MAC Practice Questions - NBCRNA Maintaining Anesthesia Certification Exam - MAC Practice Questions - NBCRNA Maintaining Anesthesia Certification Exam

Question 1

During induction for an urgent laparoscopic appendectomy, a patient with active vomiting has rapid oxygen desaturation after loss of consciousness. Mask ventilation is difficult despite an oral airway and two-hand technique. What is the best next action?

Attempt several additional direct laryngoscopies before changing the plan Call for help, optimize oxygenation, and proceed immediately to a planned rescue airway strategy Deepen anesthesia and wait for improved jaw relaxation Cancel the case and allow spontaneous recovery without airway intervention

Correct Answer:

Call for help, optimize oxygenation, and proceed immediately to a planned rescue airway strategy

Question 2

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis has limited mouth opening, neck pain with extension, and prior cervical fusion. Which airway plan best reduces the risk of neurologic injury and failed intubation?

Awake intubation with minimal cervical movement and a clearly prepared backup plan Routine asleep direct laryngoscopy with aggressive sniffing position Blind nasal intubation after deep inhalational induction Supraglottic airway as the sole plan for a long prone procedure

Correct Answer:

Awake intubation with minimal cervical movement and a clearly prepared backup plan

Question 3

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

Correct Answer:

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

Question 4

A patient with Ludwig angina is sitting upright, drooling, and unable to tolerate lying flat. Oxygen saturation is 95% on face mask. Which approach is most appropriate?

Induce general anesthesia to improve cooperation before airway instrumentation Proceed with awake airway management while maintaining spontaneous ventilation and surgical airway readiness Give a long-acting neuromuscular blocker to prevent coughing during intubation Transport to PACU because oxygen saturation is currently acceptable

Correct Answer:

Proceed with awake airway management while maintaining spontaneous ventilation and surgical airway readiness

Question 5

During intubation, the laryngoscope view is poor because the epiglottis is large and floppy. Which maneuver directly lifts the epiglottis and may improve the view?

Place a curved blade in the vallecula and increase external pressure only Use a straight blade to directly elevate the epiglottis Advance the endotracheal tube blindly beneath the epiglottis Deflate the cuff and rotate the tube 360 degrees

Correct Answer:

Use a straight blade to directly elevate the epiglottis

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