FCEM(SA) Part I Practice Questions - Fellowship of the College of Emergency Medicine of South Africa - Part I (Basic Sciences) Exam - FCEM(SA) Part I Practice Questions - Fellowship of the College of Emergency Medicine of South Africa

Question 1

During emergency cricothyroidotomy, which structure is opened to enter the airway between the thyroid and cricoid cartilages?

Cricothyroid membrane (median cricothyroid ligament) Thyroid isthmus Vocal cords Recurrent laryngeal nerves

Correct Answer:

Cricothyroid membrane (median cricothyroid ligament)

Question 2

In the costal groove, which structure lies most superior within the main intercostal neurovascular bundle?

Intercostal nerve Intercostal vein Intercostal artery Collateral intercostal nerve

Correct Answer:

Intercostal vein

Question 3

Which cranial nerve provides motor innervation to the muscles of mastication and is at risk in deep facial trauma and inferior alveolar nerve blocks?

Facial nerve (CN VII) Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) Trigeminal nerve — mandibular division (V3) Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)

Correct Answer:

Trigeminal nerve — mandibular division (V3)

Question 4

For a femoral nerve block at the inguinal crease, the femoral nerve typically lies in which relationship to the femoral artery?

Medial to the femoral artery Deep to the pectineus medial to the vein Posterior within the femoral sheath with the vein Lateral to the femoral artery

Correct Answer:

Lateral to the femoral artery

Question 5

Which structure forms the inferior border of the triangle of safety for intercostal drain insertion in the mid-axillary line?

Fifth intercostal space / horizontal nipple line level Apex of the axilla Lateral border of pectoralis major Latissimus dorsi posterior border

Correct Answer:

Fifth intercostal space / horizontal nipple line level

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