TheCRNA.com Board Prep Practice Exam

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Pathophysiologic changes associated with hypercortisolism include: (must select BOTH correct answers below) *

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hypoglycemia

hypotension

osteoporosis

hyponatremia

hyperkalemia

metabolic alkalosis

Required

Causes of normal-anion-gap acidosis include: *

1 point

diarrhea

lactic acidosis

starvation

renal failure

vomiting

Which local anesthetic has the most rapid metabolism in maternal and fetal blood? *

1 point

Lidocaine

Bupivacaine

Prilocaine

Chloroprocaine

A decrease in pseudocholinesterase activity has been associated with the use of (Select 3): *

1 point

rocuronium

dantrolene

magnesium sulfate

metoclopramide

vecuronium

droperidol

esmolol

pancuronium

Required

Factors decreasing physiologic dead space include: *

1 point

the supine position

increasing age

emphysema

anticholinergic agents

Which of the following are mechanisms of action of anticonvulsants? (Select 3) *

1 point

Inhibition of the actions of GABA

Inhibition of NMDA receptors

Inactivation of sodium receptors

Limitation of the activation of calcium channels

Required

Respiratory depression produced by which of the following analgesics is not readily reversed by administration of naloxone? *

1 point

Propoxyphene

Methadone

Hydromorphone

Opium

Buprenorphine

The formation of active metabolites has NOT been associated with the use of: *

1 point

rocuronium

pancuronium

succinylcholine

vecuronium

As compared with plasma osmolality, hypertonic crystalloid solutions include: *

1 point

D5W

Ringer's lactate

D5 0.25NS

D5 0.45 NS

Which conditions will result in elevated T4 levels? (Select 2) *

1 point

Hyperthyroidism

Primary hypothyroidism

Secondary hypothyroidism

Pregnancy

Required

During placement of a lumbar epidural using a midline approach, the needle passes through the: (Select 3) *

1 point

ligamentum flavum

supraspinous ligament

intervertebral disk

facet joint

anterior longitudinal ligament

interspinous ligament

Required

Successful laryngoscopy for intubation requires alignment of which 3 axes? (Select 3) *

1 point

Nasal

Oral

Tracheal

Laryngeal

Glottic

Pharyngeal

Required

Pharmacological management of thyroid storm may include: (Select 3) *

1 point

sodium thiosulfate

sodium iodide

levothyroxine

hydrocortisone

methylene blue

propranolol

Required

Branches of the femoral nerve anesthetized during an ankle block include the: *

1 point

posterior tibial nerve

saphenous nerve

sural nerve

deep peroneal nerve

Which of the following are effects of muscle relaxants? (Select 3) *

1 point

Blocking acetylcholine from reaching the nicotinic cholinergic receptor

Blocking acetylcholine release from the motor nerve terminal

Causing prolonged depolarization of the motor end plate

Preventing magnesium from facilitating actin-myosin coupling

Required

The musculocutaneous nerve arises from which nerve roots? (Select 3) *

1 point

Required

Renal blood flow: (choose 2) *

1 point

is largely determined by renal oxygen consumption.

accounts for 20 - 25% of the cardiac output.

is distributed mostly to juxtamedullary nephrons.

can be directed away from cortical nephrons by sympathetic stimulation.

is not autoregulated.

Required

Abnormal placental implantations beyond the endometrium include: (Select 3) *

1 point

abruptio placentae

placenta accreta

placenta increta

placenta percreta

placenta previa

Required

Characteristics of Eaton-Lambert Syndrome include: (Select 3) *

1 point

positive response to anticholinesterase agents

improved strength with activity

reduced anticholine release

destruction of acetylcholine receptors

postjunctional defect

sensitivity to all muscle relaxants

Required

What are potential complications of pulmonary artery catheter insertion? (Select 2) *

1 point

Cardiac perforation

Left bundle branch block

Mitral valve rupture

Pulmonary infarction

Required

A decrease in cholinesterase activity has been associated with: *

1 point

obesity

thyrotoxicosis

burns

alcoholism

Pulmonary complications from advanced hepatic disease with cirrhosis include: *

1 point

an obstructive ventilatory defect

increased functional residual capacity

respiratory acidosis

increased intrapulmonary shunting

The elimination half-life of a drug is: *

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shortest in drugs that are rapidly redistributed

is directly proportional to clearance

is inversely proportional to the volume of distribution

is inversely proportional to the clearance

Selective adrenergic stimulation of the β2-receptor results in: *

1 point

pupillary constriction

detrusor muscle contraction

increased insulin secretion

increased heart rate

The blood volume of a 10-kg, 1 year old infant is: *

1 point

600 mL

800 mL

1000 mL

1300 mL

1500 mL

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