Veterinary Anesthesia Learning Objectives

Which of the following is NOT a component of patient evaluation prior to anesthesia?

Pharmacokinetics focuses on how drugs affect the body.

What is the difference between analgesia and anesthesia?

The study of what the drug does to the body is called ______.

Match the following anesthetic terms with their corresponding descriptions:

What is the recommended fasting period for small ruminants before surgery?

What is the primary function of an oxygen concentrator?

Rodents, rabbits, and birds should be fasted before surgery to prevent complications.

Large cryogenic liquid oxygen containers are typically used in smaller clinics and medical offices due to their affordability.

What are two common anesthetic concerns in animals during surgery?

The ASA Physical Status scale is used to assess a patient's ______ risk.

What is the primary safety concern when opening an oxygen cylinder valve?

The ______ valve is a safety feature that prevents the pressure in the anesthesia machine from exceeding a certain limit.

Match the medical gas with its corresponding color:

Which of these is NOT a safety mechanism to prevent the use of the wrong medical gas during surgery?

Match the anesthetic agent with its corresponding color in a vaporizer:

Describe two potential consequences of a closed pop-off valve during anesthesia.

Dehydration in animals can be easily detected by clinical signs when the percentage of dehydration is less than 5%.

Which of the following steps is NOT included in the pressure check (leak test) of an anesthesia machine?

What are the three common sources of oxygen used in veterinary medicine?

If a leak is detected during the pressure check, the anesthesia machine should be used immediately after addressing the leak.

What does an increased end tidal CO2 (ETCO2) level indicate?

Doppler blood pressure readings are accurate in hypotensive patients.

What is the golden standard for direct blood pressure analysis?

A systolic blood pressure above _____ mmHg is considered acceptable in dogs.

Match the condition with its corresponding ETCO2 level change:

What does a Bispectral Index (BI) reading of 60 indicate?

Mild or no palpebral reflex in an anesthetized patient is a sign of adequate anesthesia.

What are two critical parameters monitored in anesthetized patients?

The ______ is a noninvasive method for measuring blood pressure that can assess systolic arterial pressure.

Match the monitoring technique with its corresponding measurement:

Which statement is true regarding the rebreathing system?

A non-rebreathing system is preferred for larger pets due to lower resistance in breathing.

What is the pressure threshold at which an oxygen cylinder should be changed?

A manual ventilation technique involves occluding the __________ valve while squeezing the reservoir bag.

What is a disadvantage of passive scavenging systems?

Match the scavenging systems with their characteristics:

A benefit of using the Mapleson D system is that it is more common with the bain circuit.

How is tidal volume initially calculated for manual ventilation?

The study of how the body processes a drug is called ______.

Tranquilization refers to a state of complete unconsciousness.

What is the primary role of the veterinarian in charge in the pre-anesthetic evaluation?

What is the most accurate method for measuring blood pressure, but rarely used in small animal practice?

A decreased ETCO2 level could indicate hypothermia or airway obstruction.

What are two factors that can result in inaccurate readings when using an oscillometric blood pressure monitor in dogs?

An increased ETCO2 level is a sign of ______, which can be associated with conditions like malignant hyperthermia.

Match the following conditions with their corresponding ETCO2 level changes:

Which of the following is a safety feature designed to prevent the pop-off valve from closing completely and building up excessive pressure?

The APL valve should be closed during the pressure check of an anesthesia machine.

The color of the vaporizer for sevoflurane is ______.

Match the following anesthetic machine components with their primary function:

Which of the following is a potential consequence of a closed pop-off valve during anesthesia?

A low oxygen concentration in the breathing circuit can be a dangerous complication during anesthesia.

Describe two steps you would take if a leak is detected during a pressure check of the anesthesia machine.

Which of the following statements about oxygen cylinders is TRUE?

Manual ventilation with a reservoir bag involves squeezing the bag and occluding the Pop-off valve temporarily.

What is the primary purpose of a CO2 absorption canister in a rebreathing system?

The ______ system is preferred for smaller pets as it offers less resistance to airflow and fewer components, minimizing the risk of leaks.

Match the following types of scavenging systems with their respective characteristics:

What is the recommended fasting period for horses before surgery? (Select all that apply)

Dehydration clinical signs are readily detectable when the percentage of dehydration is less than 5%.

Match the ASA Physical Status scale classification with the corresponding patient description:

What are the normal color coding systems for oxygen and nitrous oxide (N2O) medical gases?

Anesthetic concerns for obese animals include hypotension, hypoventilation, hypothermia, and hypoxemia.

What are some important steps to be taken for stabilization of an animal before surgery?

The ______ wave on an ECG represents atrial depolarization.

Conduction, being a mechanism of heat loss, involves losing heat through direct contact with an object.

What is the most common complication during anesthesia?

Match the following anesthetic complications with their corresponding descriptions:

What is the normal range for ETCO2 in mmHg?

Which of the following is NOT a sign of moderate hypothermia?

List the four most common issues with anesthesia, known as the '4 H's'.

Hyperthermia is always caused by infection or inflammation.

Which of these are considered pre-medications?

A micro drip set delivers a smaller number of drops per milliliter compared to a macro drip set.

The study of what the drug does to the body is known as ______.

Oxygen concentrators are commonly used in larger clinics due to their affordability.

What is the primary purpose of the pop-off valve in an anesthesia machine?

Match the following oxygen sources with their characteristics:

A patient with a severe systemic disease, such as fever, anemia, or renal failure, would be classified as an ASA class ____ patient.

Match the following medical gases with their corresponding colors:

Which of the following is NOT a common anesthetic concern in animals during surgery?

Which of the following is a safety mechanism to prevent the use of the wrong medical gas during surgery? (Select all that apply)

An oxygen cylinder should be changed when the pressure falls below 500 psi.

Which type of breathing system is preferred for smaller pets?

The ______ system is a type of breathing system where CO2 is absorbed by a canister.

What is the primary concern with using the rebreathing system?

Match the type of scavenging system with its primary advantage:

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of passive scavenging systems?

What is the primary purpose of a scavenging system?

The ______ valve is occluded during manual ventilation with a reservoir bag.

The Mapleson D system is commonly used with the Bain circuit.