Board Questions – Summer Newsletter

  1. In which location is a split S1 most likely to be heard?
    1. Tricuspid area
    2. Mitral area
    3. Pulmonic area
    4. Aortic area

  2. Does the autonomic nervous system coordinate one of the following?
    1. High-level cognitive function
    2. Balance and affect.
    3. Internal organs of the body
    4. Emotions and behavior

  3. Which monitoring technique should you use to estimate the degree of neuromuscular blockade during anesthesia induction?
    1. Single twitch
    2. TOF
    3. Post Tetanic Stimulation (PTC)
    4. Double Burst Stimulation (DBS)

  4. What is the usual frequency or base in an awake person?
    1. Delta (>40 Hz)
    2. Beta (>13 Hz)
    3. Gamma (< 12 Hz)
    4. Alpha (8 – 13 Hz)

  5. All anesthetic agents generally produce an increase in latency and a decrease in amplitude; which is the exception?
    1. Propofol (Diprivan)
    2. Rocuronium
    3. Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
    4. Ketamine, Etomidate, Opioids

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News, Summer 2023 VANA Newsletter