CSFA self-examination Questions and
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Compression What is the desired effect when applying a partially threaded cancellous
screw to a bone fragment?
Round ligaments During an abdominal hysterectomy, the surgeon initially isolated the
uterus by separating it from the
Internal carotid During a carotid endarterectomy, the final occlusion clamp to be removed
after anastomosis is on the
Eliminate tremor associated with operating the endoscope The primary purpose of a
robotic device designed to hold and maneuver a laparoscope is to
Flush free debris from the carotid During a carotid endarterectomy, the arteries are
unclamped and reclaimed before arteriotomy closure is performed to
,Lumbar When opening the aneurysmal sac during resection of an abdominal aortic
aneurysm (AAA), which artery is ligated?
Irrigating at the drill site with saline When entering the skull during a craniotomy, it is
important to prevent excess heat to the skull and to avoid floating bone dust by
Fogarty During arterial embolectomy, what catheter is used for clot removal?
Irrigate and facilitate hemostasis A 3-way Foley catheter with a 30cc balloon should be
inserted following a transurethral prostate resection (TURP) to
After the thoracic cavity is closed When should the patients chest tubes be attached to the
drainage system during a thoracotomy?
An interrupted retention suture A 60yr old obese patient with a history of diabetes and
renal insufficiency has undergone drainage of an abdominal abscess through a midline incision.
Which should be considered for wound closure?
, Interrupted polypropylene A 54yr old female presents to the OR with a 4cm oblique volar
forearm laceration and a 9cm transverse dorsal forearm laceration from a dog bite. What suture
method and material is the BEST choice for closure of the wound?
Monofilament absorbable In a previously infected wound that has been opened and
debrided, which suture material in the event that subcutaneous tissue is closed would be
preferred?
Aorta During arterial cannulation in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), the cannula tip must
be directed into which artery?
Re-establish negative pressure The primary purpose of a chest tube is to
Neck of the aneurysm During surgical treatment for a cerebral aneurysm, the clip is
placed at the
Bone wax What mechanical method of hemostasis should the FA use in neurosurgery?
Answers 100% Correct
Compression What is the desired effect when applying a partially threaded cancellous
screw to a bone fragment?
Round ligaments During an abdominal hysterectomy, the surgeon initially isolated the
uterus by separating it from the
Internal carotid During a carotid endarterectomy, the final occlusion clamp to be removed
after anastomosis is on the
Eliminate tremor associated with operating the endoscope The primary purpose of a
robotic device designed to hold and maneuver a laparoscope is to
Flush free debris from the carotid During a carotid endarterectomy, the arteries are
unclamped and reclaimed before arteriotomy closure is performed to
,Lumbar When opening the aneurysmal sac during resection of an abdominal aortic
aneurysm (AAA), which artery is ligated?
Irrigating at the drill site with saline When entering the skull during a craniotomy, it is
important to prevent excess heat to the skull and to avoid floating bone dust by
Fogarty During arterial embolectomy, what catheter is used for clot removal?
Irrigate and facilitate hemostasis A 3-way Foley catheter with a 30cc balloon should be
inserted following a transurethral prostate resection (TURP) to
After the thoracic cavity is closed When should the patients chest tubes be attached to the
drainage system during a thoracotomy?
An interrupted retention suture A 60yr old obese patient with a history of diabetes and
renal insufficiency has undergone drainage of an abdominal abscess through a midline incision.
Which should be considered for wound closure?
, Interrupted polypropylene A 54yr old female presents to the OR with a 4cm oblique volar
forearm laceration and a 9cm transverse dorsal forearm laceration from a dog bite. What suture
method and material is the BEST choice for closure of the wound?
Monofilament absorbable In a previously infected wound that has been opened and
debrided, which suture material in the event that subcutaneous tissue is closed would be
preferred?
Aorta During arterial cannulation in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), the cannula tip must
be directed into which artery?
Re-establish negative pressure The primary purpose of a chest tube is to
Neck of the aneurysm During surgical treatment for a cerebral aneurysm, the clip is
placed at the
Bone wax What mechanical method of hemostasis should the FA use in neurosurgery?
