Practice Exam #1 pt.2 Flashcards
The vocal cords are located in the:
o A. Pharynx
o B. Larynx
o C. Trachea
o D. Bronchus
Larynx
What type of acquired immunity is a vaccination?
0 A. Artificial passive
o B. Artificial active
o C. Natural passive
o D. Natural active
Artificial active
When would the anesthesia provider request cricoid pressure?
o A. Bier block
o B. Epidural injection
o C. Endotracheal intubation
o D. Endotracheal extubation
Endotracheal intubation
Which instrument would be used during a keratoplasty to remove the cornea?
o A. Trephine
o B. Westcott
o C. Oculotome
o D. Phacoemulsifier
Trephine
What is the required minimum number of individuals to transfer an incapacitated patient from
the OR table to the stretcher?
0 A. 3
0 B. 4
0 C. 5
0 D. 6
4
Which of the following regulations states that blood and body fluids should be considered
infectious?
o A. Body Substance Isolation Rules
o B. Medical Device Safety Act
o C. Postexposure Prophylaxis
o D. Standard Precautions
Standard precautions
Which of the following is a major source of distress for toddler and preschool-age patients being transported to the operating room?
* A. Room temperature change
* B. Lack of communication
* C. Fear of anesthesia
* D. Separation anxiety
Separation anxiety
Which structure has oral, nasal, and laryngeal divisions?
* A. Esophagus
* B. Trachea
* C. Pharynx
* D. Glottis
Pharynx
Otoplasty is performed to correct a congenital deformity of which structure?
* A. Mouth
* B. Nose
* C. Ear
* D. Eye
Ear
An injury a patient sustains as a result of the care given by a healthcare professional is called:
* A. latrogenic
* B. Liability
* C. Battery
* D. Tort
Latrogenic
The highly vascular layer of the eye that absorbs light rays and nourishes the retina is the:
* A. Sclera
* B. Iris
* C. Choroid
* D. Macula
Choroid
According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which of the following is the patient satisfying when he/she trusts the surgical team’s abilities?
* A. Physiological
* B. Belonging
* C. Esteem
* D. Safety
Safety
Which aneurysm usually develops between the renal and iliac arteries?
* A. Ascending thoracic
* B. Aortic arch
* C. Descending thoracic
* D. Abdominal aortic
Abdominal aortic
The agent used to flush an artery to prevent clotting is:
* A. Heparin
* B. Thrombin
* C. Protamine sulfate
* D. Ringer’s lactate
Heperin
What is the next step for reattachment of a severed digit after debridement?
* A. Vessel reanastomosis
* B. Nerve reanastomosis
* C. Bone-to-bone fixation
* D. Tendon-to-tendon fixation
Bone-to-bone fixation
What type of skin graft includes the epidermis and all of the dermis?
* A. Composite
* B. Split-thickness
* C. Pedicle
* D. Full-thickness
Full-thickness
Which muscle type is striated and voluntary?
* A. Visceral
* B. Heart.
* C. Skeletal
* D. Cardiac
Skelatal
Which of the following terms refers to absence of the external ear?
* A. Microtia
* B. Anophthalmia
* C. Cheiloschisis
* D. Ectrosyndactyly
Microtia
What is the recommended maximum time limit for a tourniquet to remain inflated on an adult
lower extremity?
* A. 30 minutes
* B. 60 minutes
* C. 1 ½ hours
* D. 2 ½ hours
1 1/2
Which organism causes gas gangrene?
* A. Clostridium perfringens
* B. Clostridium botulinum
* C. Staphylococcus aureus
* D. Staphylococcus epidermidis
Clostridium perfringens
Chest rolls should span the distance bilaterally between which two anatomical structures?
* A. Nipple to umbilicus
* B. Iliac crest to iliac crest
* C. Scapula to gluteus maximus
* D. Acromioclavicular joint to iliac crest
Acromioclavicular joint to iliac crest
Which ossicle of the middle ear covers the oval window?
