CRNFA Surgical Anatomy and Physiology 2

Question 1

Which structure passes through the femoral triangle and is at risk during inguinal hernia repair?

Accepted Answer

Femoral nerve

Answer

Sciatic nerve

Answer

Obturator nerve

Answer

Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve

Question 2

During a right colectomy, which structure lies in close proximity to the ileocolic vessels and must be identified to avoid injury?

Accepted Answer

Right ureter

Answer

Right gonadal vein

Answer

Superior mesenteric vein

Answer

Right renal vein

Question 3

The saphenous vein joins which vessel in the femoral triangle?

Accepted Answer

Femoral vein

Answer

Femoral artery

Answer

Popliteal vein

Answer

External iliac vein

Question 4

Which fascial layer of the neck must be incised during central venous catheter insertion via the internal jugular approach?

Accepted Answer

Investing layer of deep cervical fascia

Answer

Superficial cervical fascia

Answer

Prevertebral fascia

Answer

Buccopharyngeal fascia

Question 5

In which anatomical space does a retroperitoneal hematoma develop after injury to the aorta or inferior vena cava?

Accepted Answer

Retroperitoneal space posterior to parietal peritoneum

Answer

Peritoneal cavity

Answer

Retroperitoneal space (space of Retzius)

Answer

Preperitoneal space

Question 6

The sphincter of Oddi controls flow at the junction of which structures?

Accepted Answer

Common bile duct and pancreatic duct at the ampulla of Vater

Answer

Cystic duct and common bile duct

Answer

Gallbladder and cystic duct

Answer

Pancreatic duct and duodenum separately