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Mask should? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -1.) Mask should never be untied and allowed to hang down. 2.) Masks should only be handled by the strings. 3.) Masks should always be changed between procedures. 4.) Masks should not only cover the mouth. The prefix that means above or upon is: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Epi- What classification is a Bake surgical instrument? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Dilating The microorganism that is the cause of myonecrosis in the surgical patient is..? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Clostridium perfringens Which instrument is the best choice for grasping bowel tissue? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -babcock clamp The humidity in the O.R. is maintained between? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -50-55% Self gowning? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -1.) Folded gown is grabbed in neck area 2.) Bottom of unfolded gown can touch the floor 3.) Circulator aids in turning the gown The prefix that means within is: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Endo- Microbes that prefer an alkaline enviroment are referred to as: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Alkalophilic A severe fracture of the tibial plateau is treated by using: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Buttress plates
What type of catheter is used to monitor the central venous pressure? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Swan-Ganz Which of the following implants can be used to treat a lateral malleolar fracture? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Rusch rod A tube placed in the incision made into the tympanic membrane during a myringotomy is a/an: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -PE tube How much sterile water should be injected into the 5-cc balloon of a Foley catheter? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -10 cc An item used to wrap an extremity prior to casting and clings to itself is: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Webril What type of catheter is used for the infusion of dialysis fluid into the peritoneal cavity? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Tenckhoff What skin cleansing agent has an effective cumulative bacterial suppressive action? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Hexachlorophene What personal protective equipment should be worn underneath the sterile gown to provide radiation from X-rays? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -lead gown The following statements are true except: a.) Back of wrap-around gown is sterile b.) Gowns are sterile from the nipple line to the waist c.) Axillary region of a gown is considered unsterile d.) Cuffs of a gown are considered unsterile - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Back of wrap-around gown is sterile When performing the surgical scrub, the arms should be scrubed? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -2" above the elbow
- A. Shoulder roll
- B. Chest roll
- C. Bean bag
- D. Axillary roll - ✅✅✅CORRECT -A.) Shoulder roll. A shoulder roll can be used to slightly hyperextend the region to facilitate making the incision and exposing the thyroid. Otosclerosis? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -an abnormal growth of bone near the middle ear. Otitis media? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -the medical term for middle ear infection Cholesteatoma? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -the medical term for accumulation of squamous epithelium that forms a mass that is destructive to the middle ear. Chondrolipoma? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -a benign mesenchymoma(a mixed mesenchymal tumor composed of two or more cellular elements not commonly associated, exclusive of fibrous tissue.) with cartilaginous and lipomatous(a benign tumor composed of adipose tissue (body fat)) Which muscle alters the shape of the lens to accommodate vision? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -The ciliary muscle alters the shape of the lens to accommodate near or far vision. What type of procedure is performed to correct panfacial fractures? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Le Fort II and III are performed to correct panfacial fractures. A colposcopy may be performed for what condition? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Cervical carcinoma(a malignant neoplasm arising from cells originating in the cervix uteri) A colposcopy is performed to evaluate patients whose Pap smear results are abnormal. The only artery in the body that carries deoxygenated blood is the: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -pulmonary artery
Which intravenous drug would be used to reduce intracranial pressure during a craniotomy? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Mannitol Sterile water is used for irrigation during a mastectomy, because it is categorized as which of the following?
- A. Hypotonic
- B. Hypertonic
- C. Isometric
- D. Isotonic - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Hypotonic solution causes cells to burst due to the excessive intake of water by the cell. Which of the following types of needles would be used for repair of the liver? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Blunt needles have a round shaft that has a blunt tip used for repair of the kidney and liver. What is the main element of hemoglobin? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Iron Which of the following is commonly used in the treatment of retinal detachment?
