Temperature monitoring MCQs – Anesthesia

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 13, 2024

Temperature Monitoring MCQs – Anesthesia

1. Why is temperature monitoring important during anesthesia?
   a) To assess blood pressure
   b) To monitor oxygen levels
   c) To detect hypothermia or hyperthermia
   d) To measure heart rateAnswer: c) To detect hypothermia or hyperthermia
2. Which of the following is a common site for temperature monitoring during anesthesia?
   a) Oral
   b) Axillary
   c) Rectal
   d) All of the aboveAnswer: d) All of the above
3. Which method of temperature monitoring is considered the most accurate during anesthesia?
   a) Oral
   b) Axillary
   c) Rectal
   d) TympanicAnswer: c) Rectal
4. What is the main risk associated with inadequate temperature monitoring during surgery?
   a) Increased blood loss
   b) Incorrect anesthesia dosage
   c) Hypothermia or hyperthermia
   d) Surgical site infectionAnswer: c) Hypothermia or hyperthermia
5. Which device is typically used for continuous temperature monitoring during anesthesia?
   a) Thermometer
   b) Thermocouple
   c) Temperature probe
   d) StethoscopeAnswer: c) Temperature probe
6. What can cause a falsely low temperature reading during anesthesia?
   a) Malfunctioning thermometer
   b) Placement of the probe in a warm environment
   c) Inaccurate calibration
   d) Proper probe placementAnswer: a) Malfunctioning thermometer
7. Which factor can contribute to hypothermia in a surgical patient?
   a) Warm operating room environment
   b) Use of warming blankets
   c) Prolonged exposure to cold operating room temperatures
   d) Proper fluid warmingAnswer: c) Prolonged exposure to cold operating room temperatures
8. What is a common intervention to prevent hypothermia during surgery?
   a) Administration of IV fluids at room temperature
   b) Using warming blankets or forced air warmers
   c) Avoiding temperature monitoring
   d) Reducing anesthesia dosageAnswer: b) Using warming blankets or forced air warmers
9. How can temperature monitoring help in detecting malignant hyperthermia?
   a) By providing real-time feedback on body temperature
   b) By measuring blood pressure fluctuations
   c) By monitoring heart rate
   d) By assessing CO2 levelsAnswer: a) By providing real-time feedback on body temperature
10. Which temperature monitoring method is least invasive?
    a) Rectal
    b) Oral
    c) Axillary
    d) TympanicAnswer: c) Axillary
11. What is a disadvantage of using oral temperature monitoring during anesthesia?
    a) High accuracy
    b) Low sensitivity to temperature changes
    c) Invasive procedure
    d) Patient discomfortAnswer: d) Patient discomfort
12. Which temperature monitoring method can be affected by earwax or ear infection?
    a) Rectal
    b) Oral
    c) Tympanic
    d) AxillaryAnswer: c) Tympanic
13. What is the primary goal of monitoring temperature in patients undergoing anesthesia?
    a) To ensure comfort
    b) To maintain proper anesthesia levels
    c) To prevent temperature-related complications
    d) To monitor blood glucose levelsAnswer: c) To prevent temperature-related complications
14. Which type of temperature probe is designed for continuous temperature measurement?
    a) Disposable oral thermometer
    b) Rectal temperature probe
    c) Digital handheld thermometer
    d) Infrared ear thermometerAnswer: b) Rectal temperature probe
15. Which condition might be indicated by a sudden increase in body temperature during surgery?
    a) Hypothermia
    b) Fever or infection
    c) Dehydration
    d) Low blood pressureAnswer: b) Fever or infection
16. What is a potential risk of using a rectal thermometer in patients with rectal surgery or injury?
    a) High accuracy
    b) Low sensitivity
    c) Risk of trauma or infection
    d) DiscomfortAnswer: c) Risk of trauma or infection
17. How can temperature monitoring help in managing patients with impaired thermoregulation?
    a) By providing feedback for adjusting anesthesia
    b) By assessing blood pressure
    c) By detecting and addressing temperature fluctuations
    d) By monitoring heart rateAnswer: c) By detecting and addressing temperature fluctuations
18. What type of temperature monitoring is preferred for pediatric patients during anesthesia?
    a) Oral
    b) Rectal
    c) Axillary
    d) TympanicAnswer: b) Rectal
19. Which temperature monitoring method is commonly used for quick, intermittent measurements?
    a) Rectal
    b) Tympanic
    c) Axillary
    d) EsophagealAnswer: b) Tympanic
20. What can cause a falsely high temperature reading in a patient?
    a) Proper probe placement
    b) Incorrect calibration
    c) Malfunctioning equipment
    d) Prolonged exposure to cold temperaturesAnswer: b) Incorrect calibration
21. What is the advantage of using a tympanic thermometer in anesthesia?
    a) High accuracy
    b) Non-invasive and quick measurement
    c) Requires rectal insertion
    d) Provides continuous monitoringAnswer: b) Non-invasive and quick measurement
22. What temperature monitoring method is least accurate but least invasive?
    a) Rectal
    b) Oral
    c) Tympanic
    d) AxillaryAnswer: d) Axillary
23. Why is it important to calibrate temperature monitoring devices regularly?
    a) To ensure accurate temperature readings
    b) To increase patient comfort
    c) To reduce the cost of equipment
    d) To speed up the measurement processAnswer: a) To ensure accurate temperature readings
24. What is the primary reason for monitoring temperature in critically ill patients during surgery?
    a) To ensure anesthesia effectiveness
    b) To detect and prevent complications related to temperature extremes
    c) To monitor heart rate
    d) To assess blood pressureAnswer: b) To detect and prevent complications related to temperature extremes
25. Which type of thermometer is most appropriate for intraoperative temperature monitoring?
    a) Mercury thermometer
