Question

List in order the sequence of induction for general anesthesia:

1. leads placed on the patient
2. induction agent is given through an IV
3. patient is prompted to breathe 100% oxygen
4. patient is intubated
5. anesthetic gas agent is selected and applied


A. 1, 3, 5, 4, and 2
B. 5, 2, 3, 1, and 4
C. 1, 3, 2, 4, and 5
D. 4, 2, 3, 1, and 5

Answer 1

The correct sequence for the induction of general anesthesia is: leads placed on the patient, patient prompted to breathe 100% oxygen, induction agent given through an IV, patient intubated, and anesthetic gas agent selected and applied.

Step-by-step explanation:

To administer general anesthesia, several steps are taken in a specific sequence to ensure the patient's safety and the effectiveness of the anesthesia. Initially, leads are placed on the patient for monitoring purposes. The patient is then prompted to breath 100% oxygen to increase oxygen levels in the blood prior to anesthesia induction. After this, an induction agent is given through an IV to induce unconsciousness. To secure the airway and provide a pathway for anesthetic gases, the patient is intubated. Finally, an anesthetic gas agent is selected and applied to maintain the anesthetic state. The correct order for these steps is: 1. leads placed on the patient, 3. patient is prompted to breathe 100% oxygen, 2. induction agent is given through an IV, 4. patient is intubated, 5. anesthetic gas agent is selected and applied. Therefore, the correct sequence is C. 1, 3, 2, 4, and 5.