Basic Anesthesia
What is the primary purpose of general anesthesia during surgery?
A. To reduce post-operative nausea
B. To render the patient unconscious and pain-free
C. To stop the patient’s breathing
D. To prevent infections during surgery
B. To render the patient unconscious and pain-free
This induction agent is known for causing rapid loss of consciousness and is famously used by Michael Jackson. It is nicknamed the "milk of amnesia" because of its white, milky appearance.
A) ketamine
B) Fentanyl
C) propofol
C) Propofol
Which tool is used by anesthesiologists to monitor a patient’s oxygen levels during surgery?
A) Blood pressure cuff
B) Stethoscope
C) Pulse oximeter
D) ECG machine
C) Pulse oximeter
Anesthesia is just about "putting patients to sleep."
A) true
B) false
B) False
Which of the following is NOT a commonly used route of anesthesia delivery?
A. Inhalation
B. Intravenous
C. Oral tablets
D. Intramuscular
C. Oral tablets
This medication is used to reverse opioid overdose.
A) Flumazenil
B) Naloxone
C) neostigmine
B) Naloxone
This tool is placed in a patient’s airway to help them breathe during general anesthesia:
A) Laryngoscope
B) Nasal cannula
C) Endotracheal tube
D) Face mask
C) Endotracheal tube
People can wake up during surgery even if anesthesia is properly administered.
A) True
B) False
B) False
What does the ASA Physical Status Classification System assess?
A. The type of anesthesia needed
B. The risk of complications during surgery
C. The patient’s response to anesthesia
D. The correct dose of anesthetic drugs
B. The risk of complications during surgery
This gas, often called "laughing gas," is frequently used in dentistry and for minor procedures to provide mild sedation and analgesia.
A) Sevoflurane
B) Nitrous Oxide
C) Nitrous
B) Nitrous Oxide
What is the name of the tool anesthesiologists use to visualize the vocal cords while placing a breathing tube?
A) Fiber-optic bronchoscope
B) Laryngoscope
C) Ultrasound machine
D) Ambu bag
B) Laryngoscope
Spinal anesthesia can cause permanent paralysis if administered incorrectly.
A) true
B) false
A) True
Which of these is a hallmark feature of regional anesthesia?
A. Complete loss of consciousness
B. Numbness and pain relief in a specific area of the body
C. Decreased heart rate and blood pressure
D. Use of a breathing tube during surgery
B. Numbness and pain relief in a specific area of the body
This muscle relaxant, commonly used during rapid-sequence intubation, is known for causing muscle fasciculations before paralysis. it is contraindicated in patient with Hyperkalemia.
A) Succinylcholine
B) Rocuronium
C) Cisatracurium
A) Succinylcholine
Which of these tools is commonly used for regional anesthesia, such as a nerve block or epidural?
A) Ultrasound
B) Defibrillator
C) Infusion pump
D) Otoscope
A) Ultrasound
If a patient eats before surgery, they will always aspirate during anesthesia.
A) True
B) False
B) False
During intubation, which structure is visualized to confirm the correct placement of the endotracheal tube?
A) Epiglottis
B) Vocal cords
C) Trachea
D) Esophagus
B) Vocal cords
This inhalational anesthetic, known for its quick onset and recovery, is widely used in outpatient surgeries and has a sweet smell.
A) sevofurane
B) desflurane
C) Halothane
A) Sevoflurane
This machine controls the delivery of anesthetic gases and ensures patients are properly ventilated during surgery:
A) Ventilator
B) Anesthesia machine
C) CPAP machine
D) Oxygen concentrator
B) Anesthesia machine
It’s possible to be allergic to all types of anesthetics, making surgery impossible.
A) true
B) false
B) False