Geta For C-section
This quiz goes through the steps for a general anesthetic for a cesarean delivery.
- 1.
What is the most important pre-med to give before induction for a general anesthetic for an emergent cesarean delivery.
- A.
Metaclopramide
- B.
Ranitidine
- C.
Sodium Bicitrate
- D.
Famotidine
Correct Answer
C. Sodium BicitrateExplanation
Sodium Bbicitrate is the only one that works immediately. Metaclopramide may increase lower esophageal spinchter tone rapidly, but his is not a very important reason to use the drug.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Cricoid pressure is considered the standard of care in order to prevent reflux. Research (has/has not) been shown to be efficacious.
Correct Answer
has not - 3.
Drugs, doses, and order of drugs used for induction during an emergent cesarean delivery are:
- A.
Succinylcholine 1.5 mg/kg followed by propofol 2.5 mg/kg
- B.
Propofol 1 mg/kg followed by succinylcholine 1.5 mg/kg
- C.
Fentanyl 250 mcg followed by propofol 2.5 mg/kg followed by succinylcholine 1.5 mg/kg
- D.
Propofol 2.5 mg/kg followed by succinylcholine 1.5 mg/kg
- E.
Versed 2 mg followed by propofol 2.5 mg/kg followed by succinylcholine 1.5 mg/kg
Correct Answer
D. Propofol 2.5 mg/kg followed by succinylcholine 1.5 mg/kgExplanation
Use propofol first with an adequate dose (2 to 3 mg/kg--based on lean body mass) before giving a paralytic. Do not premed with fentanyl or versed since this will depress the baby.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the contrast between an emergency caesarean and a planned caesarean?
- A.
Your labour has stalled, or is very slow.
- B.
Mom and baby developed a complication during pregnancy or labour. This is more urgent and a caesarean should be done within about an hour.
- C.
Baby in breech position.
- D.
Don't know
Correct Answer
B. Mom and baby developed a complication during pregnancy or labour. This is more urgent and a caesarean should be done within about an hour. -
- 5.
What % of unplanned caesarean births are real immediate action?
- A.
0%
- B.
6%
- C.
10%
- D.
90%
Correct Answer
A. 0% -
- 6.
Why would you be offered antibiotics before having a caesarean?
- A.
To help prevent a blood clot forming
- B.
To help tone your legs
- C.
To reduce your risk of infection
Correct Answer
C. To reduce your risk of infection -
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Jan 10, 2011Quiz Created by
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