Chapter 9 - Key Points from Textbook

Question 1

In common small animal practice, ______, ______ or _____ induction are followed by maintenance with _______ for anesthesia

Answer 1

IV, IM or mask - inhalant agent

Question 2

The goal of anesthetic induction is to take the patient from consciousness to stage ______ anesthesia smoothly and rapidly

Answer 2

III

Question 3

IV induction agents are most often given “to effect” by a process called _____

Answer 3

titration

Question 4

_________ induction involves risks of which the anesthetist must be aware to prevent serious complications. Vigilant patient monitoring is required when these methods are used.

Answer 4

Mask and chamber inductions

Question 5

The anesthetic period can be divided into: (4)

Answer 5

• Pre-anesthesia
• Induction
• Maintenance
• Recovery

Question 6

Patient positioning, comfort and safety must be considered during anesthetic maintenance to avoid problems such as: (8)

Answer 6

• corneal drying
• hypoxemia
• circulatory compromise
• burns
• hypostatic congestion
• traumatic injury
• accidental overdose
• airway blockage

Question 7

Return to consciosuness is accompanied by increasing HR and RR, increased reflexes and then _________

Answer 7

voluntary movement

Question 8

During recovery, the anesthetist must contnue to monitor the patient’s vital signs, particularly ________, as anesthetic complications commonly occur during this period.

Answer 8

Temperature

Question 9

In dogs, extubation should occur when _____ reflex returns

Answer 9

Swallowing

Question 10

In cats, extubtion should occur when the patient shows signs of impending arousal, such as: (3)

Answer 10

Swallowing, voluntary movements, or active reflexes

Question 11

Other duties during recovery include ______ of the patient, administration of oxygen and post-op analgesia

Answer 11

Stimulation