Author Question: A nurse is educating a client about regional anesthesia. Which of the following statements is ... (Read 43 times)

biggirl4568 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is educating a client about regional anesthesia. Which of the following statements is accurate about this type of anesthesia?

A) You will be asleep and won't be aware of the procedure.
B) You will be asleep but may feel some pain during the procedure.
C) You will be awake but will not be aware of the procedure.
D) You will be awake and will not have sensation of the procedure.

Question 2

A client scheduled for major surgery will receive general anesthesia. Why is inhalation anesthesia often used to provide the desired actions?

A) Rapid excretion and reversal of effects
B) Safe administration in the client's own room
C) Involves only the respiratory system and skin
D) Slow onset of action and maintains reflexes

stanleka1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Regional anesthesia occurs when an anesthetic agent is injected near a nerve or nerve pathway in or around the operative site, inhibiting the transmission of sensory stimuli to central nervous system receptors. The client remains awake but loses sensation in a specific area or region of the body.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
General anesthesia involves the administration of drugs by inhalation and intravenous routes to produce central nervous system depression. Inhalation anesthesia is often used because it has the advantage of rapid excretion and reversal of effects.