14 2-43. In general anesthesia, a stimulation of vital signs is evidence of what level of anesthesia induction? 1. Stage 1 2. Stage 2 3. Stage 3 4. Stage 4 2-44. Dropping a metal basin on the operating room floor may cause a violent response from a general anesthesia patient in what stage of anesthesia? 1. Stage 1 2. Stage 2 3. Stage 3 4. Stage 4 2-45. In the immediate postoperative recovery phase, a patient’s skin color may be indicative of all of the following EXCEPT 1. the patient’s ability to recover from the anesthetic agent 2. postoperative hemorrhage 3. degradation of respiratory function 4. the development of shock 2-46. When permitted, postoperative patients should be encouraged to ambulate to improve the functions of which of the following physiologic systems? 1. Renal system 2. Digestive system 3. Cardiopulmonary system 4. All of the above 2-47. When caring for a young, otherwise healthy orthopedic patient requiring immobilization, the healthcare provider can anticipate all of the following EXCEPT 1. symptoms of emotional stress 2. frequent complaints of sore or aching pain 3. periods of dizziness associated with disorientation 4. a deterioration of skin tone and function 2-48. Unless otherwise directed by the physician, when one is applying a cast to an arm, the patient’s wrists is generally in which of the following positions? 1. Extended about 10 degrees 2. In the neutral position 3. Flexed about 30 degrees 4. In any of the above; specific position is immaterial 2-49. A patient who has been fitted with a cast should be instructed to return to the medical treatment facility as soon as possible under which of the following circumstances? 1. The cast becomes soiled 2. The extremity affected by the cast is numb 3. The itching becomes unbearable 4. The cast gets wet 2-50. In the theory of death and dying, it is suggested that most people exhibit five stages. The stage where the terminal patient becomes concerned about the state of his or her affairs and family members is known as the stage of 1. denial 2. acceptance 3. bargaining 4. depression