#2 Flashcards
1
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three regions of a tooth?
A
Socket
2
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What is the name of the long, thin, cupped, pistol-grip type handled forceps used in many nasal procedures?
A
Takahashi
3
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The fallepian tubes are lecated bilaterally in the mesosalpinx of which uterine-pelvie ligaments?
A
Broad ligament
4
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Which national membership organization’s Hous of Delegates proposed the creation of the Association of Operating Room Technicians (AORT) in 1969?
A
AORN
5
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Rapid serial film changers and pressure injeetors are used in which diagnostic imaging study?
A
Angiogram
6
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What does the adrenal medulla secrete?
A
catecholamines
7
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Which organization would employees of the central sterile processing department likely join as members?
A
IAHCSMM
8
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What is another term used for diagnostic isotope scanning?
A
Nuclear medicine
9
Q
What is the name of the horseshoe or pin fixation device for neurosurgical cranial positioning?
A
Mayfield
10
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In general, after what length of continuous pneumatic tourniquet use should the extremity be allowed to reperfuse before reinflating the tourniquet?
A
One hour
11
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What is the appropriate method for delivering a sterile item to the back table from a peel package?
A
Open package laterally and completely; gently toss item without touching glued edge or going over back table.
12
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What is the appropriate method for delivering a sterile item to the back table from a peel package?
A
Open package laterally and completely; gently toss item without touching glued edge or going over back table.
13
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Which of the following is NOT a region of the panereas?
A
Capsule
14
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What is a vascular imaging technique that removes the background structures from view is refereed to as?
A
Digital subtraction
15
Q
What type of professional would have DO or DPM after his or her name?
A
Doctor
16
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What type of professional would have DO or DPM after his or her name?
A
Doctor
17
Q
Which of the following is NOT a source of pewer for surgical powered instruments?
A
Solar
18
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Which blood type is considered the universal recipient?
A
AB
19
Q
Which of the paranasal sinuses are MOST superior and can be singular er divided?
A
Frontal
20
Q
How are most drugs absorbed by the body?
A
Passive transport
21
Q
Which injury would be treated prior to shock in an emergency situation?
A
Chest injury
22
Q
During which crisis should a patients groin and armpits have ice applied?
A
Malignant Hyperthermia
23
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How many individuals are required to safely transfer a recently anesthetized patient from the OR table to the stretcher?
A
4
24
Q
Which of the following names represents an eye speculum that resembles an uncoiled metal paper clip?
A
Barraquer
25
Which muscle is incised in transverse abdominal approaches for gynecologic procedures?
26
Bifurcated drains and fluffy dressings are used following mastectomy primarily to
27
Why are items disinfected or sterilized in activated glutaraldehyde dried prior to submersion
28
Which of the following national agencies is an arm of the CDC and functions under the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services to research and establish permissible exposure limits for chemical vapors and gases?
NIOSH
29
The part of the complete ESU circuit that delivers alternating current back from exposed tissue to the ESU generator is the:
pt return electrode (grounding pad)
30
What is the abbreviation for the sets of references that provide information about all potentially hazardous chemicals used in the perioperative setting and must be accessible to health care workers?
31
Which patient condition might be characterized by physical appearance of flat nasal bridge and short neck with some impairment of cognitive ability and growth, slower speech, and an affectionate to clingy persona?
down syndrome
32
Which of the following is NOT a compartment of the bony labyrinth of the inner ear?
33
Which type of consent applies when emergency circumstances exist when reasonable providers believe that a patient would agree to treatment, even if no form was signed or verbal permission given?
implied
34
Which type of drug is used to treat possible postoperative nausea and vomiting
antiemetic
35
Which of the following is a glass or plastic evacuator used to remove tissue and debris during
TURP?
Ellik
36
Which of the following would be increased on a serum analysis and indicative of a malignant neoplasm of bone marrow?
overproduction of immunoglobulins
37
Which of the following is a substance that is derived from tropical trees and that patients and health care workers may be highly allergic to?
latex
38
Which diagnostic method provides the MOST extensive details regarding valvular disorders?
39
Which instrument is used frequently in arthroscopies to examine and manipulate internal structures?
40
What is the chemical and physiological classification of insulin?
hormone
41
Which fascial sheet is attached to the iliac crest, linea alba, and pubis?
