CFA Anatomy, Physiology & Surgical Pathology 2

Question 1

Which layer of the abdominal wall is incised last before entering the peritoneal cavity during a midline laparotomy?

Accepted Answer

Transversalis fascia

Answer

The transversalis fascia lies immediately deep to the transversus abdominis muscle and is the last fascial layer incised before entering the peritoneum.

Question 2

The common bile duct is formed by the union of the:

Accepted Answer

Cystic duct and common hepatic duct

Answer

The common bile duct is formed where the cystic duct from the gallbladder joins the common hepatic duct.

Question 3

Hyperkalemia is most dangerous to which organ system in the surgical patient?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac

Answer

Elevated serum potassium disrupts cardiac membrane potentials and can cause life-threatening arrhythmias including ventricular fibrillation.

Question 4

Which anatomical triangle is the primary landmark for carotid endarterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Carotid triangle

Answer

The carotid triangle of the anterior neck provides direct access to the common, internal, and external carotid arteries.

Question 5

In surgical pathology, a 'frozen section' is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Determine tumor margins and tissue diagnosis during surgery

Answer

Intraoperative frozen sections allow rapid histological assessment so the surgeon can determine if margins are clear or if further resection is needed.

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CFA Anatomy, Physiology & Surgical Pathology 2