During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the infundibulum of the gallbladder is retracted to
expose the - ANSWER triangle of Calot
A distinguishing feature of lupus is - ANSWER a butterfly rash
Which hemodynamic concept describes the resistance the heart must overcome to pump
blood into the systemic circulation? - ANSWER afterload
The third ventricle empties into the fourth ventricle through which small duct, which is the
only exit for the third & lateral ventricles? - ANSWER aqueduct of Sylvius
Which type of hernia consists of a protrusion of fat through defects in the abdominal wall
located between the umbilicus & the xiphoid process & symptoms of nausea & slight upper
abdominal pain? - ANSWER epigastric hernia
Which bone is the MOST superior tarsal & articulates with the distal end of the tibia? - AN-
SWER talus
A latissimus dorsi flap used for breast reconstruction following a mastectomy gets its main
blood supply from which artery? - ANSWER thoracodorsal
A surgeon is performing a lumbar laminectomy & discectomy for an L5-S1 herniation that
has protruded into the epidural space. Which part of the disc should be removed? - AN-
SWER nucleus pulposus
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, During heart transplant surgery, what is the correct order of chamber/vessel anastomosis? -
ANSWER left atrium, right atrium, pulmonary artery, aorta
During a Nissen fundoplication, care should be taken when placing medial traction on the
stomach to prevent avulsion of the - ANSWER gastric arteries
To reconstruct the pelvis after prolapse, which anatomical structure could be used as a sup-
portive repair in conjunction with the repair of a rectocele? - ANSWER levator ani
During chest tube placement, it is MOST important to place the tube in the inferior aspect of
the intercostal space to avoid - ANSWER neurovascular injury
When performing a culdoscopy, the Sims tenaculum should be placed on which aspect of
the cervix to assist with visualization of the operative area? - ANSWER posterior aspect
During a carotid endarterectomy, the patient's heart rate drops to 30 beats/min. This is likely
due to stimulation of the - ANSWER vagus nerve
Which of the following prostate procedures involves a transvesical approach?
A. Simple retropubic
B. Suprapubic
C. Radical perineal
D. Laparoscopic - ANSWER b. Suprapubic
A 47 yo female is recovering from a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y. On her first day home following
discharge, she develops sudden-onset anterior chest pain, shortness of breath, & begins
sweating profusely. Upon returning to the ER, her ECG shows tachycardia & her chest x-ray
appears normal. What is the MOST likely reason for her symptoms? - ANSWER pulmo-
nary embolism
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expose the - ANSWER triangle of Calot
A distinguishing feature of lupus is - ANSWER a butterfly rash
Which hemodynamic concept describes the resistance the heart must overcome to pump
blood into the systemic circulation? - ANSWER afterload
The third ventricle empties into the fourth ventricle through which small duct, which is the
only exit for the third & lateral ventricles? - ANSWER aqueduct of Sylvius
Which type of hernia consists of a protrusion of fat through defects in the abdominal wall
located between the umbilicus & the xiphoid process & symptoms of nausea & slight upper
abdominal pain? - ANSWER epigastric hernia
Which bone is the MOST superior tarsal & articulates with the distal end of the tibia? - AN-
SWER talus
A latissimus dorsi flap used for breast reconstruction following a mastectomy gets its main
blood supply from which artery? - ANSWER thoracodorsal
A surgeon is performing a lumbar laminectomy & discectomy for an L5-S1 herniation that
has protruded into the epidural space. Which part of the disc should be removed? - AN-
SWER nucleus pulposus
1
, During heart transplant surgery, what is the correct order of chamber/vessel anastomosis? -
ANSWER left atrium, right atrium, pulmonary artery, aorta
During a Nissen fundoplication, care should be taken when placing medial traction on the
stomach to prevent avulsion of the - ANSWER gastric arteries
To reconstruct the pelvis after prolapse, which anatomical structure could be used as a sup-
portive repair in conjunction with the repair of a rectocele? - ANSWER levator ani
During chest tube placement, it is MOST important to place the tube in the inferior aspect of
the intercostal space to avoid - ANSWER neurovascular injury
When performing a culdoscopy, the Sims tenaculum should be placed on which aspect of
the cervix to assist with visualization of the operative area? - ANSWER posterior aspect
During a carotid endarterectomy, the patient's heart rate drops to 30 beats/min. This is likely
due to stimulation of the - ANSWER vagus nerve
Which of the following prostate procedures involves a transvesical approach?
A. Simple retropubic
B. Suprapubic
C. Radical perineal
D. Laparoscopic - ANSWER b. Suprapubic
A 47 yo female is recovering from a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y. On her first day home following
discharge, she develops sudden-onset anterior chest pain, shortness of breath, & begins
sweating profusely. Upon returning to the ER, her ECG shows tachycardia & her chest x-ray
appears normal. What is the MOST likely reason for her symptoms? - ANSWER pulmo-
nary embolism
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