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What is the medical term for visible changes in density on chest x-ray that indicates pulmonary pathology?
Select one:
hilum
hemoptysis
infiltrate
inspiration
Infiltrate
How many lobes are there in the right lung?
Select one:
five
four
two
three
three

What is the name of the device that is attached to suction for collection of mucous or bronchial washing specimens?
Select one:
myringotomy tube
Lukens tube
insufflation tubing
aerobic culture tube
Lukens Tube

What is the average lifespan of biologic and mechanical heart valve replacements?
Select one:
1 to 5 years
10 to 15 years
5 to 10 years
indefinite
10 to 15 years
In the event that a VATS procedure had to be converted to an open procedure, which open case would be performed?
Select one:
tracheotomy
thoracotomy
laparoscopy
coronary artery bypass
Thoracotomy - (surgical procedure in which a cut is made between the ribs to see and reach the lungs or other organs in the chest or thorax)
(VATS - video-assisted thoracic surgery)
Which instrument is used to make a small opening into the ascending aorta after the Satinsky partial occlusion clamp is placed?
Select one:
5 mm trocar
aortic punch
Potts-Smith scissors
#11 blade
Aortic Punch

What is the name of an air-filled sac that has the appearance of a blister on the surface of lung tissue?
Select one:
bleb
alveolar sac
germ cell
bronchiole
Bleb

Which diagnostic study is MOST useful for verification of thoracic aortic dissection?
Select one:
stress test
CT scan
AP chest x-ray
MRI scan
CT Scan

Which statement regarding the anatomical placement of the heart is CORRECT?
Select one:
a. It is positioned in the thoracic cavity with nearly its entirety on the left side.
b. It is positioned in the mediastinum with approximately 2/3 of the heart on the right side.
c. It is positioned in the mediastinum with approximately 2/3 of the heart on the left side.
d. It is positioned exactly midline in the thoracic cavity.
It is positioned in the mediastinum with approximately 2/3 of the heart on the left side.
The drainage and collection device attached to chest tubes relies on a water seal to reestablish negative pressure in the pleural cavity.
Select one:
True
False
True
Which of the following are the final branchings of the respiratory tree?
Select one:
lobes of the lung
bronchi
bronchioles
alveoli
Alveoli

Which structure within the respiratory tract is the proximal and superior?
Select one:
diaphragm
trachea
larynx
bronchus
Larynx

Which of the following is a commonly used method of preserving the heart by reducing its metabolic needs?
Select one:
warming with heat exchanger
hypothermia
lung deflation
left ventricular venting
Hypothermia
Which instrument has the appearance of a misshapen pancake spatula?
Select one:
Lovelace lung grasping forceps
Allison lung retractor
Davidson scapula retractor
Bailey rib contractor
Davidson scapula retractor

Which one of the following is NOT one of the cardiac valves?
Select one:
aortic
tricuspid
mitral
septal
Septal
The coronary arteries originate from the:
Select one:
ascending aorta
pulmonary artery
descending aorta
subclavian artery
Ascending Aorta

What is the first step in the formation of an atheroma?
Select one:
accumulation of cholesterol and lipids
growth of new smooth muscle tissue
injury to endothelial lining
collagen deposition and scar tissue formation
Injury to endothelial lining
What is the term for a localized stricture of the aorta found in a pediatric patient?
Select one:
stenosis
prolapsed
coarctation
arteriosis
Coarctation
Which surgical approach is used for repair of coarctation of the aorta and patent ductus arteriosus?
Select one:
supine
frog-legged
posterolateral
prone
Posterolateral

The apex of the lung is located:
Select one:
medially just above the diaphragm
medially where the bronchus enters
superiorly and just above the clavicle
inferiorly and laterally
Superiorly and just above the clavicle

Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping blood into the pulmonary artery?
Select one:
left atrium
right atrium
right ventricle
left ventricle
Right Ventricle

Aortic valve stenosis and aortic regurgitation are often as a result of :
Select one:
heart block
angina
tuberculosis
rheumatic fever
Rheumatic Fever
What is the name of the procedure performed to release constriction of the lungs by fibrin layers?
Select one:
pneumonectomy
lung decortication
upper lobectomy
pectus excavatum
Lung Decortication
Which congenital defect has four components and is characterized by cyanosis causing appearance of "blue babies"?
Select one:
coarctation of the aorta
patent ductus arteriosus
tetralogy of Fallot
ventricular septal defect
Tetralogy of Fallot