42
What distance from the impact site of a laser beam on tissue should the smoke evacuator be positioned to capture 98% of the plume?
1 cm
43
Where are the parathyroid glands located in relation to the thyroid?
44
The hepatic and splenic flexures are located proximally and distally in which part of the large intestine?
transverse
45
What kind of wound is a sacral decubitus ulcer
chronic
46
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
47
Which of the following is a weighted vaginal speculum
auvard
48
Hallus valgus is a condition in which there is a turning outward from the midline found in the great toe
49
What is the procedure name for the removal of fibroid tumors if the uterus with the preservation of fertility
50
What term for legal right of an author or photographer over the reproduction of original work
copyright
51
An assistant may be needed to properly perform which type of surgical skin prep?
circumferential extremity
52
How long should a person performing disaster triage take to categorize patients for treatment?
1 minute or less
53
Which of the following legislative rulings requires medical facilities to inform patients of their rights to choose the types and extent of medical care available and their legal right to advance directives?
Patient self-determination act
54
Which gynecologic procedure is performed for treatment of urinary incontinence or cystocele?
55
What is another name for the innominate artery?
brachiocephalic
56
What term describes an instrument, such as a retractor or uterine probe, that can be bent or modified to accommodate for variances in anatomy?
malleable
57
Cryptorchidism is more commonly known as:
undescended testicles
58
An elevated serum PSA exam might prompt the additional investigation of a(n):
59
Which of the following would MOST likely be the cause of a patient burn from alternate exit pathway of ESU current?
60
Which position would facilitate exposure of the operative area during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
reverse trendelenburg with slight tilt to the L
61
Which epidermal stratum is present only on the palms of hands and soles of feet
Lucidum
62
What does sister callista roy define as "all conditions, circumstances, and influences that surround and affect the development and behavior of the person"
environment
63
What is the term for a single alternating current cycle
hertz
64
What term describes the palmar surface of the hand
volar
65
All of the following are locations for incision in augmentation mammoplasty EXCEPT:
subclavicular
66
Flank, Gibson, inguinal, and scrotal are examples of:
operative approaches
67
Split-thickness skin grafts are used to cover which type of burned tissue?
denuded areas of third-degree burns
68
Which of the following statements regarding generally safe continuous tourniquet inflation time is CORRECT:
lower extremity = 1 hr; upper extremity = 1 hr
69
Which of the following statements regarding hair removal is INCORRECT
70
Which type of ventilation system provides a supply of clean air and reduces contaminants and fumes from the OR?
71
In which procedure would the procerus and corrugator muscles be ablated, avulsed, resected, or separated?
72
What is the anatomical area where cerebrospinal fluid circulates over all parts of the central nervous system?
73
What is used to close the epidermal layer when a subcuticular wound closure has been done for good cosmesis
skin closure tapes
74
What is the name for the type of hernia in which both direct and indirect defects are present
pantaloon
75
Which of the following diagnosis is currently used in most jurisdiction of the world to define a state of irreversible death
76
Which of the following involves the highest portion of the midface and presents the most extensive damage?
Le Fort lll
77
The term C-arm refers to an
fluoroscopic machine
78
where do most intracranial aneurysms occur
79
Extreme caution should be exercised when using which of the following for localized anesthesia of fingers, toes, or the penis, or in neonates?
epinephrine
80
What type of bone is the patella?
sesamoid
81
Which of the following terms represents a positive physical and psychological state of a patient?
82
chrondroma, giant cell, and osteoma are
benign neoplasms
83
A person with only basic physiological functions of respiration, blood pressure, and heartbeat intact is categorized as having suffered which kind of death?
higher brain
84
The patient statement " I know I will be in a better place" is part of:
the acceptance stage of grief
85
Aken, Chevron, McKeever, Keller, and McBride are techniques for which lower extremity procedure?
86
Which vascular device is double-lumened for administration of chemotherapy, antibiotic therapy, and IV fluids?
87
Which type of syringe has no calibrations?
88
What is a common potential side effect of all forms of antibiotic therapy for major pediatric infections?
pseudomembranous enterocolitis
89
Which anesthetic method helps reduce the anxiety and stress experienced by pediatric surgical patients
90
What type of life-support treatment would be considered ultimately futile and its benefits far outweighed by the financial and emotional burden suffered by the family and health care
system?
