All Episodes

February 17, 2025 30 mins

In this episode of The Nurse Anesthesia Podcast, Jeremy discusses questions and answers from the previous TNA podcast episodes 14 - POCUS of the Cricothyroid Membrane, 15 - How Anesthesia uses Ketamine, 19 - Push-dose Vasopressors, and 20 - Vasoplegic Syndrome.

Here are several examples of questions he discusses in the episode. For a complete review of all the questions, check out the episode wherever you listen to podcasts!

1. Which artery extends the length of the cricothyroid membrane?

  • a. Superior thyroid artery 
  • b.Inferior cricoid artery
  • c.Transverse cricothyroid artery
  • d.Anterior tracheal artery 

2. Which are two situations where ketamine can be used as an induction agent to secure an airway during an emergency situation? (SELECT 2)

  • a. An agitated patient in the ED requiring intubation*
  • b. Malignant hyperthermia
  • c. Neuroleptic malignant syndrom
  • d. Massive hemorrhage with hypotension* 

3. Which medication can be administered at the site of a norepinephrine intravenous extravasation?

  • a. Epinephrine
  • b. Methylene blue
  • c. Phentolamine*
  • d. Labetalol

4. After vasopressors, IV fluids, and vasopressin have been administered for suspected vasoplegic syndrome, which is the next most effective treatment? 

  • a. Methylene blue*
  • b. Verapamil 
  • c. 5% Albumin
  • d. Calcium chloride

About The Nurse Anesthesia

We are building a commUNITY of learning in anesthesia and critical care! 

Follow us on Instagram @thenurseanesthesia


Sign up for The Nurse Anesthesia Courses

our CRISIS MANAGEMENT SERIES is currently available! 

Learn more about it at www.thenurseanesthesia.com  


Legal Disclaimer

The Nurse Anesthesia INC. expressly disclaims any liability in connection with the use of any content in its podcasts, social media posts, and all other published content by any third party.

Music by Alex Grohl 


Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcast

info@nextdaypodcast.com

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.