Which of the following thoracic procedures would require the patient to be put on cardiopulmonary bypass?
Select one:
upper lobectomy
pneumonectomy
pulmonary thromboendarterectomy
decortication of the lung
Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
What is the general term for incurable diseases of the heart for which the only treatment would be heart transplantation?
Select one:
cardioplegia
cardiomyopathies
arrhythmias
atherosclerosis
Cardiomyopathies
Lung reduction surgery is performed for patients with emphysema.
Select one:
True
False
True
Prior to the closure of a lobectomy procedure, the anesthesia provider performs a Valsalva maneuver to check for:
Select one:
bleeding from the dissection bed
functionality of the diaphragm
air leakage from bronchial closure
perfusion of the unaffected lobes
Air leakage from bronchial closure
For which of the following procedures would the rigid bronchoscope be preferred?
Select one:
transbronchial lung biopsy
removal of foreign body in children
visualization of the upper lobe bronchi
bronchial washings
Removal of foreign body in children
Thymomas, neurogenic tumors, and pleuropericardial cysts can be biopsied during which procedure?
Select one:
thoracoscopy
bronchoscopy
laryngoscopy
mediastinoscopy
Mediastinoscopy
Which of the following regarding blood flow is correct?
Select one:
right ventricle, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left atrium
right ventricle, pulmonary vein, lungs, pulmonary artery, left atrium
right atrium, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left ventricle
right atrium, pulmonary vein, lungs, pulmonary artery, left ventricle
Right ventricle, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left atrium
What is the name of the device used for patients who are unable to be weaned off of cardiopulmonary bypass?
Select one:
intra-aortic balloon pump
cardiac pacemaker
vena cava filter
left ventricular vent
intra-aortic balloon pump

Which artery accounts for approximately 50% of occlusive coronary lesions?
Select one:
left anterior descending
circumflex branch
mammary
right coronary
Left anterior descending
Where is a Swan-Ganz catheter placed?
Select one:
pulmonary artery
vena cava
ascending aorta
coronary artery
Pulmonary Artery

In which part of the respiratory system does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place?
Select one:
alveoli
pulmonary vein
bronchioles
bronchi
Alveoli

Which type of incision is made for a pneumonectomy?
Select one:
Chevron
posterolateral
epigastric
McBurney
Posterolateral

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?
Select one:
ventricular assist device
vena cava filter
cardiac pacemaker
left ventricular vent
Ventricular Assist Device

What is the term for a collapsed lung?
Select one:
atelectasis
decortication
emphysema
pneumonitis
atelectasis
With what is the median sternotomy closed?
Select one:
heavy gauge stainless steel wire
fine gauge polypropylene
heavy gauge chromic gut
fine gauge surgical silk
Heavy gauge stainless steel wire

Which singular congenital defect involves failure of closure of the connection between the pulmonary artery and aorta?
Select one:
ventriculo septal defect
tetralogy of Fallot
patent ductus arteriosus
atrial septal defect
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
How many ribs are considered "true" ribs with direct connection to the sternum with costal cartilage?
Select one:
twelve
three
nine
seven
Seven

What is the name of the area between the visceral and parietal pleura that contains serous fluid to prevent friction?
Select one:
pericardial window
pleural space
mediastinum
hilum
Pleural Space

In which procedure would an incision NOT be required for insertion of the endoscope?
Select one:
mediastinoscopy
pectus excavatum via VATS
video-assisted thoracic surgery
bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy
Which of the following is a crushing clamp with sharp spikes in the jaw used on the bronchus?
Select one:
Doyen
Mixter
Sarot
Bailey
Sarot

All of the following structures are found within the mediastinum EXCEPT:
Select one:
esophagus
thymus
diaphragm
heart
Esophagus
What is the thickest part of the heart?
Select one:
pericardium
epicardium
myocardium
endocardium
Myocardium

What is a commonly used rib self-retaining retractor available in adult and pediatric sizes?
Select one:
Bookwalter
Finochietto
Balfour
Greenburg
Finochietto

Which suture is frequently used for anastomosis of the saphenous vein or internal mammary artery in CABG?
Select one:
a. 2-0 or 3-0 poliglecaprone
b. 2-0 or 3-0 polyester
c. 6-0 or 7-0 polyglactin
d. 6-0 or 7-0 polypropylene
6-0 or 7-0 polypropylene

Lung tissue has what kind of consistency?
Select one:
slimy
calcified
friable
elastic
Friable
Which structure is considered the "pacemaker" of the heart?
Select one:
Purkinje fibers
bundle of His
SA node
AV node
SA node

