anesthesia

Question 1

general anesthesia

Answer 1

loss of consciousness, absence of pain sensation
vital signs (heart rate, pulse, breathing rate, blood pressure) are carefully monitered

Question 2

intravenous

Answer 2

administering general anesthesia through injection

Question 3

inhalation

Answer 3

administering general anesthesia by breathing it in

Question 4

regional anesthesia

Answer 4

also called nerve block
inturrupts a patient’s pain sensation in a particular region of the body, like the arm. it is injected near the nerve it will be blocking. the patient is usually conciouss

Question 5

local anesthesia

Answer 5

loss of sensation in one localized part of the body
patient remains concious (used for dermatology; warts)

Question 6

subcutaneous

Answer 6

applying local anesthesia by injecting it under the skin
it is used to deaden the skin before suturing a laceration

Question 7

topical

Answer 7

applying local anesthesia by placing a liquid or gel directly on the specific area of the skin (usually used one the skin, cornea, or the mucous membranes of dental work) (dentistry & dermatology)