Practice Exam #2 Flashcards
Which of the following is a type of tissue force up?
A. Brown-Adson
B. Pean
C. Allow
D. Schnidt
A. Brown-Adson
Which endoscope is used to visualize the heart and major vessels?
A. Ventriculoscope
B. Bronchoscope
C. Mediastinoscope
D. Angioscope
D. Angioscope
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
B. Resident
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. Stamey
Which procedure can be performed without making an incision to treat varicose veins?
A. Sclerotherapy
B. Varicocelectomy
C. Vein ligation
D. Vein stripping
A. Sclerotherapy
When repairing a direct hernia, the surgeon works within the anatomical triangle formed by the inguinal ligament, inferior epigastric vessels in the lateral border of the rectus abdominis called:
A. Femoral
B. Anterior
C. Hesselbach’s
D. Calot’s
C. Hesselbach’s
Which of the following is the correct postoperative sequence of action completed by the surgical technologist?
- Assist with postoperative patient care.
- Remove drapes.
- Remove down in gloves.
- Breakdown sterile set up.
B. 2, 3, 1, 4
What should be completed before sterile items are opened for the first procedure of the day?
A. Lower temperature in the OR.
B. Wipe down furniture and surfaces.
C. Test, sterilizer and sub sterile room.
D. Test anesthesia machine
B. Wipe down furniture and surfaces.
Cardiac muscles are controlled by which division of the nervous system?
A. Sympathetic.
B. Somatic.
C. Autonomic.
D. Central.
C. Autonomic.
Oophor/o is the root word for which of the anatomical structure?
A. Ovary.
B. Uterus.
C. Cervical OS.
D. Fallopian tube.
A. Ovary
In which of the following would absorbable suture be contraindicated?
A. Peritoneum.
B. Muscle.
C. Intestinal anastomosis
D. Vascular anastomosis.
D. Vascular anastomosis
During a cesarean section, which organ is free from the uterus to prevent injury?
A. Pelvic ligaments.
B. Ureters
C. Fallopian tubes
D. Bladder
D. Bladder
Which of the following refers to the absence of pathogens?
A. Pathological.
B. Aseptic.
C. Septic.
D. Nosocomial
B. Aseptic.
What must be done prior to positioning a patient undergoing a posterior lumbar laminectomy?
A. Attachment of arm boards
B. Padding of knees.
C. Endotracheal intubation.
D. Skin prep.
C. Endotracheal intubation.
Which of the following damages, the mass mastoid air cells, and obstacles of the ear?
A. Ménière’s disease
B. Acoustic neuroma
C. Cholesteatoma
D. Otosclerosis
C. Cholesteatoma
When placing a wedge needle into a needle holder, the needle should be clamped:
A. 1/3 distance from swaged end of the needle.
B. 1/4 distance from the needlepoint.
C. At the junction of suture and needle.
D. Halfway distance from the needlepoint.
A. 1/3 distance from swadged in of needle.
Which endoscope is used for the removal of foreign bodies from the airway of a pediatric patient?
A. Flexible esophagoscope
B. Flexible broncoscope
C. Rigid esophagoscope
D. Rigid bronchoscope
D. Rigid bronchoscope
Which of the following elements primarily make up the bodies mass?
A. Oxygen, carbon, magnesium, sodium.
B. Oxygen, potassium, hydrogen, sulfur.
C. Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen.
D. Oxygen, carbon, phosphorus, magnesium.
C. Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen.
Which instrument is used to contract the ribs for suturing purposes?
A. Bailey.
B. Semb
C. Matson
D. Doyen
A. Bailey
The largest muscle of the upper calf is the?
A. Tibialis
B. Peroneus
C. Gastrocnemius
D. Quadriceps
C. Gastronemius
What is the length of time when Robbin loses its potency?
A. 30 min
B. 60 min
C. 2 hours
D. 3 hours
D. 3 hours
The function of the small intestine is?
A. Antithesis of vitamins.
B. Absorption of nutrients
C. Production of bacteria.
D. Excretion of bile
B. Absorption of nutrients.
The teeth are composed primarily of?
A. Dentin
B. Cementum
C. Enamel
D. Pulp
A. Dentin
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.
C. Electron theory.
Which of the following procedures is performed to decrease gastric secretion?
