventilation status in an anesthetized patient?

1. Arterial blood gas analysis
2. Venous blood gas analysis
3. Capnography
4. Pulse oximetry
5. Capnography and pulse oximetery

Answer 1

1. Arterial blood gas analysis

Question 2

Hypotension in small animal species is defined as a SAP < ________ mmHg and a MAP < ____________ mmHg

1. 80; 60
2. 120; 100
3. 70; 50
4. 140; 100

Answer 2

1. 80; 60

Question 3

How often should you record your vital signs (HR, RR, BP) during anesthesia?

1. Every minute
2. Every 5 minutes
3. Every 15 minute
4. Only once at the beginning and end of anesthesia

Answer 3

2. Every 5 minutes

Question 4

Which of the following SpO2 readings correlates best with a PaO2 of 60 mmHg?

1. 60%
2. 85%
3. 90%
4. 95%

Answer 4

3. 90%

Question 5

The clinical uses for electrocardiography include which of the following?

1. Determine the heart rate and rhythm
2. Record electrical activity of the heart
3. Determine electrolyte abnormalities
4. All of the above

Answer 5

4. All of the above

Question 6

Which method of blood pressure measurement is considered the most accurate (“the gold standard”)?

1. Direct arterial blood pressure
2. Ultrasonic Doppler method
3. Oscillometric method
4. PetMAP blood pressure measurement device

Answer 6

1. Direct arterial blood pressure

Question 7

What can the esophageal stethoscope be used to determine?

1. Heart rate
2. Oxygenation status
3. Electrical activity of the heart
4. Respiratory rate
5. A and D

Answer 7

5. A and D

Question 8

Which of the following species is NOT correctly matched to their normal range of heart rate under anesthesia (in beats per minute)?

1. Dog: 70 to 100
2. Cat: 80 to 120
3. Horse: 30 to 45
4. Sheep: 60 to 90

Answer 8

2. Cat: 80 to 120

Question 9

Which of the following does NOT indicate a light plane of anesthesia?

1. Brisk palpebral reflex
2. Nystagmus
3. Lacrimation
4. Absent corneal reflex

Answer 9

4. Absent corneal reflex