Asked by itzel olivera on Jun 28, 2024
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A patient asks a nurse to explain the differences between general anesthesia and regional anesthesia.What is the correct response relating to general anesthesia?
A) "General anesthesia inhibits peripheral nerve conduction."
B) "Under general anesthesia all sensation and consciousness is lost."
C) "Under general anesthesia there is a loss of sensation in a specific area of the body."
D) "General anesthesia is routinely used for procedures that only require a decreased level of consciousness."
General Anesthesia
A medically induced coma with loss of protective reflexes, resulting from the administration of one or more general anesthetic agents.
Regional Anesthesia
A type of anesthesia that numbs a specific area of the body, blocking pain in that region without inducing general unconsciousness.
Peripheral Nerve
Nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord that relay information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.
- Distinguish between various anesthesia categories and their suitable uses.
Verified Answer
accomplished by injecting a local anesthetic along the pathway of a nerve from the spinal cord.Administration techniques include peripheral nerve blocks and spinal,epidural,and caudal blocks.A patient requires careful monitoring during and immediately after regional anesthesia for return of sensation and movement distal to the regional anesthesia.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between various anesthesia categories and their suitable uses.
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