Practice Test #3 Flashcards
Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia?
V
What is proper sterile technique when performing the prep for a split-thickness skin graft?
Donor site first
What procedure is performed to correct chronic cerebral ischemia?
Endarterectomy
What term refers to an abnormal increase in the number of cells?
Hyperplasia
How many mL equal 2 oz?
60mL
In which position would a patient be placed to counteract hypervolemia?
Trendelenburg
Which level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is most applicable to the surgical patient?
Physiological and survival
What type of procedure might require a laparoscopy combination drape?
Abdominoperineal Resection
Cell destruction by steam sterilization occurs by:
Coagulation of protein
How many mL of water is necessary to inflate a 5-mL balloon on the Foley indwelling catheter?
10mL
Which type of procedure would require a stent dressing : Neck, Inguinal, Extremity, Abdominal?/
Neck
Which of the following hemostatic agents is contraindicated for use in the presence of infection : Topical Thrombin, Oxidized cellulose, Absorbable gelatin, Absorbable collagen?
Absorbable collage
Excision of a constricted segment of the aorta with reanastomosis is performed to correct :
Coarctication of the aorta
The high ligation of the gonadal veins of the testes performed to reduce venous plexous congestion is called:
Varicocelectomy
Trauma which two cranial nerves would result in the loss of smell and vision?
I and II
What is performed for a suspected ectopic pregnancy?
Culdocentesis
What is a procedure for treatment of glaucoma?
Iridectomy
Untreated actue otitis may result in :
Mastoiditis
The shared passageway for food and air is the :
Pharynx
The structure along the posterior border of the testes is the :
Epididymis
The valve between the left atrium and the left ventrical is the :
bicuspid
Which characteristic describes and amphiarthrosis?
Slightly movable
What is the most abundant ion in the body?
Calcium
Which of the following is a method of bacterial survival when environmental conditions are not conducive to growth and viability : Conjugation, Transduction, Spore formation, Genetic mutation?
Spore formation
What does the term strike-through mean?
Soaking of moisture from unsterile to sterile layers
Which of the following monitoring device would be used within a vessel: ECG lead, Swan Ganz, Pulse Oximeter, Sphygmomanometer?
Swan Ganz
The sterile ST should drape a table from :
Front to back
What is the purpose of the third lumen in a three-way indwelling Foley catheter?
Instill irrigation fluids
Which of the the following hemostatic agents must be applied dry and only handed with dry gloves and instruments: oxycel, avitene, gelfoam, thrombin?
Avitene
Which of the following lasers would be contraindicated for us in the posterior chamber of the eye : Argon, Excimer, Ho:YAG, Carbon Dioxide?
Carbon Dioxide
In which structure of the heart are the leads for a permanent pacemaker placed?
Right Ventricle
Which cranial nerve is severed as a last resort treatment of Meniere’s Disease?
VIII
Brachytherapy is performed to treat :
Cervical cancer
Which procedure is performed to improve the vision of patients with myopia?
Radial keratotomy
Where is the incision for a Caldwell-Luc procedure made?
Canine Fossa
A chemical reaction that provides energy by the breakdown of food is :
Catabolism
Which structure of the ear is responsible for equilibrium?
Semicircular canals
The first step of urine production when fluids and dissolved substances are forced through a membrane by pressure is called :
Glomerular Filtration
The cranial nerve that regulates secretion of gastric juice is the:
X
Phagocytosis by the white blood cells is an example of which line of defense?
Second
Which of the following is the least inert of the synthetic meshes : PTFE, Polypropylene, Polyester fiber, Polyglactin 910
Polyester fiber
What radiopaque contrast medium is used intraoperatively when the patient is allergic to iodine?
Renograffin
Which legal term would apply to a case when a non-English speaking patient signs a surgical informed consent in English, but does not fully understand it?
Assault and battery
When breaking down the sterile field, the ST should place the grossly contaminated instruments in what?
Basin with sterile water
Which structure regulates the amount of light entering the eye?
Iris
A capillary network of blood vessels withing the renal cortex that functions as a filter is called the :
Glomerulus
The set of teeth that erupt at about 6 months of age and are later replaced are the :
Deciduous teeth
What is a frequently used IV barbiturate for general anesthesia induction?
Thiopental
Which of the following arteries does not arise directly from the aorta : Celiac, Vertebral, Superior mesenteric, Left common carotid?
Vertebral
Which chemical substance causes the immune system to form antibodies?
Antigens
Which of the following instrument sets will be needed when a frontal sinus fracture repair is performed : Plastic, Craniotomy, Opthalmic, Vascular ?
Craniotomy
Which of the following surgical procedures is performed for cervical incompetence : Culdocentesis, Colporrhaphy, Wertheim, Shirodkar?
Shirodkar
Why is cardioplegia used?
Cause diastolic arrest
What type of specialty equipment uses liquid nitrogen and is often utilized to repair retinal detachments?
Cryotherapy unit
Which nerve could be damaged by improperly padded stirrups?
Peroneal
The process by which blood cells are formed is known as:
Hemopoiesis
Which sterilizer operates with condition, exposure, exhaust, and dry cycles?
Gravity air displacement
Preoperative bladder drainage prior to a D&C would be performed with which of the catheter?
14 Fr. Robinson
In the OR, HEPA is a type of :
Air filter
What precaution is utilized to prevent cardiovascular complications when positioning an anesthetized patient?
Move patient slowly
Why is the orientation of the vein graft reversed during a CABG?
Presence of valves
Which of the following incisions may be used for the repair of a zygomatic fracture : below lower eyelid, coronal, angle of the mandible, preauricular?
Below lower eyelid
The principle male hormone produced in the testes is :
Testosterone
What drainage device is preferred for a radical neck dissection?
Jackson-Pratt
Which arteries are formed by the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta?
Iliac
In what position would a patient be placed following a tonsillectomy?
Lateral
What is the result of adding epi to a local anesthetic?
Prolong anesthetic effect
Which of the following is not a type of sterilizing agent : Cobalt 60, boiling water, steam under pressure, activated glutaraldehyde?
Boiling water
Which of the following items should not be sterilized by dry heat ; oil, powder, linen packs, petroleum gauze?
Linen packs
During a strabismus correction, resection has a greater effect on which muscle?
Lateral rectus
What is the best site for obtaining cortical bone graft?
iliac crest
