CSFA Examination , Study compilation ,
CTM Exam- 238 Q’s and A’s
Procedure performed to remove the entire breast and axillary contents but
spare the Pectoralis major. - -Modified Radical Mastectomy
-The Spinal Column consists of how many Vertebrae ? - -33 ( 7 Cervical , 12
Thoracic , 5 Lumbar , 5 fused Sacral, and 4 fused Coccygeal)
-Name the Four Distinct Curvatures of the Spine - -Cervical Lordosis ,
Thoracic Kyphosis, Lumbar Lordosis, and Sacral Kyphosis
-In the Spine, What separates the dura mater from it's bony framework? - -A
layer of epidural fat
-Most Frequently occurring tumors of the spine - -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 ? - -Pyloric Stenosis
-Neurological Disorder, characterized by excruciating , "piercing" pain in the
face is indicative of what diagnosis ? - -Trigeminal Neuralgia
-Neurotransmitter/Hormone that mediates impulse transmission at most
Post-ganglionic Sympathetic Nerve endings - -Norepinephrine
(noradrenaline)
-Neurotransmitter at all parasympathetic and pre-ganglionic sympathetic
neurons - -Acetylcholine
-The Right subclavian artery is a branch of what preceding Vessel ? - -The
Brachiocephalic trunk (aka The innominate Artery)
-The wall of the heart consists of how many layers ? - -3 ( epicardium or
pericardium, myocardium , endocardium)
-The vein that drains the Right Side of the Vertebral column - -The Azygos
Vein
-Device used to siphon off excess CSF into the abdomen thereby decreasing
intracranial pressure - -VP(vetriculo-peritoneal) shunt
, -Veins that drain the intracranial sinuses to veins outside of the skull - -
Emissary Veins
-Disorder characterized by a compression of the Abductor Pollicis Longus
and Extensor Pollicis Brevis Tendons near the radial styloid process - -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? - -ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear
-Most frequently injured tendon of the rotator cuff - -The supraspinatus (aka
supraspinous) tendon
-Typical Potassium levels - -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 - -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 - -Lembert
-Where are intercostal nerves and vessels located in relation to an individual
rib? - -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) - -The Space of Riolan
-A civil wrong committed against a person or property (does not include
breaches of contract) - -Tort
-Most common Hernia variation in Females - -Indirect Inguinal Hernia
-A sigmoid colostomy is brought to the skins surface through which muscle?
- -The Rectus Abdominus (this results in lower incidences of peristomal
hernias postoperatively)
-The nourishing coat of the eye that consists mainly of blood vessels - -The
Choroid
-The Head of the Pancreas, is surrounded by what alimentary structure? - -
The Duodenum
-Legal principle that holds everyone responsible for their own acts of
negligence - -The principle of Personal Liability
, -A patient presenting with Increased WBC , Bilirubin, Alkaline phosphatase
and positive blood cultures is likely suffering from.... - -Cholangitis ( an
inflammation of the Bile duct system)
-The most common cancer of the Liver is ? - -Metastatic disease
-The most common primary malignant disease of the Liver is? - -
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? - -
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 - -Foramen of Luschka
-Dumping Syndrome is a possible complication of what Bariatric procedure?
- -Gastric Bypass
-In which procedure would the patient be in the Supine position with their
right side slightly elevated by a wedge? - -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. - -Radical Vulvectomy
-The donor left Kidney is preferred in order to procure the additional length
of what structure ? - -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 ? - -The median nerve
-The long thoracic nerve runs along the lateral border of the chest and
supplies the Serratus anterior, if this nerve were to be injured this could
result in what condition ? - -Winged Scapula ( an abnormal protrusion of the
scapula caused by a loss of serratus anterior function)
-The Largest nerve in the Body , delivering signals to the muscles and skin
of the upper and lower legs and feet is the ? - -Sciatic Nerve
-How is the Kocher maneuver defined? - -Dissection of the lateral peritoneal
attachments allowing visualization of the duodenum, pancreas, and other
retro-peritoneal structures.
