CSFA Examination , Study compilation , CTM
Questions with Solutions Verified 100% Correct
Procedure performed to remove the entire breast and axillary contents but spare the
Pectoralis major. - ANSWER Modified Radical Mastectomy
The Spinal Column consists of how many Vertebrae ? - ANSWER 33 ( 7 Cervical , 12
Thoracic , 5 Lumbar , 5 fused Sacral, and 4 fused Coccygeal)
Name the Four Distinct Curvatures of the Spine - ANSWER Cervical Lordosis , Thoracic
Kyphosis, Lumbar Lordosis, and Sacral Kyphosis
In the Spine, What separates the dura mater from it's bony framework? - ANSWER A
layer of epidural fat
Most Frequently occurring tumors of the spine - ANSWER Metastatic 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 ? - ANSWER Pyloric Stenosis
Neurological Disorder, characterized by excruciating , "piercing" pain in the face is
indicative of what diagnosis ? - ANSWER Trigeminal Neuralgia
Neurotransmitter/Hormone that mediates impulse transmission at most Post-ganglionic
Sympathetic Nerve endings - ANSWER Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
Neurotransmitter at all parasympathetic and pre-ganglionic sympathetic neurons -
ANSWER Acetylcholine
,The Right subclavian artery is a branch of what preceding Vessel ? - ANSWER The
Brachiocephalic trunk (aka The innominate Artery)
The wall of the heart consists of how many layers ? - ANSWER 3 ( epicardium or
pericardium, myocardium , endocardium)
The vein that drains the Right Side of the Vertebral column - ANSWER The Azygos Vein
Device used to siphon off excess CSF into the abdomen thereby decreasing intracranial
pressure - ANSWER VP(vetriculo-peritoneal) shunt
Veins that drain the intracranial sinuses to veins outside of the skull - ANSWER Emissary
Veins
Disorder characterized by a compression of the Abductor Pollicis Longus and Extensor
Pollicis Brevis Tendons near the radial styloid process - ANSWER De 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? - ANSWER ACL
(anterior cruciate ligament) tear
Most frequently injured tendon of the rotator cuff - ANSWER The supraspinatus (aka
supraspinous) tendon
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)
, Typical blood PH - ANSWER 7.35 - 7.45 (lab value ranges can vary from lab to lab)
Suture technique used to relieve tension on a hand-sewn bowel anastomosis - ANSWER
Lembert
Where are intercostal nerves and vessels located in relation to an individual rib? -
ANSWER On the Inferior surface of the rib
Avascular area of Mesentery that is helpful in locating the Middle colic Artery (a branch
of the SMA) - ANSWER The Space of Riolan
A civil wrong committed against a person or property (does not include breaches of
contract) - ANSWER Tort
Most common Hernia variation in Females - ANSWER Indirect Inguinal Hernia
A sigmoid colostomy is brought to the skins surface through which muscle? - ANSWER
The Rectus Abdominus (this results in lower incidences of peristomal hernias
postoperatively)
The nourishing coat of the eye that consists mainly of blood vessels - ANSWER The
Choroid
The Head of the Pancreas, is surrounded by what alimentary structure? - ANSWER The
Duodenum
Legal principle that holds everyone responsible for their own acts of negligence -
ANSWER The principle of Personal Liability
Questions with Solutions Verified 100% Correct
Procedure performed to remove the entire breast and axillary contents but spare the
Pectoralis major. - ANSWER Modified Radical Mastectomy
The Spinal Column consists of how many Vertebrae ? - ANSWER 33 ( 7 Cervical , 12
Thoracic , 5 Lumbar , 5 fused Sacral, and 4 fused Coccygeal)
Name the Four Distinct Curvatures of the Spine - ANSWER Cervical Lordosis , Thoracic
Kyphosis, Lumbar Lordosis, and Sacral Kyphosis
In the Spine, What separates the dura mater from it's bony framework? - ANSWER A
layer of epidural fat
Most Frequently occurring tumors of the spine - ANSWER Metastatic 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 ? - ANSWER Pyloric Stenosis
Neurological Disorder, characterized by excruciating , "piercing" pain in the face is
indicative of what diagnosis ? - ANSWER Trigeminal Neuralgia
Neurotransmitter/Hormone that mediates impulse transmission at most Post-ganglionic
Sympathetic Nerve endings - ANSWER Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
Neurotransmitter at all parasympathetic and pre-ganglionic sympathetic neurons -
ANSWER Acetylcholine
,The Right subclavian artery is a branch of what preceding Vessel ? - ANSWER The
Brachiocephalic trunk (aka The innominate Artery)
The wall of the heart consists of how many layers ? - ANSWER 3 ( epicardium or
pericardium, myocardium , endocardium)
The vein that drains the Right Side of the Vertebral column - ANSWER The Azygos Vein
Device used to siphon off excess CSF into the abdomen thereby decreasing intracranial
pressure - ANSWER VP(vetriculo-peritoneal) shunt
Veins that drain the intracranial sinuses to veins outside of the skull - ANSWER Emissary
Veins
Disorder characterized by a compression of the Abductor Pollicis Longus and Extensor
Pollicis Brevis Tendons near the radial styloid process - ANSWER De 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? - ANSWER ACL
(anterior cruciate ligament) tear
Most frequently injured tendon of the rotator cuff - ANSWER The supraspinatus (aka
supraspinous) tendon
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)
, Typical blood PH - ANSWER 7.35 - 7.45 (lab value ranges can vary from lab to lab)
Suture technique used to relieve tension on a hand-sewn bowel anastomosis - ANSWER
Lembert
Where are intercostal nerves and vessels located in relation to an individual rib? -
ANSWER On the Inferior surface of the rib
Avascular area of Mesentery that is helpful in locating the Middle colic Artery (a branch
of the SMA) - ANSWER The Space of Riolan
A civil wrong committed against a person or property (does not include breaches of
contract) - ANSWER Tort
Most common Hernia variation in Females - ANSWER Indirect Inguinal Hernia
A sigmoid colostomy is brought to the skins surface through which muscle? - ANSWER
The Rectus Abdominus (this results in lower incidences of peristomal hernias
postoperatively)
The nourishing coat of the eye that consists mainly of blood vessels - ANSWER The
Choroid
The Head of the Pancreas, is surrounded by what alimentary structure? - ANSWER The
Duodenum
Legal principle that holds everyone responsible for their own acts of negligence -
ANSWER The principle of Personal Liability
