Practice Test #2 Flashcards
The goal of the surgical scrub is to lower the population of which flora to an irreducible minimum?
Resident
Cardiac muscles are controlled by which division of the nervous system?
Autonomic
In which of the following would absorbable suture be contraindicated : peritoneum, muscle, intestinal anastomosis, vascular anastomosis?
Vascular anastomosis
Which of the following damages the mastoid air cells and ossicles of the ear : meniere’s disease, acoustic neuroma, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis?
Cholesteatoma
Which endoscope is used for the removal of foreign bodies from the airway of a pediatric patient?
rigid Bronchoscope
Which instrument is used to contract the ribs for suturing purposes?
Bailey
The largest muscle of the upper calf is the :
Gastrocnemius
What is the length of time when thrombin loses its potency?
3 hours
The teeth are composed primarily of :
Dentin
The basis for the design of electrical equipment in the OR is :
Electron Theory
Which procedure is performed to decrease gastric secretions?
Vagotomy
Which organ shares the same blood supply with the pancreas and must be removed during a whipple?
Duodenum
During a cleft palate procedure, which equipment should the ST be prepared to set up quickly?
Drill
Which of the following secretes hydrochloric acid : parietal cells, salivary glands, pancreas, duodenum?
Parietal Cells
Which of the following preoperative diagnostic tests would be administered to a patient with a brain injury?
EEG
A fogarty catheter is used during a :
Embolectomy
During a trabeculectomy, which two layers are incised at the beginning of the procedure?
Conjuctiva and sclera
What is used to obtain specimens during a bronchoscopy?
Lukens tube
When the surgeon makes a MacBurney’s incision, which muscle is encountered first and divided in the direction of its fibers?
External Oblique
How would you position a patient with an intertrochanteric fracture?
Supine
The removal of fibrous thickening of the visceral pleura is called :
Decortication
What type of hernia involves a direct and indirect inguinal hernia?
Pantaloon
How are the legs of the patient positioned for lateral position?
Lower leg flexed; upper leg straight
What does the neuroglia of the nervous system do?
Support and bind
What PPE should the ST don prior to the start of an extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy procedure?
Lead apron
Another name for tonsil suction is :
Yankauer
A type of bone-holding forceps is : dingman, langenbeck, smillie, slocum?
Dingman
Which pathological condition of the small intestine could be misdiagnosed as acute appendicitis?
Meckel’s diverticulum
Which subcategory of drug prep is a combination of two liquids that cannot mix?
Emulsion
What is the average normal respiration rate for children?
18 to 30
What anatomical structure must be approximated after a colectomy to prevent herniation of abdominal contents?
Mesentary
To prevent density, instrument sets should not exceed :
25lbs
When surgically treating hydrocephalus, where is the shunt placed?
Lateral ventrical
The ureters enter the bladder medially, from what aspect?
Posterior
If a mentoplasty is being performed, the ST should confirm a prosthesis is available for the :
Chin
Which of the following means cell “eating” : phagocytosis, filtration, pinocytosis, osmosis?
Phagocytosis
Which nerve could be damaged when the patient is placed in Fowler’s position : ulnar, femoral, brachial, sciatic?
Sciatic
What is the correct order for donning OR attire?
Hair cover, Scrub Suit, Mask, Shoe Covers
The cranial nerve responsible for hearing and balance is the :
VIII
Which of the following is responsible for disseminated intravascular coagulation : Endotoxin, exotoxin, neurotoxin, enterotoxin?
Endotoxin
Which preoperative diagnostic test is useful in diabetic patients with small vessel arterial disease?
Plethysmography
The mandible articulates with which bone?
Temporal
What degrees in Celsius equals 98.6*F?
37
A mesh that is contraindicated in the presence of infection is :
PTFE
Which of the following provides additional protection to prevent contamination of a sterile package : dust cover, green towel, non-sterile 3/4 sheet, muslin wrap?
Dust cover
During a kidney transplant, the renal vein of the donor kidney is anastomosed to the:
External iliac vein
The ophthalmologist tells the ST to place 2 drops atropine sulfate OU. What does this mean?
Both eyes dilated
If cultures cannot be immediately transported from the surgery dept to pathology, they should be :
Place in a refrigerator
In terms of transmitting an infection, what is a fomite?
Inanimate object
When positioning the patient for a C-section, where is the bolster place, and why?
Right side; to relieve pressure on the vena cava
The conducting fibers the extend from the AV node to the interventricular septum form the :
Bundle of His
Name the order of the layers of the colon from inner to outer:
mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, serosa
Air or fluid accumulation due to poorly approximated wound edges could result in :
dead space
A blood pH of 7.5 indicates :
Alkalosis
What is the function of phagocytic white cells?
Engulf and destroy bacteria
Which of the following describes the action of histamine (H2 blockers) : increase blood flow to the heart, produce skeletal muscle relaxation, reverse narcotic effects, decrease gastric volume in the stomach?
Decrease gastric volume in the stomach
When performing a total knee arthroplasty, the surgeon removes the osteophytes from the rim of the femur and tibia with a :
Kerrison
During a radical neck dissection with mandibulectomy, which bone is harvested for the graft?
Fibula
To prevent charring of bone when it is being cut or drilled, the ST should use :
Suction irrigator
Pain, ,heat, redness, and swelling indicate what condition?
Inflammation
Which clamp is most often used to grasp the appendix?
Babcock
Which drape is used for a thyroidectomy?
Transverse
Testosterone is secreted by the:
Leydig cells
When a surgeon is using a Kocher subcostal incision, which muscle is divided by electrosurgery?
Rectus abdominus
What are the boundaries of the skin prep for a total hip arthroplasty?
Level of umbilicus to foot
Movement disorder diseases caused by radiation therapy are characterized by destruction of the :
Myelin sheath
During which of the following procedures would a Gigli saw possibly be used : Craniotomy, Laminectomy, Acromioplasty, Bunionectomy?
Craniotomy
What is the best synthetic substitute for stainless steel (suture)
Polypropylene
What microorganism is used within the biological indicator for ethylene oxide sterilization?
Bacillus subtillis
To prevent peel pack pouches from opening during sterilization, the ST should :
Force out air from pouch
During a CABG procedure, the saphenous vein is sutured to the :
Coronary Artery
Which drain should the ST have available for insertion into the common bile duct during and exploration?
T-tube
Which graft material does not require pre-clotting for placement during an abdominal aortic aneurysmectomy?
PTFE
