Anatomy and History of Regional Anesthesia Quiz

Test your knowledge of regional anesthesia with questions on techniques, pioneers, and nerve blocks. How well do you know this vital aspect of anesthesia practice?

#1

What is the primary goal of regional anesthesia?

To induce unconsciousness
To block pain sensation in a specific part of the body
To stimulate nerve function
To regulate blood pressure
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#2

Which nerve is commonly blocked in a popliteal sciatic nerve block?

Common peroneal nerve
Tibial nerve
Saphenous nerve
Superficial peroneal nerve
#3

Which landmark is commonly used for identifying the injection site in a subclavian brachial plexus block?

Coracoid process
Clavicle
Scapula
Sternum
#4

In which decade did the use of ultrasound in regional anesthesia become more widespread?

1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
#5

Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Anesthesiology' and made significant contributions to regional anesthesia?

Paul Janssen
Harold Griffith
Robert Macintosh
Gertie Marx
#6

Which type of nerve fibers are responsible for transmitting pain signals?

Aα fibers
Aβ fibers
Aδ fibers
C fibers
#7

In a retrobulbar block, where is the local anesthetic injected to block the ophthalmic nerve?

Subarachnoid space
Behind the eyeball
In the anterior chamber
Intravitreal space
#8

Which of the following is a common site for performing a spinal anesthesia?

Brachial plexus
Femoral nerve
Subarachnoid space
Sciatic nerve
#9

Who is credited with the first successful demonstration of regional anesthesia?

William Morton
Crawford Long
Horace Wells
August Bier
#10

Which local anesthetic is commonly used in epidural anesthesia?

Lidocaine
Bupivacaine
Procaine
Mepivacaine
#11

In a lumbar plexus block, which nerve roots are typically targeted?

L2-L4
L4-L5
L1-L3
L3-L5
#12

Which type of nerve fibers are typically blocked first by local anesthetics?

Aδ fibers
B fibers
C fibers
Aα fibers
#13

What is the primary advantage of a nerve stimulator in performing a nerve block?

Improved patient comfort
Visualization of the nerve
Identification of the motor response
Increased accuracy of needle placement
#14

Which pharmacological agent is commonly added to local anesthetics in epidural anesthesia to prolong their duration of action?

Epinephrine
Hyaluronidase
Clonidine
Ketamine
#15

Which of the following nerves is commonly targeted in an axillary nerve block?

Ulnar nerve
Radial nerve
Median nerve
Musculocutaneous nerve
#16

What is the purpose of a test dose in regional anesthesia?

To assess patient's pain tolerance
To confirm correct needle placement and avoid intravascular injection
To induce muscle relaxation
To measure nerve conduction velocity
#17

What is the primary advantage of a continuous peripheral nerve block over a single-injection block?

Faster onset of action
Lower risk of complications
Extended duration of analgesia
Reduced patient discomfort
#18

Who introduced the concept of the epidural anesthesia technique?

John Bonica
Robert Hingson
Fernand Cathelin
Eugene Aburel
#19

What is the term for the phenomenon where a nerve becomes more sensitive to stimulation after initial exposure to a local anesthetic?

Tachyphylaxis
Neurotoxicity
Paradoxical reaction
Allergic response
#20

What is the primary advantage of a subarachnoid block over an epidural block?

Greater control over the level of anesthesia
Longer duration of action
Reduced risk of post-dural puncture headache
Lower risk of nerve damage
#21

What is the primary advantage of a neurostimulator-guided nerve block over a landmark-based approach?

Reduced risk of complications
Improved patient comfort
Increased precision in needle placement
Shorter procedure time

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