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2024-2025 CSA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (A+)The surgeon asks you to first gently supinate, then gently pronate the operative wrist of
a 14-year old patient in supine position. The operative extremity is positioned at 80
degrees to the torso. Which of the following most accurately describes the movement of
the operative thumb, in terms of which direction it points as you carry out the
instructions. - Answer Thumb inferior, then back to superior
Prone position, the dorsal roots of the spinal nerves are oriented: -Answer Superficial to
its corresponding ventral roots
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choledoco-duodenostomy refers to the surgical anastomosis of which of the following
two structures. -Answer Duodenum and common bile duct
In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed: -Answer proximal and anterior
to the pes anserinus, medial to the patellar ligament.
Epidural anesthesia is administered: - Answer Into the space between the spinal canal
and the dura mater covering the nerve roots.
The connective tissue between the patella and the tibial tuberosity in the knee allows
contraction of the quadriceps muscle to continue to pull on the patella and thus extend
the knee. What is the name for this structure? - Answer Patellar Ligament
The talus forms an articulation with which of the following lists of bones: - Answer
Calcaneus, navicular, tibia, and calcaneus
The hip socket, or acetabulum, is composed of the fused elements of which of the three
bone choices below? -Answer Pubis, ischium and ilium.
, Which of the following structures receives its primary blood supply via the superior
mesenteric artery: -Answer Pancreas
The uterine artery is most commonly know as. -Answer Internal iliac artery
After what percent of total blood volume may arterial pressure AND cardiac output
begin to significantly (and precipitously) drop? - Answer More than about 10%
Putting a patient into Trendelenberg position has the effect of: - Answer Increasing
blood flow to the brain
A patient who has a history of crushing wound to the chest presents with symptoms of
hypotension, chest pain that radiates to neck, shoulders and back, inability to take deep
breaths, and shallow, rapid respirations. What is the most likely cardio-pulmonary
condition that may be responsible and requires urgent surgery? Answer Cardiac
Tamponade
Which of the following is a potential cause of acute cyanosis during a surgical
procedure: - Answer Less than normal hemoglobin
Direct, unintentional stimulation of the Vagus nerve during carotid endarterectomy may
cause which of the following transient affects: - Answer Bradycardia
A "foot drop" results from insufficiency of the extensor muscles in the foot, and may be
caused by lumbar disc herniation (damage to a nerve root in the lumbar spine), or
damage to/compression of the ________ nerve as it courses superficial to the fibular
head. - Answer peroneal
The recurrent laryngeal nerve is a branch of the: - Answer Vagus Nerve
Anatomy bounded by the cystic duct, the common hepatic duct, and the cystic artery is
known as:-Answer Calot's triangle
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