Following lung transplantation, the surgeon will perform which procedure to aspirate secretions and check for leaks?
Select one:
laryngoscopy
bronchoscopy
mediastinoscopy
video-assisted thoracoscopy
Bronchoscopy
Video-assisted thoracic surgery procedures use carbon dioxide for distention.
Select one:
True
False
False
Medtronic OCTOPUS® and Guidant Ultima OPCAB® are what type of devices for coronary artery bypass done off-pump?
Select one:
grafts
cannulae
stabilizers
retractors
Stabilizers
Which of the following is the main underlying pathogenic cause of coronary atherosclerosis and clinical manifestations?
Select one:
age
ischemia
diet
hypertension
Ischemia
What is the medical term for coughing up blood?
Select one:
asthma
bronchitis
pneumonitis
hemoptysis
Hemoptysis
The main bronchi, pulmonary arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels enter the lung on the medial surface through the:
Select one:
hilum
trachea
diaphragm
mediastinum
Hilum

Which portion of the heart is responsible for pumping blood into the ascending aorta?
Select one:
left atrium
left ventricle
right atrium
right ventricle
Left Ventricle

Which nerve could be damaged during lung decortication resulting in paralysis or partial paralysis of the diaphragm?
Select one:
vagus
accessory
phrenic
hypoglossal
Phrenic

Which instrument is a lung-grasping forceps that resembles a very large Pennington?
Select one:
Doyen
Duckbill
Lovelace
Langenbeck
Lovelace

Where are the cannulae MOST commonly placed for cardiopulmonary bypass procedures?
Select one:
a. carotid artery and subclavian vein
b. right ventricle and descending aorta
c. right atrium and ascending aorta
d. femoral artery and brachiocephalic vein
Right atrium and ascending aorta
The force and rate of contraction of the heart is controlled by which part of the central nervous system (CNS)?
Select one:
medulla oblongata
Purkinje system
phrenic nerve
vagus nerve
Medulla Oblongata

All of the following are components of the "heart-lung" machine EXCEPT:
Select one:
defibrillator
heat exchanger
pump
oxygenator
Defibrillator
What is the name of the acute condition in which heart muscle dies from ischemia and may lead to sudden cardiac death?
Select one:
atherosclerosis
heart block
cardiac tamponade
myocardial infarction
Myocardial Infarction
The saphenous vein used for coronary artery grafting must be reversed before anastomosis due to the presence of valves in the vein.
Select one:
True
False
True
What is frequently used to repair atrial and ventricular septal defects in pediatric patients?
Select one:
Dacron patch
fascia lata
fibrin glue
porcine valve
Dacron Patch

A heart murmur is often heard with auscultation and indicative of involvement of which structure?
Select one:
left ventricle
aortic valve
mitral valve
right ventricle
Mitral Valve
Where is the insertion point for the mediastinoscope?
Select one:
subxiphoid
suprasternal notch
oropharynx
umbilicus
Suprasternal Notch

Which diagnostic method provides the MOST extensive details regarding valvular disorders?
Select one:
CT scanning
MRI scanning
cardiac catheterization
electromyography
Cardiac Catheterization
Which membrane covers the surface of the lungs?
Select one:
pericardium
visceral pleura
ciliated mucosa
parietal pleura
Visceral Pleura

Which suturing technique maintains the aortic and venous cannulae?
Select one:
figure of eight
horizontal mattress
purse-string
vertical mattress
Purse-string

How many pulmonary veins are there?
Select one:
one
three
two
four
Four

Which heart valve is also known as the bicuspid valve?
Select one:
tricuspid
aortic
mitral
pulmonary
Mitral

The manubrium, body, and xiphoid process are portions of the:
Select one:
lungs
bronchial tree
sternum
ribs
Sternum
The name of the condition created when pus is not cleared from the pleural cavity and makes a fibrous constrictive layer is:
Select one:
pleurisy
empyema
COPD
pneumonia
Empyema
The ventricles of the heart have thicker myocardium than the atria.
Select one:
True
False
True
Which of the following will be required upon completion of any procedure in which the pleural cavity has been opened?
Select one:
a. compression dressing with Ace or tensor bandages
b. active wound drain such as a Jackson-Pratt
c. passive wound drain such as a Penrose
d. chest tube attached to a Pleur-evac system
Chest tube attached to a Pleur-evac system

Where is the apex of the heart located within the mediastinum?
Select one:
inferiorly on the left side
inferiorly on the right side
superiorly on the right side
superiorly on the left side
Inferiorly on the left side

