CSFA Practice Exam B Latest 2026 Updated Questions
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A 60-year-old obese patient with a history of diabetes and renal insufficiency has undergone
drainage of an abdominal abscess through a midline incision. Which of the following should be
considered for wound closure? - Answers -Interrupted retention suturing effectively provides a
secondary suture line relieving strain on the wound and providing a better opportunity for
healing by first intention
Which of the following statements is true concerning hypophysectomy? - Answers -
EXPLANATIONS:
1. True. Because the pituitary releases corticotropins and gonadotropins to regulate the adrenal
glands and the primary reproductive organs, its removal necessitates hormonal and steroid
replacement therapies.
2. True. The stimulation of insulin production is controlled in part by adrenal hormones acted on
by the pituitary.
4. True. Cessation of menses and infertility may result due to interruption of hormones that
control primary reproductive function.
The bony pelvis is composed of the - Answers -ilium, symphysis pubis,ischium,sacrum and
coccyx
The cardinal ligament contains which part of the blood supply? - Answers -unterine artery and
vein
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,The blood supply of the female pelvis is derived from the - Answers -internal iliac branches of
the common iliac artery and is supplemented by the ovarian, superior rectal and the median
sacral arteries
Which of the following is an effective way to estimate proper femoral nail diameter and length
of an acute, severely comminuted femur fracture? - Answers -post operative radiographs of the
unaffected leg
Which of the following methods of suturing should be used to close a deep layer located on the
medial edge of a myocutaneous flap closure of a sacral decubitus ulcer? - Answers -The half-
buried mattress (Grey-Turner) method of suture is a series of inverted interrupted horizontal or
vertical mattress stitches. In this method, the knot is tied deep to avoid the incision line and
prevent irritation. The interrupted status helps to avoid wound dehiscence should a suture fail.
PDS has the same qualities of Vicryl, but it is monofilament so it does not lend itself to wicking
of possible SSI. The 0 gauge is an appropriate gauge suture. The FS needle is an appropriate
needle selection for closing this layer.
The Halstead suture technique - Answers -is a double-layer closure used on friable tissue, which
muscle is not. The 0 gauge suture is an appropriate gauge suture. Vicryl is a braided stitch,
which would lead to wicking of postoperative SSI should it occur. The CTX needle is not an
appropriate needle selection for closing this layer because the curve is too large for the
proximity of the edges of the wound.
The Cushing suture - Answers -is a continuous vertical mattress stitch that closes lumens.
The simple running stitch - Answers -would lend itself to wound dehiscence.
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,When entering the skull during a craniotomy, it is important to prevent excess heat to the skull
and to avoid floating bone dust by - Answers -Irrigating the skull during drilling will keep the
bone cool to avoid cracking and will also keep it moist, which will help to prevent bone dust
from floating in the air.
During surgery, which of the following would an indwelling Foley catheter accomplish?
1. Maintain bladder decompression.
2. Permit accurate measurement of output.
3. Allow for constant monitoring of electrolytes.
4. Facilitate bladder irrigation. - Answers -1. True. The Foley catheter maintains bladder
decompression necessary for certain pelvic procedures, permits accurate measurement of
output, and allows for intraoperative irrigation of the bladder. Thirty cc balloon 3-way Foley
catheters provide hemostasis for postoperative prostate surgery.
2. True. See explanation 1.
3. False. The Foley catheter is not used to monitor electrolytes.
4. True. See explanation 1.
Which of the following is MOST commonly needed when placing a patient in the prone
position?
1. pillows
2. bean bag
3. chest roll
4. padded donut - Answers -1,3 & 4
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, A 54-year-old female presents to the OR with a 4 cm oblique volar forearm laceration and a 9
cm transverse dorsal forearm laceration from a dog bite. Which of the following suturing
methods and materials is the BEST choice for closure of the wound? - Answers -C. An
interrupted suture would allow for drainage. A polypropylene suture is a monofilament suture,
which would be appropriate in this case.
During ulnar nerve transposition, the nerve is relocated to the - Answers -In ulnar nerve
transposition, the nerve is identified and freed from its position in the medial epicondyle groove
and transposed anteriorly to the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Which of the following sterilants is utilized by the Steris System I sterilizer? - Answers -peracetic
acid
Which of the following cranial nerves innervates the heart? - Answers -In addition to other
structures, CN X (vagus nerve) innervates organs of the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
Which of the following hemodynamic concepts describes the resistance the heart must
overcome to pump blood into the systemic circulation? - Answers -afterload
Ejection of blood from the heart begins when the pressure in the right ventricle exceeds the
pressure in the pulmonary trunk and when the pressure in the left ventricle exceeds the
pressure in the aorta. At that point, the higher pressure in the ventricles causes blood to push
the semilunar valves open. The pressure that must be overcome before a semilunar valve can
open is termed the afterload.
