Regional anaesthesia: cervical plexus block: practice question

A Anaesthesia question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Anaesthesia · Regional anaesthesia: cervical plexus block

Sample item

Which regional technique allows awake neurological assessment during carotid endarterectomy?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Cervical plexus block

A deep or superficial cervical plexus block (C2 to C4) anaesthetises the neck, allowing the patient to remain awake and responsive. This permits direct monitoring of cerebral function during carotid clamping. Outcomes are comparable with general anaesthesia.

Option by option

  • A. Cervical plexus block (correct)

    Correct. A cervical plexus block covers the surgical field in the neck.

  • B. Caudal block

    A caudal block covers sacral dermatomes only.

  • C. Brachial plexus block

    A brachial plexus block does not cover the carotid region.

  • D. Lumbar plexus block

    A lumbar plexus block covers the hip and thigh.

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What is the answer to this Anaesthesia question?

The best answer is A, Cervical plexus block. A deep or superficial cervical plexus block (C2 to C4) anaesthetises the neck, allowing the patient to remain awake and responsive.

Why is "Caudal block" not the answer?

A caudal block covers sacral dermatomes only.

Why is "Brachial plexus block" not the answer?

A brachial plexus block does not cover the carotid region.

Why is "Lumbar plexus block" not the answer?

A lumbar plexus block covers the hip and thigh.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Regional anaesthesia: cervical plexus block in Anaesthesia. This permits direct monitoring of cerebral function during carotid clamping. Outcomes are comparable with general anaesthesia.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Regional anaesthesia: cervical plexus block?

Make a table of each agent, its key advantage and its main side effect. Then use the flashcards and the other Anaesthesia questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.