Which of the following is separated from the lateral condyle of the femur by a bursa, keep-
ing it separated from the lateral meniscus?
lateral collateral ligament
patella tendon
medial collateral ligament
popliteus tendon - ANSWER popliteus tendon
The majority of cerebrospinal fluid is produced in the lateral ventricles. The lateral ventricles
communicate with the third ventricle through a single opening known as the
foramina of Luschka.
foramina of Magendie.
foramen of Monro.
aqueduct of Sylvius. - ANSWER foramen of Monro.
When performing a culdoscopy, the Sims tenaculum should be placed on which of the fol-
lowing aspects of the cervix to assist with visualization of the operative area?
medial
lateral
posterior
anterior - ANSWER posterior
1
,Disaster plans developed by the hospital disaster committee should be tested in drills how
many times per year?
4
1
3
2 - ANSWER 2
Which of the following is an affirmative defense that alleges that the plaintiff is mutually re-
sponsible for an injury through a lack of care in combination with negligence of the
healthcare provider?
malevolence
contributory negligence
malfeasance
comparative negligence - ANSWER contributory negligence
Which of the following capsules must be entered to gain access to the kidney or suprarenal
gland for repair?
Gerota's fascia
renal corpuscle
Camper's fascia
suprarenal cortex - ANSWER Gerota's fascia
When prepping for a lateral thoracotomy, which of the following would be the appropriate
superior and inferior parameters?
xiphoid process to mid-thigh
2
,chin to umbilicus
neck to iliac crest
nipple line to umbilicus - ANSWER neck to iliac crest
To reconstruct the pelvis after prolapse, which of the following anatomical structures could
be used as a supportive repair in conjunction with the repair of a rectocele?
transversalis fascia
perivaginal fascia
pelvic diaphragm
levator ani - ANSWER levator ani
Which of the following casts should be applied to a non-displaced humeral fracture?
sugar tong
Wedge
hanging
Munster - ANSWER hanging
In a previously infected wound that has been opened and debrided, which of the following is
the preferred suture material in the event that subcutaneous tissue is closed?
braided absorbable
monofilament absorbable
monofilament non-absorbable
braided non-absorbable - ANSWER monofilament absorbable
A purse-string suture is MOST commonly used for excision of the
3
, uterus.
stomach.
liver.
appendix. - ANSWER appendix.
When positioning a patient for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair, it is MOST im-
portant to place the tourniquet as high as possible on the thigh, slightly angle the leg holder
(if used) towards the patient's head, and drape as high toward the thigh as possible to:
use a six-in-ace bandage to wrap the extremity.
allow the guide pin to emerge through a prepped and draped area.
place additional ports.
prevent contamination of the sterile area. - ANSWER allow the guide pin to emerge
through a prepped and draped area.
A patient who has sustained a shotgun wound to the right anterior superior area of the thigh
is unable to extend the leg and has loss of sensation in the skin over the anteromedial aspect
of the thigh. Which of the following nerves has been damaged?
obturator
femoral
ilioinguinal
genitofemoral - ANSWER femoral
Event-related sterility is concerned with:
pressure.
time.
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ing it separated from the lateral meniscus?
lateral collateral ligament
patella tendon
medial collateral ligament
popliteus tendon - ANSWER popliteus tendon
The majority of cerebrospinal fluid is produced in the lateral ventricles. The lateral ventricles
communicate with the third ventricle through a single opening known as the
foramina of Luschka.
foramina of Magendie.
foramen of Monro.
aqueduct of Sylvius. - ANSWER foramen of Monro.
When performing a culdoscopy, the Sims tenaculum should be placed on which of the fol-
lowing aspects of the cervix to assist with visualization of the operative area?
medial
lateral
posterior
anterior - ANSWER posterior
1
,Disaster plans developed by the hospital disaster committee should be tested in drills how
many times per year?
4
1
3
2 - ANSWER 2
Which of the following is an affirmative defense that alleges that the plaintiff is mutually re-
sponsible for an injury through a lack of care in combination with negligence of the
healthcare provider?
malevolence
contributory negligence
malfeasance
comparative negligence - ANSWER contributory negligence
Which of the following capsules must be entered to gain access to the kidney or suprarenal
gland for repair?
Gerota's fascia
renal corpuscle
Camper's fascia
suprarenal cortex - ANSWER Gerota's fascia
When prepping for a lateral thoracotomy, which of the following would be the appropriate
superior and inferior parameters?
xiphoid process to mid-thigh
2
,chin to umbilicus
neck to iliac crest
nipple line to umbilicus - ANSWER neck to iliac crest
To reconstruct the pelvis after prolapse, which of the following anatomical structures could
be used as a supportive repair in conjunction with the repair of a rectocele?
transversalis fascia
perivaginal fascia
pelvic diaphragm
levator ani - ANSWER levator ani
Which of the following casts should be applied to a non-displaced humeral fracture?
sugar tong
Wedge
hanging
Munster - ANSWER hanging
In a previously infected wound that has been opened and debrided, which of the following is
the preferred suture material in the event that subcutaneous tissue is closed?
braided absorbable
monofilament absorbable
monofilament non-absorbable
braided non-absorbable - ANSWER monofilament absorbable
A purse-string suture is MOST commonly used for excision of the
3
, uterus.
stomach.
liver.
appendix. - ANSWER appendix.
When positioning a patient for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair, it is MOST im-
portant to place the tourniquet as high as possible on the thigh, slightly angle the leg holder
(if used) towards the patient's head, and drape as high toward the thigh as possible to:
use a six-in-ace bandage to wrap the extremity.
allow the guide pin to emerge through a prepped and draped area.
place additional ports.
prevent contamination of the sterile area. - ANSWER allow the guide pin to emerge
through a prepped and draped area.
A patient who has sustained a shotgun wound to the right anterior superior area of the thigh
is unable to extend the leg and has loss of sensation in the skin over the anteromedial aspect
of the thigh. Which of the following nerves has been damaged?
obturator
femoral
ilioinguinal
genitofemoral - ANSWER femoral
Event-related sterility is concerned with:
pressure.
time.
4
