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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 patients skin color may be
indicative of all of the following EXCEPT
1.
the patients 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
patients 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