RNFA Course 1 Test
1. The major arterial blood supply to the descending colon is provided by which of the
following:
Left colic artery (Alexander's 15th Ed. P 297, 16th Ed. Pg289{290}) the arterial supply to the
descending and sigmoid colon comes from theleft colic and sigmoid arteries.
2. Identify the name of the procedure that is an alternative treatment for patients with
chronic pulmonary emphysema.:
Lung volume reduction surgery
3. The most common injury intra-abdominal organ in blunt trauma is the
:: Spleen
4. The head of the pancreas is fixed to which structure?:
Duodenum
5. Umbilical hernias occur in adults as a result of a defect in the::
Lines Alba
6. Which of the following is the most common non-emergent abdominalsurgery on the US?:
Cholecystectomy
7. The patient is placed in what position for open cholecystectomy?:
Supine
8. While removing a cancerous testis, the surgeon will typically initiate theincision in which
of the following locations?:
Just above the inguinal ring
9. During robotic hysterectomy, the patient is placed in steep trendelenburgposition. Which
of the following is complication that can result from extended
surgical time when the patient is in steep trendelenburg?:
Increased intracranialpressure
10. Select the statement about the prostate that best reflects its location, sizeand weight.:
The prostate sits below the base of the bladder, is 4cm at the base and weighs 20 to 30 g.
11. Which of the following sulci is of particular anatomic importance duringsurgery?:
Lateral sulcus
12. A tear to the middle menigeal artery, often caused by a blow to the head,results in the
formation of a::
epidural hematoma
1. The major arterial blood supply to the descending colon is provided by which of the
following:
Left colic artery (Alexander's 15th Ed. P 297, 16th Ed. Pg289{290}) the arterial supply to the
descending and sigmoid colon comes from theleft colic and sigmoid arteries.
2. Identify the name of the procedure that is an alternative treatment for patients with
chronic pulmonary emphysema.:
Lung volume reduction surgery
3. The most common injury intra-abdominal organ in blunt trauma is the
:: Spleen
4. The head of the pancreas is fixed to which structure?:
Duodenum
5. Umbilical hernias occur in adults as a result of a defect in the::
Lines Alba
6. Which of the following is the most common non-emergent abdominalsurgery on the US?:
Cholecystectomy
7. The patient is placed in what position for open cholecystectomy?:
Supine
8. While removing a cancerous testis, the surgeon will typically initiate theincision in which
of the following locations?:
Just above the inguinal ring
9. During robotic hysterectomy, the patient is placed in steep trendelenburgposition. Which
of the following is complication that can result from extended
surgical time when the patient is in steep trendelenburg?:
Increased intracranialpressure
10. Select the statement about the prostate that best reflects its location, sizeand weight.:
The prostate sits below the base of the bladder, is 4cm at the base and weighs 20 to 30 g.
11. Which of the following sulci is of particular anatomic importance duringsurgery?:
Lateral sulcus
12. A tear to the middle menigeal artery, often caused by a blow to the head,results in the
formation of a::
epidural hematoma
