CRNFA Surgical Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

Which layer of the abdominal wall is the deepest and must be closed separately during abdominal surgery?

Accepted Answer

Transversalis fascia

Answer

Subcutaneous fascia

Answer

Scarpa's fascia

Answer

External oblique aponeurosis

Question 2

The portal triad in the liver consists of which structures?

Accepted Answer

Portal vein, hepatic artery, bile duct

Answer

Hepatic vein, bile duct, lymphatic vessel

Answer

Portal vein, hepatic vein, bile duct

Answer

Hepatic artery, hepatic vein, lymphatic vessel

Question 3

During a thyroidectomy, which nerve must be identified and preserved to prevent permanent hoarseness?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent laryngeal nerve

Answer

External laryngeal nerve

Answer

Internal laryngeal nerve

Answer

Glossopharyngeal nerve

Question 4

The Triangle of Calot is bounded by which structures?

Accepted Answer

Cystic duct, common hepatic duct, liver edge

Answer

Liver, cystic duct, hepatic duct

Answer

Liver, cystic artery, common bile duct

Answer

Cystic duct, portal vein, hepatic artery

Question 5

Which anatomical landmark is used to identify the ureter during pelvic surgery?

Accepted Answer

It crosses over the external iliac artery

Answer

It runs parallel to the femoral nerve

Answer

It crosses under the ovarian vein

Answer

It lies medial to the psoas muscle only

Question 6

The McBurney's point, commonly used in appendectomy, is located where?

Accepted Answer

One-third the distance from the right ASIS to the umbilicus

Answer

One-third the distance from the umbilicus to the right anterior superior iliac spine

Answer

Midway between the umbilicus and the right ASIS

Answer

One-half the distance from the pubic symphysis to the right ASIS