Exam 24: Anesthesia: Techniques and Agents

Which is an advantage of endotracheal administration of general anesthetics?

Because the patient is awake for the entire case,vital signs do not need to be recorded for a case under local anesthesia.

Which is a method of administering a general anesthetic?

Which is an inhalation agent that is administered via facemask for a comfortable,rapid induction?

Which is an example of a diagnostic or therapeutic nerve block?

Two occurrences to be avoided during a general anesthetic are hypoventilation and cardiac depression.

Which is a desired result of anesthesia?

Which is a method used to prevent "rewarming shock"?

During a local anesthesia case,an anesthesia provider must be present in the room with the patient.

Which IV anesthetic agent is contraindicated in pregnancy and hypertension?

Which is an action of epinephrine?

Which piece of emergency equipment should be available at all times and ready for use?

Which is not a symptom of systemic reaction to moderate sedation?

Which system can monitor the effects of anesthesia on the brain during a procedure?

Which is a disadvantage of local anesthesia?

Which is a function controlled by homeostatic mechanisms?

What feature of the anesthesia machine controls the amount of exhaled anesthesia gases vented into the OR?

Any patient who has a full stomach is a hazard to a safe induction of anesthesia.

Which is an anesthetic gas that is similar to halothane and is contraindicated in severe renal disease?

Which is a drug used to produce hypotension?