Anesthesia Technology Exam: Trivia Quiz

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Anesthesia technology exam: trivia quiz. There have been advancements in the way anesthesia is given to a patient over the years and with the advancement in technology it has become easier to administer the gas or drug needed to sedate a patient for a procedure. Do you think you have a proper understanding of some of the techniques used and how to use them? This quiz is a good way to test you. Check it out!

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1.

Which of the following comprise the Low-pressure system?
- A.
  
  Flowmeter tubes
- B.
  
  Vaporizers
- C.
  
  Check valves
- D.
  
  Common gas outlet
- E.
  
  All of the above
2.

What is the last safeguard before the gases reach the patient?
- A.
  
  ETT
- B.
  
  Thorpe tube
- C.
  
  Oxygen analyzer
- D.
  
  Capnograph
3.

At low laminar flows how are flowmeters calibrated?
- A.
  
  It will depend on the type of flowmeter
- B.
  
  viscosity
- C.
  
  density
- D.
  
  Relative humidity
4.

At high laminar flows how are flowmeters calibrated?
- A.
  
  It will depend on the type of flowmeter
- B.
  
  viscosity
- C.
  
  density
- D.
  
  Relative humidity
5.

Rate of gas flow is dependent upon what in the anesthesia machine?
- A.
  
  Pressure drop across the constriction
- B.
  
  Size of the annular opening
- C.
  
  The physical properties of the gas
- D.
  
  All of the above
6.

Why is the oxygen flowmeter always the furthest to the right?
- A.
  
  It will be closer to the CRNA during the specific procedure
- B.
  
  Most CRNA's are right handed
- C.
  
  To decrease the chance of hypoxic mixture
- D.
  
  It will depend where the manufacturer has placed the cylinder yoke
7.

When is an O2 analyzer reading erroneous?
- A.
  
  When an LMA is used
- B.
  
  A deflated ETT cuff
- C.
  
  When used with nasal cannula
- D.
  
  When it is used higher than sea level
8.

How many sprockets are on an oxygen flowmeter?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  12
- C.
  
  14
- D.
  
  23
- E.
  
  I don't know I was never good at math
9.

How many sprockets are on a N2O flowmeter?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  12
- C.
  
  14
- D.
  
  23
10.

What is the minimum o2: N2O ration?
- A.
  
  1:1
- B.
  
  1:2
- C.
  
  1:3
- D.
  
  1:4
11.

What is the purpose of the safety devices in the low flow system?
- A.
  
  Increase the saturated vapor pressure
- B.
  
  Minimize the density of the gas
- C.
  
  Minimize turbulence throughout the system
- D.
  
  Decrease the risk of a hypoxic mixture
12.

When can the hypoxic guard system allow a hypoxic mix?
- A.
  
  Wrong supply gas in oxygen pipeline or cylinder
- B.
  
  Defective pneumatic or mechanical components
- C.
  
  Leaks exist downstream of flow control valve
- D.
  
  A third inert gas is used
- E.
  
  All of the above
13.

What is the method of regulating output concentration? choose all that apply
- A.
  
  Flow over
- B.
  
  Concentration calibrated
- C.
  
  Measure flow
- D.
  
  Bubble through
- E.
  
  Injection
14.

What is the method of vaporization? choose all that apply
- A.
  
  Thermocompensation
- B.
  
  Flow over
- C.
  
  Injection
- D.
  
  Heat supplied
- E.
  
  Bubble through
15.

How is temperature compensated for with vaporizers. choose all that apply
- A.
  
  Thermocompensation
- B.
  
  Injection
- C.
  
  Flow over
- D.
  
  Plenum
- E.
  
  Supplied heat
16.

How is specificity related to specific vaporizers. choose all that apply
- A.
  
  Plenum
- B.
  
  Low resistance
- C.
  
  Agent specific
- D.
  
  Injection
- E.
  
  Multiple agent
17.

How is resistance classified with specific vaporizers? choose all that apply
- A.
  
  High resistence
- B.
  
  Agent specific
- C.
  
  Measured flow
- D.
  
  Plenum
- E.
  
  Low resistence
18.

In regards to vapor pressure, what are its unique characteristics
- A.
  
  VP is independent of atmospheric pressure
- B.
  
  VP increases with an increase in temperature
- C.
  
  VP depends only on the physical characteristics of the liquid and temperature
- D.
  
  All of the above
- E.
  
  None of the above
19.

When a liquid vaporizes what happens to the remaining no vaporized liquid?
- A.
  
  Temperature increases
- B.
  
  Solidifies
- C.
  
  It cools
- D.
  
  A steady state
20.

What is the gas we use as a carrier gas for agents?
- A.
  
  Air
- B.
  
  N2O
- C.
  
  Oxygen
- D.
  
  CO
- E.
  
  CO2
21.

True or false modern vaporizers are within the breathing circuit?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

What is a vaporizer interlock mechanism
- A.
  
  Prevents the vaporizer from falling to floor and releasing its contents
- B.
  
  Prevents the wrong agent from being placed into the vaporizer
- C.
  
  Allows specific flowover to the breathing circuit
- D.
  
  Prevents more than 1 vaporizer to be turned on at one time
23.

Which of the following are housed within the circle system
- A.
  
  Y-Piece and reservoir bag
- B.
  
  CO2 absorber
- C.
  
  Inspiratory and expiratory ports
- D.
  
  APL valve
- E.
  
  All of the above
24.

What is the main purpose of the circle system?
- A.
  
  To allow rapid transition to ambu bag
- B.
  
  To prevent rebreathing of CO2
- C.
  
  To help the scavenger system
- D.
  
  All of the above
25.

If the APL valve is closed and the ventilation bag squeezed where will all of it contents go
- A.
  
  Scavenger system
- B.
  
  To the patient
- C.
  
  Back into the circle system
- D.
  
  Hospital gas supply