DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

USLS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

INTRODUCTION TO ANESTHESIA TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT (40 points)
Name____________________________________________
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Instructions:
All answers should be legibly handwritten in black ink. Use the bottom and back part
of this sheet. You may use an additional blank sheet if necessary.
Please Submit this exam on or before 10:00 AM on Monday, March 9, 2015. Late
submissions will not be accepted.

Answer the following questions:

1. Enumerate the 5 general categories of Anesthesia:
2. Enumerate the 5 structures after the skin that will be pierced before reaching the dura
when performing lumbar tap for spinal anesthesia:
3. Enumerate and describe concisely each of the components of a complete Pre-Anesthetic
Evaluation.
4. Enumerate and describe the four (4) stages of GENERAL ANESTHESIA:
5. In a table form, summarize the American Society of Anesthesiologists Guidelines on
Fasting for Elective Procedures