1. Which of the following is a basic principle of nurse

anesthesia?

a) The administration of anesthetic agents to induce a

state of unconsciousness and analgesia

b) The monitoring and management of vital signs and

organ functions during surgery

c) The prevention and treatment of complications

related to anesthesia and surgery

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above. Rationale: Nurse

anesthesia is a specialized field of nursing that

involves the application of pharmacology,

physiology, pathophysiology, and anatomy to provide

safe and effective anesthesia care for patients

undergoing various surgical procedures.

2. What is the difference between general anesthesia

and regional anesthesia?

a) General anesthesia affects the whole body, while

regional anesthesia affects only a specific part of the

body

b) General anesthesia requires intubation, while

regional anesthesia does not

c) General anesthesia is more risky, while regional

anesthesia is safer

d) All of the above

Answer: a) General anesthesia affects the whole body,

while regional anesthesia affects only a specific part