- A. Electrosurgical unit
- B. Cryotherapy unit
- C. CO2 laser
- D. Cell saver - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Cryotherapy unit is used to seal tears and holes for the treatment of retinal detachment. Incontinence - ✅✅✅CORRECT -lack of control of urination Enucleation - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Removal of an entire eyeball
Cephalosporins are what classification of drug? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Cephalothin sodium (Keflin) is an antibiotic. When two chest tubes are inserted into the pleural cavity after an open cardiovascular procedure, what does the superior tube evacuate? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -When two chest tubes are inserted, the upper tube is used to evacuate air, and the lower tube evacuates fluids. Polyglycolic acid suture falls into which classification? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -synthetic absorbable A patient with pain during mastication might require surgical decompression of which cranial nerve? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -V. The trigeminal mandibular (V3) cranial nerve carries motor fibers to the tongue and sensory impulses from the tongue to the brain. How would the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention classify a disease that is constantly present in a community? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Endemic The organ that is divided into head, neck, body and tail which lies posterior to the stomach is the: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -pancreas Third-degree burn tissue with a charred and pearly white appearance is called: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Eschar Insertion of an intraaortic balloon pump is done to treat patients with a/an: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Left ventricular failure. When a patient has left ventricular failure, an intraaortic balloon pump is inserted to provide circulatory support. What procedure involves the excision of lymphoid tissue superior to the soft palate to facilitate
breathing? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Adenoidectomy. An adenoidectomy is the removal of the lymphoid adenoids located at the roof of the nasopharynx and above the soft palate to ease breathing and prevent recurrent attacks of otitis media. What is an indication for a total hip arthroplasty? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Osteoarthritis. Patients with osteoarthritis, a type of degenerative joint disease, benefit from total hip arthroplasty. What procedure do burr holes provide adequate exposure? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Subdural hematoma. Burr holes are placed in order to aspirate an abscess, introduce air into the lateral ventricles for ventriculography, or place a shunt. The venous sinus at the junction of the sclera and cornea is the: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Canal of Schlemm The area of the bladder that is formed by the two ureteral orifices and the urethral orifice is known as the: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Trigone. A small triangular area of the bladder that is formed by the two openings of the ureters and the opening of the urethra is the trigone. Which of the following defines enuresis? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Incontinence What cardiac drug increases myocardial contractility? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Calcium chloride. What specimen would not be placed in a preservative solution? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Calculi. Any type of stones, renal or gallbladder, should be sent dry to pathology. Preservative solutions destroy the stones, making it impossible for pathological examination. Which procedure can be performed to repair a
What is used to instill contrast media into the biliary system intraoperatively? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Cholangiocath Where is central venous pressure measured? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Right atrium. Venous blood pressure within the right atrium is referred to as central venous pressure (CVP). Salping/o is the root word for which anatomical structure? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Fallopian tube. The funnel-shaped distal opening of a fallopian tube is the: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Infundibulum. The open funnelshaped distal end of each fallopian tube is the infundibulum that is surrounded by the fimbriae. Which part of the microscope is most proximal to the patient?
- A. Beam splitter
- B. Fiberoptics
- C. Binoculars
- D. Objective lens - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Objective lens. Which organ is responsible for the synthesis of many of the coagulation factors? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Liver. The majority of coagulation factors are synthesized in the liver and released into blood plasma. The acronym "MAC" denotes what type of anesthesia care? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Monitored. MAC is an acronym for monitored anesthesia care, calling for the presence of an anesthesia provider. Sterile dressing materials should be opened onto the
sterile backtable by the: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Circulator.The circulator is responsible for retrieving the sterile dressing materials, inspects the packaging and opens onto the sterile field. Which ligament stabilizes the duodenojejunal angle? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Treitz What disease causes the overproduction of adrenaline? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Addison's What condition results from an uneven curvature of the cornea? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Myopia. Myopia results when either the eyeball is longer than normal, or imperfections occur in the lens or cornea. What is the purpose of applying cricoid pressure? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Occlude the esophagus. During endotracheal intubation the anesthesia provider requests cricoid pressure to prevent gastric contents from entering the lungs and trachea. The pressure is maintained until the ET tube is in the correct position. The purpose of the anesthesia machine soda lime canister is to absorb: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Carbon dioxide. What condition would a posterior repair be performed? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Rectocele. A rectocele is the prolapse of the rectum into the vaginal vault. A rectocele can be viewed pushing against the posterior vaginal wall. An anterior and posterior repair is performed to repair a cystocele and rectocele. What term is used to describe the back-and-forth action of a power saw blade? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Reciprocating. What term is used to describe the side-to-side motion action of a power saw blade? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Oscillating
What is the procedure for surgical repair of a cranial defect? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Cranioplasty Aqueous humor of the eye is found within the: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Anterior chamber Which of the following congenital conditions is an atypical communication of intracranial vessels? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Arteriovenous malformation. Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) may be a result of trauma or congenital defect. A triangular muscle that abducts the arm and covers the shoulder is the: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Deltoid What hemostatic agents is contraindicated for use on bone? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Oxidized cellulose. Oxidized cellulose is not recommended for use on bone, unless immediately removed after hemostasis is achieved because it can interfere with bone regeneration. What is the congenital abnormality that is characterized by the presence of cerebrospinal fluid and spinal nerves in a sac, protruding dorsally? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Myelomeningocele. Glaucoma results from blockage of the: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Canal of Schlemm. Glaucoma is caused by the blockage of the canal of Schlemm by the iris thus preventing aqueous fluid to drain from the eye. Which surgical procedure is performed to fuse a joint? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Arthrodesis The suffix meaning "surgical fixation of." - ✅✅✅CORRECT --desis
What is a non-crushing vascular clamp? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Satinsky Which fixation device is indicated for a femoral neck fracture? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Cannulated screw Which instrument is used during a keratoplasty?
