1st Part Arab Board Exam in General Surgery, June 2007
1st Part Arab Board Exam in General Surgery, June 2007
1st Part Arab Board Exam in General Surgery, June 2007
1.
The Rt. Phrenic nerve passes through which opening in the diaphragm?
b. IVC opening
c. Esophagus opening
d. Aortic opening
e. Lt. crus of the diaphragm
f. Rt. crus of the diaphragm
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3.
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9.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
12. Treatment of an ICU a ptient with aspiration pneumonia due to pseudomonas argenose should
be
a. Clindamycin
b. Pipracillin
c. Vancomycin
d. Metronidazole
e. 2nd generation Cephalosporine
13. Treatment of an ICU a ptient with aspiration pneumonia due to pseudomonas argenose should
be
a. Clindamycin
b. Pipracillin
c. Vancomycin
d. Metronidazole
e. 3rd generation Cephalosporine
14. High PCWP occurs in
a. Cardiogenic shock
b. Hypovolumeic shock
c. Neurogenic shock
d. Early septic shock
e. Late septic shock
d.
e.
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29. During thyroidectomy which of the following is a landmark for the recurrent laryngeal nerve?
a. Vagus nerve
b. Superior thyroidal artery
c. Inferior thyroidal artery
d. Middle thyroidal vien
e. Cricoid cartilage
30. In treating hypercalcemia these can be given EXCEPT
a. Mithramycin
b. Hydration
c. Loop diuretics
d. 1,25 dihydrocholecalciferol
e.
32. An ulcer in the medial aspect of the leg. Most likely due to
a. Atherosclerosis
b. Venous hypertension
c. Burgers disease
d.
e.
Diabetes
35. Regarding canulation of the radial artery all of the fallowing are true EXCEPT
a. Most common site for arterial canulzation
b. Allen test must be done pre procedure
c. Risk of thrombosis is increased if a 20 gauge canula or larger was used
d. If thrombosis occurs frequent manual NS flushes should be done
e.
38. A 60 year old female was ivolved in an MVA. She is complaining of severe anterior chest pain. BP
110/80 HR 100. Next step is
a. Percardiocentesis
b. Angiogram
c. Conventional CT
d. US
e. IV access
39. Regarding post splenectomy overwhelming sepsis all are true EXCEPT
a. Pneumo-vaccine is helpful
b. Can happen within the first 2 years post op
c. Occurs in children
d. Occurs in post trauma splenectomy
e. Mortality is 20% in adults
40. All of the following are true about hepatic needle biopsy EXCEPT
a. Pain
b. Shock
c. IVC injury
d. Pneumothorax
e.
Peritonitis
41. All of the following about sciatic nerve injury are true EXCEPT
a. Inability to dorsiflex the foot
b. Inability to adduct the foot
c. Loss of sensation at the sole of the foot
d. Trophic ulcer in the sole of the foot
e. Loss of sesation in the medial aspect of the foot
42. Regarding the adductor canal, all of the following are correct EXCEPT
a. Contains femoral artery, vein and nerve
b. Origin is the femoral triangle apex
c. Ends at the adductor hiatus
d. Floor is made up of the adductor magnus and longus
e. Roofed by the deep fascia
48. 33 year old male with abdominal pain and high amylase levels. Best medication to treat his pain
is
a. Morphine
b. Aspirin
c. Paracetamol
d. Pethidine
e. NSAID
49. 12 year old boy complains of pain post dental extraction. Treatment for pain should be
a. Morphine
b. Pethidine
c. Tramadol
d. Nitric oxide
e. Paracetamol
50. Which if the following does not effect platelet function
a. Furosimide
b. Warferrin
c. Heparin
d.
e.
57. Which of the following is MOST appropriate to evaluate the nutrional status of a surgical
patient?
a. Albumin
b. Prealbumin
c. Glutamine
d. Retinol Binding Protein (RBP)
e.
b.
c.
d.
Lasix
Beta blockers
e.
61. A pteint is having a 6 cm AAA. Which of the following is the MOST important to evaluate and
estimate surgical risk?
a. Cardiac
b. Renal
c. Pulmonary
d. Coagulation
e.
62. Regarding the Superior Mesenteric Artery, all of the following are true EXCEPT
a. Crossing infront of the 3rd part of the duodenum
b.
c.
d.
e.
68. Which of the following is true regarding the ratio of hepatic arterial flow to the entire blood flow
to the liver?
a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 25%
d. 40%
e. 55%
69. Wound healing is worst in
a. Eye lid
b. Sternum
c. Anterior neck
d. Limbs
e. Lips
70. Most common cause of acidosis in the surgical patient?
a.
