PLE Category: Surgery

PLE-7809

What is the most common indication for intubation?

PLE-7810

Which of the following is not a component of the SIRS criteria?

PLE-7801

What is the most common abnormality of hemostasis in surgical patients?

PLE-7802

What is the risk of perforation in cases of acute appendicitis?

PLE-7803

A 10-year-old presents with a painless swelling along her lateral neck. Ultrasound reveals a fluid-filled cyst. What is the most common origin of this anomaly?

PLE-7804

A 25-year-old female with protein C deficiency presents with acute onset RUQ pain and jaundice. Her evaluation reveals occlusion of her hepatic veins at the level of her IVC. What is the immediate first treatment?

PLE-7797

A 6-year-old presents with a tibial fracture of the metaphysis, extending across the growth plate. What type of fracture is this?

PLE-7798

What are the absolute contraindications to breast conservative surgery?

PLE-7799

What is the basal caloric requirement (kcal/Kg/day) of a normal, healthy individual?