CSFA EXAM QUESTIONS CORRECT
ANSWERS
A-complication-of-steep-reverse-Trendelenburg-position-is?
A.-Deep-vein-thrombosis
B.-Arterial-compression
C.-Cardiac-overload.
D.-Respiratory-alkalosis---ans-✔✔A
which-position-should-be-used-for-Posterior-Colpotomy?
A.-Prone.
B.-Supine.
C.-Lithotomy.
D.-Fowler's---ans-✔✔C
Which-is-the-BEST-way-to-prevent-hypothermia-in-the-OR?
A.-Forced-air-warming-blanket.-
B.-Warmed-IV-solutions.
C.-Warmed-irrigation-solution.
D.-Multiple-layers-of-blankets.---ans-✔✔A
OR-humidity-must-be-maintained-between-what-range?
A.-5-20%
B.-20-60%
C.-40-80%
D.-50-90%---ans-✔✔B
This-is-an-important-process-in-which-all-team-members-must-participate-just-prior-to-
incision.-What-is-it-called?
A.-Huddle
B.-Timeout.
C.-Debriefing
D.-Consent---ans-✔✔B
,Mohs-surgery-is-used-to-treat-what-type-of-cancer?
A.-Malignant-melanoma-and-basal-cell-carcinoma.
B.-Basal-cell-and-squamous-cell-carcinoma.
C.-Malignant-melanoma-and-squamous-cell-carcinoma.
D.-Basal-cell-and-Merkel-cell-carcinoma---ans-✔✔B
When-reviewing-the-patients-chart-scheduled-for-a-mammoplasty,-it's-noticed-that-their-
K+-is-5.4.-What-is-the-patient-suffering-from?
A.-Hyperkalemia
B.-Hypercalcemia
C.-Hypokalemia.
D.-Hypocalcemia---ans-✔✔A
Which-device-is-the-preferred-positioning-device-used-during-surgical-procedures?
A.-Foam-pads.
B.-Saline-bags.
C.-Gel-pads.
D.-Sheet-rolls.---ans-✔✔C
When-inserting-a-Foley-catheter-into-a-male-patient,-the-surgical-assistant-encounters-
difficulty.-What-is-the-NEXT-step-that-the-surgical-assistant-should-take?
A.-Proceed-with-force-until-the-catheter-goes-in.-
B.-Stop-attempting-and-notify-the-surgeon.
C.-Abort-the-surgical-procedure.
D.-Obtain-a-new-kit-and-try-again.---ans-✔✔B
What-could-occur-as-a-result-of-a-tourniquet-causing-excessive-pressure-on-the-nerve?
A.-Paralysis
B.-Ischemia
C.-Hematoma
D.-Necrosis---ans-✔✔A
What-position-is-used-for-a-LAVH?
A.-Reverse-Trendelenburg
B.-Supine
C.-Lateral-Recumbent
D.-Lithotomy---ans-✔✔D
What-type-of-positioning-injury-occurs-when-underlying-tissue-is-stationary-while-the-
skeletal-structure-moves?
, A.-Friction-injury
B.-Pressure-injury
C.-Shear-injury
D.-negativity-injury---ans-✔✔C
What-patient-positioning-would-be-MOST-likely-to-cause-an-obturator-nerve-injury?
A.-Lateral
B.-Prone
C.-Lithotomy
D.-Semi--Fowler's---ans-✔✔C
When-the-surgeon-incises-tissue,-the-surgical-assistant-usually-provides-a-clear-field-by?
A.-Light-Adjustment
B.-Clamping
C.-Retraction
D.-Cauterizing---ans-✔✔C
Which-procedure-is-known-as-a-Kelley-procedure?
A.-Anterior-colporrhaphy
B.-Cervical-conization
C.-Bartholin-cyst-marsupialization
D.-Vulvectomy---ans-✔✔A
What-type-of-shunt-is-used-during-a-Carotid-Endarterectomy?
A.-Javid
B.-Fogarty
C.-Swan-Ganz
D.-Rummel---ans-✔✔A
Which-organ-has-a-fragile-collagen-rich-capsule-and-must-be-handled-carefully?
A.-Kidney
B.-Gallbladder
C.-Liver
D.-Spleen---ans-✔✔D
Which-procedure-would-require-a-pneumatic-tourniquet:
A.-Fem-Pop-bypass
B.-AV-fistula-creation
C.-Total-knee-replacement
ANSWERS
A-complication-of-steep-reverse-Trendelenburg-position-is?
