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Which instrument has the appearance of a misshapen pancake spatula? Davidson scapula retractor
2. How many ribs are considered “true” ribs with direct connection to the sternum with costal cartilage? seven
3. For which of the following procedures would the rigid bronchoscope be preferred?   removal of foreign body in children
4. Lung tissue has what kind of consistency?   friable
5. Which nerve could be damaged during lung decortication resulting in paralysis or partial paralysis of the diaphragm? phrenic
6. In which procedure would an incision NOT be required for insertion of the endoscope? bronchoscopy
7. Which structure within the respiratory tract is the proximal and superior? larynx
8. Which of the following are the final branchings of the respiratory tree? alveoli
9. The manubrium, body, and xiphoid process are portions of the: sternum
10. All of the following structures are found within the mediastinum EXCEPT: visceral pleura
12. What is the medical term for coughing up blood? hemoptysis
13. How many lobes are there in the right lung? three
14. In which part of the respiratory system does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place? alveoli
15. Which of the following regarding blood flow is correct?   right ventricle, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left atrium
16. What is the name of the device that is attached to suction for collection of mucous or bronchial washing specimens? Lukens tube
17. What is the medical term for visible changes in density on chest x-ray that indicates pulmonary pathology? infiltrate
18. Thymomas, neurogenic tumors, and pleuropericardial cysts can be biopsied during which procedure? mediastinoscopy
19. Where is the insertion point for the mediastinoscope? suprasternal notch
20. What is the name of an air-filled sac that has the appearance of a blister on the surface of lung tissue? bleb
21. In the event that a VATS procedure had to be converted to an open procedure, which open case would be performed? thoracotomy
22. Which of the following will be required upon completion of any procedure in which the pleural cavity has been opened? chest tube attached to a Pleur-evac system
23. Which additional pain control measure is taken for patients undergoing pectus excavatum repair by VATS? epidural
24. What is the name of the procedure performed to release constriction of the lungs by fibrin layers? lung decortication
25. The name of the condition created when pus is not cleared from the pleural cavity and makes a fibrous constrictive layer is: empyema
26. Prior to the closure of a lobectomy procedure, the anesthesia provider performs a Valsalva maneuver to check for: air leakage from bronchial closure
27. What is the term for a collapsed lung? atelectasis
28. Which type of incision is made for a pneumonectomy? posterolateral
29. Which of the following is a crushing clamp with sharp spikes in the jaw used on the bronchus? Sarot
30. Which instrument is a rib shear? Bethune
31. What is a commonly used rib self-retaining retractor available in adult and pediatric sizes? Finochietto
32. Which instrument is a lung-grasping forceps that resembles a very large Pennington? Lovelace
33. Which of the following thoracic procedures would require the patient to be put on cardiopulmonary bypass? pulmonary thromboendarterectomy
34. Following lung transplantation, the surgeon will perform which procedure to aspirate secretions and check for leaks? bronchoscopy
35. The main bronchi, pulmonary arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels enter the lung on the medial surface through the: hilum
36. How many pulmonary veins are there? four
37. Which diagnostic study is MOST useful for verification of thoracic aortic dissection? CT scan
38. Which statement regarding the anatomical placement of the heart is CORRECT? It is positioned in the mediastinum with approximately 2/3 of the heart on the left side.
39. Which structure is considered the “pacemaker” of the heart?   SA node
40. Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping blood into the pulmonary artery? 40. Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping blood into the pulmonary artery?
41. Which portion of the heart is responsible for pumping blood into the ascending aorta? left ventricle
42. The coronary arteries originate from the: ascending aorta
43. What is the name of the area between the visceral and parietal pleura that contains serous fluid to prevent friction?   pleural space
44. What is the thickest part of the heart? myocardium
45. Where is the apex of the heart located within the mediastinum? inferiorly on the left side
46. Which one of the following is NOT one of the cardiac valves? septal
47. Which heart valve is also known as the bicuspid valve? mitral
48. The apex of the lung is located: superiorly and just above the clavicle
49. All of the following are components of the “heart-lung” machine EXCEPT: defibrillator
50. Where are the cannulae MOST commonly placed for cardiopulmonary bypass procedures? right atrium and ascending aorta
51. Which of the following is a commonly used method of preserving the heart by reducing its metabolic needs? hypothermia
52. Which suturing technique maintains the aortic and venous cannulae? purse-string
53. The force and rate of contraction of the heart is controlled by which part of the central nervous system (CNS)? medulla oblongata
54. What is the first step in the formation of an atheroma? injury to endothelial lining
55. Which of the following is the main underlying pathogenic cause of coronary atherosclerosis and clinical manifestations? ischemia
56. Which artery accounts for approximately 50% of occlusive coronary lesions? left anterior descending  
57. What is the name of the acute condition in which heart muscle dies from ischemia and may lead to sudden cardiac death? myocardial infarction
58. Where is a Swan-Ganz catheter placed? pulmonary artery
59. Which suture is frequently used for anastomosis of the saphenous vein or internal mammary artery in CABG? 6-0 or 7-0 polypropylene
60. Which instrument is used to make a small opening into the ascending aorta after the Satinsky partial occlusion clamp is placed? aortic punch
61. With what is the median sternotomy closed? heavy gauge stainless steel wire
62. Medtronic OCTOPUS® and Guidant Ultima OPCAB® are what type of devices for coronary artery bypass done off-pump? stabilizers
63. What is the name of the device used for patients who are unable to be weaned off of cardiopulmonary bypass? intra-aortic balloon pump
64. 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? ventricular assist device
65. What is the general term for incurable diseases of the heart for which the only treatment would be heart transplantation? cardiomyopathies
66. Aortic valve stenosis and aortic regurgitation are often as a result of : rheumatic fever
67. Which diagnostic method provides the MOST extensive details regarding valvular disorders? cardiac catheterization
68. A heart murmur is often heard with auscultation and indicative of involvement of which structure?   mitral valve
69. What is the average lifespan of biologic and mechanical heart valve replacements? 10 to 15 years
70. What is the term for a localized stricture of the aorta found in a pediatric patient? coarctation
71. Which singular congenital defect involves failure of closure of the connection between the pulmonary artery and aorta?   patent ductus arteriosus
72. What is frequently used to repair atrial and ventricular septal defects in pediatric patients?   Dacron patch
73. Which congenital defect has four components and is characterized by cyanosis causing appearance of “blue babies”? tetralogy of Fallot
74. Which surgical approach is used for repair of coarctation of the aorta and patent ductus arteriosus? posterolateral
75. Commissurotomy is a surgical separation of the flaps of the:   mitral valve
76. The saphenous vein used for coronary artery grafting must be reversed before anastomosis due to the presence of valves in the vein. T
77. Video-assisted thoracic surgery procedures use carbon dioxide for distention. F
78. The ventricles of the heart have thicker myocardium than the atria. T
79. Lung reduction surgery is performed for patients with emphysema. T
80. The drainage and collection device attached to chest tubes relies on a water seal to reestablish negative pressure in the pleural cavity. T
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