    b) Digital oral thermometer
    c) Rectal temperature probe
    d) Glass thermometerAnswer: c) Rectal temperature probe
26. What can cause a falsely low reading on an axillary temperature measurement?
    a) Proper probe placement
    b) Exposure to cold air
    c) Warm ambient temperatures
    d) Inadequate probe contactAnswer: b) Exposure to cold air
27. How often should temperature be monitored in a patient undergoing long surgical procedures?
    a) Once every hour
    b) Continuously
    c) Every 30 minutes
    d) Only before and after the procedureAnswer: b) Continuously
28. What does a significant drop in temperature during surgery typically indicate?
    a) Hyperthermia
    b) Normal response to anesthesia
    c) Hypothermia
    d) FeverAnswer: c) Hypothermia
29. Which temperature monitoring method is least likely to be affected by ambient temperature changes?
    a) Axillary
    b) Oral
    c) Rectal
    d) TympanicAnswer: c) Rectal
30. What is the primary use of a digital handheld thermometer in anesthesia?
    a) Continuous temperature monitoring
    b) Quick spot checks
    c) Accurate rectal readings
    d) Long-term temperature trackingAnswer: b) Quick spot checks
31. What can a temperature probe in the esophagus be used for during anesthesia?
    a) Continuous monitoring of core temperature
    b) Measurement of surface temperature
    c) Intermittent temperature checks
    d) Detection of ear infectionsAnswer: a) Continuous monitoring of core temperature
32. Which condition can be indicated by a prolonged elevation in temperature during surgery?
    a) Hypothermia
    b) Malignant hyperthermia
    c) Cold stress
    d) HypoglycemiaAnswer: b) Malignant hyperthermia
33. Which factor can affect the accuracy of a tympanic temperature measurement?
    a) Earwax buildup
    b) Proper calibration
    c) Warm environment
    d) Accurate placementAnswer: a) Earwax buildup
34. What is the primary advantage of using a rectal temperature probe during anesthesia?
    a) Non-invasive
    b) Quick measurement
    c) Accurate core temperature readings
    d) Least discomfort for patientsAnswer: c) Accurate core temperature readings
35. What action should be taken if a temperature probe shows fluctuating readings?
    a) Replace the probe immediately
    b) Adjust the anesthesia dosage
    c) Recalibrate the equipment
    d) Change the measurement siteAnswer: c) Recalibrate the equipment
36. Which of the following is a common artifact that can affect temperature readings?
    a) Proper probe placement
    b) Ambient temperature changes
    c) Regular calibration
    d) Accurate equipment maintenanceAnswer: b) Ambient temperature changes
37. What type of temperature measurement is typically used in a neonate undergoing anesthesia?
    a) Oral
    b) Axillary
    c) Rectal
    d) TympanicAnswer: c) Rectal
38. Which temperature monitoring method is most appropriate for detecting early signs of hypothermia?
    a) Oral
    b) Tympanic
    c) Rectal
    d) AxillaryAnswer: c) Rectal
39. Which temperature monitoring device is least likely to be used in the operating room?
    a) Rectal probe
    b) Digital thermometer
    c) Mercury thermometer
    d) Tympanic thermometerAnswer: c) Mercury thermometer
40. How can the risk of hypothermia be minimized during lengthy surgical procedures?
    a) By using warming blankets and forced air heaters
    b) By limiting fluid intake
    c) By reducing anesthesia depth
    d) By avoiding temperature monitoringAnswer: a) By using warming blankets and forced air heaters
41. Which condition is most likely to cause inaccurate temperature readings from an axillary thermometer?
    a) High ambient temperature
    b) Accurate probe placement
    c) Proper calibration
    d) Use of warming devicesAnswer: a) High ambient temperature
42. What is the benefit of using continuous temperature monitoring in critically ill patients?
    a) Enhanced comfort
    b) Real-time detection of temperature changes
    c) Reduced need for other monitoring devices
    d) Accurate measurement of glucose levelsAnswer: b) Real-time detection of temperature changes
43. What is a common intervention for managing intraoperative hypothermia?
    a) Administering cold IV fluids
    b) Using a heated mattress or warming blanket
    c) Reducing room temperature
    d) Increasing anesthetic depthAnswer: b) Using a heated mattress or warming blanket
44. Which site is least likely to be used for continuous temperature monitoring during major surgeries?
    a) Rectal
    b) Oral
    c) Esophageal
    d) TympanicAnswer: b) Oral
45. What factor can lead to a falsely high temperature reading on a tympanic thermometer?
    a) Incorrect ear probe placement
    b) Proper calibration
    c) Clean ear canal
    d) Warm ambient conditionsAnswer: a) Incorrect ear probe placement
46. Which temperature monitoring method is best for assessing core body temperature?
    a) Axillary
    b) Rectal
    c) Oral
    d) TympanicAnswer: b) Rectal
47. What is a major advantage of using a rectal temperature probe over other methods?
    a) Non-invasive nature
    b) Quick and easy use
    c) Accurate core temperature measurements
    d) Least discomfortAnswer: c) Accurate core temperature measurements
48. Which temperature measurement method is least likely to provide accurate readings in patients with ear infections?
    a) Rectal
    b) Oral
    c) Tympanic
    d) AxillaryAnswer: c) Tympanic
49. What should be done if a temperature probe shows erratic readings during surgery?
    a) Change the probe location
    b) Adjust the room temperature
    c) Calibrate or replace the probe
    d) Increase anesthesia depthAnswer: c) Calibrate or replace the probe
50. Which temperature monitoring method is most appropriate for a patient with a compromised rectum or gastrointestinal tract?
    a) Oral
    b) Tympanic
    c) Axillary
    d) EsophagealAnswer: b) Tympanic

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