Quiz


1.	The first anesthesia to be widely used was ether, a gas that made a patient lose consciousness.
	True
	False

2.	An anesthesiologist is the specialist who gives the anesthetic and closely monitors and assesses the patient's vital functions during surgery.
	True
	False

3.	Conscious sedation is a type of anesthesia in which the patient is able to speak during the surgery.
	True
	False

4.	General anesthesia has several effects in addition to causing unconsciousness. These include sedation and a lack of pain.
	True
	False

5.	Anesthesia used during labor and delivery must keep both mother and baby in mind.
	True
	False

6.	Local anesthesia stops pain in one small area of the body.
	True
	False

7.	Before you have surgery, it's important to tell the anesthesiologist if you've had problems with anesthesia in the past.
	True
	False

8.	You should have no food or drink no more than an hour before your surgery.
	True
	False

9.	You should stop taking any herbal supplements at least two to three weeks before your surgery.
	True
	False