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20 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 20
what is the most common complication of a retrobulbar block?
globe puncture
retinal detachment
permanent blindness
retrobulbar hemorrhage
Term 2 of 20
the axillary approach to the brachial plexus is most optimal for which of the following procedure?
carotid
any procedure for the elbow to the hand
procedures involving a tourniquet
acromioplasty
Term 3 of 20
the greatest immediate risk of a nerve block is?
systemic toxicity from inadvertent intravascular injection
permanent nerve injury
bleeding
nerve blocks carry no immediate risk
, Term 4 of 20
while performing an axillary block you observe bright red blood in the timing and more backs up
into the syringe when you aspirate, the best immediate action would be to:
withdraw the needle, and hold pressure over the site
redirect the needle, you are obviously in the wrong place
advance the needle further until aspiration of blood ceases and inject the local anesthetic
immediate stop the procedure and monitor the patient for signs and symptoms of LA
toxicity
Term 5 of 20
which statement is true
the deep perineal nerve innervates the dorsum of the foot.
the saphenous nerve innervates the lateral aspect of the foot.
the tibial nerve innervates the sole of the foot.
the spiral nerve innervates the medial side of the food.
the superficial perineal nerve innervates the webbing between the first and second toes
Term 6 of 20
an interscalene block is used to block which region of the brachial plexus?
roots
trunks
divisions
cords
branches
20 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 20
what is the most common complication of a retrobulbar block?
globe puncture
retinal detachment
permanent blindness
retrobulbar hemorrhage
Term 2 of 20
the axillary approach to the brachial plexus is most optimal for which of the following procedure?
carotid
any procedure for the elbow to the hand
procedures involving a tourniquet
acromioplasty
Term 3 of 20
the greatest immediate risk of a nerve block is?
systemic toxicity from inadvertent intravascular injection
permanent nerve injury
bleeding
nerve blocks carry no immediate risk
, Term 4 of 20
while performing an axillary block you observe bright red blood in the timing and more backs up
into the syringe when you aspirate, the best immediate action would be to:
withdraw the needle, and hold pressure over the site
redirect the needle, you are obviously in the wrong place
advance the needle further until aspiration of blood ceases and inject the local anesthetic
immediate stop the procedure and monitor the patient for signs and symptoms of LA
toxicity
Term 5 of 20
which statement is true
the deep perineal nerve innervates the dorsum of the foot.
the saphenous nerve innervates the lateral aspect of the foot.
the tibial nerve innervates the sole of the foot.
the spiral nerve innervates the medial side of the food.
the superficial perineal nerve innervates the webbing between the first and second toes
Term 6 of 20
an interscalene block is used to block which region of the brachial plexus?
roots
trunks
divisions
cords
branches
