Spinal: 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 · Spinal

Sample item

What nerve function is blocked in spinal anesthesia?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

A. Sympathetic outflow

This item reviews Spinal; Sympathetic outflow is the best answer because it directly fits the psychiatric or anesthetic pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Sympathetic outflow (correct)

    Correct. Sympathetic outflow matches the defining feature.

  • B. Olfactory only

    Olfactory only is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • C. Optic nerve only

    Optic nerve only does not fit the stated presentation.

  • D. Auditory only

    Auditory only is unsupported by the key finding.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Anaesthesia question?

The best answer is A, Sympathetic outflow. This item reviews Spinal; Sympathetic outflow is the best answer because it directly fits the psychiatric or anesthetic pattern described.

Why is "Olfactory only" not the answer?

Olfactory only is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Optic nerve only" not the answer?

Optic nerve only does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Auditory only" not the answer?

Auditory only is unsupported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Spinal in Anaesthesia. The correct option holds because: Correct. Sympathetic outflow matches the defining feature.

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 Spinal?

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.