Question 56

A patient presents following a stabbing to his chest and has a cardiac arrest You perform an anterolateral thoracotomy. Which muscle in addition to pectoralis major are you most likely to incise?
  • Question 57

    A 45 year old builder attends with an elbow injury An x-ray confirms fracture of the medial epicondyle On examination there is hyperextension of the metacarpophalangeal joint and flexion of the interphalangeal joint of ring and little fingers.
    Which nerve is most likely to be injured?
  • Question 58

    A patient presents with an area of cellulitis with discharge on their foot following a puncture wound A swab shows a large number of gram positive rods on initial culture.
    Which organism does this most likely represent?
  • Question 59

    You are discussing the different muscles within the medial thigh and movements at the hip joint with a medical student. Which muscle within this compartment is most likely to be involved in hip extension?
  • Question 60

    A 56 year old woman with severe ascites attends the ED with breathlessness Chest auscultation is normal What findings would you expect on spirometry?