https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/760/monitoring-periods-amp-planes-of-anaesthesiaWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/760/monitoring-periods-amp-planes-of-anaesthesiaTue, 21 Apr 2009 11:38:57 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:63a0899e-c4fd-406f-adf5-ebdddeebf873Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/760/monitoring-periods-amp-planes-of-anaesthesia#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/21/2009 11:38:57 AM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>How frequently should an anaesthetised animal be checked? </li> <li>What instrument is used to find out the tidal volume of a patient? </li> <li>List instruments useful in the monitoring of the anaesthetised animal. </li> <li>Under general anaesthesia, the respiratory rate should be similar to the resting rate in a conscious animal. What might cause a reduced respiratory rate under anaesthesia? </li> <li>Why is it essential to ensure that cardiac output is maintained during anaesthesia? </li> <li>When monitoring pulse rate and depth, why is it advisable to palpate a peripheral pulse (such as the labial or sublingual) rather than a central pulse (such as the femoral)? </li> <li>Blood pressure measurement provides a clear indication of the peripheral circulation. Describe 2 methods of monitoring blood pressure. </li> <li>What might pale mucous membranes be indicative of? </li> <li>What might cyanotic (blue) mucous membranes be indicative of? </li> <li>List 4 conditions that may be indicated by an increased capillary refill time. </li> <li>Why is the measurement of urine output useful in the monitoring of an anaesthetised patient? </li> <li>How are reflexes used to assess the depth of anaesthesia? </li> <li>List reflexes commonly used to assist in the assessment of the level of unconsciousness. </li> <li>A patient is under anaesthesia; the pupils are dilated and the eyes are in a normal position. What is this indicative of? </li> <li>Describe the position of the eye under moderately deep anaesthesia. </li> <li>Why do patients become hypothermic during anaesthesia? </li> <li>List the 5 categories of the anaesthetic period. </li> <li>List methods in which the correct body temperature may be maintained during anaesthesia. </li> <li>List actions taken during the pre-operative/preparation period. </li> <li>The pre-anaesthetic/pre-medication period involves the administration of premedicant drugs. List common reasons for the use of pre-meds (see Module 3). </li> <li>List the 4 stages of anaesthesia. </li> <li>Briefly describe the stage of voluntary excitement. </li> <li>Briefly describe the stage of involuntary excitement. </li> <li>Describe the planes of surgical anaesthesia. </li> <li>Describe signs of anaesthetic overdose. </li> <li>Why should excess levels of anaesthesia be avoided? </li> <li>Why is it essential to maintain an adequate depth of anaesthesia? </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>