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Cardiothoracic quiz

cardiothoracic quiz

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Which of the following regarding blood flow is correct right ventricle, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left atrium
2. Which structure is considered the "pacemaker" of the heart SA node
3. Which instruments is a rib shear Bethune
4. What is the name of the device that is attached to suction for collection of mucous or bronchial washing specimens Lukens tube
5. 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
6. What is the name of the procedure performed to release constriction of the lungs by fibrin in layers lung decortication
7 Where are the cannulae MOST commonly placed for cardiopulmonary bypass procedures right atrium and ascending aorta
8 A heart murmur is often heard with auscultation and indicative of involvement of which structure mitral valve
9 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
10 Commissurotomy is a surgical separation of the flaps of the mitral valve
In the event that a VATS procedure had to be converted to an open procedure, which open case would be performed thoracotomy
12 What is the general term for incurable diseases of the heart for which the only treatment would be heart transplantation cardiomyopathies
13. Which suturing technique maintains the aortic and venous cannulae purse-string
14 What is the name of an air-filled sac that has the appearance of a blister on the surface of lung tissue bleb
15 With what is the median sternotomy closed heavy gauge stainless steel wire
16. What is the term for a collapsed lung atelectasis
17 Where is a Swan-Ganz catheter place pulmonary artery
18 Which of the following is crushing clamp with a sharp spikes in the jaw used on the bronchus Sarot
19 Which structure within the respiratory tract is the proximal and superior larynx
20 In which part of the respiratory system does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place alveoli
21 Which one of the following is NOT one of the cardiac valves septal
22 Which surgical approach is used for repair of coarctation of the aorta and patient ductus arteriosus posterolateral
23 The main bronchi, pulmonary arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels enter the lung on the medial surface through the hilum
24 Lung reduction surgery is performed for patients with emphysema True
25 Which diagnostic method provides the MOST extensive details regarding valvular disorders cardiac catheterization
26 The coronary arteries originate from the asceding aorta
27 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
28 The manubrium body, and xiphoid process are portions of the: sternum
29. Lung tissue has what kind of consistency friable
30. What is the thickest part of the heart myocardium
31 How many pulmonary veins are there four
32 For which of the following procedures would the rigid bronchoscope be preferred removal of foreign body in children
33. Where is the apex of the heart located within the mediastinum inferiorly on the left side
34 Aortic valve stenosis and aortic regurgitation are often as a result of rheumatic fever
35 What is the average lifespan of biological and mechanical heart valve replacements 10 to 15 years
36 What is the first step in the formation of an atheroma injury to endothelial lining
37 Which instrument is a lung-grasping forceps that resembles a very large Pennington Lovelace
38 Medtronic OCTOPUS and Guidant Ultima OPCAB are what type of devices for coronary artery bypass done off-pump stabilizers
39 What is commonly used rib self-retaining retractor available in adult and pediatric sizes Finochietto
40 What is the medical term for visible changes in density on chest x-ray that indicates pulmonary pathology infiltrate
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