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1
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Which endoscope is used to visualize the heart and major vessels?

A- Ventriculoscope
B- Bronchoscope
C- Mediastinoscop
D- Angioscope

A

D- Angioscope

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The goal of the surgical scrub is to lower the population of which flora to an irreducible minimum?

A- Parasitic
B- Resident
C- Transient
D- Enteric

A

B- Resident

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Which needle is used during the bladder suspension procedure for treating stress incontinence in women?

A- Stamey
B- Chiba
C- Dorsey
D- Tru-cut

A

A- Stamey

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When repairing a direct hernia the surgeon works within the anatomical triangle formed by the inguinal ligament, inferior epigastric vessels and the lateral border of the rectus abdominis called?

A- Femoral
B- Anterior
C- Hesselbach’s
D- Calot’s

A

C- Hesselbach’s

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Which of the following is the correct postoperative sequence of actions completed by the surgical technologist?

A- 2, 1, 4, 3
B- 2, 3, 1, 4
C- 3, 2, 4, 1
D- 4, 2, 1, 3

A

B- 2, 3, 1, 4

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Cardiac muscles are controlled by which division of the nervous system?

A- Sympathetic
B- Somatic
C- Autonomic
D- Central

A

C- Autonomic

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Oophor/o is the root word for which anatomical structure?

A- Ovary
B- Uterus
C- Cervical os
D- Fallopian tube

A

A- Ovary

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In which of the following would absorbable suture be contraindicated?

A- Peritoneum
B- Muscle
C- Intestinal anastomosis
D- Vascular anastomosis

A

D- Vascular anastomosis

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During a cesarean section, which organ is freed from the uterus to prevent injury?

A- Pelvic ligaments
B- Ureters
C- Fallopian tubes
D- Bladder

A

D- Bladder

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Which of the following refers to the absence of pathogens?

A- Pathological
B- Aseptic
C- Septic
D- Nosocomial

A

B- Aseptic

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Which procedure can be performed without making an incision to treat varicose veins?

A- Sclerotherapy
B- Varicocelectomy
C- Vein ligation
D- Vein stripping

A

A- Sclerotherapy

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What is the name of the instrument shown below?

A- Carmalt
B- Ochsner
C- Adair
D- Pennington

A

D- Pennington

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Which of the following damages the mastoid air cells and ossicles of the ear?

A- Ménière’s disease
B- Acoustic neuroma
C- Cholesteatome
D- Otosclerosis

A

C- Cholesteatome

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Which endoscope is used for the removal of foreign bodies from the airway of a pediatric patient?

A- Flexible esophagoscope
B- Flexible bronchoscope
C- Rigid esophagoscope
D- Rigid bronchoscope

A

D- Rigid bronchoscope

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Which of the following elements primarily make up the body’s mass?

A- Oxygen, carbon, magnesium, sodium
B- Oxygen, potassium, hydrogen, sulfur
C- Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen
D- Oxygen, carbon, phosphorus, magnesium

A

C- Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen

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Which instrument is used to contract the ribs for suturing purposes?

A- Bailey
B- Semb
C- Matson
D- Doyen

A

A- Bailey

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The largest muscle of the upper calf is the?

A- Tibialis
B- Peroneus
C- Gastrocnemius
D- Quadriceps

A

C- Gastrocnemius

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19
Q

What is the length of tie when thrombin loses its potency?

A- 30 minutes
B- 60 minutes
C- 2 hours
D- 3 hours

A

D- 3 hours

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20
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The fiction of the small intestine is?

A- Synthesis of vitamins
B- Absorption of nutrients
C- Production of bacteria
D- Excretion of bile

A

B- Absorption of nutrients

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21
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The teeth are composed primarily of?

A- Dentin
B- Cementum
C- Enamel
D- Pulp

A

A- Dentin

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22
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The basis for the design of electrical equipment in the OR is?

A- Alternating current
B- Isolated circuit
C- Electron theory
D- Ohm’s Law

A

C- Electron theory

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23
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Which of the following procedures is preformed to decrease gastric secretions?

A- Pyloroplasty
B- Vagotomy
C- Billroth I
D- Gastrostomy

A

B- Vagotomy

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24
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A patient who underwent an appendectomy enters the emergency department with severe abdominal pain, constipation and vomiting. Which of the following is occurring?

A- Cholecystitis
B- Obstructed bowel
C- Diverticulitis
D- Strangulated hernia

A

B- Obstructed bowel

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Which organ shares the same blood supply with the pancreas and must be removed during a Whipple procedure?

A- Kidney
B- Duodenum
C- Bladder
D- Spleen

A

B- Duodenum

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26
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During a cleft palate procedure, which equipment should the surgical technologist be prepared to set up quickly?

A- Drill
B- Microscope
C- Nerve stimulator
D- Saw

A

A- Drill

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27
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What is the purpose of inserting a ureteral stent catheter?

A- Monitor urine output
B- Bypass calculi obstruction
C- Excise calculi
D- Prevent postoperative hemorrhage

A

B- Bypass calculi obstruction

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Which of the following instruments creates the trough on the humerus to facilitate attachment to the rotator cuff?