Shock
b.
c.
d.
Intestinal obstruction
Fistula
e.
86. Increased indirect bilirubin in neonates occurs with all of the following EXCEPT
a. Criggler-Najjar Syndrome
b. Choledocal cyst
c. Heamolysis
d. Breast feeding
e.
c.
d.
e.
90. A 20 year old female presents in the emergency room after being stabbed in the neck just above
the angle of the mandible. After stabllization you notice a significant expansion at the site of
injury. What is your next step?
a. Immediate exploration
b. CT
c. Duplex US
d. Angiogram
e.
91. Which is true regarding Metabolic Alkalosis?
a. Hyperkalemia
b. Hyperchloremia
c. Gain in fixed acids
d. Loss of base
e. Raise in base access
92. Which of the following is NOT a consequence of raised intra abdominal pressure?
a. High cardiac output
b. High ICP
c. Decreased preload
d. Decreased mesenteric perfusion
e. Decreased renal perfusion
93. One of the following is NOT a complication of hypospadius?
a. Retrograde ejaculation
b. Urethrocutanous fistula
c. Urethero diveticulum
d. Meatul stenosis
e. Penile curvature
94. Which is true about Polymorphic adenoma of the minor salivary glands
a. No risk of cancer
b. Rapidly growing
c. Hard mass
d. Treated by simple enaculation
e.
95. the major protein in the early catabolic phase in a multi-trauma pt. from
a. Plasma
b. Fat
c. Skeletal muscles
d. Liver
e. Kidney
96. Regarding Wilms Tumor all true EXCEPT
a. 20% Hereditary
b. Success rate in treatment reach 90%
c. Usually happen 1 year earlier than Neuroblastoma
d. Its Treatment has been a major success in modern Surgery
e. Corner Stone in management is primary resection of the tumor
97. Regarding Gastrochiasis All are True EXCEPT:
a. C-Section for safe delivery
b. Abdominal wall defect is 2-4 cm
c. Defect is to right of the umbilicus
d. All patient have malrotation
e. Diagnosis can be done antenatally by ultrasound
c.
d.
e.
Respiratory alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
Hypercalimia
Florid metaplasia
102. Which of the fallowing is most important in the prognosis of malignant melanoma
a. Age
b. Gender
c. Clark level
d. Site
e. Breslow thickness
103. Regarding Ulcerative Collitis all true EXCEPT
a. Can affect the rectum
b. It has a high tendency to cause fistula
c. The pathology is involving the mucosa only
d. Pathology doesnt show skip lesions
e.
105. The Risk of malignancy in a Solitary thyroid nodule is high in which of the fallowing
a. Age above 40
b. History of radiation to the neck
c. Cold nodule in thyroid scan
d. Positive family history
e. Symptoms of tracheal compression
106. Regarding a 1.5cm ureteric stone with epsilatral hydronephrosis which of the following is correct
a. Conservative treatment is unlikely to be effective
b. Serial KUB is needed for evaluation
c. Urine analysis is always show Hematouria
d. High BUN AND Createnine
e. Extraction is with Dormia Basket
107. Which of the following is the initial treatment for Flaced neurogenic bladder
a. intermittent catheterization
b. suprapubic catheter
c. restrict fluid intake to 300cc/day
d. augmentation surgery
e. surgery to the neck of the bladder
108. Regarding Scalens Anterior muscle which is true
a. Has no role in respiration
b. Inserted in the 2nd rip
c.
d.
e.
Divide the subclavian vein from the subclavian artery and brachial plexus
Pierced by phrenic nerve
109. Which of the fallowing is the most common cause of Vasicovaginal Fistula
a. Instrumental delivery
b. Prolonged labor
c. Hysterectomy
d.
e.
110.
Ca. Cervices
Rectal resection
114. Which of the following is not effecting the prognosis of thyroid cancer?
a. Age
b. Gender
c. Capsular invasion
d. Vascular invasion
e. Lymphnode Invasion
115. Which of the following happens in early sepsis?
a. Low cardiac output
b. Hypocalcemia
c. Respiratory Acidosis
d. Increased arterio-venous oxygen difference
e. Vasodilatation
116. All of the following happens in SIRS EXCEPT
a. Teprature 36 degrees
b. Metabolic Acidosis
c. Low catecholamines
d.
e.
