Question 1

The saphenous vein used for coronary artery grafting must be reversed before anastomosis due to the presence of valves in the vein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which instrument is used to make a small opening into the ascending aorta after the Satinsky partial occlusion clamp is placed?

Accepted Answer

A)   aortic punch
B)   Potts-Smith scissors
C)   #11 blade
D)   5 mm trocarE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Match each term below with its description.
-Abnormally slow electrical impulses and heartbeat below 40 to 60 beats per minute

Accepted Answer

A)  Asystole
B)  Electrocardiograph
C)  Perfusion
D)  Ventricular fibrillation
E)  BradycardiaF) Heart blockG) EchocardiographyH) Ventricular tachycardiaI) Atrial fibrillationJ) Ejection fractionK) A) and B)
L) All of the above

Question 4

Match each term below with its description.
-Electrical conduction disorder requiring permanent pacemaker

Accepted Answer

A)  Asystole
B)  Electrocardiograph
C)  Perfusion
D)  Ventricular fibrillation
E)  BradycardiaF) Heart blockG) EchocardiographyH) Ventricular tachycardiaI) Atrial fibrillationJ) Ejection fractionK) C) and I)
L) A) and B)

Question 5

The force and rate of contraction of the heart is controlled by which part of the central nervous system (CNS) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   phrenic nerve
B)   vagus nerve
C)   Purkinje system
D)   medulla oblongataE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

What is the name of the acute condition in which heart muscle dies from ischemia and may lead to sudden cardiac death?

Accepted Answer

A)   heart block
B)   atherosclerosis
C)   cardiac tamponade
D)   myocardial infarctionE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Video-assisted thoracic surgery procedures use carbon dioxide for distention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Lung reduction surgery is performed for patients with emphysema.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Commissurotomy is a surgical separation of the flaps of the:

Accepted Answer

A)   mitral valve
B)   left ventricle
C)   pulmonary valve
D)   right atriumE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which surgical approach is used for repair of coarctation of the aorta and patent ductus arteriosus?

Accepted Answer

A)   supine
B)   prone
C)   frog-legged
D)   posterolateralE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which membrane covers the surface of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)   ciliated mucosa
B)   pericardium
C)   parietal pleura
D)   visceral pleuraE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The apex of the lung is located:

Accepted Answer

A)   inferiorly and laterally
B)   medially where the bronchus enters
C)   medially just above the diaphragm
D)   superiorly and just above the clavicleE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following thoracic procedures would require the patient to be put on cardiopulmonary bypass?

Accepted Answer

A)   pneumonectomy
B)   upper lobectomy
C)   decortication of the lung
D)   pulmonary thromboendarterectomyE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Which instrument has the appearance of a misshapen pancake spatula?

Accepted Answer

A)   Allison lung retractor
B)   Bailey rib contractor
C)   Davidson scapula retractor
D)   Lovelace lung grasping forcepsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which instrument is a rib shear?

Accepted Answer

A)   Alexander
B)   Bethune
C)   Davidson
D)   SatinskyE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

The ventricles of the heart have thicker myocardium than the atria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All of the following are components of the "heart-lung" machine EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   pump
B)   oxygenator
C)   defibrillator
D)   heat exchangerE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

What is the term for a collapsed lung?

Accepted Answer

A)   atelectasis
B)   decortication
C)   emphysema
D)   pneumonitisE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Lung tissue has what kind of consistency?

Accepted Answer

A)   friable
B)   slimy
C)   calcified
D)   elasticE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

The drainage and collection device attached to chest tubes relies on a water seal to reestablish negative pressure in the pleural cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Which membrane covers the surface of the lungs?

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The saphenous vein used for coronary artery grafting must be reversed before anastomosis due to the presence of valves in the vein.

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Which instrument is a rib shear?

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Which surgical approach is used for repair of coarctation of the aorta and patent ductus arteriosus?

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The apex of the lung is located:

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Match each term below with its description. -Abnormally slow electrical impulses and heartbeat below 40 to 60 beats per minute

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Which of the following thoracic procedures would require the patient to be put on cardiopulmonary bypass?

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Commissurotomy is a surgical separation of the flaps of the:

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The ventricles of the heart have thicker myocardium than the atria.

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What is the name of the acute condition in which heart muscle dies from ischemia and may lead to sudden cardiac death?

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The drainage and collection device attached to chest tubes relies on a water seal to reestablish negative pressure in the pleural cavity.

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Lung tissue has what kind of consistency?

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The force and rate of contraction of the heart is controlled by which part of the central nervous system (CNS) ?

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All of the following are components of the "heart-lung" machine EXCEPT:

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Which instrument is used to make a small opening into the ascending aorta after the Satinsky partial occlusion clamp is placed?

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Match each term below with its description. -Electrical conduction disorder requiring permanent pacemaker

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What is the term for a collapsed lung?

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Which instrument has the appearance of a misshapen pancake spatula?

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Lung reduction surgery is performed for patients with emphysema.

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Video-assisted thoracic surgery procedures use carbon dioxide for distention.

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