Archives: FRCA Part 1

FCA1-0081

A cannula is inserted into the cephalic vein of a 30-year-old man. Which of the following structures does the cephalic vein pass through?

FCA1-0082

A 55-year-old businesswoman presents to the emergency department complaining of shortness of breath and pleuritic chest pain. Her work requires her to travel internationally frequently. The consultant makes a diagnosis and treats her. Now, the consultant recommends placing a filter that will prevent future incidents. A needle is placed into the femoral vein and passed up into the abdomen to insert the filter. What is true regarding the organ where the filter is placed for this patient’s condition?

FCA1-0054

According to the statements given which one is most correct concerning the spinal cord?

FCA1-0055

Regarding the information about kidney, which of the following is true?

FCA1-0057

Which of the following statements about a cervical rib is correct?

FCA1-0058

The spinal cord in a neonate terminates at the lower border of:

FCA1-0059

An 80 year old woman is due for cataract surgery. There are no contraindications to regional anaesthesia so a peribulbar block was performed. 8mls of 2% lidocaine was injected using an infratemporal approach. However, there is still movement of the globe after 5 mins. The least likely extraocular muscle to develop akinesia is:

FCA1-0060

When describing the surface anatomy of the sacrum, which of the following anatomical landmarks refers to the base of an equilateral triangle is formed by the sacral hiatus?