#1 Flashcards
What is the term for bony overgrowth of the stapes
otosclerosis
Which category of drug is used to outline hollow or tubular anatomical structures for radiographic visualization
contrast media
Which of the following terms meets the following definition: a voluntary and informed act in which one party gives permission to another party to “touch”?
consent
Which joint is an example of a ball-and-socket joint?
femoroacetabular
Which portion of the femur articulates with the acetabulum
head
Which type of bone is the patella
sesamoid
Fiducials placed on bony landmarks are used in which type of neurosurgical procedure
stereotactic guided-imagery biopsy
End-to-end, end-to-side, side-to-side, and Roux-en-Y are techniques for:
bowel anastamosis
To prevent inadvertent activation of the ESU resulting in possible ignition of draping materials, the pencil should be placed in which of the following when NOT in use
holster
In normal blood gas ranges, arterial oxygen saturation should be at or near what percentage range of capacity
96% to 100%
Which of the following is a glass or plastic evacuator used to remove tissue and debris during TURP
ellik
In which instrument tray would you find a Ballenger swivel knife, Cottle elevator, Knight scissors, and Takahashi forceps
SMR
Which of the following surgical team members would be responsible for separating instruments and disassembling the sterile field in the postoperative phase.
CST
What is the name for the type of hernia in which both direct and indirect defects are present
pantaloon
Pancreaticoduodenectomy is also known as which of the following procedures?
Whipple
Which device is used unsertilely in surgery for CVT prophylaxis
sequential compression device
What is the name of the long, thin, cupped, pistol-grip type handheld forceps used in many nasal procedures
takahashi
In a common adage, what is the “best medicine” in health care
prevention
Teratogens fall into which category of medicine effects.
Toxic
Which of the following pharmacological agents provides muscle by preventing acetylocholine from stimulating muscle contraction
nondepolarizing
Which term describes the relationship between the CST and the other team members of the team in OR
professional
what does adrenal medulla secrete
catecholamines
Which of the following is NOT a bone of the pelvis
femur
Which of the following is the major cause of serious trauma suffered by pediatric patients
motor vehicle accident
The opposite charged of a magnet are its
poles
In a surgical procedure on a severely injured trauma patient, which of the following measures is the utmost importance
keeping the pt’s spine in alignement during changes in position
The patient statement “I know i will be in a better place” is part of
the acceptance stage of grief
Which cranial nerve must NOT be compromised by retractor placement during rhytidectomy
seventh
Which type of ventilation system provides a supply of clean air and reduces contamination and fumes from the OR
positive unidirectional
Why is a scapular or shoulder roll used in procedures involving the oropharynx?
tilt head to increase exposure
Which of the following is a natural, multifilament suture classified as nonabsorbable but loses much of its tensile strength in a year and is undetectable in tissues after 2 years?
surgical silk
A Maloney bougie dilator is used in which anatomical structure?
esophagus
What is the chemical name of the powder and liquid mixture used as bone cement for placement of prostheses?
polyethyl methacrylate
Which of the following is responsible for emptying of the bladder and closure of the bladder orifice?
detrusor muscle
All of the following are configurations of fixation plates for maxillofacial fracture reduction EXCEPT
W
Which of the following is NOT a category of hazard for the OR personnel or surgical patients
Physiological
What are the operative mortality rates of patients with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and shock?
20% to 40%
Which of the following is the mnemonic used to remember the steps to take in the event of a surgical fire?
RACE
Cystoscopy and ureteroscopy procedures are performed in which position?
Low-lithotomy
Which structure has five layers: epithelial cells, , bowmans membrane, substantia propria, elastic lamina, and endothelial cells?
Retina
Which of the following pertains to a patient’s wishes about medical treatment and self-determination in the event of incapacitation or inability to communicate?
advance directive
The suturing technique MOST appropriate for wounds likely to become infected or suffer potential stress is:
interrupted
For what type of research was Sister Callista Roy best known?
adaption model
Aortic valve stenosis and aortic regurgitation are often as a result of :
Rheumatic fever
For which procedure would the surgical technologist want to be sure to have adequate numbers of Allis or Allis-Adair tissue forceps?
Group of answer choices
A&P Colporrhaphy
What is another name for the innominate artery?
brachiocephalic
Which of the following are countable surgical sponges used in neurosurgical procedures to protect delicate tissues?
Cottonoid patties
What is the term for the precision of a laser beam and is based on the area exposed, the time activated, and the power setting?
Fluence
Part of a physical examination in which touch is used externally or internally to determine size, shape, or abnormality uses which method of examination?
palpation
Which part of the kidney becomes the proximal ureter?
renal pelvis
Which example of nonverbal body language might a patient perceive as a negative attitude from a team member?
tightly folded arms
What might the donor kidney be placed into to reduce possibility of injury during handling and transplantation?
