What is the normal range of red cells in a complete blood count for an adult male? - an-
swer 4.6-6.2
Which of the following bones make up the pelvic girdle
1. Coccyx
2.acetabulum
3.sacrum
4.os coxae - answer 3. Coccyx, sacrum, and os coxae
During arterial cannulation in cardiopulmonary bypass, the cannula tip must be directed into
which of the following arteries?
1. Pulmonary
2.brachiocephalic
3.aorta
4.coronaries - answer 3. Aorta
Which of the following is an example of a high level disinfecting agent?
1. Glutaraldehyde
2.isopropyl alcohol
3.quaternary ammonium
4.iodophor solution - answer 1.glutaraldehyde
A long term complication of a cemented total hip is?
1. Anterior dislocation
1
,2.posterior dislocation
3. Loosening of the prosthesis
4.impingement of the sciatic nerve - answer 3. Loosening of the prosthesis
During a posterolateral approach to the hip, which of the following structures usually found
superficially to the obturator and gemelli should be identified and protected?
1.sciatic nerve
2.superior gluteal
3.inferior gluteal
4.lateral femoral cutaneous nerve - answer 1.sciatic nerve
Tetralogy of fallot includes which of the following defects?
1.ventricular septal defect
2.aortic stenosis
3.pulmonary valve stenosis
4.right ventricular hypertrophy - answer 1.ventricular septal defect
3.pulmonary valve stenosis
4.right ventricular hypertrophy
If a kelly clamp is left in a patient who underwent a cholecystectomy, which of the following
legal charges can be filed?
1.primum non nocere
2.res ipsa loquitur
3.foreseeability
4.intentional tort - answer 2.res ipsa loquitur
During a posterolateral approach for an intracapsular hip fracture, which of the following
muscles would be released along with the short external rotators and capsule from the pos-
terior aspect of the femur as a single musculocapsular flap?
2
, 1.gluteus medius
2.gemelli
3.quadratus
4.piriformis - answer 4.prirformis
When an open appendectomy is performed, it is necessary to identify the? - answer the
cecum and ileocecal valve
A patient who is opposed to the acceptance of blood transfusion on religious principle is un-
dergoing a hysterectomy. During surgery, there was significant blood loss causing hematocrit
to drop to 30% with a resulting drop in oxygen saturation. Under these conditions, what is
the appropriate response? - answer increase iv fluid drip to allow hemodilution
Which of the following conditions is most common when insulation failure occurs in laparo-
scopic surgery?
1.hypothermia
2.wound infection
3.tissue injury
4.adhesions - answer 3. Tissue injury
Which of the following angled plates is most frequently chosen for a compression hip screw
fixation?
1.130
2.135
3.145
4.150 - answer 2.135 degree
Which of the following tumors is most commonly found in the cerebellum of children and in
the cerebrum of adults and is the most common primary brain tumor?
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swer 4.6-6.2
Which of the following bones make up the pelvic girdle
1. Coccyx
2.acetabulum
3.sacrum
4.os coxae - answer 3. Coccyx, sacrum, and os coxae
During arterial cannulation in cardiopulmonary bypass, the cannula tip must be directed into
which of the following arteries?
1. Pulmonary
2.brachiocephalic
3.aorta
4.coronaries - answer 3. Aorta
Which of the following is an example of a high level disinfecting agent?
1. Glutaraldehyde
2.isopropyl alcohol
3.quaternary ammonium
4.iodophor solution - answer 1.glutaraldehyde
A long term complication of a cemented total hip is?
1. Anterior dislocation
1
,2.posterior dislocation
3. Loosening of the prosthesis
4.impingement of the sciatic nerve - answer 3. Loosening of the prosthesis
During a posterolateral approach to the hip, which of the following structures usually found
superficially to the obturator and gemelli should be identified and protected?
1.sciatic nerve
2.superior gluteal
3.inferior gluteal
4.lateral femoral cutaneous nerve - answer 1.sciatic nerve
Tetralogy of fallot includes which of the following defects?
1.ventricular septal defect
2.aortic stenosis
3.pulmonary valve stenosis
4.right ventricular hypertrophy - answer 1.ventricular septal defect
3.pulmonary valve stenosis
4.right ventricular hypertrophy
If a kelly clamp is left in a patient who underwent a cholecystectomy, which of the following
legal charges can be filed?
1.primum non nocere
2.res ipsa loquitur
3.foreseeability
4.intentional tort - answer 2.res ipsa loquitur
During a posterolateral approach for an intracapsular hip fracture, which of the following
muscles would be released along with the short external rotators and capsule from the pos-
terior aspect of the femur as a single musculocapsular flap?
2
, 1.gluteus medius
2.gemelli
3.quadratus
4.piriformis - answer 4.prirformis
When an open appendectomy is performed, it is necessary to identify the? - answer the
cecum and ileocecal valve
A patient who is opposed to the acceptance of blood transfusion on religious principle is un-
dergoing a hysterectomy. During surgery, there was significant blood loss causing hematocrit
to drop to 30% with a resulting drop in oxygen saturation. Under these conditions, what is
the appropriate response? - answer increase iv fluid drip to allow hemodilution
Which of the following conditions is most common when insulation failure occurs in laparo-
scopic surgery?
1.hypothermia
2.wound infection
3.tissue injury
4.adhesions - answer 3. Tissue injury
Which of the following angled plates is most frequently chosen for a compression hip screw
fixation?
1.130
2.135
3.145
4.150 - answer 2.135 degree
Which of the following tumors is most commonly found in the cerebellum of children and in
the cerebrum of adults and is the most common primary brain tumor?
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