Anesthesia Lecture 1

Question 1

Analgesia

Answer 1

The loss of sensitivity to pain

Question 2

Anesthesia

Answer 2

The total loss of sensation to a body part or to the entire body

Question 3

Local anesthesia

Answer 3

The anesthesia and analgesia is localized to a specific area. Loss of sensation to a small area

Question 4

With complete anesthesia to a site, there is no transmission of _____ impulses for the duration of the procedure

Answer 4

Nociceptive

Question 5

3 components of general anesthesia for sx

Answer 5

Loss of consciousness, muscle relaxation to permit surgery, and analgesia sufficient for surgery

Question 6

Sedation

Answer 6

A state of CNS depression where the patient is calm, relaxed, and may lose consciousness

Question 7

Tranquilization

Answer 7

Drug induced state of calmness, without a loss of consciousness

Question 8

Balanced anesthesia

Answer 8

Smooth induction, smooth recovery

Question 9

Injectable routes of anesthesia

Answer 9

IV, IM, SQ, and epidural

Question 10

Young animals 6-16 weeks should not be withheld from food for more than _ _____

Answer 10

4 hours

Question 11

True or false: if an animal came in a week ago, there is no need to get a weight before surgery

Answer 11

False; an accurate body weight should always be obtained

Question 12

Maintenance rates of fluid for dogs and cats

Answer 12

Dogs= 2-6 mL/kg/hr; Cats= 2-3 mL/kg/hr

Question 13

Fluid rates during surgery

Answer 13

Dogs= 5 mL/kg/hr; Cats= 3 mL/kg/hr

Question 14

For the safety of the patient…

Answer 14

All equipment must be checked prior to use