Welcome to your Peripheral Never Blocks Quizz
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Which of the following nerve blocks is most commonly used for upper limb surgery to provide anesthesia for the shoulder, elbow, and hand?
2.
What is the primary advantage of performing an ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve block compared to traditional landmark-based techniques?
3.
Which of the following is a key landmark for performing a femoral nerve block at the inguinal ligament?
4.
Which of the following statements about the brachial plexus block via the infraclavicular approach is TRUE?
5.
A 45-year-old male patient undergoing a knee replacement requires a femoral nerve block. The block is performed at the inguinal ligament, but the patient experiences inadequate anesthesia of the medial aspect of the knee. Which additional nerve block is most likely needed?
6.
Which of the following peripheral nerve blocks is commonly used for foot and ankle surgery, providing anesthesia to the entire foot except the posterior heel?
7.
What is the typical volume of local anesthetic used for a single-shot interscalene block to achieve effective anesthesia for shoulder surgery?
8.
Which of the following peripheral nerve blocks is commonly associated with the risk of phrenic nerve paralysis?
9.
Which nerve is primarily targeted in a lumbar plexus block (also known as the psoas compartment block) to provide anesthesia for hip and thigh surgeries?
10.
Which of the following is the most common complication associated with sciatic nerve block performed at the popliteal fossa?
11.
Which of the following techniques can reduce the risk of inadvertent intravascular injection during a peripheral nerve block?
12.
Which of the following is the most appropriate technique for performing a stellate ganglion block to treat sympathetically mediated pain?
13.
Which of the following nerves is most likely to be spared in a classic axillary nerve block during upper limb surgery?
14.
A 35-year-old patient undergoing a shoulder arthroscopy experiences hoarseness after a supraclavicular nerve block. Which structure is most likely responsible for this complication?
15.
What is the most important factor to consider when performing a peripheral nerve block in a patient with a history of allergy to local anesthetics?
16.
Which of the following peripheral nerve blocks can be used to provide anesthesia for hip joint surgery by targeting the lumbar plexus?
17.
What is the most common complication of a sciatic nerve block when performed at the popliteal fossa level?
18.
Which of the following techniques is most commonly used for the placement of a perineural catheter in a peripheral nerve block?
19.
Which of the following blocks is particularly useful in providing analgesia for the distal tibia and foot for surgeries such as fractures of the lower leg?
20.
Which of the following is the most common complication of a cervical plexus block?
21.
When performing an interscalene block, what is the major advantage of using an ultrasound-guided technique over a traditional landmark technique?
22.
Which of the following anatomical structures must be avoided when performing a sciatic nerve block at the popliteal fossa?
23.
Which of the following nerve blocks is commonly used for ankle surgeries, providing anesthesia for the entire foot, excluding the posterior heel?
24.
In which situation would an infraclavicular block be preferred over a supraclavicular block?
25.
Which of the following statements is true about the use of perineural catheters in regional anesthesia?
26.
What is the most appropriate local anesthetic to use for a peripheral nerve block in a patient with a history of liver disease?
27.
Which of the following nerve blocks is most commonly used for analgesia during childbirth and for post-operative pain relief after a cesarean section?
28.
Which of the following peripheral nerve blocks is associated with the risk of accidental intravascular injection leading to systemic toxicity of local anesthetics?
29.
Which peripheral nerve block is most commonly used for analgesia during breast surgery and provides sensory anesthesia to the anterior chest wall?
30.
Which of the following is a contraindication for performing a brachial plexus block?
31.
What is the most important risk factor for the development of a hematoma following a femoral nerve block?
32.
Which of the following nerve blocks is often performed for post-operative analgesia in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA)?
33.
Which of the following anatomical landmarks is used for the administration of a lumbar plexus block (psoas compartment block)?
34.
What is the primary mechanism of action of local anesthetics in peripheral nerve blocks?
35.
Which of the following is the most significant complication of a cervical plexus block?
36.
In which of the following surgeries is a sciatic nerve block most commonly indicated?
37.
What is the recommended technique for performing an intercostal nerve block for rib fractures?
38.
Which of the following is a potential complication of a popliteal nerve block performed for foot surgery?
39.
Which of the following is the preferred method for achieving a brachial plexus block for shoulder surgery?
40.
What is the main advantage of using ultrasound guidance during the placement of peripheral nerve blocks?
41.
Which of the following is a major concern when performing a femoral nerve block in an elderly patient?
42.
Which of the following is a potential complication of an axillary brachial plexus block?
43.
What is the most likely cause of a failed axillary brachial plexus block?
44.
Which of the following factors can increase the duration of action of a peripheral nerve block?
45.
What is the most common complication of a femoral nerve block when used for knee replacement surgery?
46.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the "psoas compartment block" (lumbar plexus block)?
47.
When performing a supra-clavicular block for upper extremity anesthesia, what is the primary anatomical structure that must be avoided to reduce the risk of complications?
48.
Which of the following nerve blocks is most commonly performed to provide anesthesia for a knee arthroscopy?
49.
Which of the following is a contraindication for performing a sciatic nerve block?
50.
Which of the following nerve blocks would be most effective in providing anesthesia for a hand surgery involving the wrist and distal forearm?
51.
Which of the following peripheral nerve blocks is most appropriate for post-operative pain relief after hip replacement surgery?
52.
What is the most common complication of a sciatic nerve block?
53.
Which of the following is a primary advantage of performing a single-injection sciatic nerve block compared to a continuous catheter block?
54.
Which of the following local anesthetics is most likely to cause methemoglobinemia when used in high doses?
55.
Which of the following is a contraindication for performing an infraclavicular brachial plexus block?
56.
Which of the following peripheral nerve blocks would be most effective in providing anesthesia for a distal forearm procedure?
