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CSFA Exam study. Questions & answers
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CSFA Exam studyProcedure performed to remove the entire breast and axillary contents but spare the
Pectoralis major. - ANS-Modified Radical Mastectomy
The Spinal Column consists of how many Vertebrae ? - ANS-33 ( 7 Cervical , 12
Thoracic , 5 Lumbar , 5 fused Sacral, and 4 fused Coccygeal)
Name the Four Distinct Curvatures of the Spine - ANS-Cervical Lordosis , Thoracic
Kyphosis, Lumbar Lordosis, and Sacral Kyphosis
In the Spine, What separates the dura mater from it's bony framework? - ANS-A layer of
epidural fat
Most Frequently occurring tumors of the spine - ANS-Metastatic tumors (the spine is the
most common site for Skeletal Metastasis)
(!!!) Newborn Vomiting, free of bile, and projectile in nature is indicative of what
diagnosis ? - ANS-Pyloric Stenosis
Neurological Disorder, characterized by excruciating , "piercing" pain in the face is
indicative of what diagnosis ? - ANS-Trigeminal Neuralgia
Neurotransmitter/Hormone that mediates impulse transmission at most Post-ganglionic
Sympathetic Nerve endings - ANS-Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
Neurotransmitter at all parasympathetic and pre-ganglionic sympathetic neurons -
ANS-Acetylcholine
The Right subclavian artery is a branch of what preceding Vessel ? - ANS-The
Brachiocephalic trunk (aka The innominate Artery)
The wall of the heart consists of how many layers ? - ANS-3 ( epicardium or
pericardium, myocardium , endocardium)
The vein that drains the Right Side of the Vertebral column - ANS-The Azygos Vein
,Device used to siphon off excess CSF into the abdomen thereby decreasing intracranial
pressure - ANS-VP(vetriculo-peritoneal) shunt
Veins that drain the intracranial sinuses to veins outside of the skull - ANS-Emissary
Veins
Disorder characterized by a compression of the Abductor Pollicis Longus and Extensor
Pollicis Brevis Tendons near the radial styloid process - ANS-De Quervain's
Tenosynovitis
Following an injury to the lower limb, the patients lower leg can easily be displaced
anteriorly on a fixed thigh, this is indicative of injury to what structure? - ANS-ACL
(anterior cruciate ligament) tear
Most frequently injured tendon of the rotator cuff - ANS-The supraspinatus (aka
supraspinous) tendon
Typical Potassium levels - ANS-3.5 - 5.5 mEq/L ( you buy bananas in bunches of 3 -
5)(lab value ranges can vary from lab to lab)
Typical blood PH - ANS-7.35 - 7.45 (lab value ranges can vary from lab to lab)
Suture technique used to relieve tension on a hand-sewn bowel anastomosis -
ANS-Lembert
Where are intercostal nerves and vessels located in relation to an individual rib? -
ANS-On the Inferior surface of the rib
Avascular area of Mesentery that is helpful in locating the Middle colic Artery (a branch
of the SMA) - ANS-The Space of Riolan
A civil wrong committed against a person or property (does not include breaches of
contract) - ANS-Tort
Most common Hernia variation in Females - ANS-Indirect Inguinal Hernia
A sigmoid colostomy is brought to the skins surface through which muscle? - ANS-The
Rectus Abdominus (this results in lower incidences of peristomal hernias
postoperatively)
, The nourishing coat of the eye that consists mainly of blood vessels - ANS-The Choroid
The Head of the Pancreas, is surrounded by what alimentary structure? - ANS-The
Duodenum
Legal principle that holds everyone responsible for their own acts of negligence -
ANS-The principle of Personal Liability
A patient presenting with Increased WBC , Bilirubin, Alkaline phosphatase and positive
blood cultures is likely suffering from.... - ANS-Cholangitis ( an inflammation of the Bile
duct system)
The most common cancer of the Liver is ? - ANS-Metastatic disease
The most common primary malignant disease of the Liver is? - ANS-Hepatocellular
Carcinoma (accounts for 85% of all primary malignancies of the liver)
If a Meckel's diverticulum were suspected, where should we look for it? - ANS-two feet
proximal to the Ileocecal valve or ICV
A pair of lateral apertures that are one of three sites that CSF can enter the
subarachnoid space - ANS-Foramen of Luschka
Dumping Syndrome is a possible complication of what Bariatric procedure? -
ANS-Gastric Bypass
In which procedure would the patient be in the Supine position with their right side
slightly elevated by a wedge? - ANS-C-section (this is done to reduce the pressure the
uterus imparts upon the Vena cava)
Procedure in which all external female genital organs are removed including the clitoris ,
labia, vaginal introitus and nearby lymph nodes as well as skin and subcutaneous
tissue. - ANS-Radical Vulvectomy
The donor left Kidney is preferred in order to procure the additional length of what
structure ? - ANS-The renal vein ( this is due to the left kidney being situated
contra-lateral to the vena cava, this causes the development of a longer vein on that
side)
Which nerve is affected in Carpal tunnel syndrome ? - ANS-The median nerve
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