A. Pyloroplasty
B. Vagotomy
C. Billroth l
D. Gastrostomy
B. Vagotomy
A patient who underwent appendectomy enters the emergency department with severe abdominal pain, constipation, and vomiting. Which of the following is occurring?
A. Cholecystitis
B. Obstruction bowel
C. Diverticulitis
D. Strangulated hernia
B. Obstructed bowel.
Which organ shares the same blood supply with a pancreas it must be removed during a Whipple procedure?
A. Kidney
B. Duodenum
C. Bladder
D. Spleen
B. Duodenum
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. Drill
The muscle that flexes and supinates, the forearm and covers the anterior portion of the upper arm is the:
A. Flexor radialis
B. Biceps brachii
C. Brachioradialis
D. Theres major
B. Biceps brachii
A surgeon tells a patient that she has a terminal cancer, but requires prophetic surgery to prevent a bowel obstruction and the patient replies, “this can’t be happening to me” which stage of grief is the patient displaying?
A. Denial
B. Depression
C. Bargaining
D. Anger
A. Denial
What is the purpose of inserting a urinal stent catheter?
A. Monitor urine output.
B. Bypass calculi obstruction.
C. Excise calculi
D. Prevent postoperative hemorrhage.
B. Bypass calculi obstruction.
Which of the following is used to create the trough on the anterior glenoid rim during a bank card procedure?
A. Periosteal elevator
B. Bone cutting forceps
C. Shaver with abrader
D. Reciprocating saw
C. Shaver with abrader
Which of the following secretes hydrochloric acid?
A. Parietal cells
B. Salivary glands
C. Pancreas
D. Duodenum
A. Parietal cells
Which of the following perioperative diagnostic test would be administered to a patient with a brain injury?
A. EEG
B. EMG
C. SAO2
D. TEE
A. EEG
Which of the following is a type of frustrated drape?
A. Incise
B. Three-quarter
C. Extremity
D. Split
C. Extremity
The walls of the vagina are lined with?
A. Fascia
B. Mucosa
C. Serosa
D. Peritoneum
B. Mucosa
Which type of scalpel uses electro energy to cut and coagulate tissue?
A. Fulguration
B. Hemostatic
C. Harmonic
D. Plasma
C. Harmonic
A Fogarty catheter is used during a/an:
A. Gastrectomy
B. Thoracotomy
C. Embolectomy
D. Craniotomy
C. Embolectomy
Which of the following positioning devices is needed when placing the patient in the supine position?
A. Kidney rest
B. Elbow pads
C. Mayfield headrest
D. Beanbag
B. Elbow pads
During a trabeculectomy, which two layers are incised at the beginning of the procedure?
A. Cornea; iris
B. Pupil; lens
C. Conjunctiva; Tenon’s capsule
D. Sclera; retina
C. Conjunctiva; Tendon’s capsule
What instrument sent should the surgical technologies have available in the OR when preparing for an inguinal herniorraphy?
A. Rectal
B. Bowel
C. Vascular
D. Biliary
B. Bowel
Which of the following is used to obtain specimens during a bronchoscopy?
A. Test tube
B. Suction container
C. Lukens tube
D. 4x4 raytec sponges
C. Lukens tube
Which structure material would be used in the presence of infection?
A. Polyglycolic acid.
B. Silk
C. Chronic gut
D. Steel
D. Steel
Which of the following hernias can result in necrosis of viscera?
A. Irreducible
B. Strangulated
C. Femoral
D. Sliding
B. Strangulated
When the surgeon makes a McBerney 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
D. External oblique
Which of the following maintains the position of the uterus?
A. Suspensory ligament.
B. Levator muscle.
C. Broad ligament.
D. Pubic symphysis
C. Broad ligament
Transverse colectomy is incised through which incision?
A. Upper midline
B. Oblique
C. Paramedian
D. Thoracoabdominal
A. Upper midline
Which kind of uterine tissue can grow in abdominal locations, including the ovaries, pelvic peritoneum, and small intestine?
A. Perimentrial
B. Cervical
C. Endometrial
D. Myometrial
C. Endometrial
Which preoperative diagnostic exam is quickly completed to confirm ectopic pregnancy?
A. Colposcopy
B. Fluoroscopy
C. Ultrasound
D. MRI
C. Ultrasound
How would you position a patient with an intertrochanteric fracture?
