Question 1
A patient needs emergency cricothyroidotomy. The cricothyroid membrane is bounded above and below by which two cartilages?
Correct Answer:
Thyroid cartilage above and cricoid cartilage below
Question 2
During internal jugular central line insertion at the apex of the triangle formed by the two heads of sternocleidomastoid, the internal jugular vein usually lies in which relationship to the internal carotid artery?
Correct Answer:
Lateral and slightly anterior to the artery
Question 3
A patient has a mid-shaft humeral fracture and develops wrist drop. Which nerve has most likely been injured?
Correct Answer:
Radial nerve
Question 4
Anterior shoulder dislocation classically risks injury to which nerve, tested by sensation over the 'regimental badge' area of the lateral shoulder?
Correct Answer:
Axillary nerve
Question 5
When performing a chest drain in the 'safe triangle', the intercostal neurovascular bundle is best avoided by inserting the drain in which position relative to the rib?
Correct Answer:
Just above the lower rib of the space
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