Types of Anesthesia

Question 1

Pain is controlled by general analgesia

Answer 1

General Anesthesia

Question 2

Basic elements includes analgesia, interference with undesirable reflexes, and muscle relaxation

Answer 2

General Anesthesia

Question 3

The properties of general are produced in varying degrees, by combinations of agent

Answer 3

Balanced Anesthesia

Question 4

Pain is controlled without loss of consciousness

Answer 4

Local or Regional Block Anesthesia

Question 5

The sensory nerves in one area or region are anesthetized

Answer 5

Local or Regional Block Anesthesia

Question 6

Sometimes called “Conduction Anesthesia”

Answer 6

Local or Regional Block Anesthesia

Question 7

Acupuncture is sometimes used

Answer 7

Local or Regional Block Anesthesia

Question 8

Sensation of pain is blocked at a level below the diaphragm without a loss of consciousness

Answer 8

Spinal or Epidural Anesthesia

Question 9

The agent is injected in the spinal cord

Answer 9

Spinal or Epidural Anesthesia

Question 10

The stage of induction extends from the beginning of the administration of the anesthetic to the beginning of loss of consciousness

The patient is aware that he is unstable to move his extremities voluntarily

Answer 10

Stage 1 - Beginning Anesthesia

Question 11

During this stage, even low voices or minor sounds appear loud or distressing

For this reason, unnecessary noise must be prevented

Answer 11

Stage 1 - Beginning Anesthesia

Question 12

Extends from the loss of consciousness to the loss of eyelid reflex

Characterized by struggling, shouting, talking, singing, laughing, or even crying

Answer 12

Stage 2 - Excitement

Question 13

The pupils of the eyes are dilated but when exposed to light will contract

The pulse rate is rapid and respiration is irregular

Help need to restraint the patient, strap maybe placed across the thighs

Answer 13

Stage 2 - Excitement

Question 14

Extends from the loss of lid reflex to cessation of respiratory effort

The patient is unconscious, his muscles are relaxed and most of the reflexes are absent

The pupils are small, but they constrict when they are exposed to light

Answer 14

Stage 3 - Surgical Anesthesia

Question 15

Respiration is irregular, pulse rate is of good volume, and skin is pink and slightly flushed

By proper administration of anesthetic, this stage maybe maintained for hours

Answer 15

Stage 3 - Surgical Anesthesia

Question 16

Reached when too much anesthesia has been given and when the patient has not been observed carefully

Answer 16

Stage 4 - Stage of Danger/Medullary Depression

Question 17

Cyanosis develops gradually and unless prompt action is taken, death follows rapidly. If this stage develops, anesthesia is discontinued and artificial respiration is given

Answer 17

Stage 4 - Stage of Danger/Medullary Depression

Question 18

Stimulants maybe administered

Answer 18

Stage 4 - Stage of Danger/Medullary Depression