CSFA PRACTICE SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉The Spinal Column consists of how many Vertebrae ?. Answer: 33 (
7 Cervical , 12 Thoracic , 5 Lumbar , 5 fused Sacral, and 4 fused
Coccygeal)
◉Name the Four Distinct Curvatures of the Spine. Answer: Cervical
Lordosis , Thoracic Kyphosis, Lumbar Lordosis, and Sacral Kyphosis
◉In the Spine, What separates the dura mater from it's bony
framework?. Answer: A layer of epidural fat
◉Most Frequently occurring tumors of the spine. Answer:
Metastatic tumors (the spine is the most common site for Skeletal
Metastasis)
◉(!!!) Newborn Vomiting, free of bile, and projectile in nature is
indicative of what diagnosis ?. Answer: Pyloric Stenosis
,◉Neurological Disorder, characterized by excruciating , "piercing"
pain in the face is indicative of what diagnosis ?. Answer: Trigeminal
Neuralgia
◉Neurotransmitter/Hormone that mediates impulse transmission
at most Post-ganglionic Sympathetic Nerve endings. Answer:
Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
◉Neurotransmitter at all parasympathetic and pre-ganglionic
sympathetic neurons. Answer: Acetylcholine
◉The Right subclavian artery is a branch of what preceding Vessel ?.
Answer: The Brachiocephalic trunk (aka The innominate Artery)
◉The wall of the heart consists of how many layers ?. Answer: 3 (
epicardium or pericardium, myocardium , endocardium)
◉The vein that drains the Right Side of the Vertebral column.
Answer: The Azygos Vein
◉Device used to siphon off excess CSF into the abdomen thereby
decreasing intracranial pressure. Answer: VP(vetriculo-peritoneal)
shunt
,◉Veins that drain the intracranial sinuses to veins outside of the
skull. Answer: Emissary Veins
◉Disorder characterized by a compression of the Abductor Pollicis
Longus and Extensor Pollicis Brevis Tendons near the radial styloid
process. Answer: De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
◉Following an injury to the lower limb, the patients lower leg can
easily be displaced anteriorly on a fixed thigh, this is indicative of
injury to what structure?. Answer: ACL (anterior cruciate ligament)
tear
◉Most frequently injured tendon of the rotator cuff. Answer: The
supraspinatus (aka supraspinous) tendon
◉Typical Potassium levels. Answer: 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/L ( you buy
bananas in bunches of 3 - 5)(lab value ranges can vary from lab to
lab)
◉Typical blood PH. Answer: 7.35 - 7.45 (lab value ranges can vary
from lab to lab)
◉Suture technique used to relieve tension on a hand-sewn bowel
anastomosis. Answer: Lembert
, ◉Where are intercostal nerves and vessels located in relation to an
individual rib?. Answer: On the Inferior surface of the rib
◉Avascular area of Mesentery that is helpful in locating the Middle
colic Artery (a branch of the SMA). Answer: The Space of Riolan
◉A civil wrong committed against a person or property (does not
include breaches of contract). Answer: Tort
◉Most common Hernia variation in Females. Answer: Indirect
Inguinal Hernia
◉A sigmoid colostomy is brought to the skins surface through which
muscle?. Answer: The Rectus Abdominus (this results in lower
incidences of peristomal hernias postoperatively)
◉The nourishing coat of the eye that consists mainly of blood
vessels. Answer: The Choroid
◉The Head of the Pancreas, is surrounded by what alimentary
structure?. Answer: The Duodenum
◉Legal principle that holds everyone responsible for their own acts
of negligence. Answer: The principle of Personal Liability
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉The Spinal Column consists of how many Vertebrae ?. Answer: 33 (
7 Cervical , 12 Thoracic , 5 Lumbar , 5 fused Sacral, and 4 fused
Coccygeal)
◉Name the Four Distinct Curvatures of the Spine. Answer: Cervical
Lordosis , Thoracic Kyphosis, Lumbar Lordosis, and Sacral Kyphosis
◉In the Spine, What separates the dura mater from it's bony
framework?. Answer: A layer of epidural fat
◉Most Frequently occurring tumors of the spine. Answer:
Metastatic tumors (the spine is the most common site for Skeletal
Metastasis)
◉(!!!) Newborn Vomiting, free of bile, and projectile in nature is
indicative of what diagnosis ?. Answer: Pyloric Stenosis
,◉Neurological Disorder, characterized by excruciating , "piercing"
pain in the face is indicative of what diagnosis ?. Answer: Trigeminal
Neuralgia
◉Neurotransmitter/Hormone that mediates impulse transmission
at most Post-ganglionic Sympathetic Nerve endings. Answer:
Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
◉Neurotransmitter at all parasympathetic and pre-ganglionic
sympathetic neurons. Answer: Acetylcholine
◉The Right subclavian artery is a branch of what preceding Vessel ?.
Answer: The Brachiocephalic trunk (aka The innominate Artery)
◉The wall of the heart consists of how many layers ?. Answer: 3 (
epicardium or pericardium, myocardium , endocardium)
◉The vein that drains the Right Side of the Vertebral column.
Answer: The Azygos Vein
◉Device used to siphon off excess CSF into the abdomen thereby
decreasing intracranial pressure. Answer: VP(vetriculo-peritoneal)
shunt
,◉Veins that drain the intracranial sinuses to veins outside of the
skull. Answer: Emissary Veins
◉Disorder characterized by a compression of the Abductor Pollicis
Longus and Extensor Pollicis Brevis Tendons near the radial styloid
process. Answer: De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
◉Following an injury to the lower limb, the patients lower leg can
easily be displaced anteriorly on a fixed thigh, this is indicative of
injury to what structure?. Answer: ACL (anterior cruciate ligament)
tear
◉Most frequently injured tendon of the rotator cuff. Answer: The
supraspinatus (aka supraspinous) tendon
◉Typical Potassium levels. Answer: 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/L ( you buy
bananas in bunches of 3 - 5)(lab value ranges can vary from lab to
lab)
◉Typical blood PH. Answer: 7.35 - 7.45 (lab value ranges can vary
from lab to lab)
◉Suture technique used to relieve tension on a hand-sewn bowel
anastomosis. Answer: Lembert
, ◉Where are intercostal nerves and vessels located in relation to an
individual rib?. Answer: On the Inferior surface of the rib
◉Avascular area of Mesentery that is helpful in locating the Middle
colic Artery (a branch of the SMA). Answer: The Space of Riolan
◉A civil wrong committed against a person or property (does not
include breaches of contract). Answer: Tort
◉Most common Hernia variation in Females. Answer: Indirect
Inguinal Hernia
◉A sigmoid colostomy is brought to the skins surface through which
muscle?. Answer: The Rectus Abdominus (this results in lower
incidences of peristomal hernias postoperatively)
◉The nourishing coat of the eye that consists mainly of blood
vessels. Answer: The Choroid
◉The Head of the Pancreas, is surrounded by what alimentary
structure?. Answer: The Duodenum
◉Legal principle that holds everyone responsible for their own acts
of negligence. Answer: The principle of Personal Liability
