Ep 218: Respiratory Q&A Test Prep

We’re shifting gears a bit in this episode by focusing on the examination side of anesthesia and hosting our first ever Q&A episode. Since students take a lot of tests in anesthesia school and CRNAs are prepping for the CPC examination, testing is a critical part of the profession. As educators, Jeremy and Sass both write a lot of test questions so they’ll share their experience from that side of the test-taking process. They'll also give you methods to analyze the questions in a way that can help you narrow down to the correct answer. Hey...it's Q&A day, so let us know what you think.   Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show: Which measure is an accurate indicator of preoxygenation? (3:04) Which effect explains the right work shift in the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve? (6:15) Which factors cause a left work shift in the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve? (10:14) Hypoxic Pulmonary Vasoconstriction is inhibited by…? (12:58) What is the infrared wavelength measured by pulse oximetry? (17:20) Which inspiratory muscles are involved with supplemental inspiratory effort during times of respiratory distress? (23:09)   About our hosts: https://www.kpsan.org/school/people/ Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com  Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf