Section 1

Question 1

Whcich of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?
a) Teeth
b) Villi
c) Sinuses
d) Tonsils

Question 2

Which of the following is the the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?
a) Clean
b) Contaminated
c) Dirty and Infected
d) Clean-Contaminated

Question 3

The enzymes used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is:
a) Atropine Sulfate
b) Alpha-Chymotrypsin
c) Acetylcholine Chloride
d) Pilocarpine Hydrochloride

Question 4

How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR?
a) Place the stretcher sideways in elevator
b) Enter head first, exit feet first
c) Position in elevator is irrelevant
d) Enter feet first, exit head first

Question 5

Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery?
a) Midline
b) Paramedian
c) McBurney’s
d) Pfannenstiel

Question 6

When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be positioned:
a) Flat
b) Upside down
c) Vertical
d) Angled

Question 7

Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:
a) Calcium
b) Nitrogen
c) Potassium
d) Alblumin

Question 8

Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors?
a) Fascia
b) Periosteum
c) Dura mater
d) Arterial Wall

Question 9

Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them?
a) Argon
b) Excimer
c) Carbon Dioxide
d) Neodymium: YAG

Question 10

Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risk is a/an:
a) Tort
b) Malpractice
c) Personal liability
d) Informed consent

Question 11

Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?
a) Cardia
b) Fundus
c) Pylorus
d) Antrum

Question 12

Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:
a) Viruses
b) Bacteria
c) Fungi
d) Spores

Question 13

Syndactyly refers to:
a) Cleft palate
b) Webbed fingers
c) Fused tarsals
d) Torn ligaments

Question 14

The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the:
a) Stretcher
b) OR table
c) Backtable
d) Mayo stand

Question 15

The islets of Langerhans secrete:
a) Bile
b) Insulin
c) Instrinsic factor
d) Inhibiting hormones

Question 16

What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth?
a) Cleft palate repair
b) Arch bar application
c) Extractions
d) Implants

Question 17

Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract?
a) Escherichia coli
b) Staphylococcus aureus
c) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
d) Clostridium tetani

Question 18

Where should the first scrub technologist stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site?
a) Opposite side from surgeon
b) Same side as surgeon
c) Foot of OR table
d) Head of OR table

Question 19

A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin:
a) Sterile
b) Disinfected
c) Surgically Clean
d) Moistened and Dehydrated

Question 20

Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?
a) Ampulla of Vater
b) Duct of Santorini
c) Wirsung’s duct
d) Sphincter of Oddi

Question 21

Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR?
a) Name, Social Security #, Physician
b) Name, Medical Record #, Allergies
c) Name, Date of Birth, Diagnosis
d) Name, Date of Birth, Physician

Question 22

What are spiral-shaped bacteria called?
a) Cocci
b) Bacilli
c) Spirilli
d) Diplococci

Question 23

The primary function of the gallbladder is to:
a) Store bile
b) Produce bile
c) Emulsify fats
d) Metabolize fats

Question 24

Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team?
a) Surgeon
b) Circulator
c) Surgical Assistant
d) Surgical Technologist

Question 25

Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access to the operating room?
a) Uses less spaces for opening
b) Aid in controlling temperature
c) Eliminate air turbulence
d) Provides for thorough cleaning

Question 26

What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure?
a) Type of procedure, equipment, radiation dose
b) Exposure, frequency, concentration
c) Time, shielding, distance
d) Site, age, gender

Question 27

Which is the first part of the small intestine?
a) Duodenum
b) Jejunum
c) Seum
d) Cecum

Question 28

What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery?
a) Prone
b) Lateral
c) Supine
d) Lithotomy

Question 29

How are rickettsiae transmitted?
a) Arthropod Bites
b) Physical Contact
c) Blood Exposure
d) Airborne Organisms

Question 30

Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope?
a) Colposcopy
b) Laparoscopy
c) Urethoscopy
d) Hysteroscopy

Question 31

Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called?
a) Tamponade
b) Pericarditis
c) Infarction
d) Cardiomyopathy

Question 32

Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to the PACU?
a) Anesthesia Provider
b) Circulator
c) Surgeon
d) Surgical Technologist

Question 33

Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid?
a) -dynia
b) -tomy
c) -lysis
d) -centesis

Question 34

To which portion of the colon is the appendix attached?
a) Ascending
b) Descending
c) Cecum
d) Sigmoid

Question 35

Which laboratory test determines bacterial identification?
a) Gram stain
b) Manual count
c) Prothrombin time
d) Gel electrophoresis

Question 36

Medication used to dilate the pupil is called:
a) Miotics
b) Myopics
c) Mydriatics
d) Muscarinics