ABFAS FFA practice. Test Questions
and Answers 100% PASS
A patient presents 10 days status post a one stage fourth brachymetatarsia
lengthening. The radiographic findings show boneresorption at the graft site.
Based on the radiographic findings, what should the next step be?
A. take the patient back to the OR and replace graft.
B. place a bone stimulator at the site of the graft.
C. place the patient on anti-osteoporotic medications.
D. continue with the current course of post-operative care. - CORRECT
ANSWER-
Two months status post plantar fibroma excision, the incision is healed but the
three medial digits begin to hyperextend at the metatarsophalangeal joints. A
possible cause would be the severance of which structure? - CORRECT
ANSWER-medial plantar nerve
In which scenario should the patient's surgical intervention
,be canceled?
a. MI in the past 6 months
b. Glucose of 100
c. Female with HCG positive
d. - CORRECT ANSWER-Female with positive HCG
A patient with a history of true penicillin allergy is scheduled for a total joint
implant. Antibiotic prophylaxis would best be served with which of the following
medications?
a. Ciprofloxacin
b. Levofloxacin
c. Cephalexin
d. Vancomycin - CORRECT ANSWER-Vancomycin
When performing a Lapidus procedure for hallux abductovalgus, what structure
should be avoided when exposing the first metatarsocuneiform articulation? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Deep perforating artery
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, The radiograph shown below was taken 29 days postoperatively. Which treatment
is appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER-remove pin; signs of healing
Which of the following suture material is the LEAST reactive? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Monofilament wire
Most reactive suture material? - CORRECT ANSWER-
When utilizing screw fixation for an osteotomy which of the following is the main
reason for countersinking the screw based on AO principles? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Disperse compression force of screw head evenly.
A 65-year-old diabetic male presents to the emergency department with a
longstanding heel ulcer. Assessment reveals he meets systemic inflammatory
response syndrome (SIRS) criteria. What would be the most useful initial
intervention?
a. Culture wound
b. Start fluid resuscitation and IV crystalloid
c. Bedside I&D
d. Gauze and tape - CORRECT ANSWER-Start fluid resuscitation and IV
crystalloid
A 32-year-old female presents with a history of a slowly enlarging, subcutaneous,
multinodular, painless mass beneath the flexor surface of the great toe. She denies
and Answers 100% PASS
A patient presents 10 days status post a one stage fourth brachymetatarsia
lengthening. The radiographic findings show boneresorption at the graft site.
Based on the radiographic findings, what should the next step be?
A. take the patient back to the OR and replace graft.
B. place a bone stimulator at the site of the graft.
C. place the patient on anti-osteoporotic medications.
D. continue with the current course of post-operative care. - CORRECT
ANSWER-
Two months status post plantar fibroma excision, the incision is healed but the
three medial digits begin to hyperextend at the metatarsophalangeal joints. A
possible cause would be the severance of which structure? - CORRECT
ANSWER-medial plantar nerve
In which scenario should the patient's surgical intervention
,be canceled?
a. MI in the past 6 months
b. Glucose of 100
c. Female with HCG positive
d. - CORRECT ANSWER-Female with positive HCG
A patient with a history of true penicillin allergy is scheduled for a total joint
implant. Antibiotic prophylaxis would best be served with which of the following
medications?
a. Ciprofloxacin
b. Levofloxacin
c. Cephalexin
d. Vancomycin - CORRECT ANSWER-Vancomycin
When performing a Lapidus procedure for hallux abductovalgus, what structure
should be avoided when exposing the first metatarsocuneiform articulation? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Deep perforating artery
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, The radiograph shown below was taken 29 days postoperatively. Which treatment
is appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER-remove pin; signs of healing
Which of the following suture material is the LEAST reactive? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Monofilament wire
Most reactive suture material? - CORRECT ANSWER-
When utilizing screw fixation for an osteotomy which of the following is the main
reason for countersinking the screw based on AO principles? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Disperse compression force of screw head evenly.
A 65-year-old diabetic male presents to the emergency department with a
longstanding heel ulcer. Assessment reveals he meets systemic inflammatory
response syndrome (SIRS) criteria. What would be the most useful initial
intervention?
a. Culture wound
b. Start fluid resuscitation and IV crystalloid
c. Bedside I&D
d. Gauze and tape - CORRECT ANSWER-Start fluid resuscitation and IV
crystalloid
A 32-year-old female presents with a history of a slowly enlarging, subcutaneous,
multinodular, painless mass beneath the flexor surface of the great toe. She denies
