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What is the primary purpose of general anesthesia?

To prevent the feeling of pain or awareness during procedures (correct)

To decrease metabolic rates in patients

To induce temporary paralysis of all muscles

To enhance the patient's consciousness during surgery

Which stage of general anesthesia is characterized by diminished perception of pain and preserved reflexes?

Stage 2: Delirium

Stage 1: Amnesia and Analgesia (correct)

Stage 3: Surgical Anesthesia

Stage 4: Anesthetic Overdose

Which of the following is NOT considered a cardinal feature of general anesthesia?

Unconsciousness

Loss of reflexes

Increased heart rate (correct)

Analgesia

What aspect of the central nervous system is primarily targeted by anesthetic drugs?

Brain regions and spinal cord Signup and view all the answers

What describes the effects during the stage of surgical anesthesia?

Regular breathing patterns and no response to stimuli Signup and view all the answers

Which pharmacological target is NOT mentioned as a potential site for anesthetic action?

Acetylcholine receptors Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Stage 4 of general anesthesia?

Cessation of spontaneous respiration Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is typically NOT included in a pre-anesthetic evaluation?

Psychological profiling of the patient Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following stages of general anesthesia is characterized by irregular breathing and pupil dilation?

Stage 2: Delirium Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of amnesia in the context of anesthesia?

Usually temporary and drug-induced Signup and view all the answers