CSFA EXAMINATION, STUDY COMPILATION, CTM
LATEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Can you remember your 5 birds ?
ANSWER
EsophaGUS , AzyGOS vein, Hemi-AzyGOS vein, VaGUS nerve, and thoracic DUCt
Question 2.
on an ECG , the P-wave represents ?
ANSWER
Atrial Depolarization (contraction)
Question 3.
Which cranial nerve may be anastomosed to the facial nerve (if damaged) to restore mobility to the
face ?
ANSWER
The XI spinal accessory (aka accessory)
Question 4.
Slight distension of the renal pelvis initiates what action ?
ANSWER
a wave of perastaltic contractions
Question 5.
The liver is covered by a connective tissue layer named ?
ANSWER
Glisson's capsule
,Question 6.
What does Hematocrit represent, and what are typical lab values for children, adult females and adult
males ?
ANSWER
Hematocrit represents the ratio of red blood cells in your blood expressed as a percentage,
typical lab values for children (31-43%) adult females (37-46%) and adult males (40-52%)
Question 7.
Which nerve is affected in Carpal tunnel syndrome ?
ANSWER
The median nerve
Question 8.
What incision allows the greatest exposure for the treatment of Frontal Sinus fractures?
ANSWER
A Coronal incision.
Question 9.
Describe the main bronchus of the right lung in relation to the left
ANSWER
The right is shorter and wider than the left.
Question 10.
The Head of the Pancreas, is surrounded by what alimentary structure?
ANSWER
The Duodenum
Question 11.
The most common primary malignant disease of the Liver is?
ANSWER
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (accounts for 85% of all primary malignancies of the liver)
,Question 12.
For a jaw bone replacement , where would be a common place to harvest autologous graft from ?
ANSWER
The Fibula ( up to 25cm of fibular bone may be taken for mandibular reconstruction )
Question 13.
The name for the anastomosis of arcades between the SMA and IMA
ANSWER
The anastomosis of Riolan
Question 14.
What is the name for the small pancreatic duct?
ANSWER
The duct of Santorini (I used the mnemonic, " the Santorini is teeny".)
Question 15.
Where is the Splenius muscle located?
ANSWER
The posterior aspect of the neck
Question 16.
The most common cause of mitral valve stenosis
ANSWER
Rheumatic fever ( a complication of strep throat or scarlet fever) can cause the mitral valve to
thicken
Question 17.
The primary concern in cases where the patient has a ruptured spleen ?
ANSWER
hypovolemic shock
, Question 18.
what is a serous cystadenoma ?
ANSWER
A benign disease of the pancreas in which cysts filled with clear watery fluid from , usually at
the head of the pancreas. Generally has a good prognosis.
Question 19.
Typical lab value for Triglycerides (lipid molecules found in the blood)
ANSWER
50-250 mg/dL (ranges can vary from lab to lab)
Question 20.
In the Spine, What separates the dura mater from it's bony framework?
ANSWER
A layer of epidural fat
Question 21.
Before the Carotid bifurcation is manipulated , The carotid sinus may be anesthetized to prevent what
complication ?
ANSWER
severe bradycardia and hypotension.
Question 22.
How many lobes total are contained in both lungs combined ?
ANSWER
5 lobes, (3 on the right, 2 on the left)
Question 23.
Typical Potassium levels
ANSWER
3.5 - 5.5 mEq/L ( you buy bananas in bunches of 3 - 5)(lab value ranges can vary from lab to lab)
LATEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Can you remember your 5 birds ?
ANSWER
EsophaGUS , AzyGOS vein, Hemi-AzyGOS vein, VaGUS nerve, and thoracic DUCt
Question 2.
on an ECG , the P-wave represents ?
ANSWER
Atrial Depolarization (contraction)
Question 3.
Which cranial nerve may be anastomosed to the facial nerve (if damaged) to restore mobility to the
face ?
ANSWER
The XI spinal accessory (aka accessory)
Question 4.
Slight distension of the renal pelvis initiates what action ?
ANSWER
a wave of perastaltic contractions
Question 5.
The liver is covered by a connective tissue layer named ?
ANSWER
Glisson's capsule
,Question 6.
What does Hematocrit represent, and what are typical lab values for children, adult females and adult
males ?
ANSWER
Hematocrit represents the ratio of red blood cells in your blood expressed as a percentage,
typical lab values for children (31-43%) adult females (37-46%) and adult males (40-52%)
Question 7.
Which nerve is affected in Carpal tunnel syndrome ?
ANSWER
The median nerve
Question 8.
What incision allows the greatest exposure for the treatment of Frontal Sinus fractures?
ANSWER
A Coronal incision.
Question 9.
Describe the main bronchus of the right lung in relation to the left
ANSWER
The right is shorter and wider than the left.
Question 10.
The Head of the Pancreas, is surrounded by what alimentary structure?
ANSWER
The Duodenum
Question 11.
The most common primary malignant disease of the Liver is?
ANSWER
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (accounts for 85% of all primary malignancies of the liver)
,Question 12.
For a jaw bone replacement , where would be a common place to harvest autologous graft from ?
ANSWER
The Fibula ( up to 25cm of fibular bone may be taken for mandibular reconstruction )
Question 13.
The name for the anastomosis of arcades between the SMA and IMA
ANSWER
The anastomosis of Riolan
Question 14.
What is the name for the small pancreatic duct?
ANSWER
The duct of Santorini (I used the mnemonic, " the Santorini is teeny".)
Question 15.
Where is the Splenius muscle located?
ANSWER
The posterior aspect of the neck
Question 16.
The most common cause of mitral valve stenosis
ANSWER
Rheumatic fever ( a complication of strep throat or scarlet fever) can cause the mitral valve to
thicken
Question 17.
The primary concern in cases where the patient has a ruptured spleen ?
ANSWER
hypovolemic shock
, Question 18.
what is a serous cystadenoma ?
ANSWER
A benign disease of the pancreas in which cysts filled with clear watery fluid from , usually at
the head of the pancreas. Generally has a good prognosis.
Question 19.
Typical lab value for Triglycerides (lipid molecules found in the blood)
ANSWER
50-250 mg/dL (ranges can vary from lab to lab)
Question 20.
In the Spine, What separates the dura mater from it's bony framework?
ANSWER
A layer of epidural fat
Question 21.
Before the Carotid bifurcation is manipulated , The carotid sinus may be anesthetized to prevent what
complication ?
ANSWER
severe bradycardia and hypotension.
Question 22.
How many lobes total are contained in both lungs combined ?
ANSWER
5 lobes, (3 on the right, 2 on the left)
Question 23.
Typical Potassium levels
ANSWER
3.5 - 5.5 mEq/L ( you buy bananas in bunches of 3 - 5)(lab value ranges can vary from lab to lab)
