MAC Practice Questions - NBCRNA Maintaining Anesthesia Certification Exam

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Immediately after extubation, an adult develops inspiratory stridor, suprasternal retractions, and falling oxygen saturation. Jaw thrust and continuous positive airway pressure do not relieve the obstruction. What should the CRNA do next?

Administer a small dose of succinylcholine and provide positive-pressure ventilation Give naloxone because opioid excess is the most likely cause Place the patient supine and observe until the spasm resolves Administer furosemide before treating the upper-airway obstruction

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Administer a small dose of succinylcholine and provide positive-pressure ventilation

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