Exam 5 Flashcards
In severe aortic stenosis, all of the following are indications of valve replacement except?
A- Myocardial ischemia
B- Left ventricle hypertrophy
C- Palpitations
D- Angina
C- Palpitations
In the event a child requires emergency surgery, but the parents cannot be located to sign the surgical consent?
A- Consent is signed by a court of law
B- Consent is signed by two consulting physicians
C- No consent is required
D- Consent is signed by the surgeon
B- Consent is signed by two consulting physicians
Ethylene oxide sterilization destroys microbes by the process of?
A- Alkylation
B- Osmosis
C- Oxidation
D- Cavitation
A- Alkylation
What is the most common cause of aortic aneurysm?
A- Thrombus
B- Embolus
C- Atherosclerosis
D- Hypotension
C- Atherosclerosis
The instruments shown below are used to dilate the?
A- Urethra
B- Cervix
C- Coronary artery
D- Intranasal antrostomy
B- Cervix
The purpose of creating an arteriovenous fistula is for?
A- Lavage
B- Chemotherapy
C- Hemodialysis
D- Hemostasis
C- Hemodialysis
What nerve is at greatest risk during a thyroidectomy?
A- Cervical sympathetic chain
B- Inferior laryngeal
C- Vagus
D- Recurrent laryngeal
D- Recurrent laryngeal
Which nerve could be compressed against the humerus in the prone position?
A- Peroneal
B- Tibial
C- Brachial
D- Radial
D- Radial
What is the surgical procedure for reducing testosterone in prostate cancer?
A- Vasectomy
B- Varicocelectomy
C- Hydrocelectomy
D- Orchiectomy
Orchiectomy
If the broth in the steam sterilization biological indicator is yellow after incubation, what action should be taken?
A- Indicates autoclave chamber needs cleaning
B- Items must be immediately recalled
C- No action necessary
D- Sterile items should be immediately used
B- Items must be immediately recalled
A specimen that is 5 centimeters is equal to?
A- 4 inches
B- 2 inches
C- 3 inches
D- 5 inches
B- 2 inches
Which of the following vessels arises from the right ventricle of the heart?
A- Descending aorta
B- Ascending aorta
C- Pulmonary vein
D- Pulmonary artery
D- Pulmonary artery
The instrument below is used to? ( see exam for picture)
A- Split muscle
B- Resect tendon
C- Extend incision
D- Cut bone
D- Cut bone
Which area is prepped first when performing the skin prep for a skin grafting procedure?
A- Donor site
B- Only recipient site
C- Both sites together
D- Recipient site
A- Donor site
If the surgeon uses a knife blade to incise the oral mucosa, the preferred blade is?
A- 20
B- 10
C- 11
D- 12
D- 12
Which of the following is inserted into the tympanic membrane incision during a myringotomy?
A- Fascial graft
B- PE tube
C- Tympanostomy tubes
D- Speculum
B- PE tube
During a thyroidectomy, if all parathyroid glands are accidentally removed, what complication will occur?
A- Tetany
B- Bradycardia
C- Thyroid storm
D- Hemorrhage
A- Tetany
Which of the following surgical instruments is used to retract the lung?
A- Glover
B- Kocher
C- Allison
D- Davidson
C- Allison
What would the preoperative diagnosis be for an infant undergoing craniectomy?
A- Myelomeningocele
B- Craniosynostosis
C- Anencephaly
D- Arteriovenous malformation
B- Craniosynostosis
Where is the anterior chamber of the eye located?
A- Posterior to the cornea and anterior to the iris
B- Posterior to cornea and anterior to the lens
C- Posterior to the iris and anterior to the lens
D- Posterior to the iris and anterior to the retina
A- Posterior to the cornea and anterior to the iris
Which of the following would contraindicate preoperatively setting up the cell saver machine?
A- Patient received preoperative blood transfusion
B- Patient is on preoperative steroids
C- Sponges will be used during procedure
D- Patient has cancer
D- Patient has cancer
Which medication is contraindicated for patients with a history of malignant hyperthermia?
A- Succinylcholine
B- Dantrolene
C- Papaverine
D- Vecuronium
A- Succinylcholine
Which of the following is an incision into the tympanic membrane for the removal of accumulated fluid?
A- Otoplasty
B- Tympanoplasty
C- Stapedotomy
D- Myringotomy
D- Myringotomy
Which of the following is not a requirement when a patient is placed in the prone position?
A- Bolsters placed under axillae
B- Arms on armbands parallel to bed
C- Head placed on donut
D- Safety belt is placed below the knees
D- Safety belt is placed below the knees
A tissue specimen being sent to pathology for a frozen section is prepared by placing it into a?
A- Basin of water
B- Jar with formalin
C- Jar with methylene blue
D- Container without preservative
D- Container without preservative
The body’s first line of defense against infection is?
A- Respiratory tract
B- Immune response
C- Intact skin
D- Hair follicles
C- Intact skin
Packing material would be placed as a dressing after surgery on the?
A- Rectum
B- Chest
C- Knee
D- Neck
A- Rectum
What is the lining of the thoracic cavity?
A- Peritoneum
B- Pleura
C- Parietal
D- Pericardium
B- Pleura
What route of drug administration is parenteral?
A- Intravenous
B- Sublingual
C- Rectal
D- Transdermal
A- Intravenous
The vascular, fibrous covering of bone is the?
A- Endosteum
B- Epiphysis
C- Aponeurosis
D- Periosteum
D- Periosteum
What type of dressing would usually be used for a laparotomy procedure?
A- Wet-to-wet
B- One-layer
C- Pressure
D- Bolster
C- Pressure
Which space is entered during a thymectomy?
A- Mediastinum
B- Interstitial
C- Pleural cavity
D- Retroperitoneum
A- Mediastinum
Which of the following is part of the immune system?
A- Liver
B- Spleen
C- Pancreas
D- Thyroid
B- Spleen