A.-Deep-vein-thrombosis
B.-Arterial-compression
C.-Cardiac-overload.
D.-Respiratory-alkalosis---ans-✔✔A
which-position-should-be-used-for-Posterior-Colpotomy?
A.-Prone.
B.-Supine.
C.-Lithotomy.
D.-Fowler's---ans-✔✔C
Which-is-the-BEST-way-to-prevent-hypothermia-in-the-OR?
A.-Forced-air-warming-blanket.-
B.-Warmed-IV-solutions.
C.-Warmed-irrigation-solution.
D.-Multiple-layers-of-blankets.---ans-✔✔A
OR-humidity-must-be-maintained-between-what-range?
A.-5-20%
B.-20-60%
C.-40-80%
D.-50-90%---ans-✔✔B
This-is-an-important-process-in-which-all-team-members-must-participate-just-prior-to-
incision.-What-is-it-called?
A.-Huddle
B.-Timeout.
C.-Debriefing
D.-Consent---ans-✔✔B
,Mohs-surgery-is-used-to-treat-what-type-of-cancer?
A.-Malignant-melanoma-and-basal-cell-carcinoma.
B.-Basal-cell-and-squamous-cell-carcinoma.
C.-Malignant-melanoma-and-squamous-cell-carcinoma.
D.-Basal-cell-and-Merkel-cell-carcinoma---ans-✔✔B
When-reviewing-the-patients-chart-scheduled-for-a-mammoplasty,-it's-noticed-that-their-
K+-is-5.4.-What-is-the-patient-suffering-from?
A.-Hyperkalemia
B.-Hypercalcemia
C.-Hypokalemia.
D.-Hypocalcemia---ans-✔✔A
Which-device-is-the-preferred-positioning-device-used-during-surgical-procedures?
A.-Foam-pads.
B.-Saline-bags.
C.-Gel-pads.
D.-Sheet-rolls.---ans-✔✔C
When-inserting-a-Foley-catheter-into-a-male-patient,-the-surgical-assistant-encounters-
difficulty.-What-is-the-NEXT-step-that-the-surgical-assistant-should-take?
A.-Proceed-with-force-until-the-catheter-goes-in.-
B.-Stop-attempting-and-notify-the-surgeon.
C.-Abort-the-surgical-procedure.
D.-Obtain-a-new-kit-and-try-again.---ans-✔✔B
What-could-occur-as-a-result-of-a-tourniquet-causing-excessive-pressure-on-the-nerve?
A.-Paralysis
B.-Ischemia
C.-Hematoma
D.-Necrosis---ans-✔✔A
What-position-is-used-for-a-LAVH?
A.-Reverse-Trendelenburg
B.-Supine
C.-Lateral-Recumbent
D.-Lithotomy---ans-✔✔D
What-type-of-positioning-injury-occurs-when-underlying-tissue-is-stationary-while-the-
skeletal-structure-moves?
, A.-Friction-injury
B.-Pressure-injury
C.-Shear-injury
D.-negativity-injury---ans-✔✔C
What-patient-positioning-would-be-MOST-likely-to-cause-an-obturator-nerve-injury?
A.-Lateral
B.-Prone
C.-Lithotomy
D.-Semi--Fowler's---ans-✔✔C
When-the-surgeon-incises-tissue,-the-surgical-assistant-usually-provides-a-clear-field-by?
A.-Light-Adjustment
B.-Clamping
C.-Retraction
D.-Cauterizing---ans-✔✔C
Which-procedure-is-known-as-a-Kelley-procedure?
A.-Anterior-colporrhaphy
B.-Cervical-conization
C.-Bartholin-cyst-marsupialization
D.-Vulvectomy---ans-✔✔A
What-type-of-shunt-is-used-during-a-Carotid-Endarterectomy?
A.-Javid
B.-Fogarty
C.-Swan-Ganz
D.-Rummel---ans-✔✔A
Which-organ-has-a-fragile-collagen-rich-capsule-and-must-be-handled-carefully?
A.-Kidney
B.-Gallbladder
C.-Liver
D.-Spleen---ans-✔✔D
Which-procedure-would-require-a-pneumatic-tourniquet:
A.-Fem-Pop-bypass
B.-AV-fistula-creation
C.-Total-knee-replacement