A- Periosteal elevator
B- Bone cutting forceps
C- Curved osteotome
D- Reciprocating saw

A

C- Curved osteotome

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29
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Which of the following secretes hydrochloric acid?

A- Parietal cells
B- Salivary glands
C- Pancreas
D- Duodenum

A

A- Parietal cells

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30
Q

Which of the following preoperative diagnostic tests would be administered to a patient with a brain injury?

A- EEG
B- EMG
C- SAO2
D- TEE

A

A- EEG (Electroencephalogram)

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31
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Which of the following is a type of fenestrated drape?

A- Incise
B- Three-quarter
C- Extremity
D- Split

A

C- Extremity

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32
Q

The walls of the vagina are lined with?

A- Fascia
B- Mucosa
C- Serosa
D- Peritoneum

A

B- Mucosa

33
Q

A Fogarty catheter is used during a/an?

A- Gastrectomy
B- Thoracotomy
C- Embolectomy
D- Craniotomy

A

C- Embolectomy
(removal of a blood clot)

34
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During a trabeculectomy, which two layers are incised at the beginning of the procedure?

A- Cornea; iris
B- Pupil; lens
C- Conjunctiva; sclera
D- Sclera; retina

A

C- Conjunctiva; sclera

35
Q

Which suture material would be used in the presence of infection?

A- Polyglycolic acid
B- Silk
C- Chromic gut
D- Steel

A

D- Steel

36
Q

Which surgical procedure uses the instrument shown below? ( see exam for drawing)

A- Vulvectomy
B- Meniscectomy
C- Laminectomy
D- Blepharoplasty

A

D- Blepharoplasty

37
Q

Which surgical specialty most often uses the instrument shown below? (see exam for drawing)

A- Gynecologic
B- Genitourinary
C- Maxillofacial
D- Orthopedic

A

A- Gynecologic

38
Q

Which of the following hernias can result in necrosis of the viscera?

A- Irreducible
B- Strangulated
C- Femoral
D- Sliding

A

B- Strangulated

39
Q

When the surgeon makes a McBurney’s incision, which muscle is encountered first and divided in the direction of its fibers?

A- Transverse abdominis
B- Rectus abdominis
C-Internal oblique
D- External oblique

A

D- External oblique

40
Q

Which of the following maintains the position of the uterus?

A- Suspensory ligament
B- Levator muscle
C- Broad ligament
D- Pubic symphysis

A

C- Broad ligament

41
Q

Transverse colectomy is incised through which incision?

A- Upper midline
B- Oblique
C- Paramedian
D- Thoracoabdominal

A

A- Upper midline

42
Q

Which kind of uterine tissue can grow in abnormal locations including the ovaries, pelvic peritoneum and small intestine?

A- Perimetrial
B- Cervical
C- Endometrial
D- Myometrial

A

C- Endometrial

43
Q

What position allows optimal exposure of the retroperitoneal area of the flank?

A- Prone
B- Trendelenburg
C- Supine
D- Lateral

A

D- Lateral

44
Q

The removal of fibrous thickening of the visceral pleura is?

A- Pericardiectomy
B- Poudrage
C- Decortication
D- Segmentectomy

A

C- Decortication

45
Q

The only depolarizing muscle relaxant in clinical use is?

A- Cisatracurium (nimbex)
B- Vecuronium ( norcuron)
C- Rocuronium (zemuron)
D- Succinylcholine (anectine)

A

D- Succinylcholine (anectine)

46
Q

What type of hernia involves a direct and indirect inguinal hernia?

A- Reducible
B- Umbilical
C- Epigastric
D- Pantaloon

A

D- Pantaloon

47
Q

How are the legs of the patient positioned for lateral position?

A- Lower leg straight; upper leg flexed
B- Lower leg flexed; upper leg straight
C- Both legs straight
D- Both legs flexed

A

B- Lower leg flexed; upper leg straight

48
Q

The neuroglia of the nervous system?

A- Produce CSF
B- Support and bind
C- Conduct impulses
D- Initiate reflexes

A

B- Support and bind

49
Q

The method of inhalation anesthesia that allows complete rebreathing of expired gases is;

A- Mask inhalation
B- Closed
C- Semi-Closed
D- Open

A

B- Closed

50
Q

Which member of the surgical team is responsible for protecting an unsplinted fracture during positioning?

A- Circulator
B- Surgical technologist preceptor
C- Surgeon
D- Anesthesia provider

A

C- Surgeon

51
Q

Another name for tonsil suction is?

A- Poole
B- Baron
C- Frazier
D- Yankauer

A

D- Yankauer

52
Q

Which muscles relax when a small pad is placed under a patient’s head in the supine position?

A- Cremaster
B- Deltoid
C- Strap
D- Pyramidal

A

C- Strap

53
Q

A type of bone-holding forceps is:

A- Dingman
B- Langenbeck
C- Smille
D- Slocum

A

A- Dingman

54
Q

Which surgical procedure would use the instrument shown below?

