Exam 22: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Which nerve could be damaged during lung decortication resulting in paralysis or partial paralysis of the diaphragm?

Aortic valve stenosis and aortic regurgitation are often as a result of :

Which heart valve is also known as the bicuspid valve?

The main bronchi, pulmonary arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels enter the lung on the medial surface through the:

Which singular congenital defect involves failure of closure of the connection between the pulmonary artery and aorta?

Which of the following is a commonly used method of preserving the heart by reducing its metabolic needs?

Medtronic OCTOPUS and Guidant Ultima OPCAB are what type of devices for coronary artery bypass done off-pump?

What is the first step in the formation of an atheroma?

Following lung transplantation, the surgeon will perform which procedure to aspirate secretions and check for leaks?

Where is the apex of the heart located within the mediastinum?

A heart murmur is often heard with auscultation and indicative of involvement of which structure?

Which of the following are the final branchings of the respiratory tree?

Which of the following will be required upon completion of any procedure in which the pleural cavity has been opened?

Which additional pain control measure is taken for patients undergoing pectus excavatum repair by VATS?

Which portion of the heart is responsible for pumping blood into the ascending aorta?

Which structure within the respiratory tract is the proximal and superior?

The name of the condition created when pus is not cleared from the pleural cavity and makes a fibrous constrictive layer is:

Which type of incision is made for a pneumonectomy?

Thymomas, neurogenic tumors, and pleuropericardial cysts can be biopsied during which procedure?

Match each term below with its description. -Percentage of blood volume pumped out of the heart into the systemic circulation; indicator of ventricular function