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veterinary anesthesia basics

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following provides insensitivity to pain with or without loss of consciousness?

a)

Analgesic

b)

Rimadyl

c)

Anesthetic

d)

Antibiotic

2.

Which of the following may be considered in the preanesthetic evaluation?

Check all that apply

a)

Patient age

b)

Patient breed

c)

Physical exam findings

d)

Patient Stress Level

3.

Which of the following is true?

a)

All anesthetics are given IV

b)

All anesthetics are gas that is inhaled

c)

Every patient will receive the same anesthetics for the same procedure

d)

Every anesthetic plan is tailored to the individual patient

4.

Which of the following are important to do when communicating with a client prior to an anesthetic procedure?

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

a)

Reassure the owner that everything will be okay

b)

Explain the plan and risks

c)

Request verbal consent

d)

Discuss the risk of not doing the procedure

5.

It is important to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress prior to procedures because.....

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

a)

It will make handling the patient easier

b)

It can reduce the amount of anesthetics needed

c)

It improves animal welfare

d)

It increases the patient's heart rate

6.

Anesthetic deaths occur most commonly (a)   the surgery

(before, during, after)

7.

Anesthetic induction is....

a)

the transition from "awake" to unconscious

b)

the administration of medications to reduce vomiting

c)

occurs slowly

d)

when the patient wakes up

8.

The four phases of anesthesia are, in order ...

a)

Maintenance, Induction, Preanesthesia, Recovery

b)

Induction, Preanesthesia

Maintenance

Recovery

c)

Preanesthesia

Maintenance

Recovery

Induction

d)

Preanesthesia

Induction

Maintenance

Recovery

9.

Prior to surgery, it is important to withhold (a)   from the patient to reduce vomiting

10.

The patient's endotracheal tube should not be removed until...

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

a)

Their body temperature is normal

b)

The are actively swallowing

c)

They are coughing

d)

Their oxygen levels are normal

11.

When patients go home, the owners should receive (a)   instructions

12.

Pain management should be addressed ___________ surgery

a)

Before

b)

During

c)

After

d)

Before, during and after

13.

Which of the following helps control pain associated with surgical procedures

a)

Antibiotics

b)

Analgesics

c)

Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation

d)

Nerve Blocks

14.

Which of the following would NOT be a complication of anesthesia in a medium-sized dog during surgery

a)

hypotension

b)

HR = 100

c)

T= 98.5

d)

waking up

e)

bradycardia