NCLEX Question for surgical anesthesia

NCLEX Review Question

Which stage of anesthesia is termed surgical anesthesia?
a.III
b.I
c.II
d.IV

Correct Answer: A
III
Rationale: With proper administration of the anesthetic, this stage may be maintained for hours.

I
Rationale: Stage I is beginning anesthesia, as the patient breathes in the anesthetic mixture and experiences warmth, dizziness, and a feeling of detachment.

II
Rationale: Stage II is the excitement stage, which may be characterized by struggling, singing, laughing, or crying.

IV
Rationale: Stage IV is a stage of medullary depression and is reached when too much anesthesia has been administered.

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