Npsa 2017 3rd Session
2017 NPSA SELF-ASSESSMENT Test for Saturday, 3rd Session
INSTRUCTIONS:
Please choose the correct answer below. YOU MUST RECEIVE A PASSING SCORE OF 75% OR MORE TO RECEIVE SELF-ASSESSMENT CREDIT FOR THIS SESSION. You may retake the test as many times as you need to achieve the passing score.
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Abstract: Dual-Energy Computed Tomography Should Be The First Line Preoperative Localization Study For Individuals Undergoing Parathyroidectomy for Treatment of Primary HyperparathyroidismAt St. Paul's Hospital, what should be considered the first line imaging modality combination for a patient with primary hyperparathyroidism who requires parathyroidectomy?
- A.
US & CT-MIBI
- B.
US & Sestamibi
- C.
DECT & CT-MIBI
- D.
US & DECT
Correct Answer
D. US & DECT -
- 2.
Abstract: Prediction of Risk of Postoperative Hemorrhage, Return to Emergency Department, and Hospital Readmission After Thyroid and Parathyroid Operations: Poor Utility of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) Surgical Risk CalculatorWhat is the most common cause of unplanned hospital re-admission after thyroidectomy?
- A.
Wound concerns
- B.
Hypocalcemia/hypoparathyroidism
- C.
Pain
- D.
Hemorrhage and neck hematoma
Correct Answer
B. Hypocalcemia/hypoparathyroidism -
- 3.
Abstract: Papillary Features in Thyroid Nodules with a Diagnosis of Atypia of Undetermined Significance or Follicular Lesion of Undetermined Significance Increases Cancer Risk and Should Influence TreatmentWhich of the following properties is associated with increased risk of malignancy in thyroid biopsies diagnosed as atypia of undetermined significance or follicular lesion of undetermined significance
- A.
Macrofollicles
- B.
Papillary features
- C.
Abundant colloid
- D.
Reactive changes
Correct Answer
B. Papillary features -
- 4.
Abstract: Pre-surgical chemotherapy for breast cancer may be associated with improved outcomesQuestion: How many patients had clearance of nodal disease after neoadjuvant chemotherapy?
- A.
10%
- B.
100%
- C.
38%
- D.
25%
Correct Answer
C. 38% -
- 5.
Abstract: Mammography Screening for Identification of breast cancer in women under 50: low risk is not protectiveWomen with no significant risk factors for breast cancer
- A.
Will never get breast cancer
- B.
Can get mammograms every 5 years
- C.
Do not need to ever get mammograms
- D.
Are still at risk for developing breast cancer and should get annual screening mammograms starting at age 40
Correct Answer
D. Are still at risk for developing breast cancer and should get annual screening mammograms starting at age 40 -
- 6.
Abstract: Mammographic Screening for Identification of Breast Cancer in Women Under 50: Low Risk is Not ProtectiveUsing a lifetime risk of breast cancer of >20% to define "high risk" individuals, approximately what proportion of women under the age of 50 who develop breast cancer were high risk in the present study?
- A.
1/4
- B.
1/3
- C.
1/2
- D.
3/4
Correct Answer
B. 1/3 -
- 7.
Abstract: PATIENT NAVIGATION REDUCES TIME TO CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH BREAST SYMPTOMS AND ABNORMAL SCREENING MAMMOGRAMSEuropean Society for Mastology (EUSOMA) recommends that patients have surgery for breast cancer within how many days of core biopsy?
- A.
14
- B.
21
- C.
28
- D.
35
Correct Answer
C. 28 -
- 8.
Abstract: Positive sentinel lymph nodes in melanoma: which patients need completion lymph node dissection?A patient with cutaneous melanoma undergoes wide local excision and sentinel node biopsy. The sentinel node is positive for metastasis. Which of the following factors is associated with an increased likelihood of having positive non-sentinel nodes on com
- A.
Greater Breslow Thickness
- B.
Older patient age
- C.
Younger patient age
- D.
Patient sex
Correct Answer
A. Greater Breslow Thickness -
- 9.
Abstract: Celiac axis reconstruction during modified Appleby procedure for locally advanced pancreatic cancerA celiac axis ligation is required to resect a pancreatic tumor. Through which artery should the surgeon confirm adequate retrograde flow to the liver before proceeding with a celiac axis ligation?
- A.
Left gastroepiploic artery
- B.
Gastroduodenal artery
- C.
Splenic artery
- D.
Right gastric artery
Correct Answer
B. Gastroduodenal artery -
- 10.
Abstract: Ethical Duties and Obligations of a SurgeonThe four ethical principles as collated by Beauchamp and Childress are:
- A.
Justice, non-maleficence, beneficence and fairness
- B.
Justice, fairness, beneficence and respect for patient autonomy
- C.
Justice, equity, fairness and beneficience
- D.
Justice Beneficence, non-maleficence and respect
Correct Answer
D. Justice Beneficence, non-maleficence and respect -
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