Malignant hyperthermia

1. Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a potentially lethal syndrome that occurs in predisposed patients who are exposed to MH triggering agents to induce_________________ anesthesia.

• 0. a. local
     

• 0. b. regional

• 0. c. general

1. A malignant hyperthermia crisis is characterized by all the following except:

• 1. hyperthermia

• 1. hypermetabolism

• 1. sustained muscle contractions

• 1. neuroleptic malignant syndrome

1. MH most often occurs in older children and young adults.

• 1. True

• 1. False

1. Which one of the following agents is NOT responsible for triggering an MH episode?

• 1. Isoflurane

• 1. Succinylcholine

• 1. Nitrous oxide

1. Dantrolene sodium is the only medication known to reverse an MH crisis.

• true

• false

1. What is the number of recommended vials of dantrolene to be kept in a health care facility at all times?

• 40

• 36

• 12

7. Each vial of dantrolene is reconstituted with 60 mL of

• 0. preservative free sterile water for injection

• 0. lactated Ringer’s solution
     

• 0. 5% IV dextrose solution.

• normal saline

7. Dantrolene sodium mixed solution needs to be shaken vigorously.

• true

• false

7. Surgery CANNOT be safely performed on MH susceptible people.

• true

• false

7. When applying ice packs for surface cooling of the patient, what are three areas on which you would apply them?

• 1. Abdomen, popliteal area and feet

• 1. Groin, axillae and neck

• 1. Head, back and palms