Vett 214 Quizzes 1-4 Questions With Complete Solutions
Stimulation of the vagus nerve, secondary to intubation, can
cause which of the following symptoms?
hypertension
tachycardia
sympathetic nervous system stimulation
bradycardia
bradycardia
How often should the eyes be lubricated while under general
anesthesia?
every hour
every 2-3 hours
every 24 hours
every 15-30 minutes
every 2-3 hours
Anatomic dead space is best defined as:
the portion of the ET tube extending from the patient's mouth
the portions of the breathing passages that contain air but in
which no gas exchange can occur
when the endotracheal tube is placed the correct distance in the
trachea
space in the breathing circuit where both inhalation and
exhalation pass through a common path
the portions of the breathing passages that contain air but in
which no gas exchange can occur
,Once IM or SC drugs are given as preanesthetics, the patient
should be placed in a cage where it can be closely monitored,
and given _____ to _____ minutes for the PAs to take effect.
3 to 5
10 to 15
15 to 20
5 to 10
1 to 3
15 to 20
After an anesthetic procedure, when it is best to extubate a
patient?
When the animal regains its swallow reflex
When the ETCO2 reaches 40 to 45 mmHg
Immediately after the vaporizer is turned off
When the patient reaches sternal recumbency
About 15 minutes after the vaporizer is turned off
When the animal regains its swallow reflex
Mask inductions in small animal patients can be characterized as
which of the following?
Easier for the anesthetist than IV inductions
Possible only with the use of inhalant agents with a low
solubility coefficient
The technique of choice for brachycephalic breeds
Less likely to cause cardiac arrhythmias and hypotension than
IV inductions
Possible only with the use of inhalant agents with a low
solubility coefficient
,Incomplete patient preparation leads to:
better time management with young and healthy animals
increased technician efficacy in their environment.
complications ranging from mild to life threatening.
increased technician time management
complications ranging from mild to life threatening.
For which of the following patients should a supraglottic airway
device (SAD) NOT be used for? (select all that apply)
a poodle undergoing a dental
a cat undergoing a routine neuter
a rabbit anesthetized for diagnostics
a cat undergoing emergency surgery who was not fasted
a poodle undergoing a dental
a cat undergoing emergency surgery who was not fasted
In order to minimize the potential for airway obstruction and/or
tracheal laceration, what should be done when an intubated
animal is turned over?
The patient is disconnected from the anesthetic circuit at the
machine.
The ET tube is temporarily disconnected from the anesthetic
circuit.
The patient is given a "sigh breath" just prior to movement.
The patient is extubated, turned over, and then intubated.
The ET tube is temporarily disconnected from the anesthetic
circuit.
, Which of the following would be acceptable to perform under
neuroleptanalgesia?
gastropexy
orogastric intubation
neuter
dental extractions
orogastric intubation
True or False: When anesthetics are given by IM injection the
anesthetist has little control over changes in anesthetic depth or
the peak effect.
True
False
True
Which of the following statements concerning endotracheal
intubation is FALSE?
Choosing a tube that is too small may result in the increased
resistance to breathing.
Failure to inflate the cuff may result in aspiration of foreign
material
Failure to monitor the tube can result in hypoxemia if the tube
bends or kinks.
Choosing a tube that is too long may result in hypoxemia.
Choosing a tube that is too short may cause increased
mechanical dead space.
Choosing a tube that is too short may cause increased
mechanical dead space.
Stimulation of the vagus nerve, secondary to intubation, can
cause which of the following symptoms?
hypertension
tachycardia
sympathetic nervous system stimulation
bradycardia
bradycardia
How often should the eyes be lubricated while under general
anesthesia?
every hour
every 2-3 hours
every 24 hours
every 15-30 minutes
every 2-3 hours
Anatomic dead space is best defined as:
the portion of the ET tube extending from the patient's mouth
the portions of the breathing passages that contain air but in
which no gas exchange can occur
when the endotracheal tube is placed the correct distance in the
trachea
space in the breathing circuit where both inhalation and
exhalation pass through a common path
the portions of the breathing passages that contain air but in
which no gas exchange can occur
,Once IM or SC drugs are given as preanesthetics, the patient
should be placed in a cage where it can be closely monitored,
and given _____ to _____ minutes for the PAs to take effect.
3 to 5
10 to 15
15 to 20
5 to 10
1 to 3
15 to 20
After an anesthetic procedure, when it is best to extubate a
patient?
When the animal regains its swallow reflex
When the ETCO2 reaches 40 to 45 mmHg
Immediately after the vaporizer is turned off
When the patient reaches sternal recumbency
About 15 minutes after the vaporizer is turned off
When the animal regains its swallow reflex
Mask inductions in small animal patients can be characterized as
which of the following?
Easier for the anesthetist than IV inductions
Possible only with the use of inhalant agents with a low
solubility coefficient
The technique of choice for brachycephalic breeds
Less likely to cause cardiac arrhythmias and hypotension than
IV inductions
Possible only with the use of inhalant agents with a low
solubility coefficient
,Incomplete patient preparation leads to:
better time management with young and healthy animals
increased technician efficacy in their environment.
complications ranging from mild to life threatening.
increased technician time management
complications ranging from mild to life threatening.
For which of the following patients should a supraglottic airway
device (SAD) NOT be used for? (select all that apply)
a poodle undergoing a dental
a cat undergoing a routine neuter
a rabbit anesthetized for diagnostics
a cat undergoing emergency surgery who was not fasted
a poodle undergoing a dental
a cat undergoing emergency surgery who was not fasted
In order to minimize the potential for airway obstruction and/or
tracheal laceration, what should be done when an intubated
animal is turned over?
The patient is disconnected from the anesthetic circuit at the
machine.
The ET tube is temporarily disconnected from the anesthetic
circuit.
The patient is given a "sigh breath" just prior to movement.
The patient is extubated, turned over, and then intubated.
The ET tube is temporarily disconnected from the anesthetic
circuit.
, Which of the following would be acceptable to perform under
neuroleptanalgesia?
gastropexy
orogastric intubation
neuter
dental extractions
orogastric intubation
True or False: When anesthetics are given by IM injection the
anesthetist has little control over changes in anesthetic depth or
the peak effect.
True
False
True
Which of the following statements concerning endotracheal
intubation is FALSE?
Choosing a tube that is too small may result in the increased
resistance to breathing.
Failure to inflate the cuff may result in aspiration of foreign
material
Failure to monitor the tube can result in hypoxemia if the tube
bends or kinks.
Choosing a tube that is too long may result in hypoxemia.
Choosing a tube that is too short may cause increased
mechanical dead space.
Choosing a tube that is too short may cause increased
mechanical dead space.
