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Cardiothoracic

front 1

Which instrument has the appearance of a misshapen pancake spatula?

back 1

Davidson scapula retractor

front 2

How many ribs are considered "true" ribs with direct connection to the sternum with costal cartilage?

back 2

seven

front 3

For which of the following procedures would the rigid bronchoscope be preferred?

back 3

removal of foreign body in children

front 4

Lung tissue has what kind of consistency?

back 4

friable

front 5

Which nerve could be damaged during lung decortication resulting in paralysis or partial paralysis of the diaphragm?

back 5

phrenic

front 6

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

back 6

bronchoscopy

front 7

Which structure within the respiratory tract is proximal and superior?

back 7

larynx

front 8

Which of the following are the final branchings of the respiratory tree?

back 8

alveoli

front 9

Then manubrium, body, and xiphoid process are portions of the:

back 9

sternum

front 10

All of the following structures are found within the mediastinum EXCEPT:

back 10

diaphragm

front 11

Which membrane covers the outer surface of the lungs?

back 11

visceral pleura

front 12

What is the medical term for coughing up blood?

back 12

hemoptysis

front 13

How many lobes are there in the right lung?

back 13

three

front 14

In which part of the respiratory system does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place?

back 14

alveoli

front 15

Which of the following regarding blood flow is correct?

back 15

right ventricle, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left atrium

front 16

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

back 16

Lukens tube

front 17

What is the medical term for visible changes in density on chest x-ray that indicates pulmonary pathology?

back 17

infiltrate

front 18

Thymomas, neurogenic tumors, and pleuropericardial cysts can be biopsied during which procedure

back 18

mediastinoscopy

front 19

Where is the insertion point for the mediastinoscope?

back 19

suprasternal notch

front 20

What is the name of an air-filled sac that has the appearance of a blister on the surface of lung tissue?

back 20

bleb

front 21

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

back 21

thoracotomy

front 22

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

back 22

Chest tube attached to a Pleur-evac system

front 23

Which additional pain control measure is taken for patients undergoing pectus excavatum repair by VATS?

back 23

epidural

front 24

What is the name of the procedure performed to release constriction of the lungs by fibrin layers?

back 24

lung decortication

front 25

The name of the condition created when pus is not cleared from the pleural cavity and makes a fibrous constrictive layer is:

back 25

empyema