Which additional pain control measure is taken for patients undergoing pectus excavatum repair by VATS?
Select one:
Bier block
local with epinephrine
epidural
topical Lidocaine jelly
Epidural
Commissurotomy is a surgical separation of the flaps of the:
Select one:
pulmonary valve
left ventricle
right atrium
mitral valve
Mitral Valve

Which diagnostic study is considered the gold standard for evaluation of vascular disease?
Select one:
PET scan
CT scan
angiography
radiography
Angiography
Glass syringes are preferred in drawing up contrast media for angiography because of less accumulation of bubbles.
Select one:
True
False
True
If a DVT from deep veins of the legs enters the cardiopulmonary system, what life-threatening condition will likely occur?
Select one:
pulmonary embolus
cardiac tamponade
aortic dissection
myocardial infarction
Pulmonary Embolus - (blood clot that develops in a blood vessel)
Which of the following would be the suture technique and type used to anastomose a bifurcated graft limb to an artery?
Select one:
interrupted 5-0 or 6-0 absorbable suture
running 5-0 or 6-0 absorbable suture
running 5-0 or 6-0 nonabsorbable suture
interrupted 5-0 or 6-0 nonabsorbable suture
Running 5-0 or 6-0 nonabsorbable suture
What is another name for the innominate artery?
Select one:
left common carotid
left subclavian
brachiocephalic
aorta
Brachiocephalic - (relating to both arm and head)
(Innominate - not names or classified)
Which is the largest artery in the body?
Select one:
renal
aorta
carotid
subclavian
Aorta

What is the specimen in an AAA procedure?
Select one:
thrombus
aneurysm sac
blood clot
vessel wall
Thrombus
(AAA - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair)

Knowledge of the peripheral vascular system is required of the first assistant, but not of the surgical technologist.
Select one:
True
False
False
A newly diagnosed patient in need of vascular access long-term hemodialysis would undergo which procedure?
Select one:
arteriovenous fistula and shunt
embolectomy
endarterectomy
inferior vena cava filter placement
Arteriovenous Fistula and Shunt
(Hemodialysis - process of purifying the blood)
Which arterial aneurysm is more likely to rupture due to lack of detection over time?
Select one:
radial
femoral
popliteal
iliac
Iliac
Which part of the artery is responsible for vasoconstriction and vasodilation?
Select one:
tunica adventitia
tunica media
tunica intima
vasa vasorum
Tunica Media

The CORRECT sequence of steps for an arteriotomy for embolectomy or thrombectomy is:
Select one:
- #15 blade, Metzenbaum scissors, Yankauer suction, insertion of Fogarty catheter
- #11 blade, Potts-Smith scissors, small bore suction, insertion of Fogarty catheter
- #12 blade, 14 g angiocath insertion, removal of stylet, insertion of Fogarty catheter
- #10 blade, Metzenbaum scissors, insertion of Fogarty catheter
#11 blade, Potts-Smith scissors, small bore suction, insertion of Fogarty Catheter
What is the name of the condition that manifests by deep aching pain in the lower extremity during rest periods?
Select one:
coarctation
capitation
contraction
claudication
Claudication - (limping)
Which of the following are used on tips of hemostats to prevent breaking of fine gauge monofilament suture when tagged?
Select one:
hemoclips
suture boots
vessel loops
peel-away sheaths
Suture Boots

Which of the following tunica is NOT part of the structure of an artery?
Select one:
adventitia
vaginalis
intima
media
Vaginalis
Which of the following is the BEST choice for distal bypass graft in the lower extremity?
Select one:
PTFE
saphenous vein
Gore-Tex
Dacron
Saphenous Vein
(Distal Bypass Graft - reroutes blood flow)

A #11 blade and forward angle or reverse angle Potts-Smith scissors are frequently used for:
Select one:
skin incisions
arteriotomy
embolectomy
suture cutting
Arteriotomy - (Incision of an artery)

Transient cerebral ischemic episodes are treated surgically by:
Select one:
carotid endarterectomy
angioplasty
coronary artery bypass
atriovenous fistula and shunt
Carotid Endarterectomy - (surgery to treat carotid artery disease)
What are vessel loops and umbilical tapes commonly used for in vascular cases?
Select one:
ligation
retraction
suturing
anastomosis
Retraction
Which vascular device is double-lumened for administration of chemotherapy, antibiotic therapy, and IV fluids?
Select one:
Javid
Fogarty
Groshong
Argyle
Groshong

Names frequently associated with vascular instrumentation include DeBakey and Cooley, both of whom were cardiothoracic surgeons and pioneers of cardiothoracic and peripheral vascular surgery.
Select one:
True
False
True