91
Which type of suture would be contraindicated for attaching tendon to bone?
polyglactin 910 (vicryl)
92
Following lung transplantation, the surgeon will perform which procedure to aspirate secretions and check for leaks
bronchoscopy
93
Which of the following is NOT one of the "five stages of grief"
repression
94
Which type of hernia occurs below the abdominocrural crease and more frequently in females
femoral
95
Which of the following cleaning methods for surgical instrumentation relies on bubbles imploding, creating a vacuum that dislodge minute particles in crevices of instruments
ultrasonic cleaner
96
Which suturing technique maintains the aortic and venous cannulae?
97
What is the name for the first lymph node in the axillary chain that is frequently biopsied in conjunction with a breast biopsy, lumpectomy, or mastectomy?
98
What procedure is performed for penile carcinoma resistant to chemotherapy or radiation?
99
What is the name of the structure that is a small depression containing only cones and has the highest visual acuity?
100
Which acute infection appears in bony air cells after approximately 10 to 14 days following an otitis media infection, and if untreated, it may result in meningitis or encephalitis?
101
Which muscle attaches to the coronoid process of the ramus?
102
In a common adage, what is the "best medicine" in health care?
103
Which classification of antibiotics is contraindicated for use in neonates due to increased incidence of kernicterus?
104
Clinical death begins how many minutes after the cessation of heart action and breathing:
105
All of the following are examples of tissue interaction with laser light energy EXCEPT:
106
Lung tissue has what kind of consistency?
107
Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding anatomical changes following pelvic exenteration?
108
Fiducials placed on bony landmarks are used in which type of neurosurgical procedure?
109
Which of the following neurosurgical retractors has attachments for malleable brain spatulas and retractors?
110
Which tendon is the thickest and strongest in the body?
111
In normal blood gas ranges, arterial oxygen saturation should be at or near what percentage range of capacity?
112
Magnesium, calcium, and zine come from which drug source?
113
In which procedure are the esophagus, carotid artery, and trachea retracted medially for access to the area of pathology?
114
Which type of sterile drape is commonly used for oral and maxillofacial procedures?
115
Which of the following might be used for stabilization in a Dupuytren's contracture release if an assistant is unavailable?
116
In which of the following procedures would sutures most likely NOT be necessary?
117
"Bowel technique" refers to steps used by the surgical team to prevent postoperative:
118
What color is the abnormal tissue after staining with acetic acid in a cervical biopsy?
119
Which specialist would likely have privileges to surgically treat diseases of the breast, hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal systems, and thyroid gland?
120
Which anatomical structure is the largest mass of lymphatic tissue in the body?
spleen
121
For which procedure would the gynecologist likely wear surgical loupes?
tubal reanastomosis
122
Which distention fluid is nonelectrolytic and will lyse malignant tumor cells because of cellular uptake?
123
A surgical technologist working in a Veteran's Administration
(VA) facility might frequently encounter patients with which of the following conditions?
124
Which of the following legal terms is BEST described as
"professional misconduct that results in harm to another"?
125
The best assurance of safe and individual professional behavior by the CST or CSFA is a well-developed, unyielding:
126
Which of the following is the mnemonic used to remember the steps for operating a fire extinguisher?
PASS
127
Which of the following is an acute, emergent condition of compression of neural and vascular structures, usually occurring in the upper and lower extremities following traumatic fractures?
127
Coral would be classified as what type of graft material?
128
To achieve the goal of leaving as little foreign material in a wound, the ideal suture selected should have:
129
Which diagnostic study provides the most detailed information for surgical planning in AAA repair?
129
Which statement regarding instrument counts is CORRECT?
130
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?
130
Which procedure is performed for tx of sleep apnea
131
What is the chemical name of Gore-Tex suture?
132
The physical or chemical process by which all living microorganisms, including spores, are killed is:
132
During an anaphylactic reaction, the surgical team must maintain the airway and provide supplemental oxygen or the patient may die of:
133
What is the minimum number of suction systems or units required in an operating room?
134
Which department would provide services for repair of broken equipment or to do routine preventive checks?
135
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the anatomy of the vulva?
