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1
Q

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

A

C- Palpitations

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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

A

B- Consent is signed by two consulting physicians

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3
Q

Ethylene oxide sterilization destroys microbes by the process of?

A- Alkylation
B- Osmosis
C- Oxidation
D- Cavitation

A

A- Alkylation

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4
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What is the most common cause of aortic aneurysm?

A- Thrombus
B- Embolus
C- Atherosclerosis
D- Hypotension

A

C- Atherosclerosis

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5
Q

The instruments shown below are used to dilate the?

A- Urethra
B- Cervix
C- Coronary artery
D- Intranasal antrostomy

A

B- Cervix

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6
Q

The purpose of creating an arteriovenous fistula is for?

A- Lavage
B- Chemotherapy
C- Hemodialysis
D- Hemostasis

A

C- Hemodialysis

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7
Q

What nerve is at greatest risk during a thyroidectomy?

A- Cervical sympathetic chain
B- Inferior laryngeal
C- Vagus
D- Recurrent laryngeal

A

D- Recurrent laryngeal

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Q

Which nerve could be compressed against the humerus in the prone position?

A- Peroneal
B- Tibial
C- Brachial
D- Radial

A

D- Radial

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9
Q

What is the surgical procedure for reducing testosterone in prostate cancer?

A- Vasectomy
B- Varicocelectomy
C- Hydrocelectomy
D- Orchiectomy

A

Orchiectomy

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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

A

B- Items must be immediately recalled

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Q

A specimen that is 5 centimeters is equal to?

A- 4 inches
B- 2 inches
C- 3 inches
D- 5 inches

A

B- 2 inches

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12
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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

A

D- Pulmonary artery

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13
Q

The instrument below is used to? ( see exam for picture)

A- Split muscle
B- Resect tendon
C- Extend incision
D- Cut bone

A

D- Cut bone

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14
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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

A- Donor site

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15
Q

If the surgeon uses a knife blade to incise the oral mucosa, the preferred blade is?

A- 20
B- 10
C- 11
D- 12

A

D- 12

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16
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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

A

B- PE tube

17
Q

During a thyroidectomy, if all parathyroid glands are accidentally removed, what complication will occur?

A- Tetany
B- Bradycardia
C- Thyroid storm
D- Hemorrhage

A

A- Tetany

18
Q

Which of the following surgical instruments is used to retract the lung?

A- Glover
B- Kocher
C- Allison
D- Davidson

A

C- Allison

19
Q

What would the preoperative diagnosis be for an infant undergoing craniectomy?

A- Myelomeningocele
B- Craniosynostosis
C- Anencephaly
D- Arteriovenous malformation

A

B- Craniosynostosis

20
Q

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

A- Posterior to the cornea and anterior to the iris

21
Q

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

A

D- Patient has cancer

22
Q

Which medication is contraindicated for patients with a history of malignant hyperthermia?

A- Succinylcholine
B- Dantrolene
C- Papaverine
D- Vecuronium

A

A- Succinylcholine

23
Q

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

A

D- Myringotomy

24
Q

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

A

D- Safety belt is placed below the knees

25
Q

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

A

D- Container without preservative

26
Q

The body’s first line of defense against infection is?

A- Respiratory tract
B- Immune response
C- Intact skin
D- Hair follicles

A

C- Intact skin

27
Q

Packing material would be placed as a dressing after surgery on the?

A- Rectum
B- Chest
C- Knee
D- Neck

A

A- Rectum

28
Q

What is the lining of the thoracic cavity?

A- Peritoneum
B- Pleura
C- Parietal
D- Pericardium

A

B- Pleura

29
Q

What route of drug administration is parenteral?

A- Intravenous
B- Sublingual
C- Rectal
D- Transdermal

A

A- Intravenous

30
Q

The vascular, fibrous covering of bone is the?

A- Endosteum
B- Epiphysis
C- Aponeurosis
D- Periosteum

A

D- Periosteum

31
Q

What type of dressing would usually be used for a laparotomy procedure?

A- Wet-to-wet
B- One-layer
C- Pressure
D- Bolster

A

C- Pressure

32
Q

Which space is entered during a thymectomy?

A- Mediastinum
B- Interstitial
C- Pleural cavity
D- Retroperitoneum

A

A- Mediastinum

33
Q

Which of the following is part of the immune system?

A- Liver
B- Spleen
C- Pancreas
D- Thyroid

A

B- Spleen

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