#1
Which of the following is NOT a common intravenous anesthetic agent?
Propofol
Ketamine
Sevoflurane
Isoflurane
#2
What is the primary purpose of preoperative assessment?
To decide on the type of surgery
To assess the patient's fitness for surgery
To schedule the surgery
To inform the patient about the surgery
#3
Which of the following is a typical goal of intraoperative anesthesia management?
To minimize postoperative pain
To ensure hemodynamic stability
To provide psychological support to the patient
To prepare the patient for surgery
#4
What is the role of a muscle relaxant in anesthesia?
To induce unconsciousness
To provide analgesia
To prevent movement during surgery
To reverse the effects of anesthesia
#5
What is the purpose of a nerve block in anesthesia?
To induce unconsciousness
To prevent muscle movement
To provide regional analgesia
To reverse the effects of anesthesia
#6
Which of the following is a common complication of general anesthesia?
Hypertension
Hypothermia
Hyperglycemia
Hypernatremia
#7
What is the primary goal of postoperative monitoring in anesthesia?
To ensure the patient is awake
To assess pain levels
To detect and manage complications
To check surgical site healing
#8
Which of the following is a common side effect of opioids used for postoperative pain management?
Hypotension
Hyperkalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hypothermia
#9
What is the purpose of using a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) during anesthesia?
To provide a route for medication administration
To assist with ventilation
To monitor the patient's heart rate
To measure the patient's oxygen saturation
#10
Which of the following statements about postoperative analgesia is true?
It is only required for major surgeries
It should be individualized based on patient needs
It is not necessary if the surgery was performed under local anesthesia
It is primarily the responsibility of the surgeon
#11
Which of the following is a characteristic of a balanced anesthesia technique?
Use of a single anesthetic agent
Combination of multiple anesthetic agents
Avoidance of analgesics
Minimal monitoring
#12
What is the primary advantage of using regional anesthesia over general anesthesia?
Faster recovery time
Reduced risk of complications
Lower cost
Less need for monitoring
#13
What is the primary purpose of an anesthetic vaporizer?
To measure the patient's oxygen saturation
To deliver a precise concentration of anesthetic agent
To monitor the patient's blood pressure
To assist with intubation
#14
Which of the following factors can affect the pharmacokinetics of anesthetic agents?
Age
Gender
Body mass index (BMI)
All of the above
#15
Which of the following is a common method for maintaining anesthesia during surgery?
Administration of a single anesthetic agent
Use of a laryngeal mask airway (LMA)
Intermittent bolus injections
Infusion of intravenous fluids
#16
What is the primary advantage of using total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) over inhalational anesthesia?
Lower cost
Faster recovery
Reduced risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting
Greater control over depth of anesthesia