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What percentage of variability in block height is accounted for by CSF volume?
What percentage of variability in block height is accounted for by CSF volume?
- 50%
- 70%
- 80% (correct)
- 60%
What is the primary purpose of injecting 1% lidocaine with a 25ga or smaller needle?
What is the primary purpose of injecting 1% lidocaine with a 25ga or smaller needle?
- To puncture the dura
- To test for allergic reactions to lidocaine
- To numb the skin and subcutaneous tissue (correct)
- To inject the stylet into the subarachnoid space
Which of the following local anesthetics takes the longest to reach peak block height?
Which of the following local anesthetics takes the longest to reach peak block height?
- Lidocaine
- Mepivacaine
- Tetracaine (correct)
- All of the above take the same time
What is the purpose of the introducer?
What is the purpose of the introducer?
What is the primary determinant of duration in spinal anesthesia?
What is the primary determinant of duration in spinal anesthesia?
At what angle should the needle be inserted in the midline approach?
At what angle should the needle be inserted in the midline approach?
Which of the following is a contraindication to spinal anesthesia?
Which of the following is a contraindication to spinal anesthesia?
What should you feel when puncturing the dura?
What should you feel when puncturing the dura?
What is an important consideration in determining the suitability of a patient for spinal anesthesia?
What is an important consideration in determining the suitability of a patient for spinal anesthesia?
Why is it important to anchor the introducer in the interspinous ligament?
Why is it important to anchor the introducer in the interspinous ligament?
What happens if you deviate from the midline approach?
What happens if you deviate from the midline approach?
What is the primary goal of pharmacology in spinal anesthesia?
What is the primary goal of pharmacology in spinal anesthesia?
What is the recommended dosage of lidocaine to reduce the risk of TNS?
What is the recommended dosage of lidocaine to reduce the risk of TNS?
Which of the following local anesthetics is known to have a higher failure rate?
Which of the following local anesthetics is known to have a higher failure rate?
What is the purpose of repositioning the patient after administering the spinal block?
What is the purpose of repositioning the patient after administering the spinal block?
Which of the following local anesthetics is not recommended to be used with epinephrine?
Which of the following local anesthetics is not recommended to be used with epinephrine?
How long does it take to assess the development of the spinal block after administering the anesthesia?
How long does it take to assess the development of the spinal block after administering the anesthesia?
What is a benefit of using combined spinal-epidural anesthesia in surgery?
What is a benefit of using combined spinal-epidural anesthesia in surgery?
What is a potential drawback of using combined spinal-epidural anesthesia in labor?
What is a potential drawback of using combined spinal-epidural anesthesia in labor?
What is a concern regarding reimbursement for anesthesia providers in relation to combined spinal-epidural anesthesia?
What is a concern regarding reimbursement for anesthesia providers in relation to combined spinal-epidural anesthesia?
What is a potential challenge associated with using combined spinal-epidural anesthesia?
What is a potential challenge associated with using combined spinal-epidural anesthesia?
What is recorded in the anesthesia record regarding the anesthetic agents used?
What is recorded in the anesthesia record regarding the anesthetic agents used?
What is the only absolute contraindication to regional anesthesia?
What is the only absolute contraindication to regional anesthesia?
Which of the following conditions is not a contraindication to regional anesthesia?
Which of the following conditions is not a contraindication to regional anesthesia?
What is the primary mechanism of Postdural Puncture Headache (PDPHA)?
What is the primary mechanism of Postdural Puncture Headache (PDPHA)?
What is a key feature of Postdural Puncture Headache (PDPHA)?
What is a key feature of Postdural Puncture Headache (PDPHA)?
What is a risk factor for Postdural Puncture Headache (PDPHA)?
What is a risk factor for Postdural Puncture Headache (PDPHA)?
What is a complication of regional anesthesia that may occur due to aortic outlet obstruction?
What is a complication of regional anesthesia that may occur due to aortic outlet obstruction?
Combined spinal-epidural anesthesia is rarely used in obstetrics.
Combined spinal-epidural anesthesia is rarely used in obstetrics.
The use of combined spinal-epidural anesthesia may decrease postoperative morbidity and mortality.
The use of combined spinal-epidural anesthesia may decrease postoperative morbidity and mortality.
The anesthesia record typically includes details about the anesthetic agents used, including their lot numbers and expiration dates.
The anesthesia record typically includes details about the anesthetic agents used, including their lot numbers and expiration dates.
The primary goal of anesthesia providers is to minimize postoperative pain management.
The primary goal of anesthesia providers is to minimize postoperative pain management.
