1. How long should the patient be fasted for solid foods before surgery?

1. 2
2. 6
3. 10
4. 12

2. What are the categories in the triad of anaesthesia?

1. hypnotics, analgesia, muscle relaxants
2. analgesia, anti-emetics, antibiotics
3. hypnotics, local anaesthetics, antibiotics
4. anti-emetics, muscle relaxants, analgesia

3. What should be the temperature in theatres?

1. 16–18°C
2. 18–22°C
3. 21–25°C
4. 25–30°C

4. What is the first priority of care in PACU when the patient arrives?

1. establishing patient identification
2. assessing patient’s temperature
3. giving supplemental oxygen
4. assessing patency of airway

5. The most common cause of airway obstruction in PACU is the patient’s tongue. Which of the following noises would indicate this?

1. gurgling
2. crowing
3. snoring
4. wheezing