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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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DETAILED / VERIFIED
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ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
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, The surgeon asks you to first gently supinate, then gently pronate the operative wrist of a
14-year old patient in supine position. The operative extremity is positioned at 80 degrees to the
torso. Which of the following most accurately describes the movement of the operative thumb
(which direction it points) as you carry out the instructions? - ANS Thumb inferior, then back to
superior
With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the spinal nerves are oriented: - ANS
Superficial to its corresponding ventral roots
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A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical anastomosis of which of the following two
structures: - ANS Duodenum and common bile duct
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In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: - ANS Proximal and anterior to the pet
anserinus, medial to the patellar ligament.
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Epidural anesthesia is administered: - ANS Into the space between the spinal canal and the
dura mater covering the nerve roots.
The connective tissue between the patella and the tibial tuberosity in the knee facilitates
quadriceps muscle contraction across the knee joint. What is the structure? - ANS Patellar
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Ligament
The talus forms an articulation with which of the following lists of bones: - ANS Calcaneus,
navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion of which of the three bone chokes
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below? - ANS Pubis, ischium, and ilium
The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood supply for which of the following
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structures: - ANS Pancreas
The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of the: - ANS Internal iliac artery
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After what percent of total blood volume may arterial pressure AND cardiac output begin to
significantly (and precipitously) drop? - ANS More than about 10%
Putting a patient into Trendelenberg position has the effect of: - ANS Increasing blood flow to
the brain
A history of crushing would to the chest, a patient exhibits the following symptoms: low blood
pressure; chest pain radiating to the neck, shoulders, and back; trouble taking deep breaths and
rapid shallow breathing. Which of the following cardio-pulmonary conditions may be responsible
and require urgent surgery? - ANS Cardiac Tamponade
CERTIFICATION TEST
K
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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DETAILED / VERIFIED
LO
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
YC
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U
ST
, The surgeon asks you to first gently supinate, then gently pronate the operative wrist of a
14-year old patient in supine position. The operative extremity is positioned at 80 degrees to the
torso. Which of the following most accurately describes the movement of the operative thumb
(which direction it points) as you carry out the instructions? - ANS Thumb inferior, then back to
superior
With patient in the prone position, the dorsal roots of the spinal nerves are oriented: - ANS
Superficial to its corresponding ventral roots
K
A choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical anastomosis of which of the following two
structures: - ANS Duodenum and common bile duct
C
In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: - ANS Proximal and anterior to the pet
anserinus, medial to the patellar ligament.
LO
Epidural anesthesia is administered: - ANS Into the space between the spinal canal and the
dura mater covering the nerve roots.
The connective tissue between the patella and the tibial tuberosity in the knee facilitates
quadriceps muscle contraction across the knee joint. What is the structure? - ANS Patellar
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Ligament
The talus forms an articulation with which of the following lists of bones: - ANS Calcaneus,
navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
The acetabulum, or hip socket, is comprised of the fusion of which of the three bone chokes
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below? - ANS Pubis, ischium, and ilium
The superior mesenteric artery provides primary blood supply for which of the following
U
structures: - ANS Pancreas
The uterine artery is a most commonly a direct branch of the: - ANS Internal iliac artery
ST
After what percent of total blood volume may arterial pressure AND cardiac output begin to
significantly (and precipitously) drop? - ANS More than about 10%
Putting a patient into Trendelenberg position has the effect of: - ANS Increasing blood flow to
the brain
A history of crushing would to the chest, a patient exhibits the following symptoms: low blood
pressure; chest pain radiating to the neck, shoulders, and back; trouble taking deep breaths and
rapid shallow breathing. Which of the following cardio-pulmonary conditions may be responsible
and require urgent surgery? - ANS Cardiac Tamponade