A. Lateral
B. Prone
C. Supine
D. Trendelenburg
C. Supine
When repairing a direct hernia, the surgeon works with the anatomical triangle formed by the inguinal ligament, inferior epigastric vessels in the lateral border of the rectus abdominis called:
A. Femoral
B. Anterior
C. Hesselbach’s
D. Calot’s
C. Hesselbach’s
What position allows optimal exposure of the retroperitoneal area of the flank?
A. Prone
B. Trendelenburg
C. Supine
D. Lateral
D. Lateral
Which of the following is the correct sequence of instruments for placing a screw into a bone?
1. Depth gauge
2. Drill
3. Screwdriver
4. Tap
2, 1, 4, 3
The removal of fibrous thickening of the visceral pleura is?
A. Pericardiectomy
B. Poudrage
C. Decortication
D. Segmentectomy
C. Decortication
The only depolarizing muscle relaxant in clinical use is?
A. Cisatracurium (Nimbex)
B. Vecuronium (Norcuron)
C. Rocuronium (Zemuron)
D. Succinylcholine (Anectine)
D. Succinylcholine (Anectine)
What type of hernia involves a direct and indirect inguinal hernia?
A. Reducible
B. Umbilical
C. Epigastric
D. Pantaloon
D. Pantaloon
How are the legs of the patient position for lateral position?
A. Lower leg straight; upper leg flex
B. Lower leg flexed; upper leg straight
C. Both legs straight.
D. Both legs flexed.
B. Lower leg flexed; upper leg straight
The neuroglia of the nervous system?
A. Produce CSF
B. Support and bind.
C. Conduct impulses.
D. Initiate reflexes.
B. Support and bind.
The method of inhalation anesthesia that allows complete re-breathing and expired gases is?
A. Mask inhalation.
B. Closed.
C. Semi closed.
D. Open.
B. Closed
Which member of the surgical team is responsible for protecting in un splinted fracture during positioning?
A. Circulator.
B. Surgical technologist preceptor.
C. Surgeon.
D. Anesthesia provider.
C. Surgeon
What personal protective equipment should the surgical technologies Dan prior to the start of an extrocorporeal shockwave lithotripsy procedure?
A. Fluid proof apron.
B. Eye protect protection.
C. Non-Sterile gloves.
D. Lead apron.
D. Lead apron
Another name for tonsil suction is?
A. Poole
B. Baron.
C. Frazier
D. Yankauer
D. Yankauer
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
C. Strap
When a medication or local anesthetic is passed to the surgeon, the surgical technology should?
A. Show the surgeon the medicine bottle.
B. State how much the medication the circular dispensed.
C. Hand surgeon with cap on the needle for safety.
D. State the name and the dosage of the medication.
D. State the name and the dosage of the medication.
A type of bone holding force is?
A. Dingman.
B. Langenbeck
C. Smilie
D. Slocum
A. Dingman
According to OSHA standards, protective eyewear of some form must be worn?
D. On all cases
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
D. Meckel’s diverticulum
Which piece of equipment is required for an administration of a bier block?
A. Pulse oximeter.
B. Pain control anesthesia pump.
C. Double cups tourniquet.
D. Electrosurgical unit.
C. Double cuffed tourniquet.
Which sub category of drug preparation is a combination of two liquids that cannot mix?
A. Solution
B. Emulsion
C. Suspension
D. Semisolid
B. Emulsion
What is the average normal respiration rate for children?
A. 10-17
B. 18 to 30.
C. 30 to 40.
D. 40 to 50
B. 18 to 30.
The introduction of radio peg contrast medium into an artery or vein is called a/N?
A. Ultrasonography.
B. Angiography
C. Cholangiography.
D. Echocardiography.
B. Angiography.
What anatomical structure must be approximated after a ectomy to prevent herniation of abdominal contents?
A. Omentum.
B. Pylorus.
C. Mesentery
D. Jejunum
C. Mesentery
To prevent density, instrument sets should not exceed?
A. 15 pounds.
B. 20 pounds.
C. 25 pounds.
D. 10 pounds.
C. 25 pounds
When surgically treating hydrocephalus, where is the shunt placed?
A. Third ventricle.
B. Lateral ventricle.
C. Aquatic of Sylvius.
D. Foreman of Monro
B. Lateral ventricle.
Which of the following is the type of uterine fibroid?
A. Endometrium.
B. Cystocele.
C. Leiomyoma
D. Rectrocele
C. Leiomyoma
The yarders enter the bladder medially?
