CSFA Exam study
Procedure performed to remove the entire breast and axillary contents but spare the Pectoralis
major. - ANSModified Radical Mastectomy
The Spinal Column consists of how many Vertebrae ? - ANS33 ( 7 Cervical , 12 Thoracic , 5
Lumbar , 5 fused Sacral, and 4 fused Coccygeal)
Name the Four Distinct Curvatures of the Spine - ANSCervical Lordosis , Thoracic Kyphosis,
Lumbar Lordosis, and Sacral Kyphosis
In the Spine, What separates the dura mater from it's bony framework? - ANSA layer of epidural
fat
Most Frequently occurring tumors of the spine - ANSMetastatic 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 ? -
ANSPyloric Stenosis
Neurological Disorder, characterized by excruciating , "piercing" pain in the face is indicative of
what diagnosis ? - ANSTrigeminal Neuralgia
Neurotransmitter/Hormone that mediates impulse transmission at most Post-ganglionic
Sympathetic Nerve endings - ANSNorepinephrine (noradrenaline)
Neurotransmitter at all parasympathetic and pre-ganglionic sympathetic neurons -
ANSAcetylcholine
The Right subclavian artery is a branch of what preceding Vessel ? - ANSThe Brachiocephalic
trunk (aka The innominate Artery)
The wall of the heart consists of how many layers ? - ANS3 ( epicardium or pericardium,
myocardium , endocardium)
The vein that drains the Right Side of the Vertebral column - ANSThe Azygos Vein
Device used to siphon off excess CSF into the abdomen thereby decreasing intracranial
pressure - ANSVP(vetriculo-peritoneal) shunt
Veins that drain the intracranial sinuses to veins outside of the skull - ANSEmissary Veins
,Disorder characterized by a compression of the Abductor Pollicis Longus and Extensor Pollicis
Brevis Tendons near the radial styloid process - ANSDe 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? - ANSACL (anterior cruciate ligament)
tear
Most frequently injured tendon of the rotator cuff - ANSThe supraspinatus (aka supraspinous)
tendon
Typical Potassium levels - ANS3.5 - 5.5 mEq/L ( you buy bananas in bunches of 3 - 5)(lab value
ranges can vary from lab to lab)
Typical blood PH - ANS7.35 - 7.45 (lab value ranges can vary from lab to lab)
Suture technique used to relieve tension on a hand-sewn bowel anastomosis - ANSLembert
Where are intercostal nerves and vessels located in relation to an individual rib? - ANSOn the
Inferior surface of the rib
Avascular area of Mesentery that is helpful in locating the Middle colic Artery (a branch of the
SMA) - ANSThe Space of Riolan
A civil wrong committed against a person or property (does not include breaches of contract) -
ANSTort
Most common Hernia variation in Females - ANSIndirect Inguinal Hernia
A sigmoid colostomy is brought to the skins surface through which muscle? - ANSThe Rectus
Abdominus (this results in lower incidences of peristomal hernias postoperatively)
The nourishing coat of the eye that consists mainly of blood vessels - ANSThe Choroid
The Head of the Pancreas, is surrounded by what alimentary structure? - ANSThe Duodenum
Legal principle that holds everyone responsible for their own acts of negligence - ANSThe
principle of Personal Liability
A patient presenting with Increased WBC , Bilirubin, Alkaline phosphatase and positive blood
cultures is likely suffering from.... - ANSCholangitis ( an inflammation of the Bile duct system)
The most common cancer of the Liver is ? - ANSMetastatic disease
, The most common primary malignant disease of the Liver is? - ANSHepatocellular Carcinoma
(accounts for 85% of all primary malignancies of the liver)
If a Meckel's diverticulum were suspected, where should we look for it? - ANStwo 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
- ANSForamen of Luschka
Dumping Syndrome is a possible complication of what Bariatric procedure? - ANSGastric
Bypass
In which procedure would the patient be in the Supine position with their right side slightly
elevated by a wedge? - ANSC-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. -
ANSRadical Vulvectomy
The donor left Kidney is preferred in order to procure the additional length of what structure ? -
ANSThe 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 ? - ANSThe 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 ? - ANSWinged
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 ? - ANSSciatic Nerve
How is the Kocher maneuver defined? - ANSDissection of the lateral peritoneal attachments
allowing visualization of the duodenum, pancreas, and other retro-peritoneal structures.