119. A patient who had major abdominal surgery develops a temperature of 38.9 degrees 48hrs post
Anastamotic leak
122. Regarding Compartment syndrome, all of the following are true EXCEPT
a. Can occur in a patient with a cast
b. Pain is usually the first sign
c. Angio is essential for diagnosis
d. Peripheral pulses can be palpable
e. Can be due to tight elastic plaster
123. The highst tensile strength is on which of the following sutures?
a. Silk
b. Polyglycolic Acid
c. Polydexanone
d. Polyglactin
e. Chromic Gut
124. All are true regarding DIC EXCEPT
a. Happens in septic shock
b. Low fibrinogen
c. High Fibrenogen degredation products
d. High PT, PTT
e. High Platelets
125. Recurrence of pnemothorax is highest among
a. COPD
b. Number of episodes in the past
c. Location of the bleb
d. TB
e. Age
128. Which of the following has no role in the treatment of rased ICP
a. Hyperventilation
b. Barbiturites
c. Crainectomy
d. Hydrocortisone
e. Trendelinberg postion
129. Regarding Renal cell carcinoma all of the following are true EXCEPT
a. Radio resistant
b. Can extend to the ureter
c. They present with painless heamturea
d.
e.
131. All of the following about a simple bone cyst are true EXCEPT
a. Radiolgical findings include radiolucent lesion with new bone formation around it
b. Pathological fractures are common
c. Common in the proximal femur
d. Treated by curettage and bone grafting
e.
138. Regarding Carpel Tunnel Syndrome all of the following are correct EXCEPT
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
139. Regarding ulnar nerve injuries at the wrist all of te following are true EXCEPT
a. Inability to appose the thumb
b. Inability to adduct the thumb
c. Affect the function of the interossie muscles
d. Affect the sensation in the medial 1/3
e. Effect part of the dorsum of the hand
140. In prophylactic antibiotics for wounds all of the folowing are true EXCEPT
a. Best to be given before surgery
b. Should be continued postop for 7 days
c. Should be given before the incision and 48hrs after
d. Mandatory in clean contaminated wounds
e.
146. Which of the following combinations most likely would be positive in a patient with choledocal
cyst
a. Jandice Abdominal mass Abdo pain
b. Janudice Abdominal mass Fever
c. Abdominal mass abdominal pain Fever
d. Jaundice Pancreatitis
e. Janudice Abdominal pain - Fever
c.
d.
e.
151. All of the fallowing cause loss of water and Sodium EXCEPT
a. Intestinal obstruction
b. Entrocutanous fistula
c. Hyperthyroidism
d.
e.
153. After a major abdominal Surgery you would expect all of the following EXCEPT
a. Kidney Losses water
b. Conserve Sodium
c. Hyperkalemia
d.
e.
154. Which of the following is the most worrying in a pt. with fat embolism
a. Fat in the Urine
b. Fat in the sputum
c. Dyspnoia
d. Chest pain
e. Confusion
155. A pt. suffers partial and full thickness burn 50% of his BSA. Given that his wt. is 60Kg which of
the fallowing will be in your admission orders
a. 450 cc/hr
b. 750 cc/hr
c. 900 cc/hr
d. 100 cc/hr
e. 1200 cc/hr
156. the most common cause of pyogenic liver abscess is
a. Portal Payemia
b. Ascending colingitis
c. Hematological Spread
d. Hydated rupture
e.
159. Which of the following is the most common cause of Skin graft failure
a. Hematoma
b. Infection
c. Disruption
d. Sheer forcing
e.
160. in a multi trauma pt. the 1st maneuver to secure the airway is
a. Suctioning with mandibuler thrust
b. ETT with cuff
c. ETT without a cuff
d. Trachiostomy
e. Oropharengial airway
163. Regarding Hyperpyloric stenosis all of the following are true EXCPET
a. Anorexia
b. Non-billios projectile vometting
c. Coffee ground vomitus
d.
e.
165. Regarding testicular cancer, all of the following are true EXCEPT
a. Lymphnode dissection is only useful for staing
b. In radical orchiodectomy you should remove the lymphnodes
c. Its through a scrotal approach
d. Seminoma is radio sensitive
e. Choriocarcinoma is radio resistant
166. Which is the most common injury in pelvic fractures
a.
b.
c.
d.
Prostatic urethra
Urinary bladder
Vagina
e.
167. In Small bowel malignancy, all of the following are true EXCEPT
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
169. Regarding Sickle cell anemia all of the following are true EXCEPT
a. Splenectomy is an excellent therapeutic measure
b. HbA is replaced by HbS
c. Crisis can be precipitated by hypoxia
d.
e.