mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #342

A patient develops hiccups during anesthesia induction. Which nerve stimulates diaphragmatic contractions?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #342

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient develops hiccups during anesthesia induction. Which nerve stimulates diaphragmatic contractions?

    • A) Phrenic nerve
    • B) Vagus nerve
    • C) Accessory nerve
    • D) Trigeminal nerve

    Answer: Phrenic nerve

    Explanation: Phrenic nerve stimulation fails because it's the vagus nerve that usually inhibits diaphragmatic contractions.