A birth defect in which an infants abdominal organs are formed outside of the belly often
covered by a thin transparent membrane - ANSAn Omphalocele (also called an exomphalos)
Shoulder dislocation frequently causes injury to which nerve? - ANSThe Axillary nerve
During a Hip ORIF using cannulated screw fixation, done for non-displaced femoral neck
fractures , in what pattern are the screws placed and which screws are compressed first? -
ANSThe screws are placed in an Inverted triangle formation or a V shaped formation , with one
Procedure performed to remove the entire breast and axillary contents but spare the Pectoralis
major. - ANSModified Radical Mastectomy
The Spinal Column consists of how many Vertebrae ? - ANS33 ( 7 Cervical , 12 Thoracic , 5
Lumbar , 5 fused Sacral, and 4 fused Coccygeal)
Name the Four Distinct Curvatures of the Spine - ANSCervical Lordosis , Thoracic Kyphosis,
Lumbar Lordosis, and Sacral Kyphosis
In the Spine, What separates the dura mater from it's bony framework? - ANSA layer of epidural
fat
Most Frequently occurring tumors of the spine - ANSMetastatic 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 ? -
ANSPyloric Stenosis
Neurological Disorder, characterized by excruciating , "piercing" pain in the face is indicative of
what diagnosis ? - ANSTrigeminal Neuralgia
Neurotransmitter/Hormone that mediates impulse transmission at most Post-ganglionic
Sympathetic Nerve endings - ANSNorepinephrine (noradrenaline)
Neurotransmitter at all parasympathetic and pre-ganglionic sympathetic neurons -
ANSAcetylcholine
The Right subclavian artery is a branch of what preceding Vessel ? - ANSThe Brachiocephalic
trunk (aka The innominate Artery)
The wall of the heart consists of how many layers ? - ANS3 ( epicardium or pericardium,
myocardium , endocardium)
The vein that drains the Right Side of the Vertebral column - ANSThe Azygos Vein
Device used to siphon off excess CSF into the abdomen thereby decreasing intracranial
pressure - ANSVP(vetriculo-peritoneal) shunt
Veins that drain the intracranial sinuses to veins outside of the skull - ANSEmissary Veins
,Disorder characterized by a compression of the Abductor Pollicis Longus and Extensor Pollicis
Brevis Tendons near the radial styloid process - ANSDe 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? - ANSACL (anterior cruciate ligament)
tear
Most frequently injured tendon of the rotator cuff - ANSThe supraspinatus (aka supraspinous)
tendon
Typical Potassium levels - ANS3.5 - 5.5 mEq/L ( you buy bananas in bunches of 3 - 5)(lab value
ranges can vary from lab to lab)
Typical blood PH - ANS7.35 - 7.45 (lab value ranges can vary from lab to lab)
Suture technique used to relieve tension on a hand-sewn bowel anastomosis - ANSLembert
Where are intercostal nerves and vessels located in relation to an individual rib? - ANSOn the
Inferior surface of the rib
Avascular area of Mesentery that is helpful in locating the Middle colic Artery (a branch of the
SMA) - ANSThe Space of Riolan
A civil wrong committed against a person or property (does not include breaches of contract) -
ANSTort
Most common Hernia variation in Females - ANSIndirect Inguinal Hernia
A sigmoid colostomy is brought to the skins surface through which muscle? - ANSThe Rectus
Abdominus (this results in lower incidences of peristomal hernias postoperatively)
The nourishing coat of the eye that consists mainly of blood vessels - ANSThe Choroid
The Head of the Pancreas, is surrounded by what alimentary structure? - ANSThe Duodenum
Legal principle that holds everyone responsible for their own acts of negligence - ANSThe
principle of Personal Liability
A patient presenting with Increased WBC , Bilirubin, Alkaline phosphatase and positive blood
cultures is likely suffering from.... - ANSCholangitis ( an inflammation of the Bile duct system)
The most common cancer of the Liver is ? - ANSMetastatic disease
, The most common primary malignant disease of the Liver is? - ANSHepatocellular Carcinoma
(accounts for 85% of all primary malignancies of the liver)
If a Meckel's diverticulum were suspected, where should we look for it? - ANStwo 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
- ANSForamen of Luschka
Dumping Syndrome is a possible complication of what Bariatric procedure? - ANSGastric
Bypass
In which procedure would the patient be in the Supine position with their right side slightly
elevated by a wedge? - ANSC-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. -
ANSRadical Vulvectomy
The donor left Kidney is preferred in order to procure the additional length of what structure ? -
ANSThe 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 ? - ANSThe 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 ? - ANSWinged
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 ? - ANSSciatic Nerve
How is the Kocher maneuver defined? - ANSDissection of the lateral peritoneal attachments
allowing visualization of the duodenum, pancreas, and other retro-peritoneal structures.
A birth defect in which an infants abdominal organs are formed outside of the belly often
covered by a thin transparent membrane - ANSAn Omphalocele (also called an exomphalos)
Shoulder dislocation frequently causes injury to which nerve? - ANSThe Axillary nerve
During a Hip ORIF using cannulated screw fixation, done for non-displaced femoral neck
fractures , in what pattern are the screws placed and which screws are compressed first? -
ANSThe screws are placed in an Inverted triangle formation or a V shaped formation , with one