57.
Which of the following is the most likely complication of a supraclavicular brachial plexus block?
58.
What is the primary advantage of performing a fascia iliaca block over a femoral nerve block?
59.
Which of the following is the most common indication for performing a celiac plexus block?
60.
Which of the following is a potential complication of a celiac plexus block?
61.
In which of the following circumstances is a celiac plexus block least likely to be effective?
62.
In performing an inferior alveolar block, which of the following landmarks is crucial for correct needle placement?
63.
Which of the following is the most common complication of an inferior alveolar block?
64.
Which of the following blocks is most effective for anesthesia during a dental extraction of the lower incisors?
65.
In performing a femoral nerve block, which muscle must the needle pass in order to access the femoral nerve at the inguinal ligament?
66.
Which of the following nerve blocks would be most appropriate for providing anesthesia to the medial side of the foot and ankle during a surgical procedure?
67.
What is the primary advantage of performing a continuous peripheral nerve block using a catheter compared to a single-shot block?
68.
Which of the following blocks is commonly used in the management of post-operative pain following a hip replacement surgery?
69.
What is the primary reason for performing a supraclavicular brachial plexus block instead of an axillary block in upper extremity surgery?
70.
What complication can occur if an epidural block is performed too high, particularly in the cervical or thoracic region?
71.
Which nerve block is preferred for ankle surgeries to provide anesthesia for the entire foot and ankle region?
72.
Which of the following structures is located immediately lateral to the femoral artery and can be targeted for a femoral nerve block?
73.
In performing a sciatic nerve block at the popliteal fossa, which landmark is most commonly used to guide the needle insertion?
74.
Which of the following is the most common site for the insertion of the needle during a cervical plexus block?
75.
Which of the following nerves is targeted during a ulnar nerve block at the elbow to provide anesthesia to the hand?
76.
What is the primary anatomical target for a brachial plexus block at the supraclavicular level?
77.
In performing a lumbar plexus block (psoas compartment block), which structure is important to avoid due to the risk of causing injury?
78.
Which of the following nerves is typically anesthetized by a single shot interscalene brachial plexus block?
79.
During an ankle block, which of the following nerves is targeted to provide sensory anesthesia to the plantar aspect of the foot?
80.
Which of the following anatomical structures is typically encountered and should be avoided when performing an intercostal nerve block?
81.
In a spinal block, the anesthetic solution is injected into which of the following spaces?
82.
Which of the following is a common landmark for the administration of a stellate ganglion block?
83.
In performing an ankle block, which nerve is responsible for sensation over the dorsum of the foot?
84.
Which anatomical landmark is used to locate the sciatic nerve during a popliteal fossa block?
85.
During a lumbar plexus block (psoas compartment block), which of the following nerves provides anesthesia to the hip joint?
86.
What is the primary anatomical target for a saphenous nerve block at the knee?
87.
In performing a lumbar epidural block, which structure must the needle pass through before entering the epidural space?
88.
Which of the following nerves is targeted during a cervical sympathetic chain block to treat patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)?
89.
Which of the following anatomical landmarks is commonly used to identify the sciatic nerve during an inguinal or gluteal sciatic nerve block?
90.
In performing an intercostal nerve block, what is the ideal angle of needle insertion to minimize the risk of puncturing the pleura?
91.
Which of the following is a risk of a deep cervical plexus block (C1-C4) when performed improperly?
92.
Which nerve block is commonly performed for anesthesia during a shoulder arthroscopy procedure?
93.
During an ankle block, which of the following nerves is responsible for sensation on the dorsum of the first web space?
94.
In a psoas compartment block (lumbar plexus block), which of the following is the primary anatomical landmark for needle insertion?
95.
Which of the following structures is important to avoid when performing a lumbar plexus block in order to prevent damage?
96.
When performing a deep cervical plexus block, which of the following side effects can occur due to inadvertent injection of local anesthetic into the epidural space?
97.
Which of the following is a complication of an incorrectly performed supraclavicular brachial plexus block?
98.
Which nerve is most commonly targeted during a femoral nerve block to provide anesthesia for the anterior thigh and knee?
99.
What is the ideal location for administering a lumbar epidural block to avoid puncturing the dura mater?
100.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a lumbar sympathetic block, and which area does it most commonly anesthetize?
101.
Which of the following is a common cause of nerve injury during a brachial plexus block?
102.
Which of the following is the most likely cause of a "high block" during a cervical sympathetic chain block?
103.
Which of the following drugs is commonly used as an adjunct to local anesthetics to prolong the duration of nerve blocks?
104.
Which of the following nerve injuries is most commonly associated with improper positioning during a total hip arthroplasty?
105.
In which of the following nerve blocks is the use of a smaller volume of local anesthetic recommended to avoid nerve toxicity?
106.
Which of the following factors is most likely to increase the risk of nerve injury following a lumbar plexus (psoas compartment) block?
107.
What is the rationale behind using a catheter in continuous peripheral nerve blocks?
108.
Which of the following local anesthetics is most commonly used for spinal anesthesia due to its fast onset and low risk of toxicity?
109.
Which of the following is a major complication associated with the use of high volumes of local anesthetic in nerve blocks?
110.
Which of the following anatomical structures must be avoided during an axillary brachial plexus block to prevent pneumothorax?
111.
What is the risk associated with using high concentrations of epinephrine in nerve blocks?
112.
Which of the following is the most likely cause of persistent sensory and motor deficits after a femoral nerve block?
113.
Which of the following is the recommended dose range for bupivacaine when performing a brachial plexus block?
114.
Which of the following nerves is at risk of injury during an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery when the knee is excessively flexed?
115.
What is the purpose of using clonidine as an adjunct in peripheral nerve blocks?
