Topic-wise Anesthesia MCQs
- Anesthesiology MCQs
- Anesthesia Basics:
- Anesthesia Agents MCQs:
- Airway Management:
- Anesthesia Monitoring MCQs – Anesthesia:
- Regional Anesthesia MCQs :
- Patient Assessment and Optimization:
- Anesthesia Delivery Systems MCQs:
- Pediatric Anesthesia MCQs :
- Obstetric Anesthesia MCQs – Anesthesia:
- Anesthesia Complications and Emergencies MCQs:
- Post-Anesthesia Care MCQs:
- Geriatric Anesthesia:
- Ethics and Professionalism in Anesthesia MCQs:
- Simulation and Skills Training MCQs :
Important MCQs on Anesthesia Basics
1. Main purpose of anesthesia during surgery is?
A) Pain relief
B) Rapid recovery
C) Wound healing
D) Muscle strengthening
Answer: A) Pain relief
2. A kind of anesthesia that is used to numbs a particular part of the body?
A) Local anesthesia
B) General anesthesia
C) Regional anesthesia
D) Systemic anesthesia..
Answer: C) Regional anesthesia
Type of Anesthesia to remember
Type of Anesthesia | Function |
– Epidural Anesthesia | Blocks sensation in a specific region, often used in childbirth and certain surgeries. |
– Peripheral Nerve Blocks | Blocks sensation in a specific peripheral nerve distribution for localized anesthesia. |
– Spinal Anesthesia | Numbs the lower part of the body, commonly used in lower abdominal and leg surgeries. |
General Anesthesia | Induces unconsciousness and loss of sensation throughout the entire body. |
Local Anesthesia | Numbs a specific small area of the body, commonly used for minor procedures or surgeries. |
Monitored Anesthesia Care | Involves sedation and monitoring of vital signs during a procedure without general anesthesia. |
Regional Anesthesia | Blocks sensation in a specific region of the body, often used for surgeries on limbs. |
Sedation Anesthesia | Produces a state of relaxation and reduced consciousness without complete unconsciousness. |
3. ___ is frequently used in surgery as an inhalation anesthetic?
A) Nitrous oxide
B) Oxygen
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Hydrogen
Answer: A) Nitrous oxide
4. Reason for preoperative assessment in anesthesia is?
A) To diagnose postoperative complications
B) To determine the patient’s financial status
C) To evaluate the patient’s overall health and plan anesthesia care
D) To assess the surgeon’s skills
Answer: C) To evaluate the patient’s overall health and plan anesthesia care
5. In anesthesia, term “induction” refer to?
A) Recovery from anesthesia
B) The process of preparing the patient for surgery
C) Administration of anesthesia to induce unconsciousness
D) Monitoring the patient’s vital signs during surgery
Answer: C) Administration of anesthesia to induce unconsciousness
6. _____ is a common side effect of general anesthesia.
A) Increased heart rate
B) Elevated blood pressure
C) Respiratory depression
D) Hypoglycemia
Answer: C) Respiratory depression
7. Primary responsibility of an anesthesiologist during surgery is?
A) Performing the surgery
B) Monitoring and managing the patient’s vital functions
C) Administering postoperative care
D) Prescribing pain medications
Answer: B) Monitoring and managing the patient’s vital functions
8. Drug that is often used for conscious sedation during minor procedures includes?
A) Opioids
B) Benzodiazepines
C) Antibiotics
D) Anticoagulants
Answer: B) Benzodiazepines
9. What is the primary benefit of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) in postoperative pain management?
A) Reduced risk of respiratory depression
B) Lower cost of medication
C) Decreased patient comfort
D) Limited accessibility to pain relief
Answer: A) Reduced risk of respiratory depression
10. Stage of anesthesia that is characterized by unconsciousness, amnesia and analgesia is?
A) Induction
B) Maintenance
C) Emergence
D) Recovery
Answer: B) Maintenance
11. Which of the following factor is essential for determining the appropriate dosage of anesthetic drugs for a patient?
A) Patient’s age
B) Surgeon’s preference
C) Time of day
D) Patient’s weight
Answer: D) Patient’s weight
12. Endotracheal intubation during general anesthesia helps in?
A) Facilitating communication with the patient
B) Administering intravenous medications
C) Ensuring a patent airway and facilitating mechanical ventilation
D) Monitoring blood pressure
Answer: C) Ensuring a patent airway and facilitating mechanical ventilation
13. Which inhalation anesthetic is known for its sweet odor and is often used in combination with oxygen?
A) Desflurane
B) Sevoflurane
C) Isoflurane
D) Nitrous oxide
Answer: B) Sevoflurane
14. Primary role of neuromuscular blocking agents used in anesthesia?
A) Inducing amnesia
B) Facilitating pain relief
C) Promoting muscle relaxation
D) Enhancing respiratory function
Answer: C) Promoting muscle relaxation
15. Acronym “ASA” in anesthesia stand for?
A) Anesthetic and Surgical Association
B) American Society of Anesthesiologists
C) Anesthesia Safety Accreditation
D) Anesthesiology Standards Agency
Answer: B) American Society of Anesthesiologists
16. Potential complication of epidural anesthesia includes?
A) Increased risk of bleeding
B) Respiratory depression
C) Nausea and vomiting
D) Hypertension
Answer: A) Increased risk of bleeding
17. What is the role of a nerve block in anesthesia?
A) Inducing unconsciousness
B) Blocking pain sensation in a specific region of the body
C) Facilitating muscle relaxation
D) Enhancing blood circulation
Answer: B) Blocking pain sensation in a specific region of the body
18. ____ is primarily responsible for eliminating many anesthetic drugs from the body.
A) Kidneys
B) Liver
C) Lungs
D) Heart
Answer: B) Liver
19. Benefit of using intravenous anesthesia as compared to inhalation anesthesia is ?
A) Rapid onset of action
B) Prolonged duration of effect
C) Minimal risk of allergic reactions
D) Enhanced patient awareness
Answer: A) Rapid onset of action