When were anesthetic techniques refined to the point of the practical and widespread use of agents?
In the early part of the fifteenth century BC
Between the 1500s and the 1700s
Mid-1800s
Early 1900s
The first anesthetic agent used successfully in a tumor removal surgery as a means of creating a state of insensibility and pain relief was:
chloroform.
diethyl ether.
nitrous oxide.
halothane.
The use of injectable anesthetics as an alternative to inhalant agents in veterinary medicine began in the:
1930s.
1950s.
1960s.
1980s.
Which organization was recognized in 1999 by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America that offers specialization to credentialed technicians with an interest in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia?
Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists
American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia
Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists
International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management
Who is credited with suggesting the term anesthesia to describe the state of insensibility to painful stimuli?
William T. G. Morton
Thomas Locke
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Harold Davis
Which term literally means without feeling and is defined as a loss of sensation?
Analgesia
Epidural
Hypnosis
Anesthesia
Which state of anesthesia is defined as a reversible state of unconsciousness, immobility, muscle relaxation, and loss of sensation throughout the entire body produced by the administration of one or more anesthetic agents?
Regional nerve block
General anesthesia
A stage of anesthesia that has a sufficient loss of sensitivity to pain and muscle relaxation to allow for the performance of surgery without the pain or movement is:
analgesia.
narcosis.
surgical anesthesia.
local anesthesia.
A state in which a patient is aware or unaware of the surroundings but can be easily aroused by a noxious stimulant is referred to as:
hypnosis.
sedation.
tranquilization.
Which of the following is a drug-induced sleep from which it can be very difficult to rouse the patient?
Sedation
Narcosis
Tranquilization
The application of an anesthetic directly to the body surface to create a localized loss of sensation is referred to as:
topical anesthesia.
regional anesthesia
epidural anesthesia.
balanced anesthesia.
The use of a premedication such as acepromazine along with anesthesia induction with propofol, maintenance of isoflurane, and bupivacaine placed near the sensory nerves would be an example of:
regional anesthesia.
Which of the following is not a role of the credentialed veterinary technician in regard to the practice of anesthesia?
Preparation, operation, and maintenance of the anesthetic equipment
Deciding which drugs will be used for the anesthesia event
Administering the anesthetic agents
Patient monitoring during the procedure
The term hypnosis refers to:
the loss of sensitivity to pain.
a drug-induced sleep from which the patient cannot be easily aroused.
a drug-induced sleeplike state that impairs the ability of the patient to respond appropriately to stimuli.
a drug-induced state of calm in which the animal is reluctant to move and is aware of but not concerned about its surroundings.
Which of the following statements is true about anesthesia?
Most anesthetic agents have a very wide therapeutic index allowing for minor errors in dosage calculations.
Only a few anesthetic agents have an effect on the cardiovascular system.
The anesthetist must approach any anesthetic procedure with a genuine willingness to take personal responsibility for the well-being of the patient.
It is not necessary to constantly monitor vital signs in anesthetic patients.