CTM Exam- 238 Q’s and A’s
Procedure performed to remove the entire breast and axillary contents but
spare the Pectoralis major. - -Modified Radical Mastectomy
-The Spinal Column consists of how many Vertebrae ? - -33 ( 7 Cervical , 12
Thoracic , 5 Lumbar , 5 fused Sacral, and 4 fused Coccygeal)
-Name the Four Distinct Curvatures of the Spine - -Cervical Lordosis ,
Thoracic Kyphosis, Lumbar Lordosis, and Sacral Kyphosis
-In the Spine, What separates the dura mater from it's bony framework? - -A
layer of epidural fat
-Most Frequently occurring tumors of the spine - -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 ? - -Pyloric Stenosis
-Neurological Disorder, characterized by excruciating , "piercing" pain in the
face is indicative of what diagnosis ? - -Trigeminal Neuralgia
-Neurotransmitter/Hormone that mediates impulse transmission at most
Post-ganglionic Sympathetic Nerve endings - -Norepinephrine
(noradrenaline)
-Neurotransmitter at all parasympathetic and pre-ganglionic sympathetic
neurons - -Acetylcholine
-The Right subclavian artery is a branch of what preceding Vessel ? - -The
Brachiocephalic trunk (aka The innominate Artery)
-The wall of the heart consists of how many layers ? - -3 ( epicardium or
pericardium, myocardium , endocardium)
-The vein that drains the Right Side of the Vertebral column - -The Azygos
Vein
-Device used to siphon off excess CSF into the abdomen thereby decreasing
intracranial pressure - -VP(vetriculo-peritoneal) shunt
, -Veins that drain the intracranial sinuses to veins outside of the skull - -
Emissary Veins
-Disorder characterized by a compression of the Abductor Pollicis Longus
and Extensor Pollicis Brevis Tendons near the radial styloid process - -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? - -ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear
-Most frequently injured tendon of the rotator cuff - -The supraspinatus (aka
supraspinous) tendon
-Typical Potassium levels - -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 - -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 - -Lembert
-Where are intercostal nerves and vessels located in relation to an individual
rib? - -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) - -The Space of Riolan
-A civil wrong committed against a person or property (does not include
breaches of contract) - -Tort
-Most common Hernia variation in Females - -Indirect Inguinal Hernia
-A sigmoid colostomy is brought to the skins surface through which muscle?
- -The Rectus Abdominus (this results in lower incidences of peristomal
hernias postoperatively)
-The nourishing coat of the eye that consists mainly of blood vessels - -The
Choroid
-The Head of the Pancreas, is surrounded by what alimentary structure? - -
The Duodenum
-Legal principle that holds everyone responsible for their own acts of
negligence - -The principle of Personal Liability
, -A patient presenting with Increased WBC , Bilirubin, Alkaline phosphatase
and positive blood cultures is likely suffering from.... - -Cholangitis ( an
inflammation of the Bile duct system)
-The most common cancer of the Liver is ? - -Metastatic disease
-The most common primary malignant disease of the Liver is? - -
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? - -
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 - -Foramen of Luschka
-Dumping Syndrome is a possible complication of what Bariatric procedure?
- -Gastric Bypass
-In which procedure would the patient be in the Supine position with their
right side slightly elevated by a wedge? - -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. - -Radical Vulvectomy
-The donor left Kidney is preferred in order to procure the additional length
of what structure ? - -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 ? - -The median nerve
-The long thoracic nerve runs along the lateral border of the chest and
supplies the Serratus anterior, if this nerve were to be injured this could
result in what condition ? - -Winged Scapula ( an abnormal protrusion of the
scapula caused by a loss of serratus anterior function)
-The Largest nerve in the Body , delivering signals to the muscles and skin
of the upper and lower legs and feet is the ? - -Sciatic Nerve
-How is the Kocher maneuver defined? - -Dissection of the lateral peritoneal
attachments allowing visualization of the duodenum, pancreas, and other
retro-peritoneal structures.