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A 60-year-old obese patient with a history of diabetes and renal insufficiency has undergone
drainage of an abdominal abscess through a midline incision. Which of the following should be
considered for wound closure? - Answers -Interrupted retention suturing effectively provides a
secondary suture line relieving strain on the wound and providing a better opportunity for
healing by first intention
Which of the following statements is true concerning hypophysectomy? - Answers -
EXPLANATIONS:
1. True. Because the pituitary releases corticotropins and gonadotropins to regulate the adrenal
glands and the primary reproductive organs, its removal necessitates hormonal and steroid
replacement therapies.
2. True. The stimulation of insulin production is controlled in part by adrenal hormones acted on
by the pituitary.
4. True. Cessation of menses and infertility may result due to interruption of hormones that
control primary reproductive function.
The bony pelvis is composed of the - Answers -ilium, symphysis pubis,ischium,sacrum and
coccyx
The cardinal ligament contains which part of the blood supply? - Answers -unterine artery and
vein
1|Page
,The blood supply of the female pelvis is derived from the - Answers -internal iliac branches of
the common iliac artery and is supplemented by the ovarian, superior rectal and the median
sacral arteries
Which of the following is an effective way to estimate proper femoral nail diameter and length
of an acute, severely comminuted femur fracture? - Answers -post operative radiographs of the
unaffected leg
Which of the following methods of suturing should be used to close a deep layer located on the
medial edge of a myocutaneous flap closure of a sacral decubitus ulcer? - Answers -The half-
buried mattress (Grey-Turner) method of suture is a series of inverted interrupted horizontal or
vertical mattress stitches. In this method, the knot is tied deep to avoid the incision line and
prevent irritation. The interrupted status helps to avoid wound dehiscence should a suture fail.
PDS has the same qualities of Vicryl, but it is monofilament so it does not lend itself to wicking
of possible SSI. The 0 gauge is an appropriate gauge suture. The FS needle is an appropriate
needle selection for closing this layer.
The Halstead suture technique - Answers -is a double-layer closure used on friable tissue, which
muscle is not. The 0 gauge suture is an appropriate gauge suture. Vicryl is a braided stitch,
which would lead to wicking of postoperative SSI should it occur. The CTX needle is not an
appropriate needle selection for closing this layer because the curve is too large for the
proximity of the edges of the wound.
The Cushing suture - Answers -is a continuous vertical mattress stitch that closes lumens.
The simple running stitch - Answers -would lend itself to wound dehiscence.
2|Page
,When entering the skull during a craniotomy, it is important to prevent excess heat to the skull
and to avoid floating bone dust by - Answers -Irrigating the skull during drilling will keep the
bone cool to avoid cracking and will also keep it moist, which will help to prevent bone dust
from floating in the air.
During surgery, which of the following would an indwelling Foley catheter accomplish?
1. Maintain bladder decompression.
2. Permit accurate measurement of output.
3. Allow for constant monitoring of electrolytes.
4. Facilitate bladder irrigation. - Answers -1. True. The Foley catheter maintains bladder
decompression necessary for certain pelvic procedures, permits accurate measurement of
output, and allows for intraoperative irrigation of the bladder. Thirty cc balloon 3-way Foley
catheters provide hemostasis for postoperative prostate surgery.
2. True. See explanation 1.
3. False. The Foley catheter is not used to monitor electrolytes.
4. True. See explanation 1.
Which of the following is MOST commonly needed when placing a patient in the prone
position?
1. pillows
2. bean bag
3. chest roll
4. padded donut - Answers -1,3 & 4
3|Page
, A 54-year-old female presents to the OR with a 4 cm oblique volar forearm laceration and a 9
cm transverse dorsal forearm laceration from a dog bite. Which of the following suturing
methods and materials is the BEST choice for closure of the wound? - Answers -C. An
interrupted suture would allow for drainage. A polypropylene suture is a monofilament suture,
which would be appropriate in this case.
During ulnar nerve transposition, the nerve is relocated to the - Answers -In ulnar nerve
transposition, the nerve is identified and freed from its position in the medial epicondyle groove
and transposed anteriorly to the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Which of the following sterilants is utilized by the Steris System I sterilizer? - Answers -peracetic
acid
Which of the following cranial nerves innervates the heart? - Answers -In addition to other
structures, CN X (vagus nerve) innervates organs of the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
Which of the following hemodynamic concepts describes the resistance the heart must
overcome to pump blood into the systemic circulation? - Answers -afterload
Ejection of blood from the heart begins when the pressure in the right ventricle exceeds the
pressure in the pulmonary trunk and when the pressure in the left ventricle exceeds the
pressure in the aorta. At that point, the higher pressure in the ventricles causes blood to push
the semilunar valves open. The pressure that must be overcome before a semilunar valve can
open is termed the afterload.
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