CSFA Practice Exam 3- Questions with
Correct Answers 2026-2027
During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the infundibulum of the gallbladder is retracted to exp
ose the - CORRECT ANSWER -triangle of Calot
A distinguishing feature of lupus is - CORRECT ANSWER -a butterfly rash
Which hemodynamic concept describes the resistance the heart must overcome to pump bloo
d into the systemic circulation? - CORRECT ANSWER -afterload
The third ventricle empties into the fourth ventricle through which small duct, which is the onl
y exit for the third & lateral ventricles? - CORRECT ANSWER -aqueduct of Sylvius
Which type of hernia consists of a protrusion of fat through defects in the abdominal wall loca
ted between the umbilicus & the xiphoid process & symptoms of nausea & slight upper abdo
minal pain? - CORRECT ANSWER -epigastric hernia
Which bone is the MOST superior tarsal & articulates with the distal end of the tibia? -
CORRECT ANSWER -talus
A latissimus dorsi flap used for breast reconstruction following a mastectomy gets its main blo
od supply from which artery? - CORRECT 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 re
moved? - CORRECT ANSWER -nucleus pulposus
During heart transplant surgery, what is the correct order of chamber/vessel anastomosis? -
CORRECT ANSWER -left atrium, right atrium, pulmonary artery, aorta
, During a Nissen fundoplication, care should be taken when placing medial traction on the sto
mach to prevent avulsion of the - CORRECT ANSWER -gastric arteries
To reconstruct the pelvis after prolapse, which anatomical structure could be used as a suppor
tive repair in conjunction with the repair of a rectocele? - CORRECT ANSWER -levator ani
During chest tube placement, it is MOST important to place the tube in the inferior aspect of t
he intercostal space to avoid - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -vagus nerve
Which of the following prostate procedures involves a transvesical approach?
A. Simple retropubic
B. Suprapubic
C. Radical perineal
D. Laparoscopic - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
pulmonary embolism
Correct Answers 2026-2027
During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the infundibulum of the gallbladder is retracted to exp
ose the - CORRECT ANSWER -triangle of Calot
A distinguishing feature of lupus is - CORRECT ANSWER -a butterfly rash
Which hemodynamic concept describes the resistance the heart must overcome to pump bloo
d into the systemic circulation? - CORRECT ANSWER -afterload
The third ventricle empties into the fourth ventricle through which small duct, which is the onl
y exit for the third & lateral ventricles? - CORRECT ANSWER -aqueduct of Sylvius
Which type of hernia consists of a protrusion of fat through defects in the abdominal wall loca
ted between the umbilicus & the xiphoid process & symptoms of nausea & slight upper abdo
minal pain? - CORRECT ANSWER -epigastric hernia
Which bone is the MOST superior tarsal & articulates with the distal end of the tibia? -
CORRECT ANSWER -talus
A latissimus dorsi flap used for breast reconstruction following a mastectomy gets its main blo
od supply from which artery? - CORRECT 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 re
moved? - CORRECT ANSWER -nucleus pulposus
During heart transplant surgery, what is the correct order of chamber/vessel anastomosis? -
CORRECT ANSWER -left atrium, right atrium, pulmonary artery, aorta
, During a Nissen fundoplication, care should be taken when placing medial traction on the sto
mach to prevent avulsion of the - CORRECT ANSWER -gastric arteries
To reconstruct the pelvis after prolapse, which anatomical structure could be used as a suppor
tive repair in conjunction with the repair of a rectocele? - CORRECT ANSWER -levator ani
During chest tube placement, it is MOST important to place the tube in the inferior aspect of t
he intercostal space to avoid - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -vagus nerve
Which of the following prostate procedures involves a transvesical approach?
A. Simple retropubic
B. Suprapubic
C. Radical perineal
D. Laparoscopic - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
pulmonary embolism
