Which of the following allows for the most stable and rigid fixation of a fracture?
Select one:
a. Locked plating system
b. Dynamic compression
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c. Semi-tubular plates
d. Placement of a lag screw across the fracture
a. Locked plating system
During the cementing of components during total joint replacement, a new CRNA who has never worked in orthopedics before begins to panic. A side effect that possibly occurred with this patient as a result of the cement is:
Select one:
a. Hypotension
b. Hypertension
c. Hyperthermia
d. Increase airway resistance
a. Hypotension
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
c. Pulses
When preoperatively assessing a patient for cardiac surgery, the RNFA should consider all of the following except:
a. Bleeding times
b. Glucose
c. Immunosuppressant use
d. RBC count
d. RBC count
Of the nerves that are associated with the thyroid gland, which one can be affected by compression resulting from an enlarged left atrium?
Select one:
a. Left recurrent laryngeal nerve
b. Right recurrent laryngeal nerve
c. Superior laryngeal nerve
d. Inferior recurrent laryngeal nerve
a. Left recurrent laryngeal nerve
Injury to this particular layer of vascular tissue can initiate spasm and thrombosis. Which layer must the RNFA be especially careful when handling?
a. Endothelium
b. Subendothelium
c. Tunica Externa
d. Tunica Media
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Hesselbach triangle describes the location of the hernia. Which of the following structures compromise the medial border of the triangle?
a. Lateral edge of the rectus abdominus muscle
b. Inferior border of the inguinal ligament
c. Anterior edge of the transversalis fascia
d. Inferior edge of the transversalis fascia
a. Lateral edge of the rectus abdominus muscle
During mastectomy, injury to which of the following nerves can result in a "winged scapula". Choose the correct nerve the RNFA must help protect.
a. Thoracodorsal nerve
b. Long thoracic nerve
c. Brachial plexus
d. Supraclavicular nerve
b. Long thoracic nerve
Nipple discharge is more commonly associated with benign breast lesions than with cancer; however, discharge is usually significant only if it is spontaneous, persistent, and:
a. chronic
b. unilateral
c. bloody
d. milky
c. bloody
Which of the following is the surgical goal for breast conserving surgery?
a. Removal of cancerous mass with a margin of normal tissue
b. Removal of cancerous mass only and fair cosmetic results
c. Removal of cancerous mass with extra posterior margins of normal tissue
d. Removal of cancerous mass with minimal lateral margins of normal tissue
a. Removal of cancerous mass with a margin of normal tissue
Aneurysms may be caused by atherosclerosis, trauma, infection, or cystic medial degeneration. What presenting conditions will indicate that surgical intervention is necessary?
a. Compromised circulation or danger of rupture
b. Circumferential involvement
c. Spindle-shaped morphology
d. Combined saccular and fusiform morphology without dissection
a. Compromised circulation or danger of rupture
The internal mammary arteries are frequently used as grafts during coronary bypass surgery. Where are they located?
a. They branch from the anterior interventricular branch of the right coronary artery.
b. They branch from the subclavian arteries
c. They diverge from the left coronary artery
d. They diverge from the innominate artery
b. They branch from the subclavian arteries
Identify the venous structure that prevents blood backflow.
a. Semilunar intimal folds
b. Coarctation segments
c. Pressure receptors
d. Venules
a. Semilunar intimal folds
Acquired valvular heart disease most commonly affects the ____________valves. Choose the correct answer.
Select one:
a. mitral
b. tricuspid
c. pulmonic
d. septal
a. mitral
Laser stapedotomy results in which of the following?
a. reduced post op dizziness
b. no changes to post op hearing
c. decreased cerumen production
d. tympanic membrane rupture
a. reduced post op dizziness
The pyramidal lobe of the thyroid is described as:
a. a small lobe often involved in 30% of cases of thyroid dysfunction.
b. a protrusion of an immature thyroglossal duct cyst overgrowth.
c. a thin upward protrusion of thyroid tissue from the isthmus.
d. a vestige of an embryonic thyroid cyst.
c. a thin upward protrusion of thyroid tissue from the isthmus.
What term is used to describe inflammation of the gallbladder?
a. Cholelithiasis
b. Cholecystitis
c. Choledocholithiasis
d. Cholecystolithiasis
a. Cholelithiasis
The most common complication of Meckel's diverticulum is:
a. GI bleeding
b. Intusseception
c. Obstruction
d. Volvulus
a. GI bleeding
What muscles are separated longitudinally by the linea alba?
a. Transversus
b. External obliques
c. Rectus abdominis
d. Pyramidalis
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