RNFA Course 1 Test 2a
An epidural hematoma - ANS-You examine a comatose patient in the emergency room. His wife
relates that her husband was struck accidentally in his "temple" by a baseball. After an initial
period of unconsciousness, he seemed to be okay but later became drowsy and comatose. You
suspect that the patient is suffering from:
B nipple sparing - ANS-This technique is primarily reserved for patients having prophylactic
mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction. Choose the correct answering:
A)skin sparing
B) nipple sparing
C) modified radical
D) simple
Bipolar bayonet forceps - ANS-During a lumbar laminectomy, residual bleeding can be
controlled with which of the following methods?
Bloody - ANS-Nipple discharge is more commonly associated with benign breast lesions than
with cancer; however, discharge is usually significantly only if it is spontaneous, persistent and
Brachiocephalic artery - ANS-A patient presents to the ER as a victim of violence and is
transferred directly to the OR. Assessment reveals a laceration to the neck that involves the
lower trachea. Which other structure can be involved in with this type of injury?
Carbon monoxide pneumoperitoneum - ANS-Exposure of inta-abdominal anatomy is crucial to
safe surgery and employs varied instruments, applications of highly technical energy sources,
patient manipulations, light, and imaging. What is unique to the laparoscopic approach that
promotes exposure?
Carina - ANS-Select the structure of the trachea that is a landmark during bronchoscopy:
Cholecystectomy - ANS-Which of the following is the most common non-emergent abdominal
surgery on the US?
Circumflex coronary artery - ANS-Identify from the following, the correct branch of the left main
coronary artery.
Coagulopathy - ANS-Which of the following is an indication for damage control surgery?
Cuffs should overlap a minimum of 3 inches and a maximum of 6 inches - ANS-Select the true
statement about application and operation of the pneumatic tourniquet.
An epidural hematoma - ANS-You examine a comatose patient in the emergency room. His wife
relates that her husband was struck accidentally in his "temple" by a baseball. After an initial
period of unconsciousness, he seemed to be okay but later became drowsy and comatose. You
suspect that the patient is suffering from:
B nipple sparing - ANS-This technique is primarily reserved for patients having prophylactic
mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction. Choose the correct answering:
A)skin sparing
B) nipple sparing
C) modified radical
D) simple
Bipolar bayonet forceps - ANS-During a lumbar laminectomy, residual bleeding can be
controlled with which of the following methods?
Bloody - ANS-Nipple discharge is more commonly associated with benign breast lesions than
with cancer; however, discharge is usually significantly only if it is spontaneous, persistent and
Brachiocephalic artery - ANS-A patient presents to the ER as a victim of violence and is
transferred directly to the OR. Assessment reveals a laceration to the neck that involves the
lower trachea. Which other structure can be involved in with this type of injury?
Carbon monoxide pneumoperitoneum - ANS-Exposure of inta-abdominal anatomy is crucial to
safe surgery and employs varied instruments, applications of highly technical energy sources,
patient manipulations, light, and imaging. What is unique to the laparoscopic approach that
promotes exposure?
Carina - ANS-Select the structure of the trachea that is a landmark during bronchoscopy:
Cholecystectomy - ANS-Which of the following is the most common non-emergent abdominal
surgery on the US?
Circumflex coronary artery - ANS-Identify from the following, the correct branch of the left main
coronary artery.
Coagulopathy - ANS-Which of the following is an indication for damage control surgery?
Cuffs should overlap a minimum of 3 inches and a maximum of 6 inches - ANS-Select the true
statement about application and operation of the pneumatic tourniquet.
