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Drugs acting on the central and peripheral nervous systems
WEB LINKS
Healthcare providers and students may want to consult
the following Internet sources:
Information for people about types of anaesthesia.
Home page of the Australian and New Zealand College
of Anaesthetists.
Home page of the Australian Pain Management
Association. Information on pain management,
research and education.
Home page of the Society for Paediatric Anaesthesia in
New Zealand and Australia.
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C H E C K Y O U R U N D E R S T A N D I N G
Answers to the questions in this chapter can be found in
Appendix A at the back of this book.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Select the best answer to the following.
1.
The most dangerous period for many people
undergoing general anaesthesia is during which
stage?
a.
stage 1, when communication becomes difficult
b.
stage 2, when systemic stimulation occurs
c.
stage 3, when skeletal muscles relax
d.
there is no real danger during general anaesthesia
2.
Recovery after a general anaesthetic refers to the
period of time:
a.
from the beginning of the anaesthesia until the
person is ready for surgery.
b.
during the surgery when anaesthesia is
maintained at a certain level.
c.
from discontinuation of the anaesthetic until the
person has regained consciousness, movement
and the ability to communicate.
d.
when the person is in the most danger of CNS
depression.
