Thoracic Procedure Flashcards

1
Q

True or False. The mediastinum contains the heart, thymus gland, large blood vessels and the trachea.

A

True

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True or False. The intercostal space is the space between two ribs and contains the intercostal muscles, nerves veins, arteries and investing fascia.

A

True

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3
Q

How many mediastinal lymph node stations are there?

A

Fourteen

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4
Q

Select all the known causes of lung cancer.

A) exposure to radon
B) pollution
C) genetics
D) smoking

A

A, B, C, D

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True or False. Lung cancer causes more deaths than colon, breast and pancreatic cancer combined.

A

True

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True or False. Two cancers that impact the thorax are lung cancer and esophageal cancer.

A

True

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7
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This disorder may develop when stomach acid flows back on a frequent basis into the esophagus, resulting in irritation of the lining.

A

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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8
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True or False. Video-assisted thoracic surgery offers many advantages, particularly in early stage lung cancer treatment.

A

True

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9
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What are some benefits that VATS provides over open surgery?

A

Less pain after surgery
Smaller incision
Shorter hospital stay
Shorter exposure to anesthesia

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10
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What part of the lung is removed in a pneumonectomy?

A

The entire lung is removed.

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True or False. Esophagectomy is surgical procedure that removes part of the esophagus between the mouth and stomach, and uses another organ reconstruction.

A

True

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12
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What are the minimally invasive techniques used for esophagectomy?

A) McKeown
B) Trans-hiatal
C) Bullectomy
D) Ivor Lewis

A

A, B, D

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13
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What are the correct procedural steps for wedge resection?

A

OR set up, access, resection of target tissue, removal of specimen, closure

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14
Q

What step is not part of a pneumonectomy?

A) Transection of target tissue
B) Division of bronchus
C) Lung mobilization
D) Division of pulmonary artery

A

A) Transection of target tissue

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15
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(Select all that apply) In a lobectomy, what device can be used to perform the transection of the pulmonary ligament and ligation of any adhesions?

A) Advanced bipolar
B) Ultrasonic
C) Monopolar device

A

A, B, C

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