Which of the Following Is the Best Technique a Neurosurgeon

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best technique a neurosurgeon may use to avoid damaging crucial areas of the neuronal tissue?

• A) Give the patient cognitive tests to locate the problem, then fully anesthetize the patient.
• B) Keep the patient awake to answer questions while probing the brain with electric currents.
• C) Anesthetize the patient so he or she is not distracted by the noises of surgery.
• D) Probe the patient with electrical currents before surgery, then fully anesthetize the patient.