SURGERY EOR EXAM PAEA BLUEPRINT
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ hernia + groin mass.
Answer: processes vaginalis closed distally but not proximally = ?
◉ scrotal hernia.
Answer: processes vaginalis remains open = ?
◉ non-communicating hydrocele.
Answer: processes vaginalis closed proximally but not distally = ?
◉ communicating hydrocele.
Answer: processes vaginalis closes but leaves small channel open = ?
◉ until 52-55 weeks old.
Answer: how long is an inguinal hernia in a child deferred for
elective surgery?
◉ reducible = obs + surgery 24-48 hrs later
non-reducible = prompt surgery.
, Answer: treatment for reducible vs. non-reducible hernia in a child
◉ normal healthy patient.
Answer: ASA I criteria
◉ patient w/ mild systemic disease.
Answer: ASA II criteria
◉ patient w/ severe systemic disease.
Answer: ASA III criteria
◉ patient w/ severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life.
Answer: ASA IV criteria
◉ moribund patient who is not expected to survive w/o operation.
Answer: ASA V criteria
◉ 1. High-risk type of surgery
2. Ischemic heart disease
3. history of CHF
4. history of CVD
5. insulin therapy for DM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ hernia + groin mass.
Answer: processes vaginalis closed distally but not proximally = ?
◉ scrotal hernia.
Answer: processes vaginalis remains open = ?
◉ non-communicating hydrocele.
Answer: processes vaginalis closed proximally but not distally = ?
◉ communicating hydrocele.
Answer: processes vaginalis closes but leaves small channel open = ?
◉ until 52-55 weeks old.
Answer: how long is an inguinal hernia in a child deferred for
elective surgery?
◉ reducible = obs + surgery 24-48 hrs later
non-reducible = prompt surgery.
, Answer: treatment for reducible vs. non-reducible hernia in a child
◉ normal healthy patient.
Answer: ASA I criteria
◉ patient w/ mild systemic disease.
Answer: ASA II criteria
◉ patient w/ severe systemic disease.
Answer: ASA III criteria
◉ patient w/ severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life.
Answer: ASA IV criteria
◉ moribund patient who is not expected to survive w/o operation.
Answer: ASA V criteria
◉ 1. High-risk type of surgery
2. Ischemic heart disease
3. history of CHF
4. history of CVD
5. insulin therapy for DM
