Local Anesthesia Quiz

What are the two main types of local anesthesia?

• epidural anesthesia and conscious sedation

• infiltration anesthesia and nerve block anesthesia

• topical anesthesia and intravenous anesthesia

• general anesthesia and spinal anesthesia

What is the difference between infiltration anesthesia and nerve block anesthesia?

• Infiltration anesthesia and nerve block anesthesia are the same thing.

• Infiltration anesthesia numbs a larger area by injecting the anesthetic solution near a specific nerve or group of nerves.

• Infiltration anesthesia is used for major surgeries while nerve block anesthesia is used for minor procedures.

• Infiltration anesthesia numbs a small area by injecting the anesthetic solution into the tissue near the surgical site, while nerve block anesthesia numbs a larger area by injecting the anesthetic solution near a specific nerve or group of nerves.

Which type of local anesthesia is most commonly used?

• lidocaine

• procaine

• bupivacaine

• novocaine

What are the common methods of administering local anesthesia?

• topical anesthesia, local infiltration anesthesia, nerve block anesthesia, and intravenous regional anesthesia

• intravenous anesthesia, conscious sedation, general anesthesia, and epidural anesthesia

• intramuscular anesthesia, intravenous anesthesia, inhalation anesthesia, and regional anesthesia

• general anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, epidural anesthesia, and conscious sedation

What is the purpose of vasoconstrictors in local anesthesia?

• To dilate blood vessels and enhance the effects of anesthesia.

• To constrict blood vessels and prolong the effects of anesthesia.

• To increase blood flow and speed up the metabolism of anesthesia.

• To numb the surrounding tissues and reduce pain.

What are the potential complications of local anesthesia?

• Pain, swelling, and bruising

• Muscle weakness, numbness, and tingling

• Headache, dizziness, and nausea

• Allergic reactions, nerve damage, infection, hematoma, and systemic toxicity

What is the difference between topical and injectable local anesthesia?

• Topical anesthesia is administered through a needle, while injectable local anesthesia is applied to the surface.

• Topical anesthesia is used for internal procedures, while injectable local anesthesia is used for external procedures.

• Topical anesthesia provides longer-lasting pain relief compared to injectable local anesthesia.

• Topical anesthesia is applied to the surface, while injectable local anesthesia is administered through a needle.

What are the steps involved in administering local anesthesia?

• Preparation, Application, Procedure, Recovery

• Preparation, Application, Waiting time, Procedure

• Preparation, Application, Procedure, Follow-up

• Preparation, Injection, Procedure, Recovery

What are the advantages of using local anesthesia over general anesthesia?

• Local anesthesia is less effective in numbing the area compared to general anesthesia.

• Local anesthesia is more expensive than general anesthesia.

• Local anesthesia can cause more pain during the procedure than general anesthesia.

• Local anesthesia is safer, allows for faster recovery, and has fewer side effects compared to general anesthesia.

What is the longer lasting local anesthesia?

• novocaine
• lidocaine
• bupivacaine
• procaine