Author Question: Which of the following correctly identifies a state of general anesthesia desirable for surgery? ... (Read 35 times)

schs14 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following correctly identifies a state of general anesthesia desirable for surgery?

1. The patient is unconscious, with arm and leg movement.
2. The patient is not responsive to pain, and has no spontaneous breathing.
3. The patient is unconscious with slow eye movements.
4. The patient loses sensation, but is awake.

Question 2

Which of the following correctly identifies a sign of general anesthesia?

1. A sleeping state that can be awakened easily
2. An unconscious state, without analgesia
3. A total loss of body movements
4. A conscious but sleepy state of being

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Surgical anesthesia occurs at Stage 3, where the patient is not conscious and is relaxed, eye movement has slowed, and vital signs have stabilized.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: General anesthesia involves total analgesia and loss of consciousness, memory, and body movements.