* A. Malleus
* B. Incus
* C. Stapes
* D. Utricle
Stapes
What is another name for the Kraske position?
* A. Dorsal recumbent
* B. Jackknife
* C. Trendelenburg
* D. Beach chair
Jackknife
What type of sponge is tightly rolled cotton tape used by surgeons for blunt dissection?
* A. Raytec
* B. Kittner
* C. Weck-Cel
* D. Cottonoid
Kittner
Which of these instruments would be used during a keratoplasty?
* A. Kilner hook
* B. Bowman probe
* C. Kerrison rongeur
* D. Cottingham punch
Cottingham punch
A partially dislocated joint is called:
* A. Subluxation
* B. Malrotation
* C. Avulsion
* D. Malunion
Subluxation
What condition is characterized by build-up of fatty deposits such as cholesterol?
* A. Embolism
* B. Thrombosis
* C. Arteriospasm
* D. Atherosclerosis
Atereosclerosis
Plaster rolls for casting should be submerged in which of the following?
* A. Lukewarm saline
* B. Lukewarm water
* C. Cold saline
* D. Cold water
Lukewarm water
The avascular, clear portion of the eye covering the iris is the:
* A. Cornea
* B. Sclera
* C. Pupil
* D. Conjunctiva
Cornea
How often should surgical masks be changed?
0 A. After lunch
* B. Twice-a-day
* C. After each case
* D. Every two hours
After each case
lWhich term describes a rod-shaped microorganism?
* A. Coccus
* B. Bacillus
* C. Spirillum
* D. Helical
Bacillus
When using the warm cycle of the EtO sterilizer, what is the minimum sterilization temperature in Fahrenheit?
* A. 55
* B. 65.
* C. 75
* D. 85
85
Which of the following actions would be a violation of aseptic technique?
* A. Cuffing the hands within the drape
* B. Sterile person reaching over sterile surface
* C. Repositioning penetrating towel clip
* D. Sterile surgical members passing face-to-face
Repositioning penetrating towel clip
Which legal principle applies when the patient is given the wrong dose of the local anesthetic?
* A. Res ipsa loquitor
* B. Respondeat superior
* C. Bona fide
* D. Assault
Res ipsa loquitor
The space between the vocal cords is called the:
* A. Epiglottis
* B. Glottis
* C. Vocal fold
* D. Cricoid cartilage
Glottis
Which bacteria could be found in a penetrating wound caused by a rusty nail?
* A. Treponema pallidum
* B. Bacillus anthracis
* C. Clostridium tetani
* D. Helicobacter pylori
Clostridium tetani
Which of the following retractors is used for spinal nerve roots?
* A. Taylor
* B. Love
* C. Cushing
* D. Meyerding
Love
What is another name for the electrosurgical unit’s patient return electrode?
* A. Cautery
* B. Generator
* C. Foot pedal
* D. Grounding pad
Grounding Pad
What size of Foley catheter is commonly used for adults?
* A. 8 Fr
* B. 12 Fr
* C. 16 Fr
* D. 24 Fr
16 Fr
Which of the following tumors is typically benign, encapsulated, and arises from tissue
covering the central nervous system structures?
* A. Meningioma
* B. Astrocytoma
* C. Schwannoma
* D. Oligodendroglioma
Meningioma
What is the term for thread-like appendages that provide bacteria with motion?
* A. Flagella
* B. Fimbriae
* C. Mesosomes
* D. Mitochondria
Flagella
The fibrous white layer that gives the eye its shape is the:
* A. Iris
* B. Cornea
* C. Sclera
* D. Choroid
Sclera
What surgical position provides optimal visualization of the lower abdomen or pelvis?
* A. Fowler’s
* B. Reverse Trendelenburg
* C. Trendelenburg
* D. Kraske
Trendelenburg
How many hours must an item submerse in glutaraldehyde to sterilize?
