anesthesia 1 intro

Question 1

Define General anesthesia

Answer 1

Reversible state of unconsciousness, immobility, muscle relaxation, and loss of sensation throughout the body produced by one or more agents

Question 2

Define epidural anesthesia

Answer 2

Type of regional that is used to provide pain control of the rear quarters and pelvic region

Question 3

T or F: most anesthetic agents have a large therapeutic index

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Define preanesthesia

Answer 4

Describes period immediately prior to induction to anesthesia

Question 5

Define induction

Answer 5

Process by which an animal leaves the normal conscious state and enters on unconscious state

Question 6

What effects the anesthesia technique

Answer 6

Age, temperament, physical appearance, and health status

Question 7

How soon should a physical exam be done

Answer 7

Within 24 hours of the anesthetic procedure

Question 8

What is the most important history question

Answer 8

History of allergies or drug reactions

Question 9

T or F: anesthesia is never without risk

Answer 9

True

Question 10

How long is bloodwork accepted

Answer 10

30 days

Question 11

What is the drug calculated on when dealing with an obese animal

Answer 11

Ideal weight

Question 12

What percent dehydration is considered morbid

Answer 12

10%; IV fluid required

Question 13

What percent dehydration is not detected

Answer 13

<5%

Question 13

Define obtunded

Answer 13

Not easily aroused

Question 14

Normal body temp

Answer 14

100-102.5

Question 15

HR & pulse normals

Answer 15

Cat: 120-240
Dog: 60-180

Question 16

What is the most common anesthetic complication

Answer 16

Hypothermia

Question 17

Define miosis

Answer 17

Pupil constriction

Question 18

Define mydriasis

Answer 18

Pupil dilation

Question 19

Define consensual reflux

Answer 19

When light is directed into one eye the other also constricts

Question 20

Define class 1

Answer 20

Minimal risk, normal, healthy animal, no underlying dz

Question 21

Define class 2

Answer 21

Slight risk, minor dz present but animal is able to compensate. Neonate, geriatric, and obese animals included

Question 22

Example of class 2

Answer 22

cryptorchid castration

Question 23

Define class 3

Answer 23

Moderate risk, obvious dz present, mild clinical signs

Question 24

How long is water suggested to be withheld

Answer 24

2-4 hours

Question 25

How long should neonates, pediatric, avians, and animals younger than 3 months be fasted

Answer 25

They should not be

Question 26

How long is food withheld for GI patients

Answer 26

24 hours

Question 27

Signs of over hydration

Answer 27

Ocular nasal discharge, chernosis, harsh lung sounds, dyspnea

Question 28

reason for IV catheterization

Answer 28

rapid administration of emergency drugs, correct dehydration, post-op pain meds

Question 29

what type of catheter is used for fluid administration

Answer 29

over the needle

Question 30

what color tubes are used for bloodwork

Answer 30

lavender and red top tubes

Question 31

how is the pt. identified

Answer 31

cage card, identification band on collar or neck, signed release form/estimate

Question 32

what tests kidney function

Answer 32

BUN, Creatinine, urinalysis

Question 33

what determines protocol

Answer 33

nature of procedure, special pt. circumstances, cost

Question 34

pediatric pt. risks

Answer 34

hypothermia fluid overload, hypoglycemia

Question 35

signs of hypovolemic shock

Answer 35

increase heart rate, pale MM, prolonged capillary refill > 2 sec, low BP, weakness, weak pulse

Question 36

does PVC/TP indicate infection

Answer 36

no