NBSTSA Anatomy & Physiology for Surgical Technology

Question 1

The common bile duct is formed by the union of which two structures?

Accepted Answer

Cystic duct and common hepatic duct

Answer

The common bile duct is formed by the junction of the cystic duct (from the gallbladder) and the common hepatic duct (from the liver).

Question 2

Which artery is the primary blood supply to the stomach along its lesser curvature?

Accepted Answer

Left and right gastric arteries

Answer

The left and right gastric arteries run along the lesser curvature of the stomach and are the primary arterial supply to that region.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Recurrent laryngeal nerve

Answer

The recurrent laryngeal nerve, which runs in the tracheoesophageal groove, controls the vocal cords; injury causes hoarseness or vocal cord paralysis.

Question 4

The femoral triangle contains which three structures (from lateral to medial)?

Accepted Answer

Femoral nerve, femoral artery, femoral vein

Answer

The femoral triangle contains, from lateral to medial: femoral Nerve, femoral Artery, and femoral Vein (mnemonic: NAVEL — Nerve, Artery, Vein, Empty space, Lymphatics).

Question 5

Which structure must be ligated and divided during appendectomy to remove the appendix?

Accepted Answer

Mesoappendix (containing the appendiceal artery)

Answer

The mesoappendix contains the appendiceal artery (a branch of the ileocolic artery) and must be ligated and divided to devascularize the appendix before its removal.

NBSTSA - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Practice Test

NBSTSA - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Practice Test

NBSTSA Anatomy & Physiology for Surgical Technology