Question 1

1. Define anaesthesia

Accepted Answer

The temporary removal of sensation

Answer

The temporary arousal of the nervous system

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The permanent removal of sensation

Answer

The permanent arousal of the nervous system

Question 2

2. Which of the following is NOT a reason for using anaesthesia

Accepted Answer

To increase the fee (charge) for the procedure

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To immobilise the patient (keep them still)

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To relax the skeletal muscles

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To prevent awareness of pain

Question 3

3. An anaesthetic works by affecting the uptake of which gas?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

Question 4

4. Which body tissue has the greatest requirement for oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Nervous tissue

Answer

Epithelial tissue

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Muscle tissue

Answer

Connective tissue

Question 5

5. 'Local anaesthesia' can be defined as when the anaesthetic blocks the sensory pathways between......

Accepted Answer

A sense organ and the brain

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The tail and the brain

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The limbs and the spinal cord

Answer

The spinal cord and the brain

Question 6

6. 'General anaesthesia' is brought about by anaesthetic agents reducing the oxygen uptake of the brain, causing....

Accepted Answer

unconsciousness

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