Woven stockinette
Which of the following is the type of dating system that denotes the number of the calendar day in 1 through 365/366?
Julian
What is the term used to describe the process of removing all soiled linen, waste, and instruments from the room and cleaning of furniture, floors, or other contaminated surfaces in preparation for opening new supplies for a subsequent case?
turnover
Extreme caution should be exercised when using which of the following for localized anesthesia of fingers, toes, or the penis, or in neonates?
epi
Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding anatomical changes following pelvic exenteration?
Colostomy will exit on the left and ileostomy on the right side of the abdomen.
Which of the following is the largest supporting ligament in the female pelvis that has anterior and posterior leaves?
broad
During the surgical skin prep, areas that are considered contaminated should:
What should the surgical technologist do with his or her gown and gloves in preparation for donning after scrubbing?
Open gown wrapper on unsterile Mayo stand, and open and toss gloves onto gown.
Which epidermal stratum is the outermost layer?
corneum
What is the name of the connective tissue that forms the umbilical ligament and is used for traction in radical cystectomy?
urachus
Diminished cardiac and urinary output, hypotension, and tachycardia are signs of:
shock
All of the following are examples of types of movement of powered surgical instruments EXCEPT:
operating
What is another name for the traction sutures used to manipulate the globe of the eye?
bridle
Which two members of the surgical team are responsible for performing the counts to prevent retained items?
circulator and surgical technologist
How long should a person performing disaster triage take to categorize patients for treatment?
1 minute or less
When opening a wrapped item such as a gown on a Mayo stand, the contents and wrapper are considered sterile up to what distance from the edge of the wrapper?
1 inch from the edge
Which of the following lasers falls into the invisible part of the electromagnetic spectrum, is absorbed by cellular fluid, and is not dependent on tissue color?
CO2
What is the term for a spinal anesthetic solution that has the same specific gravity as cerebrospinal fluid?
isobaric
The sitting position is a modification of which position?
Fowler’s
Which of the following terms describes the system of moral principles and rules that become standards of conduct for professionals?
ethics
Which of the following describes the configuration of a Mayo stand cover?
cylindrical
Which positioning device is frequently used for femoral nailing with leg traction and allows for placement of the C-arm?
fracture table
What is the average lifespan of biologic and mechanical heart valve replacements?
10 to 15 yrs
Which instrument is used to manipulate the fallopian tubes without compression or damage?
babcock
Which agency requires the documentation and tracking of implantable orthopedic devices?
FDA
A typical end-to-end bowel anastomosis is accomplished with which of the following suturing techniques?
two-layer, interrupted technique for seromuscular approximation with silk; continuous for mucosa with absorbable suture
Which of the following structures encloses the kidneys and suprarenal glands?
Gerota’s fascia
What is the medical term for coughing up blood
hemoptysis
Cannulated screws and nails are designed to follow the path created by a
Guide pin
In which of the following procedures would the patient be left without a vagina or any of the female reproductive organs and have a permanent colostomy and ileostomy?
exenteration
To preserve evidence in a criminal case, what might be done to the patient’s hands if the patient does not require surgery?
Bags are placed around the hands and taped in place.
Which specialist would likely have privileges to surgically treat diseases of the breast, hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal systems, and thyroid gland?
general
What is done with the edge of the ilium that is brought out through the abdominal wall for stoma creation?
edges are everted and affixed to the skin
A patient with acquired immunodeficiency virus may have complications of multiple infections from diseases considered to be:
opportunistic
Which physiological response to environmental temperature changes is missing or undeveloped in an infant of less than 6 months of age?
shivering
The dermis and epidermis are components of which body system?
integumentary
Which of the following is NOT a category of tonsil tissue?
laryngeal
An operating room where a surgical procedure is in progress would be considered what type of area?
restricted
What is a normal human emotion that surgical team members may feel for their patients, but must not interfere with their abilities to maintain focus on their jobs, particularly in all-hazards situations?
Group of answer choices
empathy
A needle-localization procedure may be performed in radiology for assistance in locating discrete masses in the:
breast
What are the prep borders for a unilateral vein stripping procedure?
toes to groin circumferentially
What is one of the main objectives of procedures for female stress incontinence?
restore the posterior urethrovesical angle
What is the term for the developing technology of performing a surgical procedure in real time but from a distant location?
telesurgery
Which part of the artery is responsible for vasoconstriction and vasodilation
tunica media
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is a division of which governmental group?
Department of Homeland Security
What is the term for a deep groove in the cerebrum that separates the brain into lobes?
fissure
Which of the following is routinely done first in a basic gynecologic laparoscopy that may require a small separate setup and glove change before proceeding?
insertion of uterine manipulator
