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The continuous peripheral nerve block (CPNB)
- A. Uses an elastomeric reservoir ball to deliver anesthetic medication.
- B. Is a type of extended anesthesia placed in the operative area.
- C. Lasts for a maximum of about 36 hours.
- D. Can be removed by the patient when it is empty.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: CPNB uses a reservoir to deliver anesthesia, is placed in the operative area, lasts about 36 hours, and can be removed by the patient when empty.
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CABG (coronary artery bypass graft after a severe heart attack)
- A. Corrective, emergent
- B. Cosmetic, elective
- C. Curative, emergent
- D. Exploratory, urgent
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CABG restores blood flow to the heart, aiming to treat severe coronary issues, and is emergent post-heart attack.
are wrapped around the legs to assist the return of venous blood back to the right side of the heart.
- A. sequential compression devices (SCDs)
- B. elastic bandages
- C. compression stockings
- D. venous pumps
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SCDs are devices wrapped around the legs that intermittently compress to enhance venous blood flow.
surgery uses a specialized scope and instruments in place of making a large incision.
- A. laparoscopic surgery
- B. open surgery
- C. robotic surgery
- D. endoscopic surgery
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Laparoscopic surgery involves using a scope and small incisions to perform minimally invasive procedures.
Nerve block to relieve pain
- A. Corrective, elective
- B. Cosmetic, urgent
- C. Palliative, elective or urgent
- D. Exploratory, emergent
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A nerve block reduces pain without curing the underlying issue and may be scheduled or urgent based on pain severity.
Why is it a good idea to call a time-out prior to initiating surgery?
- A. Helps to reduce performance of surgery on the wrong side or limb
- B. Helps to ensure the correct patient
- C. Ensures that the correct procedure is about to be performed
- D. To confirm that the physician really needs to perform the surgical procedure
- E. Ensures that the surgical consent has been signed
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: A time-out verifies patient identity, procedure, site, and consent, reducing errors, but does not reassess the need for surgery.