THE COMPLETE CSFA REVIEW:
HIGH-YIELD STUDY COMPILATION
FOR CERTIFICATION & TEAM
EXCELLENCE (2026/2027)
Neurotransmitter/Hormone that mediates impulse
transmission at most Post-ganglionic Sympathetic Nerve
endings - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
Neurotransmitter at all parasympathetic and pre-ganglionic
sympathetic neurons - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Acetylcholine
The Right subclavian artery is a branch of what preceding
Vessel ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-The Brachiocephalic trunk (aka The
innominate Artery)
The wall of the heart consists of how many layers ? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-3 ( epicardium or pericardium, myocardium ,
endocardium)
The vein that drains the Right Side of the Vertebral column - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-The Azygos Vein
,Device used to siphon off excess CSF into the abdomen thereby
decreasing intracranial pressure - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
VP(vetriculo-peritoneal) shunt
Veins that drain the intracranial sinuses to veins outside of the
skull - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Emissary Veins
Disorder characterized by a compression of the Abductor
Pollicis Longus and Extensor Pollicis Brevis Tendons near the
radial styloid process - THE CORRECT ANSWER-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? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-ACL (anterior
cruciate ligament) tear
Most frequently injured tendon of the rotator cuff - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-The supraspinatus (aka supraspinous) tendon
Typical Potassium levels - THE CORRECT ANSWER-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 - THE CORRECT ANSWER-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 - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Lembert
,Where are intercostal nerves and vessels located in relation to
an individual rib? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-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 CORRECT ANSWER-
The Space of Riolan
A civil wrong committed against a person or property (does not
include breaches of contract) - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Tort
Most common Hernia variation in Females - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Indirect Inguinal Hernia
A sigmoid colostomy is brought to the skins surface through
which muscle? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-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 CORRECT ANSWER-The Choroid
The Head of the Pancreas, is surrounded by what alimentary
structure? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-The Duodenum
Legal principle that holds everyone responsible for their own
acts of negligence - THE CORRECT ANSWER-The principle of Personal
Liability
, A patient presenting with Increased WBC , Bilirubin, Alkaline
phosphatase and positive blood cultures is likely suffering
from.... - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Cholangitis ( an inflammation of the
Bile duct system)
The most common cancer of the Liver is ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Metastatic disease
The most common primary malignant disease of the Liver is? -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-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? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-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 - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Foramen
of Luschka
Dumping Syndrome is a possible complication of what Bariatric
procedure? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Gastric Bypass
In which procedure would the patient be in the Supine position
with their right side slightly elevated by a wedge? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-C-section (this is done to reduce the pressure the uterus
imparts upon the Vena cava)
HIGH-YIELD STUDY COMPILATION
FOR CERTIFICATION & TEAM
EXCELLENCE (2026/2027)
Neurotransmitter/Hormone that mediates impulse
transmission at most Post-ganglionic Sympathetic Nerve
endings - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
Neurotransmitter at all parasympathetic and pre-ganglionic
sympathetic neurons - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Acetylcholine
The Right subclavian artery is a branch of what preceding
Vessel ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-The Brachiocephalic trunk (aka The
innominate Artery)
The wall of the heart consists of how many layers ? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-3 ( epicardium or pericardium, myocardium ,
endocardium)
The vein that drains the Right Side of the Vertebral column - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-The Azygos Vein
,Device used to siphon off excess CSF into the abdomen thereby
decreasing intracranial pressure - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
VP(vetriculo-peritoneal) shunt
Veins that drain the intracranial sinuses to veins outside of the
skull - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Emissary Veins
Disorder characterized by a compression of the Abductor
Pollicis Longus and Extensor Pollicis Brevis Tendons near the
radial styloid process - THE CORRECT ANSWER-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? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-ACL (anterior
cruciate ligament) tear
Most frequently injured tendon of the rotator cuff - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-The supraspinatus (aka supraspinous) tendon
Typical Potassium levels - THE CORRECT ANSWER-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 - THE CORRECT ANSWER-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 - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Lembert
,Where are intercostal nerves and vessels located in relation to
an individual rib? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-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 CORRECT ANSWER-
The Space of Riolan
A civil wrong committed against a person or property (does not
include breaches of contract) - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Tort
Most common Hernia variation in Females - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Indirect Inguinal Hernia
A sigmoid colostomy is brought to the skins surface through
which muscle? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-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 CORRECT ANSWER-The Choroid
The Head of the Pancreas, is surrounded by what alimentary
structure? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-The Duodenum
Legal principle that holds everyone responsible for their own
acts of negligence - THE CORRECT ANSWER-The principle of Personal
Liability
, A patient presenting with Increased WBC , Bilirubin, Alkaline
phosphatase and positive blood cultures is likely suffering
from.... - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Cholangitis ( an inflammation of the
Bile duct system)
The most common cancer of the Liver is ? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Metastatic disease
The most common primary malignant disease of the Liver is? -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-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? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-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 - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Foramen
of Luschka
Dumping Syndrome is a possible complication of what Bariatric
procedure? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Gastric Bypass
In which procedure would the patient be in the Supine position
with their right side slightly elevated by a wedge? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-C-section (this is done to reduce the pressure the uterus
imparts upon the Vena cava)
