https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/756/safe-use-of-anaesthetic-equipmentWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/756/safe-use-of-anaesthetic-equipmentTue, 21 Apr 2009 11:28:34 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:9a539ab0-bff6-48f8-8cf1-92504bb87e52Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/756/safe-use-of-anaesthetic-equipment#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/21/2009 11:28:34 AM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>How should volatile agents be stored? </li> <li>How should gas cylinders be stored? </li> <li>How should anaesthetic circuits be cleaned and stored? </li> <li>What is the procedure for the cleaning of endotracheal tubes? </li> <li>Explain the importance of good ventilation and an efficient scavenge system when inhalation agents are employed. </li> <li>What items should be close to hand on the anaesthetic trolley and why? </li> <li>List 6 important checks to be made to the anaesthetic machine prior to use. </li> <li>In addition to your answers to Q7, list 6 actions that should be carried out on a daily basis to maintain equipment used in gaseous anaesthesia. </li> <li>How should the anaesthetic machine be cleaned? </li> <li>How frequently should professional servicing of the anaesthetic machine be performed? </li> <li>Describe a pulse oximeter. </li> <li>Describe a laryngoscope. </li> <li>Describe the 4 types of scavenge system in use in veterinary practice; which is the most efficient? </li> <li>How would you gauge the content of gas cylinders, soda lime canisters, charcoal absorbers and volatile agent levels? </li> <li>Describe the function of the following parts of the anaesthetic machine/circuit: i) Expiratory valve. ii) Flow meter. iii) Oxygen flush. iv) Reducing valve. v) Vaporiser. </li> <li>What is meant by &quot;co-axial&quot; and which circuits possess this property? </li> <li>What is the Magill circuit also known as? </li> <li>In which circuit might a Jackson Rees modification be employed? </li> <li>List circuits suitable for cats and small dogs. </li> <li>List circuits suitable for medium to large dogs. </li> <li>What are the gas flow rates required for closed circuits? </li> <li>What is meant by the term &quot;circuit factor&quot;? </li> <li>State the circuit factors for the following circuits: Ayres T piece, Bain (Mapleson D, E and F), Lack, Magill. </li> <li>Describe the modified Lack circuit, and explain how it differs to the standard Lack circuit. </li> <li>Nitrous oxide can be safely used in semi-closed (non-re-breathing) circuits, but must be used with caution in closed (re-breathing) circuits. What must be measured if nitrous oxide is employed within a closed circuit and why? </li> <li>What is intermittent positive pressure ventilation? </li> <li>Describe how the Bain Mapleson D, E and F circuits differ. </li> <li>What is meant by the term &quot;tidal volume&quot;? </li> <li>What is meant by the term &quot;minute volume&quot;? </li> <li>How would you work out the gas flow rate for a 4kg cat with a respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute (an Ayres T piece is to be used)? </li> <li>How would you work out the gas flow rate for a 20kg dog with a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute (a Magill circuit is to be used)? </li> <li>If nitrous oxide is to be used, what ratios of oxygen to nitrous are suitable? </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>