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What is the purpose of preoperative patient assessments in anesthesia?


✔✔ The purpose is to evaluate the patient's medical history, identify risk factors, and ensure

safety during the procedure.




Why is monitoring vital signs important during anesthesia?


✔✔ Monitoring vital signs helps ensure that the patient's cardiovascular and respiratory systems

are functioning properly during sedation.




What is the function of the pulse oximeter?


✔✔ The pulse oximeter measures the oxygen saturation of the blood, ensuring that the patient is

receiving adequate oxygen.




What does the term "ASA classification" refer to?


✔✔ ASA classification refers to a system that categorizes patients based on their physical health

and risk level for anesthesia.



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,What is the role of the dental anesthesia assistant during an emergency?


✔✔ The assistant helps by supporting the dentist, managing equipment, and providing necessary

emergency interventions.




How does the drug midazolam work in anesthesia?


✔✔ Midazolam is a benzodiazepine that provides sedation, anxiolysis, and amnesia during

procedures.




What is the purpose of capnography during anesthesia?


✔✔ Capnography monitors the patient's exhaled carbon dioxide, helping assess respiratory

function and ventilation.




What is a potential complication of general anesthesia?


✔✔ One potential complication is respiratory depression, where breathing slows or stops.




What are the early signs of an allergic reaction to anesthesia?


✔✔ Early signs include itching, rash, swelling, and difficulty breathing.



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,How does epinephrine work in emergency situations?


✔✔ Epinephrine stimulates the heart and improves blood flow, helping to manage severe allergic

reactions or cardiac arrest.




What is the importance of airway management during sedation?


✔✔ Proper airway management ensures that the patient maintains open and clear airways,

preventing complications like airway obstruction.




What should be done if a patient experiences hypotension during anesthesia?


✔✔ The patient’s position may be adjusted, and medications or fluids may be administered to

stabilize blood pressure.




How does nitrous oxide function in dental sedation?


✔✔ Nitrous oxide provides mild sedation and analgesia, helping to relax patients and reduce

pain perception.




What is the purpose of suction equipment during anesthesia?




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, ✔✔ Suction equipment removes saliva, blood, and other fluids from the patient’s airway,

preventing obstruction.




What role do IV fluids play during anesthesia?


✔✔ IV fluids help maintain blood pressure, hydration, and electrolyte balance during the

procedure.




Why is it important to monitor the patient's recovery from anesthesia?


✔✔ Monitoring ensures that the patient regains consciousness safely and that vital signs return to

normal before discharge.




What is malignant hyperthermia, and how is it treated?


✔✔ Malignant hyperthermia is a severe reaction to anesthesia causing a rapid increase in body

temperature; it is treated with dantrolene and immediate cooling measures.




What are some common side effects of local anesthesia?


✔✔ Common side effects include numbness, dizziness, and minor swelling at the injection site.




Why is it essential to maintain sterility in the operating area?

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