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Complete 250-Question Bank with Detailed Rationales
SECTION 1: MARS ACDF RETRACTOR SYSTEM
(Questions 1-10)
Question 1: How many hedron implants are available from Globus
Medical?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
Answer: C) 7
Rationale: Globus Medical offers 7 hedron implants: IC, C, P, L, IA, T, and A.
These represent different configurations for various spinal applications .
Question 2: How many biomaterials does Globus Medical offer?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
Answer: C) 7
,Rationale: Globus Medical offers 7 biomaterials: Kinex, Kinex Plus, Signify,
Xemplify, Viacell, Viasorb, and Viashield .
Question 3: What cells are responsible for building bone?
A) Osteoclasts
B) Osteocytes
C) Osteoblasts
D) Chondrocytes
Answer: C) Osteoblasts
Rationale: Osteoblasts are the cells responsible for bone formation. They
synthesize and secrete the bone matrix .
Question 4: What is a benefit of autograft?
A) It is non-immunogenic
B) Requires secondary surgical procedure
C) Post-op graft site complications
D) Limited supply
Answer: A) It is non-immunogenic
Rationale: Autograft is non-immunogenic because it comes from the patient's
own body, eliminating the risk of immune rejection .
Question 5: Which statement is incorrect regarding bone graft properties?
,A) Osteogenic relates to cells
B) Osteoinductive relates to growth factors
C) Osteoconductive relates to growth factors
D) Osteoconductive relates to scaffold structure
Answer: C) Osteoconductive relates to growth factors
Rationale: Osteoconductive relates to the scaffold structure that supports
bone growth, not growth factors. Osteoinductive relates to growth factors .
Question 6: Which Globus products contain bioglass? (Select all that apply)
A) Kinex and Kinex Plus
B) Signify
C) Xemplify
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Rationale: Kinex, Kinex Plus, and Signify all contain bioglass .
Question 7: The Globus ExcelsiusGPS system is used for what purpose?
A) Robotic-assisted spinal surgery
B) Navigation only
C) Imaging only
D) Monitoring only
Answer: A) Robotic-assisted spinal surgery
Rationale: ExcelsiusGPS is Globus Medical's robotic-assisted surgery system
for spinal procedures. It combines navigation and robotics for precision .
, Question 8: The Globus Navigation Instruments are designed for use with
which systems?
A) ExcelsiusGPS only
B) QUARTEX only
C) CREO only
D) Multiple systems including QUARTEX, CREO, and ExcelsiusGPS
Answer: D) Multiple systems including QUARTEX, CREO, and
ExcelsiusGPS
Rationale: Globus Navigation Instruments are used with multiple systems
including QUARTEX, CREO, and ExcelsiusGPS .
Question 9: How many FDA 510(k) clearances does Globus Medical have?
A) 100
B) 150
C) 169
D) 200
Answer: C) 169
Rationale: Globus Medical has received 169 FDA 510(k) clearances from 172
total submissions since its first clearance in 2003 .
Question 10: Globus Medical is headquartered in which location?
A) Audubon, Pennsylvania
B) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania