Cardiothoracic Surgery

Question 1

What lymph nodes must be removed and histologically examined when performing a segmental pulmonary resection for lung cancer

Answer 1

Lobar

Question 2

With sever aortic stenosis indications for valve replacement include

Answer 2

Congestive heart failure
Angina
Syncope

Question 3

What is the most common cause of mitral stenosis

Answer 3

Rheumatic fever

Question 4

Wound classification of a thoracotomy

Answer 4

Clean-contaminated wound

Question 5

Plication of the inferior vena cava or insertion of an umbrella-type filter is performed to treat

Answer 5

Pulmonary embolus

Question 6

The most common congenital defect of the heart

Answer 6

Ventricular septal defect

Question 7

A needle biopsy of the lung may be accomplished with a:

Answer 7

Chiba

Question 8

Cardioplegia induces cardiac

Answer 8

Arrest

Question 9

When the myocardium weakens and enlarges. losing the ability to pump blood into the systemic circulation, the resulting condition is called

Answer 9

Heart failure

Question 10

Insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle may lead to:

Answer 10

Myocardial infarction

Question 11

What vessels are typically used for a coronary artery bypass

Answer 11

Saphenous vein and internal mammary artery