Welcome to your Spinal And Epidural Anaesthesia Quizz
1.
What is the primary site of action of local anesthetics in spinal anesthesia?
2.
Which factor most significantly influences the spread of spinal anesthesia?
3.
What is the most common side effect of spinal anesthesia?
4.
What is the primary advantage of epidural anesthesia over spinal anesthesia?
5.
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for spinal or epidural anesthesia?
6.
Which epidural needle is most commonly used to minimize tissue trauma?
7.
What is the recommended insertion site for a spinal anesthetic in an adult?
8.
Which of the following is true about combined spinal-epidural (CSE) anesthesia?
9.
What is the most common cause of a “high spinal” block?
10.
Which of the following reduces the risk of post-dural puncture headache (PDPH)?
11.
Which dermatome level is required to achieve adequate anesthesia for a cesarean section?
12.
What is the primary reason for a failed epidural block?
13.
What is the purpose of a test dose in epidural anesthesia?
14.
Which local anesthetic is most commonly associated with transient neurological symptoms (TNS) after spinal anesthesia?
15.
What is the primary determinant of block height in epidural anesthesia?
16.
Which of the following complications is more common with spinal anesthesia than with epidural anesthesia?
17.
What is the typical onset time for bupivacaine in spinal anesthesia?
18.
Why is a hyperbaric solution used for spinal anesthesia in the sitting position?
19.
What is the hallmark sign of accidental intravascular injection during epidural anesthesia?
20.
Which patient position is recommended to minimize the risk of post-dural puncture headache?
