https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/762/anaesthetic-emergenciesWelcome 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-2/762/anaesthetic-emergenciesTue, 21 Apr 2009 11:40:49 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:ef2003c8-6e3c-4a5c-9de2-772fb50d5e7aArlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/762/anaesthetic-emergencies#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/21/2009 11:40:49 AM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>Treatment of an anaesthetic emergency must be prompt. List 3 important factors that will enable a crisis to be dealt with efficiently. </li> <li>List 6 properties of the emergency kit. </li> <li>List drugs commonly found in the emergency kit. </li> <li>List instruments and equipment suitable for the emergency box. </li> <li>In the evident of an anaesthetic accident, what procedures are to be followed? </li> <li>Define the following terms: (i) Apnoea. (ii) Hypoxia. (iii) Hypercapnia. </li> <li>List 5 possible causes of apnoea. </li> <li>What are the signs of apnoea? </li> <li>List possible reasons that may cause the brain to fail to respond to oxygen? </li> <li>What is the most common cause of hypoventilation? </li> <li>What clinical signs may be indicative of an airway obstruction? </li> <li>List possible causes of an airway obstruction. </li> <li>Define laryngospasm. </li> <li>List 4 methods of preventing laryngospasm during endotracheal intubation. </li> <li>List possible causes of bradypnoea during anaesthesia. </li> <li>List possible causes of tachypnoea during anaesthesia. </li> <li>List possible causes of bradycardia during anaesthesia. </li> <li>List possible causes of tachycardia during anaesthesia. </li> <li>List possible causes of arrythmias during anaesthesia. </li> <li>Why is hypotension a risk during anaesthesia? </li> <li>List possible causes of hypothermia during anaesthesia. </li> <li>What animals are most at risk from hypothermia during anaesthesia and why? </li> <li>How is the difference between core and periphery temperature measured? </li> <li>What should be suspected if darkly coloured, slowly oozing blood is observed at the surgical site? </li> <li>What are the responsibilities of the veterinary nurse during the recovery period? </li> <li>List reasons that may contribute to a prolonged recovery. </li> <li>What may cause excitation during the recovery period? </li> <li>List examples of accidents that may be associated with general anaesthesia. Briefly describe your actions in the event of such circumstances. </li> <li>List alternative methods of administering oxygen if an animal is not intubated. </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>