* A. 7
* B. 8
* C. 9
* D. 10
10
When a patient’s blood pressure is 135/81, 135 refers to:
* A. Diastolic
* B. Systolic
* C. Pedal pulse
* D. Apical pressure
Systolic
A term referring to a waxy secretion in the external ear canal is:
* A. Mucous
* B. Sputum
* C. Cerumen
* D. Perilymph
Cerumen
Which of the following is an ossicle of the middle ear?
* A. Pinna
* B. Incus
* C. Labyrinth
* D. Vestibule
Incus
What is the term for the process of removing blood from an extremity prior to inflating the
pneumatic tourniquet?
* A. Exsanguination
* B. Extravasation
* C. Evisceration
* D. Evacuation
Exsanguination
Which of the following may require probing and dilating in pediatric patients with upper respiratory infections?
* A. Sinus cavities
* B. Eustachian tube
* C. Nasolacrimal duct
* D. Tympanic membrane
Nasolacrimal duct
Which surgical team member is responsible for setting up the sterile field?
* A. Surgical first assistant
* B. Surgical technologist
* C. Circulating nurse
* D. Surgeon
Surgical technologist
In what circumstances would cell-saver transfusion be contraindicated?
* A. Anemic patients
* B. Diabetic patients
* C. Cancer procedures
* D. Orthopedic procedures
Cancer procedures
Use of an intraduminal (circular) stapler (EEA) would be indicated for which of the folowing surgical procedures?
* A. Pancreatectomy
* B. Cholecystectomy
* C. Polypectomy
* D. Sigmoidectomy
Sigmoidectomy
Satinsky, Herrick, and Mayo clamps may be specifically used on which of the following structures?
* A. Kidney pedicle
* B. Seminal vesicle
* C. Bladder neck
* D. Prostate gland
Kidney pedicle
The nasal cavity is divided into two portions by the:
* A. Ethmoid
* B. Septum
* C. Vomer
* D. Sphenoid
Septum
Which of the following is used by the surgeon to intermittently remove prostatic tissue fragments during a TURP?
* A. Randall forceps
* B. Wire snare
* C. Ellik evacuator
* D. Poole suction
Ellik evacuator
Which type of hematoma is a result of torn bridging meningeal veins?
* A. Subdural
* B. Epidural
* C. Intracerebral
* D. Intraventricular
Subdermal
In addition to temperature, time and moisture, what is the fourth factor that determines the outcome of the steam sterilization process?
* A. Concentration
* B. Aeration
* C. Weight
* D. Pressure
Pressure
The Bowie-Dick test is performed:
* A. Hourly
* B. Daily
* C. Weekly
* D. Monthly
Daily
The spiral, conical structure of the inner ear is the:
* A. Cochlea
* B. Stapes
* C. Vestibule
* D. Labyrinth
Cochlea
What is the name of the condition in which a loop of bowel herniates into the Douglas’s cul-de-sac?
* A. Cystocele
* B. Rectocele
* C. Enterocele
* D. Omphalocele
Enterocele
Which of these conditions is characterized by a fleshy encroachment of conjunctiva onto the cornea?
* A. Chalazion
* B. Pterygium
* C. Strabismus
* D. Ecchymosis
Pterygium
Which procedure would be listed in the OR schedule for a patient undergoing surgical treatment of uterine fibroids?
* A. Pelvic exenteration
* B. Cervical cerclage
* C. Colporrhaphy
* D. Myomectomy
Myoectomy
Where is a Baker’s cyst located?
* A. Olecranon process
* B. Greater tubercle
* C. Popliteal fossa
* D. Carpal tunnel
Popliteal fossa
Which of the following is a method of high-level disinfection?
