During which stage of anesthesia is a patient most likely to experience involuntary motor activity?
A- Stage I
B- Stage II
C- Stage III
D- Stage VI
Correct Response: B
Stage II, commonly referred to as the excitement stage, is the stage of anesthesia when the patient is most likely to experience involuntary motor activity period; at this time, auditory and physical stimuli must be avoided to reduce the risk of increased tachycardia during this stage. Stage I is the administration phase, Stage III is the surgical phase, and Stage IV is the cessation phase.
A- Stage I
B- Stage II
C- Stage III
D- Stage VI
Correct Response: B
Stage II, commonly referred to as the excitement stage, is the stage of anesthesia when the patient is most likely to experience involuntary motor activity period; at this time, auditory and physical stimuli must be avoided to reduce the risk of increased tachycardia during this stage. Stage I is the administration phase, Stage III is the surgical phase, and Stage IV is the cessation phase.
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