A. At the distal aspect
B. At the superior aspect.
C. From the posterior aspect.
D. From the anterior aspect.
C. From the posterior aspect.
The pathogen that most often causes postoperative surgical site infections is?
A. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
B. Escherichia coli
C. Candida albicans
D. Staphylococcus aureus
D. Staphylococcus aureus
Which organ is the most frequent injured during a motor vehicle accident?
A. Spleen.
B. Liver
C. Kidney.
D. Heart.
A. Spleen
Where would the surgical technologist find potent information for pulling a case?
A. Laboratory reports.
B. Surgical consent.
C. Preference card.
D. Hospital medical records.
C. Preference card.
Suture material that becomes encapsulated by fibrous tissue during the healing stage is?
A. Multi filament.
B. Fascia lata.
C. Ligatures.
D. Nonabsorbable.
D. Nonabsorbable.
If a Mento plasty is being performed, the surgical technologist should confirm a prosthesis is available for the?
A. phagocytosis
B. Filtration.
C. Pinocytosis.
D. Osmosis.
A. Phagocytosis.
Which nerve could be damaged when a patient is placed in Fowler’s position?
A. Ulnar
B. Femoral
C. Brachial
D. Sciatic
D. Sciatic
What is the correct order for donning OR attire?
A. Scrub suit.
B. Shoe covers
C. Hair cover.
D. Mask.
3, 1, 4, 2
The cranial nerve responsible for hearing and balance is the?
A. V
B. VIII
C. XI
D. XII
B. VIII
Which of the following is not a hemostatic agent used in orthopedic surgery?
A. Bone wax.
B. Gelfoam.
C. Xeroform.
D. Thrombin
C. Xeroform
Which of the following is responsible for discriminating intravascular coagulation?
A. Endotoxin.
B. Exotoxin.
C. Neurotoxin.
D. Enterotoxin
A. Endotoxin
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
C. Conductor
At the end of a procedure, the surgeon asked for the local anesthetic to inject intro articular. Where is the surgeon injecting the local drug?
A. Subcutaneous.
B. Dermal.
C. With joint.
D. Intravenous.
C. With joint
Which preoperative diagnostic test is useful in diabetic patients with small vessel, arterial disease?
A. Plethysmography
B. Echocardiography
C. Capnography
D. Isotope scanning
A. Plethysmography
Which of the following is the most effective method for sterilizing items that can be damaged by steam sterilization??
A. Plasma sterilization.
B. Ethylene oxide.
C. Glutaraldehyde
D. Practice acid
B. Ethylene oxide
The mandible articulates with which bone?
A. Ethmoid.
B. Maxillae
C. Temporal
D. Zygomatic
C. Temporal
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.
B. Interference with respiration.
Which of the following is correct from 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. End of peel pack is sealed with autoclave tape.
D. Inner peel pack of a double peel pack is not sealed.
B. Instruments are held together within autoclave tape within the peel pack.
Which of the following degree in Celsius equals 98.6°F?
A. 34.
B. 37.
C. 30.
D. 40.
B. 37
When the surgical tech technologies is preparing surgical instruments for transport to the decontamination room, which statement is correct?
A. Instruments with multiple parts should be assembled.
B. In instruments with ratchets should be unratcheted.
C. String instruments with ring handles.
D. Heavy instrument should be placed on tray bottom
A. Instruments with multiple parts should be assembled.
If a short bone is being removed from the wrist due to arthritis, what is being removed?
A. Carpal
B. Rib
C. Tibia
D . Patella
A. carpal
Which of the following heals by contraction, granulation and connective tissue?
A. Primary union.
B. Delayed closure.
C. Maturation
D. Proliferation
B. Delayed closure
Before transporting instruments to the decontamination room, what should the surgical technologies complete?
A. Confirm instruments are dry.
B. Pre-soak instruments in detergent solution.
C. Wipe off instruments with towel.
D. Rinse instruments with saline.
B. Pre-soak instruments and detergent solution.
Which solution is best for pre-soaking instruments in the OR at the end of the procedure?
A. Iodine based.
B. Sterile water.
C. Enzyme.
D. Celine.
C. Enzyme
A mesh that is contradicted in the presence of infection is?
A. Viral.
B. Stain stainless steel.
C. Proline.
D. PTFE
D. PTFE