* A. Peracetic acid for 30 minutes
* B. 2% glutaraldehyde for 20 minutes
* C. Steam under pressure for 10 minutes
* D. Hydrogen peroxide gas plasma for 75 minutes
2% glutaraldehyde for 20 mins
Another name for the tympanic membrane is the:
* A. Ear tube
* B. Ear canal
* C. Earlobe
* D. Eardrum
Eardrum
What is the burn degree classification that involves the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue?
* A. First
* B. Second
* C. Third
* D. Fourth
Third
Which portion of the ear is affected by Méniére’s syndrome?
* A. Inner
* B. Middle
* C. Eustachian tube
* D. Auditory ossicles
Inner
The cartilaginous nasal septum is anterior to which bone?
* A. Hyoid
* B. Vomer
* C. Mandible
* D. Palatine
Vomer
The most reliable method for determining the efficiency of moist heat sterilizers is the
controlled use of biological indicators containing the organism:
* A. Bacillus stearothermophilus
* B. Clostridium tetani
* C. Bordetella pertussis
* D. Corynebacterium diphtheria
Bacillus stearothermophilus
Which neurosurgical pathology would a myelogram diagnose?
* A. Subdural hematoma
* B. Creutzfeldt-Jakob
* C. Spinal stenosis
* D. Myelomeningocele
Spinal stenosis
Which of the following terms means a prolapsed bladder causing a bulge in the anterior
vaginal wall?
* A. Rectocele
* B. Cystocele
* C. Enterocele
* D. Herniation
Cystocele
How many hours must the steam sterilization biological indicator incubate?
* A. 6
* B. 12
* C. 18
* D. 24
24
The nasal sinus located between the nose and the orbits is the:
* A. Frontal
* B. Sphenoid
* C. Ethmoid
* D. Maxillary
Ethimoid
What is the definition of otosclerosis?
* A. Earache
* B. Tinnitus
* C. Tearing of tympanic membrane
* D. Bony overgrowth of stapes
Bony overgrowth of stapes
Which of the following terms describes a fracture in which the bone penetrates the skin?
* A. Comminuted
* B. Compound
* C. Simple
* D. Closed
Compound
For which of the following procedures would a McBurney incision be indicated?
* A. Appendectomy
* B. Cholecystectomy
* C. Herniorrhaphy
* D. Gastrectomy
Appendectomy
What degrees Celsius is the steam sterilization biological indicator incubated?
* A. 43-48
* B. 49-54
* C. 55-60
* D. 61-66
55-60
What is the medical term for removal of the uterus?
* A. Salpingectomy
* B. Oophorectomy
* C. Myomectomy
* D. Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy
Which of the following methods removes small organic particles and soil from the box locks and ratchets of instruments?
* A. Ultrasonic washer
* B. Manual cleaning
* C. Washer-sterilizer
* D. Enzymatic soak
Ultrasonic washer
What is the medical term for nosebleed?
* A. Rhinitis
* B. Sinusitis
* C. Epistaxis
* D. Hemoptysis
Epistaxis
What is the proper method for preparing a Frazier suction tip for steam sterilization?
* A. Lumen is dry
* B. Distilled water in lumen
* C. Stylet is left inside lumen
* D. Disinfectant solution in lumen
Distilled water in lumen
Which of the following is a telescoping of the intestines in neonates requiring immediate surgical intervention?
* A. Intussusception
* B. Pyloric stenosis
* C. Tetralogy of Fallot
* D. Omphalocele
Intussusception
The minimum Fahrenheit temperature for sterilization to occur in a prevacuum steam
sterilizer is:
* A. 249-255
* B. 256-262
* C. 263-269
* D. 270-276
270-276
What is the name of the procedure for the excision of the tunica vaginalis?
* A. Spermatocelectomy
* B. Orchiectomy
* C. Hydrocelectomy
* D. Vasectomy
Hydrocelectomy
What is the minimum number of minutes to sterilize unwrapped metal instruments with
lumens in the gravity displacement sterilizer at 270° F?
* A. 5
* B. 10
* C. 15
* D. 20
10
