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What is the primary area affected by spinal anesthesia?
What is the primary area affected by spinal anesthesia?
- Head and neck region
- Chest area
- Lower extremities (correct)
- Upper extremities
Which measure is helpful in relieving headache as an after-effect of spinal anesthesia?
Which measure is helpful in relieving headache as an after-effect of spinal anesthesia?
- Excessive physical activity
- Reducing fluid intake
- Keeping the patient in an upright position
- Maintaining a quiet environment (correct)
What is a characteristic of peripheral nerve blocks compared to local anesthesia?
What is a characteristic of peripheral nerve blocks compared to local anesthesia?
- They are used for surgery on the chest and abdomen
- They involve blocking a specific nerve (correct)
- They cause loss of consciousness
- They have a shorter duration of action
How does Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) differ from general anesthesia?
How does Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) differ from general anesthesia?
What is the primary advantage of epidural anesthesia over spinal anesthesia?
What is the primary advantage of epidural anesthesia over spinal anesthesia?
Which type of anesthesia involves loss of sensation to a specific region of the body without loss of consciousness?
Which type of anesthesia involves loss of sensation to a specific region of the body without loss of consciousness?
What is the characteristic of balanced anesthesia?
What is the characteristic of balanced anesthesia?
What is the main characteristic of general anesthesia?
What is the main characteristic of general anesthesia?
Which factor should be considered when choosing the type of anesthesia for a patient?
Which factor should be considered when choosing the type of anesthesia for a patient?
What is the primary purpose of general anesthesia in surgery?
What is the primary purpose of general anesthesia in surgery?
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