Anesthesia Machine Quiz

What is the main purpose of an anesthesia machine?

• To provide food during surgery

• To monitor heart rate

• To ensure the patient is insensitive to pain

• To keep the patient awake

Which of the following is NOT a domain of anesthesia?

• Sedation

• Relaxation

• Hydration

• Analgesia

What does the term 'analgesia' refer to?

• Insensitivity to pain

• Reversible unconsciousness

• Reduction of motor functions

• Breathing assistance

Which gas is commonly used in anesthesia machines?

• Nitrous Oxide

• Hydrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Helium

What is the function of the vaporizer in an anesthesia machine?

• To cool the patient

• To mix gases

• To vaporize anesthetic agents

• To monitor blood pressure

What does the breathing reservoir bag do?

• Provides breathing support

• Stores food

• Holds anesthetic gas

• Measures oxygen levels

Which component removes carbon dioxide from the patient's breathing circuit?

• Infusion pump

• Gas flowmeter

• Absorber

• Ventilator

What is the role of the mechanical ventilator?

• To deliver food

• To monitor heart rate

• To assist with patient breathing

• To provide oxygen only

What is the purpose of the gas mixing subsystem?

• To measure blood pressure

• To store gases

• To mix anesthetic gases with air

• To cool the gases

Which of the following is a volatile anesthetic agent?

• Nitrous Oxide

• Halogenated hydrocarbon

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen