#1
Which of the following drugs is commonly used as an induction agent in anesthesia?
Fentanyl
Ketamine
Midazolam
Propofol
#2
Which gas is commonly used for inhalation anesthesia?
Oxygen
Nitrous Oxide
Carbon Dioxide
Helium
#3
Which nerve is commonly blocked during a brachial plexus nerve block?
Sciatic nerve
Femoral nerve
Median nerve
Ulnar nerve
#4
Which inhalation anesthetic agent is known for its low blood-gas solubility and rapid onset/offset of action?
Sevoflurane
Desflurane
Isoflurane
Halothane
#5
Which muscle relaxant is classified as a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent?
Succinylcholine
Rocuronium
Vecuronium
Atracurium
#6
What is the primary purpose of endotracheal intubation during anesthesia?
To administer medications
To secure the airway
To monitor blood pressure
To measure oxygen saturation
#7
Which muscle relaxant is commonly used to facilitate endotracheal intubation?
Succinylcholine
Vecuronium
Rocuronium
Atracurium
#8
What is the purpose of a cricothyroidotomy in emergency airway management?
To secure the airway with an endotracheal tube
To administer inhaled anesthetics
To provide access for mechanical ventilation
To establish an emergency airway by making an incision in the cricothyroid membrane
#9
Which of the following is a potential complication of general anesthesia?
Hypertension
Bradycardia
Hyperthermia
Hypoxemia
#10
What is the purpose of using a neuromuscular blockade reversal agent, such as neostigmine?
To induce muscle relaxation
To reverse the effects of muscle relaxants
To provide analgesia
To induce unconsciousness
#11
What is the purpose of a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) in airway management?
To provide mechanical ventilation
To facilitate endotracheal intubation
To administer inhaled anesthetics
To secure the airway without intubation
#12
In anesthesia, what does the term 'MAC' stand for?
Minimal Anesthetic Concentration
Maximum Airway Compliance
Monitored Anesthesia Care
Muscle Activity Control
#13
What is the primary goal of regional anesthesia?
To induce unconsciousness
To provide pain relief to a specific region of the body
To facilitate endotracheal intubation
To maintain muscle relaxation
#14
What does the term 'difficult airway' refer to in the context of anesthesia?
A patient with respiratory distress
A challenging situation where airway management is complicated
An intubation procedure with multiple attempts
A high concentration of inhaled anesthetics
#15
What is the primary advantage of using a supraglottic airway device (e.g., LMA) in anesthesia?
Facilitates endotracheal intubation
Provides a secure airway without the need for intubation
Allows for easy access to the lower airway
Minimizes the risk of aspiration