Practice Test #1 Flashcards
Which structure is located in the alveolar process?
Teeth
What is the enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery?
Alpha-chymotrypsin
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them?
Argon
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?
Cardia
Where do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?
Ampulla of Vater
Which identifiers must be verified by the patient or their id bracelet prior to transporting to OR?
Name, DOB, Physician
The primary function of the gallbladder is to :
Store Bile
What are spiral-shaped bacteria called?
Spirilli
What is the first part of the small intestine?
Duodenum
How are rickettsiae transmitted?
Arthropod bites
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called :
tamponade
Medication used to dilate the pupils is called :
mydriatics
Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy?
Argon
Which monitor provides positive assurance of sterility?
Biological
What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant?
bilateral fallopian tubes and ovaries, uterus
What is the medical term for a bunion?
Hallux Valgus
The small intestine attaches to the posterior abdominal wall by the :
Mesentary
What is the term for a relationship in which two organisms occupy the same area and one organism benefits while the other is unharmed?
Commensalism
A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is :
Depo - medrol
How is the surgical consent signed if an adult patient is illiterate?
Patient marks with “X” and witness verifies
A congenital defect in which the fetal blood vessel between the pulmonary artery and aorta does not close is :
Patent ductus arteriosus
The mumps may be diagnosed by finding inflammation in which glands?
Parotid
For which of the following procedures would Trendelenburg position provide optimal visualization :
Cholecystectomy, Hysterectomy, Thyroidectomy, Acromioplasty
Hysterectomy
Which of the following is a non-adherent dressing:
Kling, Adaptic, Collodian, Elastoplast?
Adaptic
Which of the following is a fenestrated drape : Incise, U-drape, Aperture, Half-sheet
Aperture
What term describes a hernia that occurs within Hasselbach’s triangle?
Direct
Which of the following incisions is oblique : Epigastric, Kocher, Paramedian, Pfannenstiel?
Kocher
What dialator is used in the common duct?
Bakes
Which of the following is a mechanical method of hemostasis : Laser, Ligature, Thrombin, Electrosurgery?
Ligature
The organ that is connected by a duct to the duodenum is the :
Pancreas
What type of anesthesia is a combination of inhalation and intravenous drugs?
Balanced
What position is most commonly used for neurosurgical procedures?
Supine
Where should the safety strap be placed on a patient who is in the supine position?
Over the thighs
Which surgical procedure is performed to correct an abnormality in which the the uretheral meatus is situated on the superior aspect of the penis?
Epispadias Repair
The larynx is located between the :
Pharynx and trachea
What postoperative complication is associated with total hip arthroplasty?
Pulmonary Embolism
The vocal chords are located in the :
Larynx
Which instrument would be used during a keratoplasty to remove the cornea?
Trephine
Which structure has oral, nasal, and laryngeal divisions?
pharynx
An injury a patient sustains as a result of the care given by a healthcare professional is called :
Latrogenic
The highly vascular layer of the eye that absorbs light rays and nourishes the retina is the :
Choroid
What is the next step for reattachment of a severed digit after debridement?
Bone-to-bone fixation
What term refers to the absence of the external ear?
Microtia
What organism causes gangrene?
Clostridium Perfringens
Chest rolls should span the distance bilaterally between which two anatomical structures?
Acromioclavicular joint to iliac crest
Which ossicle of the middle ear covers the oval window?
Stapes
Which of these instruments would be used during a keratoplasty : Kilner hook, bowman probe, kerrison rongeur, cottingham punch?
Cottingham punch
The avascular, clear portion of the eye covering the iris is the:
Cornea
When using the warm cycle of the EtO sterilizer, what is the minimum sterilization temperature in Fahrenheit?
85
Which legal principal applies when the patient is given the wrong dose of the local anesthetic?
Res Ipsa loquitor
Which of the following retractors is used for spinal nerve roots : Taylor, Love, Cushing, Meyerding?
Love
The fibrous white layer that gives the eye its shape is the:
Sclera
What surgical position provides optimal visualization of the lower abdomen or pelvis?
Trendelenberg
How many hours must an item submerse in glutaraldehyde to sterilize?
10
When a patient’s blood pressure is 135/81, the 135 refers to :
Systolic
Which of the following may require probing and dilating in pediatric patients with upper respiratory infections : sinus cavities, eustachian tube, nasolacrimal ducts, tympanic membrande ?
Nasolacrimal ducts
The nasal cavity is divided into two portions by the :
Septum
The spiral conical structure of the inner ear is the :
Cochlea
What is the name of the condition in whihch a loop of bowel herniates into the Douglas’s cul-de-sac?
Enterocele
Which of these conditions is characterized by a fleshy encroachment of conjuctiva onto the cornea : Chalazion, Pterygium, Strabismus, Ecchymosis?
Pterygium
Where is a Baker’s Cyst located?
Popliteal Fossa
Which portion of the ear is affected by Meniere’s syndrome?
Inner
The cartilaginous nasal septum is anterior to which bone?
Vomer
The most reliable method for determining the efficiency of moist heat sterilizers is the controlled use of biological indicators containing the organism :
Bacillus Stearothermophilus
What neurosurgical pathology would a myleogram diagnose?
Spinal Stenosis
How many hours must the steam sterilization biological indicator incubate?
24
The nasal sinus located between the nose and the orbits is the :
Ethmoid
What is the definition of otosclerosis?
Tearing of the tympanic membrane
For which of the following procedures would a MacBurney incision be indicated?
Appendectomy
What degrees Celsius is the steam sterilization biological indicator incubated?/
55-60
What is the medical term for a nosebleeed?
Epistaxis
The minimum Fahrenheit temperature for sterilization to occur in a prevacuum steam sterilizer is :
270-276
What is the name of the procedure for the excision of the tunica vaginalis?
Hydrocelectomy
What is the minimum number of minutes to sterilize unwrapped metal instruments with lumens in the gravity displacement sterilizer at 250*F?
10
