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    Pediatric Anesthesiology Subspecialty Certification Examination

    Sample Questions
    December 2012

    The following questions are samples of questions for Pediatric Anesthesiology Examinations. The distribution
    of content areas of these sample questions is not representative of the actual examination. Answers are
    provided at the end of this document.

    (1) A 2-month-old infant is undergoing complete repair of Tetralogy of Fallot. Prior to cannulation for
    cardiopulmonary bypass, an acute decrease in SpO2, from 88% to 50%, is noted. Vital signs are: BP
    58/30 mmHg; HR 175 beats per minute (sinus rhythm); CVP 5 mmHg. Administration of which of the
    following is LEAST appropriate as an initial intervention?

    A. Phenylephrine
    B. Epinephrine
    C. Normal saline bolus
    D. Esmolol

    (2) Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to influence the incidence of postoperative nausea and
    vomiting in a 5-year-old undergoing surgery?

    A. Prophylactic antiemetics
    B. History of motion sickness
    C. Type of surgery
    D. Gender

    (3) An 8-week-old presents for bilateral inguinal hernia repair and circumcision. He has been feeding and
    growing well at home, and is taking no medications. Which of the following parameters is MOST
    important in predicting his risk for postoperative apnea?

    A. Hematocrit
    B. Preoperative oxygen requirement
    C. Post-conceptional age
    D. Birth weight

    (4) A 3-year-old, 16-kg patient is undergoing a thoracotomy for resection of a left metastatic
    neuroblastoma. The surgeon requests deflation of the operative lung. What is the MOST appropriate
    airway device for achieving lung isolation in this patient?

    A. A Univent tube
    B. An uncuffed endotracheal tube positioned in the left mainstem bronchus
    C. A balloon-tipped bronchial blocker
    D. A double lumen endotracheal tube

    ANSWERS:

    (1) B
    (2) D
    (3) C
    (4) C

    The American Board of Anesthesiology, Inc. Pediatric Anesthesiology Examination Sample Questions

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