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What is a common cause of needle breakage during local anesthesia?
What is a common cause of needle breakage during local anesthesia?
- Using the needle for a long time
- Using a blunt needle
- Applying too much pressure while injecting
- Bending the needle (correct)
What is the recommended action if a needle is bent?
What is the recommended action if a needle is bent?
- Dispose of it immediately
- Refer the patient to a surgeon (correct)
- Use it only for short procedures
- Continue using it carefully
How many instances of needle breakage have been recorded over the past 30 years?
How many instances of needle breakage have been recorded over the past 30 years?
- 1 instance
- 30 instances
- 33 instances
- 34 instances (correct)
What is the consequence of using a blunt needle for local anesthesia?
What is the consequence of using a blunt needle for local anesthesia?
What gauge of needles is associated with a higher degree of breakage?
What gauge of needles is associated with a higher degree of breakage?
Why is it preferred not to bend the needle for local anesthesia?
Why is it preferred not to bend the needle for local anesthesia?
What is the recommended prevention measure to avoid needle breakage at the hub?
What is the recommended prevention measure to avoid needle breakage at the hub?
What is one of the main clinical responses associated with paresthesia?
What is one of the main clinical responses associated with paresthesia?
What is one of the common causes of persistent anesthesia or paresthesia?
What is one of the common causes of persistent anesthesia or paresthesia?
What is one of the main problems associated with facial nerve paralysis?
What is one of the main problems associated with facial nerve paralysis?
How should a visible fragment of a broken needle be managed?
How should a visible fragment of a broken needle be managed?
What is one of the causes of numbness, swelling, tingling, and altered sensation in patients?
What is one of the causes of numbness, swelling, tingling, and altered sensation in patients?
What is one of the recommendations to prevent facial nerve paralysis?
What is one of the recommendations to prevent facial nerve paralysis?
What is one of the causes of hyperesthesia or dysesthesia?
What is one of the causes of hyperesthesia or dysesthesia?
What is one of the prevention measures to avoid needle breakage at the hub?
What is one of the prevention measures to avoid needle breakage at the hub?
