CSFA Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CSFA EXAM PREP QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ When performing a coronary artery by-pass graft procedure, what vessel is placed between the coronary artery and the ascending aorta? - -segmented saphenous vein Why is intraoperative cholangiography performed? - -to evaluate biliary anatomy What is the most common cause of large bowel obstruction? - -colon cancer Claudication is a common symptom of what disease? - -peripherial arterial occlusive What is the percentage of finding g...

CSFA EXAM REVIEW 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 24 hrs following initial closure - In general, an incision should NOT be allowed to get wet until Endogenous - ______contamination causes a greater number of infections in all types of wounds except those classified as clean 5 days - Most wound infections do not become evident clinically for ____ days or longer after operation Spores - _________ are the resting, protective stage of some rod-shaped bacilli Naloxone (Narcan) - _________...

CSFA EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE/ True - -Placenta previa: A placenta that is attached to the lower portion of the uterine wall covering the cervix; when the cervix begins to open closer to labor, the placenta detaches and causes severe maternal hemorrhage. 24 hrs following initial closure - -In general, an incision should NOT be allowed to get wet until Endogenous - -______contamination causes a greater number of infections in all types of wounds except those classi...

CSFA EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE. VERIFIED/ This particular opportunistic pathogen is responsible for about 90% of all cases of pharyngitis a. streptococcus pyogenes b. pseudomonas c. S. epidermis d. staphylococcus arureus - -a. streptococcus pyogenes All of the following are opioids except a. demerol nyl c. alfenta d. ketamine - -d. ketamine Clostridium are gram-positive, spore-forming rods that are a. aerobic b. anaerobic - -b. anaerobic In patients who deve...

CSFA EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. GRADED A+ GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease, a condition where the lower esophageal sphincter is incompetent and allows stomach contents to reflux into the esophagus Bone diseases can be metabolic, infectious, or degenerative. Biliary Duct System The Joint Commission Sets quality standards for accreditation of health care facilities operative procedure for CABG with Arterial and Venous Conduits 1. A median sternotomy is performed as describ...

CSFA EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, RATED A+/ VERIFIED/ A complication of steep reverse Trendelenburg position is? A. Deep vein thrombosis B. Arterial compression C. Cardiac overload. D. Respiratory alkalosis - -A which position should be used for Posterior Colpotomy? A. Prone. B. Supine. C. Lithotomy. D. Fowler's - -C Which is the BEST way to prevent hypothermia in the OR? A. Forced air warming blanket. B. Warmed IV solutions. C. Warmed irrigation solution. D. Multiple layers...

CSFA EXAM STUDY GUIDE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ Hesselbacks Triangle - -landmarks;medial rectus abdominas, lateral inferior epigastric vessels,and Inferior inguinal ligaments-Direct hernias occur here Transverse Fascia - -defects in the transverse fascia can cause direct & indirect hernias hernia - -rupture Pantaloon Hernia - -when a direct & indirect hernia are present Umbilical Hernia - -due to developmental deficiencies congenital umbilical hernia or weakness in l...

CSFA EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+/ VERIFIED/ Procedure performed to remove the entire breast and axillary contents but spare the Pectoralis major. - -Modified Radical Mastectomy The Spinal Column consists of how many Vertebrae ? - -33 ( 7 Cervical , 12 Thoracic , 5 Lumbar , 5 fused Sacral, and 4 fused Coccygeal) Name the Four Distinct Curvatures of the Spine - -Cervical Lordosis , Thoracic Kyphosis, Lumbar Lordosis, and Sacral Kyphosis In the Spine, What separates the dur...

CSFA EXAM #2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ Midabdominal transverse incision Used on the right or left for a retroperitoneal approach. This is standard incision for transverse colectomy or colostomy and choledochojejunostomy What is the Simplest Abdominal Incision to Perform and offers good exposure to any part of the abdominal cavity? vertical midline incision Brainpower Read More 0:08 / 0:15 Surgical procedure where antrum is removed and jejunum is reattached (done for...

CSFA FUNDAMENTALS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATE A+ Invasive pressure monitoring systems are used intraoperatively and postoperatively. - True Intravascular is the most common type of invasive pressure monitoring used. - True The surgical first assistant's role in patient monitoring includes? - All of the above This procedure keeps a patient from clotting in the bladder and setting off the urinary orifice. - Continuous Bladder Irrigation Your surgeon or Urologist should be cont...