#1
What is the primary goal of regional anesthesia?
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#2
Which nerve is commonly blocked in a popliteal sciatic nerve block?
#3
Which landmark is commonly used for identifying the injection site in a subclavian brachial plexus block?
#4
In which decade did the use of ultrasound in regional anesthesia become more widespread?
#5
Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Anesthesiology' and made significant contributions to regional anesthesia?
#6
Which type of nerve fibers are responsible for transmitting pain signals?
#7
In a retrobulbar block, where is the local anesthetic injected to block the ophthalmic nerve?
#8
Which of the following is a common site for performing a spinal anesthesia?
#9
Who is credited with the first successful demonstration of regional anesthesia?
#10
Which local anesthetic is commonly used in epidural anesthesia?
#11
In a lumbar plexus block, which nerve roots are typically targeted?
#12
Which type of nerve fibers are typically blocked first by local anesthetics?
#13
What is the primary advantage of a nerve stimulator in performing a nerve block?
#14
Which pharmacological agent is commonly added to local anesthetics in epidural anesthesia to prolong their duration of action?
#15
Which of the following nerves is commonly targeted in an axillary nerve block?
#16
What is the purpose of a test dose in regional anesthesia?
#17
What is the primary advantage of a continuous peripheral nerve block over a single-injection block?
#18
Who introduced the concept of the epidural anesthesia technique?
#19
What is the term for the phenomenon where a nerve becomes more sensitive to stimulation after initial exposure to a local anesthetic?
#20
What is the primary advantage of a subarachnoid block over an epidural block?
#21