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

Lung reduction surgery is performed for patients with emphysema.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which device is used for patients awaiting heart transplant that allows them to be ambulatory and has both internal and external components to the system?

Accepted Answer

A)   ventricular assist device
B)   left ventricular vent
C)   cardiac pacemaker
D)   vena cava filterE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

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)   tracheotomyE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

Which suturing technique maintains the aortic and venous cannulae?

Accepted Answer

A)   figure of eight
B)   purse-string
C)   horizontal mattress
D)   vertical mattressE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which one of the following is NOT one of the cardiac valves?

Accepted Answer

A)   aortic
B)   mitral
C)   septal
D)   tricuspidE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following regarding blood flow is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   right atrium, pulmonary vein, lungs, pulmonary artery, left ventricle
B)   right ventricle, pulmonary vein, lungs, pulmonary artery, left atrium
C)   right atrium, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left ventricle
D)   right ventricle, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left atriumE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which diagnostic method provides the MOST extensive details regarding valvular disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)   cardiac catheterization
B)   CT scanning
C)   electromyography
D)   MRI scanningE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

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 poliglecaproneE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

The coronary arteries originate from the:

Accepted Answer

A)   ascending aorta
B)   descending aorta
C)   pulmonary artery
D)   subclavian arteryE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

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) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Following lung transplantation, the surgeon will perform which procedure to aspirate secretions and check for leaks?

Accepted Answer

A)   bronchoscopy
B)   laryngoscopy
C)   mediastinoscopy
D)   video-assisted thoracoscopyE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

What is the term for a collapsed lung?

Accepted Answer

A)   atelectasis
B)   decortication
C)   emphysema
D)   pneumonitisE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following will be required upon completion of any procedure in which the pleural cavity has been opened?

Accepted Answer

A)   passive wound drain such as a Penrose
B)   chest tube attached to a Pleur-evac system
C)   active wound drain such as a Jackson-Pratt
D)   compression dressing with Ace or tensor bandagesE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

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 tubeE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Which heart valve is also known as the bicuspid valve?

Accepted Answer

A)   aortic
B)   mitral
C)   pulmonary
D)   tricuspidE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

In which procedure would an incision NOT be required for insertion of the endoscope?

Accepted Answer

A)   bronchoscopy
B)   mediastinoscopy
C)   pectus excavatum via VATS
D)   video-assisted thoracic surgeryE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Which instrument is a rib shear?

Accepted Answer

A)   Alexander
B)   Bethune
C)   Davidson
D)   SatinskyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is a commonly used method of preserving the heart by reducing its metabolic needs?

Accepted Answer

A)   hypothermia
B)   lung deflation
C)   left ventricular venting
D)   warming with heat exchangerE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Exam 22: Cardiothoracic Surgery

The apex of the lung is located:

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Which of the following is a commonly used method of preserving the heart by reducing its metabolic needs?

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

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Lung reduction surgery is performed for patients with emphysema.

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Which heart valve is also known as the bicuspid valve?

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Following lung transplantation, the surgeon will perform which procedure to aspirate secretions and check for leaks?

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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 diagnostic method provides the MOST extensive details regarding valvular disorders?

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In which procedure would an incision NOT be required for insertion of the endoscope?

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Which device is used for patients awaiting heart transplant that allows them to be ambulatory and has both internal and external components to the system?

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Which of the following regarding blood flow is correct?

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

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Which one of the following is NOT one of the cardiac valves?

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What is the term for a collapsed lung?

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

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Which suturing technique maintains the aortic and venous cannulae?

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

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Which of the following will be required upon completion of any procedure in which the pleural cavity has been opened?

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The coronary arteries originate from the:

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Which instrument is a rib shear?

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