136
What would be the exposure phase time for an unwrapped instrument set with some lumens in a prevacuum/dynamic air removal steam autoclave?
137
A patient undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer might experience prolonged wound healing due to:
138
Which of the following is a pharmacologic agent that constricts the pupil of the eye?
139
In adults, red bone marrow that produces red blood cells is mainly found in which type(s) of bone?
140
Which towel is placed first when squaring off the operative site?
141
What is a common component of many contrast media that may be a contraindication for use in allergic patients?
142
Weitlaner, O'Connor-O'Sullivan, and Balfour are examples of:
143
What are the operative mortality rates of patients with unruptured AAA scheduled for elective repair
144
Which bone is involved in a Colles' fracture?
radius
144
Which type of fracture is characterized as partial and may result from activities such as jumping or jogging?
145
How much memory does a computer with a gigabyte (GB) capacity hold?
146
What are the serrations of DeBakey and Cooley vascular instruments considered to be?
147
What is a common surgical approach for Colles' fracture?
148
Which component of an arthroscopy system is specific to orthopedics and differs from most laparoscopy/MIS systems?
149
Through which hospital department or committee would the certified surgical first assistant (CSFA) submit a request for privileges to work in the operating room?
150
Which part of the kidney becomes the proximal ureter?
151
What is a commonly used rib self-retaining retractor available in adult and pediatric sizes?
152
Which of the following is NOT a type of pubovaginal or suburethral sling?
153
Why would two separate setups be required for an immediate reconstruction following mastectomy?
154
DIC leads to the consumption of coagulation factors and
155
Which member of the U.S. government makes a federal disaster declaration and mobilizes FEMA?
156
Which type of gland is found only in the ear canal and is responsible for creation of ear wax?
156
Which of the following tunica is NOT part of the structure of an artery?
157
Which of the following is an inward turning of the eyelid with resulting corneal irritation?
157
Which of the following surgical team members would be primarily responsible for maintaining the patient's operative record and transporting the patient to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)?
157
Which method of tubal ligation (sterilization) is most frequently used?
157
Which instrument is used in TURP or TURBT and includes the sheath, obturator, working element, and ESU loops?
157
What is another name for the first cervical vertebra (C-1)?
157
Surgical removal of the entire breast without any lymph nodes is a(n):
157
What is the name of the gelatin-like fluid that fills the posterior cavity of the eye?
158
What chronically occurring condition is often the reason for placement of myringotomy tubes in one or both ears?
otitis media
158
What is another term for spinal anesthesia?
158
In what way can the surgical technologist who is setting up his or her back table and Mayo stand reduce an 18-month-old patient's anxiety prior to induction of anesthesia?
Perform normal duties of preparation of the sterile field, keeping as quiet as possible for induction.
159
Which of the following terms describes a life-threatening condition if not immediately treated?
160
In which of the following abdominal incisions would the linea alba be opened down to the peritoneum?
161
What is the name of the device used to test the blood of patients with diabetes for metabolic status?
162
Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate method of performing a surgical scrub/skin preparation?
163
What is the first step in the formation of an atheroma?
164
Which instrument is a rib shear?
165
A T-tube or wound drain left in place following laparoscopic cholecystectomy would MOST likely exit through:
165
How will the surgeon manipulate skin edges of a wound before the surgical technologist places an approximating skin staple?
166
If a patient suffered a burn as a result of improper application of the ESU dispersive (grounding) pad, the individual team member responsible may be found guilty in a lawsuit of which of the following?
166
Which of the following is/are NOT included in operative vital sign measurements?
166
What is the common diagnosis of a patient undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate?
167
Wilson, Andrews, and Hall frames are examples of positioning devices used for:
167
Which type of laser has a wavelength that creates a bright blue-green visible light within a plasma tube?
168
Intraoperative fluoroscopy for cholangiography would require which of the following?
169
What is the term for the process of removing necrotic tissue or eschar prior to skin grafting?
170
For which special patient population group would the help of a counselor or social worker who could communicate the current state of mind or mood of the patient to the OR staff be of benefit to all parties involved?
170
What is done with the edge of the ilium that is brought out through the abdominal wall for stoma creation?
171
Which governmental agency has authority as outlined in the Safe Medical Device Act?
FDA
171
What does a mesh graft device do?
