Question 1

Which suture is frequently used for anastomosis of the saphenous vein or internal mammary artery in CABG?

Accepted Answer

A)  6-0 or 7-0 polypropylene 
B)  2-0 or 3-0 polyester 
C)  6-0 or 7-0 polyglactin 
D)  2-0 or 3-0 poliglecaprone 
A)  6-0 or 7-0 polypropylene 
B)  2-0 or 3-0 polyester 
C)  6-0 or 7-0 polyglactin 
D)  2-0 or 3-0 poliglecaprone

Question 2

Prior to the closure of a lobectomy procedure, the anesthesia provider performs a Valsalva maneuver to check for:

Accepted Answer

A)  air leakage from bronchial closure 
B)  bleeding from the dissection bed 
C)  functionality of the diaphragm 
D)  perfusion of the unaffected lobes 
A)  air leakage from bronchial closure 
B)  bleeding from the dissection bed 
C)  functionality of the diaphragm 
D)  perfusion of the unaffected lobes

Question 3

What is the name of the device that is attached to suction for collection of mucous or bronchial washing specimens?

Accepted Answer

A)  aerobic culture tube 
B)  insufflation tubing 
C)  myringotomy tube 
D)  Lukens tube 
A)  aerobic culture tube 
B)  insufflation tubing 
C)  myringotomy tube 
D)  Lukens tube

Question 4

In which part of the respiratory system does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place?

Accepted Answer

A)  alveoli 
B)  bronchi 
C)  bronchioles 
D)  pulmonary vein 
A)  alveoli 
B)  bronchi 
C)  bronchioles 
D)  pulmonary vein

Question 5

How many pulmonary veins are there?

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four

Question 6

The coronary arteries originate from the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ascending aorta 
B)  descending aorta 
C)  pulmonary artery 
D)  subclavian artery 
A)  ascending aorta 
B)  descending aorta 
C)  pulmonary artery 
D)  subclavian artery

Question 7

Which congenital defect has four components and is characterized by cyanosis causing appearance of "blue babies"?

Accepted Answer

A)  coarctation of the aorta 
B)  patent ductus arteriosus 
C)  ventricular septal defect 
D)  tetralogy of Fallot 
A)  coarctation of the aorta 
B)  patent ductus arteriosus 
C)  ventricular septal defect 
D)  tetralogy of Fallot

Question 8

In the event that a VATS procedure had to be converted to an open procedure, which open case would be performed?

Accepted Answer

A)  coronary artery bypass 
B)  laparoscopy 
C)  thoracotomy 
D)  tracheotomy 
A)  coronary artery bypass 
B)  laparoscopy 
C)  thoracotomy 
D)  tracheotomy

Question 9

What is the name of the procedure performed to release constriction of the lungs by fibrin layers?

Accepted Answer

A)  pectus excavatum 
B)  upper lobectomy 
C)  pneumonectomy 
D)  lung decortication 
A)  pectus excavatum 
B)  upper lobectomy 
C)  pneumonectomy 
D)  lung decortication

Question 10

The manubrium, body, and xiphoid process are portions of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ribs 
B)  lungs 
C)  sternum 
D)  bronchial tree 
A)  ribs 
B)  lungs 
C)  sternum 
D)  bronchial tree

Which suture is frequently used for anastomosis of the saphenous vein or internal mammary artery in CABG?

Prior to the closure of a lobectomy procedure, the anesthesia provider performs a Valsalva maneuver to check for:

What is the name of the device that is attached to suction for collection of mucous or bronchial washing specimens?

In which part of the respiratory system does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place?

How many pulmonary veins are there?

The coronary arteries originate from the:

Which congenital defect has four components and is characterized by cyanosis causing appearance of "blue babies"?

In the event that a VATS procedure had to be converted to an open procedure, which open case would be performed?

What is the name of the procedure performed to release constriction of the lungs by fibrin layers?

The manubrium, body, and xiphoid process are portions of the:

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Exam 22: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Which suture is frequently used for anastomosis of the saphenous vein or internal mammary artery in CABG?

Prior to the closure of a lobectomy procedure, the anesthesia provider performs a Valsalva maneuver to check for:

What is the name of the device that is attached to suction for collection of mucous or bronchial washing specimens?

In which part of the respiratory system does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place?

How many pulmonary veins are there?

The coronary arteries originate from the:

Which congenital defect has four components and is characterized by cyanosis causing appearance of "blue babies"?

In the event that a VATS procedure had to be converted to an open procedure, which open case would be performed?

What is the name of the procedure performed to release constriction of the lungs by fibrin layers?

The manubrium, body, and xiphoid process are portions of the:

Orientation to Surgical Technology

Legal Concepts, Risk Management, and Ethical Issues

The Surgical Patient

Special Populations

Physical Environment and Safety Standards

Biomedical Science

Preventing Perioperative Disease and Transmission

Emergency Situations and All-Hazards Preparation

Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia

Instrumentation, Equipment, and Supplies

Hemostasis, Wound Healing, and Wound Closure

Surgical Case Management

Diagnostic Procedures

General Surgery

Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery

Ophthalmic Surgery

Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Genitourinary Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

Peripheral Vascular Surgery

Neurosurgery

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