- A. #11 knife blade
- B. Sphenoidal punch
- C. Westcott scissors
- D. Corneal trephine - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Corneal trephine What tunica would be found in a blood vessel? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Intima.The tunica adventitia, tunica intima and tunica media are all layers of an artery. Sperm is produced in the: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Seminiferous tubules In which procedure would fine hooks of various angles be used? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Stapedectomy Which duct carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the duodenum? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Common bile. What is an endoscopic procedure of the suspension of the bladder neck for treatment of stress incontinence? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Stamey procedure What does the A represent in a V-A shunt procedure for hydrocephalus? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Atrial. The ventriculoatrial shunt is a multi-hole draining catheter that is placed in order to drain cerebral spinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus.
What personal protective equipment would the surgical technologist wear during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Lead apron. A lead apron should be worn during an extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), because it involves two X-ray beams crossing at the point of the stone. Which peripheral nerve is decompressed in a carpal tunnel release? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Median. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of compression on the median nerve. A carpal tunnel release is performed to relieve the compression by the transverse ligament. What type of catheter is used for continuous irrigation and hemostasis of the bladder following a TURP? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -3-way Foley. Continuous irrigation of the bladder following a TURP is accomplished by inserting an indwelling 3-way 24 Fr. 30 cc Foley balloon catheter. The balloon also applies pressure on the operative site to help reduce hemorrhaging. Pancreatic digestive secretions are collected in the: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Duct of Wirsung. The duct of Wirsung is the main duct of the pancreas. What are parts of the stomach? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -The fundus, antrum and the body are parts of the stomach. What type of fracture result in several bony fragments? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Comminuted. A fracture with more than two pieces of bone fragment is a comminuted fracture; often a significant amount of tissue trauma is associated with this type of fracture. Which heart valve has two cusps? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Mitral. The mitral valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle. In which anatomical structure does an inguinal hernia
defect occur? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Transversalis fascia. The defect in an inguinal hernia occurs in the transversalis muscle and fascia. Which of the following clamps would not be found in an intestinal tray?
- A. Allen
- B. Best
- C. Sarot
- D. Doyen - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Sarot. The full name is Sarot bronchus clamp. It is found in a cardiothoracic instrument set. Which procedure is performed to correct the congenital deformity cheiloschisis? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Cleft lip repair. Cheiloschisis is a cleft lip and palatoschisis is a cleft palate. Cleft lip repair is performed to correct cheiloschisis. What is a self-retaining retractor that has the most parts/attachments? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Bookwalter The procedure of choice for a detached retina is a: - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Scleral buckling. Scleral buckling is the commonly performed procedure to treat a detached retina when a buckle ("tire") is positioned to push on and close the retinal break. What surgical instrument is a vaginal speculum? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Auvard. What term means a nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -BPH. Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is a nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate and is the preoperative diagnosis for a TURP. What procedure restores function of a nerve by freeing it from adhesions? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Neurolysis To obtain direct arterial pressure, the catheter is
What procedure would a HUMI cannula be used? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Tuboplasty. What is a surgical instruments are found in a nasal setup? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Freer elevator, bayonet forceps and Cottle speculum belong in a nasal setup. Why is an A-V fistula performed for long-term dialysis? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Decrease thrombosis. Arteriovenous (A-V) fistula is preferred over an external arteriovenous shunt for long-term shunt dialysis since the external shunt carries a high risk of thrombosis and infection. What is the medical term for painful menstruation? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Dysmenorrhea A prefix meaning "painful" - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Dys- A root word referring to the menses - ✅✅✅CORRECT -meno- A suffix meaning "discharge, flow." - ✅✅✅CORRECT --rrhea Which procedure involves reattachment of the anterior capsule of the shoulder to the rim of the glenoid fossa with sutures? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Bankart In which of the following surgical procedures would a low-lithotomy position be used?
- A. Pyloromyotomy
- B. Omphalocele repair
- C. Inguinal herniorrhaphy
- D. Abdominoperineal resection - ✅✅✅CORRECT -D. Abdominoperineal resection
An abdominoperineal resection is performed for a lower sigmoid or rectal malignancy that requires an abdominal and rectal incision. It is performed when an anastomosis is not possible. The patient is placed in a low lithotomy position. Which kind of cast completely immobilizes a femoral shaft fracture? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Hip spica What is the medical term for the abnormal implantation of the placenta in the uterus covering the cervical internal os? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Previa. Placenta previa is the term for the abnormal implantation of the placenta in the uterus and prevents delivery of the fetus. A cesarean section is performed. Which instrument is used to measure intraocular pressure? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Tonometer. A tonometer is used to measure the intraocular pressure in the physician's office, preoperatively and intraoperatively. Which type of drain is normally used following orthopedic procedures? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Hemovac Which position is used when performing a gynecologic laparoscopy? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Lithotomy. A patient is placed in the lithotomy position for a laparoscopy in order to gain access to the vaginal opening to insert instruments in order to manipulate the cervix during the procedure. Pedicle screws are used to correct what condition? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Spinal degeneration Which of these terms describes the surgical correction of a deviated septum? - ✅✅✅CORRECT -Septoplasty What procedure is performed to correct talipes
