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NURS 5339 Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace Exams Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!! 1. What is the most commonly used local anesthetic? A) Bupivacaine B) Lidocaine C) Procaine D) Ropivacaine Answer: B 2. What is the safe dosage range for lidocaine? A) 1–2 mg/kg B) 3–5 mg/kg C) 6–8 mg/kg D) 10–12 mg/kg Answer: B 3. What is the primary advantage of bupivacaine over lidocaine? A) Faster onset of action B) Lower risk of allergic reaction C) Longer duration of action (2–4 hours) D) Safer in pregnancy Answer: C 4. What is the safe dosage range for bupivacaine? A) 1–2 mg/kg B) 2–3 mg/kg C) 4–5 mg/kg D) 6–7 mg/kg Answer: B 5. What is the purpose of adding bicarbonate to local anesthetics? A) To prolong duration of action B) To reduce the sting/pain of injection C) To increase potency D) To prevent allergic reactions Answer: B 6. What is the role of epinephrine in local anesthesia? A) It speeds systemic absorption B) It controls bleeding via vasoconstriction and may allow increased lidocaine dosage C) It reduces the duration of anesthesia D) It numbs the skin independently Answer: B 7. In which anatomic areas is epinephrine contraindicated for local anesthesia? A) Scalp, chest, back, thigh B) Fingers, toes, nose, penis, and jagged lacerations C) Abdomen, forearm, calf D) Face, neck, shoulder Answer: B Digital Blocks 8. What is a digital block primarily used for? A) Anesthetizing the entire limb B) Easy-to-find nerves; useful for deep lacerations of the digits C) Numbing the scalp D) Reducing joint dislocations Answer: B 9. What should you do if strong shocks (paresthesias) are felt during a digital block injection? A) Continue the injection slowly B) Stop the injection C) Withdraw and inject at a faster rate D) Switch to a larger gauge needle Answer: B 10. Which of the following is an indication for performing a digital block? A) Superficial abrasion B) Simple linear laceration away from the nail C) Large irregular laceration involving the nail or felon/paronychia D) Mild contusion without laceration Answer: C