anatomy/regional

Question 1

what innervates the cricothyroid muscle

Answer 1

external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve

internal branch is sensory

Question 2

how long do you need to hold LMWH before doing a neuraxial epidural block

Answer 2

hold it for 12 hours if ppx

hold for 24 hours if therapeutic

Question 3

lithotomy position would be least likely to cause a parasthesia in which part of the leg

Answer 3

posterior thigh

Question 4

what complication is more likely with LIJ placement than RIJ

Answer 4

more likely ot have arterial puncture because the left IJ overlies the left carotid more than the right does

Question 5

wht nerve block has the hihgest risk of pneumo

Answer 5

supraclavicular

Question 6

what anatomic sites can you do IO placement

Answer 6

manubrium
distal tibia
proximal tibia
proximal humerus

Question 7

what nerve needs to be block to block sensation to the medial upper arm

Answer 7

intercostobrachial

Question 8

stellate ganglion process landmark

Answer 8

chaissagnac tubercle, transverse process of C6

Question 9

where does the great radicular artery originate

Answer 9

from the aorta between T9-12

Question 10

what nerve palsies are associated with LMA

Answer 10

recurrent laryngeal nerve
hypoglossal nerve
lingual nerve