NIFA SURGICAL SPECIALITIES QUIZ 2| NIFA
SURGICAL SPECIALITIES QUIZ 3 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
The filtering mechanism of the kidney is located within which region of the
kidney?
Select one:
a. Renal Cortex
b. Renal Medulla
c. Renal Sinus
d. Renal Calyces
--ANSWER--Renal Cortex
During a prolonged carotid surgery, the RNFA places the retractors improperly.
Which of the following complications can occur as a result of damage to cranial
nerve VII?
Select one:
a. Drooping of the corner of the mouth
b. Inability to move the tongue correctly
c. Vocal cord paralysis
d. Shoulder drop
--ANSWER--Drooping of the corner of the mouth
The largest part of the mammary gland rests on the _____.
Select one:
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,a. Pectoralis minor muscle and serratus anterior
b. Pectoralis major muscle and serratus anterior
c. Pectoralis minor muscle and serratus posterior
d. Pectoralis major muscle and serratus posterior
--ANSWER--Pectoralis major muscle and serratus anterior
The wound classification assigned by the CDC to breast surgery.
Select one:
a. Clean
b. Clean Contaminated
c. Infected
d. Dirty
--ANSWER--Clean
Which of the following structures is responsible for division between left and
right chest cavity ?
Select one:
a. Mediastinum
b. Sternum
c. Hilum
d. Trachea
--ANSWER--Mediastinum
Acquired valvular heart disease most commonly affects the
____________valves. Choose the correct answer.
Select one:
a. mitral
b. tricuspid
c. pulmonic
d. septal
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,--ANSWER--Mitral
Which of the following is not included in the retroperitoneal space?
Select one:
a. Kidneys
b. Ureters
c. Great Vessels
d. Spleen
--ANSWER--Spleen
A medication often used in cardiac surgery to prevent spasms of vessels is:
Select one:
a. Papaverine
b. Lidocaine
c. Heparin
d. Epinepherine
--ANSWER--Papaverine
Of the following, which is not included in the 5 P's of compartment syndrome?
Select one:
a. Pain
b. Pallor
c. Pulses
d. Paresis
--ANSWER--Pulses
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, Identify the fascia which is an extension of the internal oblique muscle and
covers the spermatic cord.
Select one:
a. Internal Spermatic
b. Cremaster
c. External Spermatic
d. Transversalis
--ANSWER—Cremaster
A patient does not disclose the use of ephedra to the anesthesiologist during the
preoperative visit. If Halothane is used during the procedure, the patient is at an
increased risk for:
Select one:
a. Ventricular Arrythmias
b. Vasoconstriction
c. Vasospasm
d. MI
--ANSWER--Ventricular Arrythmias
Which of the following muscles are critical for stabilization of the knee joint?
Select one:
a. Quadriceps femoris
b. Hamstring
c. Sartorius
d. Popliteus
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SURGICAL SPECIALITIES QUIZ 3 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
The filtering mechanism of the kidney is located within which region of the
kidney?
Select one:
a. Renal Cortex
b. Renal Medulla
c. Renal Sinus
d. Renal Calyces
--ANSWER--Renal Cortex
During a prolonged carotid surgery, the RNFA places the retractors improperly.
Which of the following complications can occur as a result of damage to cranial
nerve VII?
Select one:
a. Drooping of the corner of the mouth
b. Inability to move the tongue correctly
c. Vocal cord paralysis
d. Shoulder drop
--ANSWER--Drooping of the corner of the mouth
The largest part of the mammary gland rests on the _____.
Select one:
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,a. Pectoralis minor muscle and serratus anterior
b. Pectoralis major muscle and serratus anterior
c. Pectoralis minor muscle and serratus posterior
d. Pectoralis major muscle and serratus posterior
--ANSWER--Pectoralis major muscle and serratus anterior
The wound classification assigned by the CDC to breast surgery.
Select one:
a. Clean
b. Clean Contaminated
c. Infected
d. Dirty
--ANSWER--Clean
Which of the following structures is responsible for division between left and
right chest cavity ?
Select one:
a. Mediastinum
b. Sternum
c. Hilum
d. Trachea
--ANSWER--Mediastinum
Acquired valvular heart disease most commonly affects the
____________valves. Choose the correct answer.
Select one:
a. mitral
b. tricuspid
c. pulmonic
d. septal
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,--ANSWER--Mitral
Which of the following is not included in the retroperitoneal space?
Select one:
a. Kidneys
b. Ureters
c. Great Vessels
d. Spleen
--ANSWER--Spleen
A medication often used in cardiac surgery to prevent spasms of vessels is:
Select one:
a. Papaverine
b. Lidocaine
c. Heparin
d. Epinepherine
--ANSWER--Papaverine
Of the following, which is not included in the 5 P's of compartment syndrome?
Select one:
a. Pain
b. Pallor
c. Pulses
d. Paresis
--ANSWER--Pulses
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, Identify the fascia which is an extension of the internal oblique muscle and
covers the spermatic cord.
Select one:
a. Internal Spermatic
b. Cremaster
c. External Spermatic
d. Transversalis
--ANSWER—Cremaster
A patient does not disclose the use of ephedra to the anesthesiologist during the
preoperative visit. If Halothane is used during the procedure, the patient is at an
increased risk for:
Select one:
a. Ventricular Arrythmias
b. Vasoconstriction
c. Vasospasm
d. MI
--ANSWER--Ventricular Arrythmias
Which of the following muscles are critical for stabilization of the knee joint?
Select one:
a. Quadriceps femoris
b. Hamstring
c. Sartorius
d. Popliteus
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