172
Which suture is frequently used for anastomosis of the saphenous vein or internal mammary artery in CABG?
173
Which of the following is the mnemonic used to remember the steps to take in the event of a surgical fire?
174
Which of the following naming categories for pharmaceutical drugs would NOT be used in a health care setting?
175
Which of the following is a commonly used method of preserving the heart by reducing its metabolic needs?
175
What is an important step for the surgical technologist to remember to perform when changing burs on a pneumatic drill?
176
Which two structures form the external tunic of the globe of the eye?
177
What is the name of the set of instruments used for anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion that includes retractors, spreaders, bone dowel cutters, impactors, and others?
177
Total abdominal hysterectomy is assigned which wound classification?
Class ll
177
Diabetes, vascular disorder, nerve damage, and trauma are all possible causes of:
177
Which surgical approach is used for repair of coarctation of the aorta and patent ductus arteriosus?
177
The skin incision for a thyroidectomy will follow which anatomical lines?
178
Which statement regarding the anatomical placement of the heart is CORRECT?
178
Which type of suture would MOST likely be used during a cleft lip repair?
178
The name of the condition created when pus is not cleared from the pleural cavity and makes a fibrous constrictive layer is:
178
Which procedure involves adjusting sutures after the patient has recovered completely from anesthesia, but within 24 hours?
179
Which handheld retractor is specifically designed for use in open cholecystectomy to elevate the liver?
179
Where is a Swan-Ganz catheter placed?
179
The pinna, helix, crus, and tragus are all portions of the:
180
Into which anatomical area of the abdomen will a transplated donor kidney be implanted?
181
Which of the following terms is used to describe surgical intervention that does not have to be performed immediately or within a short period of time, for example, a torn meniscus repair?
182
Personnel in CSPD who must move instruments from the ethylene oxide sterilizer to an aeration room should do which of the following with the cart to reduce their exposure to vented gases?
183
Which surgical procedure treats compression of the median nerve by a transverse ligament
184
When would a congenital facial deformity likely occur?
185
How long should the steam biological indicator be incubated before the reading is recorded?
186
By what action does a "cigarette" drain remove fluid from a wound?
187
Which of the following is a long bone that is the largest in the human body?
femur
188
Carpal and tarsal bones are classified as which type of bone?
189
Which of the following studies is a radiologic procedure in which contrast media is injected through a cystoscope
190
Which term describes a physician-group-owned hospital?
191
What is the term for an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid around the testis contained within the tunica vaginalis?
192
During triage of a chemical and nuclear disaster, victims are separated in order to contain the contamination. The warm zone
193
Which term describes the condition of a surgical technologist's skin following skin prep?
194
Epistaxis is more commonly known as an acute:
195
ST and other allied health professionals in perioperative services usually work under the direction of which hospital administration director
196
Which of the following terms best describes the process of keeping thorough, accurate, and legal records of a patient's medical care?
197
Which teeth are located in the center front of the mouth
198
Which of the following statements regarding peracetic acid sterilized items is CORRECT?
199
Which type of study would be used to diagnose sleep apnea
polysomnography
200
Which suction tip is designed with multiple rows of perforations to prevent occlusion by the intestines in a laparotomy?
poole
201
Which of the following thoracic procedures would require the patient to be put on cardiopulmonary bypass?
202
Dilation of the submucosal and subcutaneous venous plexus that lines the anal canal is called:
203
Under which muscle is the pocket for breast implant often created for greatest support?
204
Which one of the following is NOT one of the cardiac valves?
205
Which diagnostic study is MOST useful for verification of thoracic aortic dissection?
206
Which of the following is NOT a category of tonsil tissue?
207
Which diameter fixation screw would MOST likely be used for a fracture of the mandible?
208
Which of the following are classified as tonsils but are routinely referred to as adenoids and tend to atrophy with age?
209
Which of the following are used on tips of hemostats to prevent breaking of delicate monofilament suture when tagged
210
Which of the following are used on tips of hemostats to prevent breaking of delicate monofilament suture when tagged?
211
For a dilation and curettage (D&C), which of the following orders of instrument use is CORRECT for endometrial biopsy?
212
Cough syrups containing codeine would be placed in which classification of controlled substances?
213
What is another name for the ovarian suspensory ligament?