A- Endarterectomy
B- Thoracoscopy
C- Lobectomy
D- Coronary artery bypass

A

D- Coronary artery bypass

55
Q

Which pathological condition of the small intestine could be misdiagnosed as acute appendicitis?

A- Gastritis
B- Carcinoma
C- Crohn’s disease
D- Meckel’s diverticulum

A

D- Meckel’s diverticulum

56
Q

Which piece of equipment is require for administration Bier block?

A- Pulse oximeter
B- Pain control anesthesia pump
C- Double-cuffed tourniquet
D- Electrosurgical unit

A

C- Double-cuffed tourniquet

57
Q

Which subcategory of drug preparation is a combination of two liquids that cannot mix?

A- Solution
B- Emulsion
C- Suspension
D- Semisoild

A

B- Emulsion

58
Q

The introduction of radiopaque contrast medium into an artery or vein is called a/an?

A- ultrasonography
B- Angiography
C- Cholangiography
D- Echocardiography

A

B- Angiography

59
Q

The anatomical structure must be approximated after a colectomy to prevent herniation of abdominal contents?

A- Omentum
B- Pylorus
C- Mesentery
D- Jejunum

A

C- Mesentery

60
Q

Which of the following is a type of uterine fibroid?

A- Endometrium
B- Cystocele
C- Leiomyoma
D- Rectocele

A

C- Leiomyoma

61
Q

The pathogen that most often causes postoperative surgical site infections is?

A- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
B- Escherichia coli
C- Candida albicans
D- Staphylococcus aureus

A

D- Staphylococcus aureus

62
Q

Which organ is themes frequently injured during a motor vehicle accident?

A- Spleen
B- Liver
C- Kidney
D- Heart

A

A- Spleen

63
Q

Suture material that becomes encapsulated by fibrous tissue during the healing stage is?

A- Multifilament
B- Fascia lata
C- Ligatures
D- Non-absorbable

A

D- Non-absorbable

64
Q

If a mentoplasty is being performed, the surgical technologist should confirm a prosthesis is available for the?

A- Ear
B- Chin
C- Forehead
D- Nose

A

B- Chin

65
Q

Which of the following means cell “eating”?

A- Phagocytosis
B- Filtration
C- Pinocytosis
D- Osmosis

A

A- Phagocytosis

66
Q

Which nerve could be damaged when the patient is placed in Fowler’s position?

A- Ulnar
B- Femoral
C- Brachial
D- Sciatic

A

D- Sciatic

67
Q

What is the correct order for donning OR attire?
1. Scrub suit
2. Shoe covers
3. Hair cover
4. Mask

A- 4, 3, 1, 2
B- 2, 3, 1, 4
C- 1, 3, 4, 2
D- 3, 1, 4, 2

A

D- 3, 1, 4, 2

68
Q

The cranial nerve responsible for hearing and balance is the?

A- V
B- VII
C- XI
D- XII

A

B- VII

69
Q

Which of the following is not a hemostatic agent used in orthopedic surgery?

A- Bone wax
B- Gelfoam
C- Xeroform
D- Thrombin

A

C- Xeroform

70
Q

Which of the following id responsible for disseminated intravascular coagulation?

A- Endotoxin
B- Exotoxin
C- Neurotoxin
D- Enterotoxin

A

A- Endotoxin

71
Q

The copper wire in the electrosurgical unit that allows the flow of free electrons is called the?

A- Resistor
B- Ground wire
C- Conductor
D- Insulator

A

C- Conductor

72
Q

At the end of a procedure the surgeon asks for the local anesthetic to inject intra-articular. Where is the surgeon injecting the local drug?

A- Subcutaneous
B- Dermal
C- Within joint
D- Intravenous

A

C- Within joint

73
Q

Which preoperative diagnostic test is useful in diabetic patients with small vessel arterial disease?

A- Plethysmography
B- Echocardiography
C- Capnography
D- Isotope scanning

A

A- Plethysmography

74
Q

Which of the following is themes effective method for sterilizing items that can be damaged by steam sterilization?

A- Plasma sterilization
B- Ethylene oxide
C- Glutaraldehyde
D- Peracetic acid

A

B- Ethylene oxide

75
Q

The mandible articulates with which bone?

A- Ethmoid
B- Maxillae
C- Temporal
D- Zygomatic

A

C- Temporal

76
Q

What could result from crossing the patient’s arms across his/her chest in the supine position?

A- Interference with circulation
B- Interference with respiration
C- Postoperative discomfort
D- Pressure on the median nerve

A

B- Interference with respiration

77
Q

Which of the following is incorrect when preparing a paper-plastic peel pack?

A- Ring handles of clamps are placed at end
B- Instruments are held together with autoclave tape within the peel pack
C- Open end of peel pack is sealed with autoclave tape
D- Inner peel pack of a double peel pack is not sealed

A

B- Instruments are held together with autoclave tape within the peel pack

78
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