SURGICAL FIRST ASSIST BOOK EXAM STUDY GUIDE: Cardiothoracic Surgery GRADED A+

476. Which of the following lymph nodes must be removed and histologically examine when performing a segmental pulmonary resection for lung cancer? - Lobar In severe aortic stenosis, all of the following are indications for valve replacement EXCEPT: - Palpitations What is the most common cause of mitral stenosis? - Rheumatic fever The wound classification of a thoracotomy is: - Clean-contaminated wound Plication of the inferior vena cava or insertion of an umbrella-type filter is performed to treat: - Pulmonary embolus The most common congenital defect of the heart is a: - Ventricular septal defect A needle biopsy of the lung may be accomplished with a: - Chiba Which one of the following statements about the heart is INCORRECT? - Blood passes through the bicuspid (mitral) valve when it flows from the right atrium to the right ventricle. When blood passes from the right atrium to the to the right ventricle, it flows through the tricuspid valve. Cardioplegia induces cardiac: - Arrest When the myocardium weakens and enlarges, losing the ability to pump blood into the systemic circulation, the resulting condition is called: - Heart failure Insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle may lead to: - Myocardial infarctionWhich vessels are typically utilized for a coronary artery - Saphenous vein and internal mammary artery