Anesthesia Complications: Induction, Maintenance, and Recovery
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What is the recommended action if a monitor shows low oxygen saturation during anesthesia?

  • Increase the depth of anesthesia
  • Check the equipment first (correct)
  • Notify the surgeon immediately
  • Ignore it and continue with the procedure
  • In the anesthesia record, what is considered important information regarding the patient's identification?

  • Patient's nationality
  • Patient's ASA physical status (correct)
  • Patient's shoe size
  • Patient's insurance details
  • Why should patients be monitored continuously during anesthesia?

  • To ensure they are not faking unconsciousness
  • To detect problems early (correct)
  • To speed up the recovery process
  • To avoid unnecessary interventions
  • What should be done if an abnormal value is noted on a monitor during anesthesia?

    <p>Check the patient first before checking the equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it crucial to label all medications used in anesthesia?

    <p>To ensure medication accountability and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be recorded regarding the scheduled operation in the anesthesia record?

    <p>Diagnosis, site, and side of the operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During anesthesia, why should an anaesthetized patient never be left unattended?

    <p>For continuous monitoring and immediate intervention if needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information regarding fluid balance should be documented in the anesthesia record?

    <p>Input and output levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Never leave an anaesthetized patient unattended.' This statement is primarily emphasizing:

    <p>'The need for continuous monitoring'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Document all findings and interventions in the anesthesia record chart.' This practice is essential for:

    <p>'Legal documentation and patient safety'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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