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Practice Test #3 Flashcards

1
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Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia?

A

V

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2
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What is proper sterile technique when performing the prep for a split-thickness skin graft?

A

Donor site first

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3
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What procedure is performed to correct chronic cerebral ischemia?

A

Endarterectomy

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4
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What term refers to an abnormal increase in the number of cells?

A

Hyperplasia

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5
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How many mL equal 2 oz?

A

60mL

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6
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In which position would a patient be placed to counteract hypervolemia?

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Trendelenburg

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7
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Which level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is most applicable to the surgical patient?

A

Physiological and survival

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8
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What type of procedure might require a laparoscopy combination drape?

A

Abdominoperineal Resection

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9
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Cell destruction by steam sterilization occurs by:

A

Coagulation of protein

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10
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How many mL of water is necessary to inflate a 5-mL balloon on the Foley indwelling catheter?

A

10mL

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11
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Which type of procedure would require a stent dressing : Neck, Inguinal, Extremity, Abdominal?/

A

Neck

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12
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Which of the following hemostatic agents is contraindicated for use in the presence of infection : Topical Thrombin, Oxidized cellulose, Absorbable gelatin, Absorbable collagen?

A

Absorbable collage

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13
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Excision of a constricted segment of the aorta with reanastomosis is performed to correct :

A

Coarctication of the aorta

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14
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The high ligation of the gonadal veins of the testes performed to reduce venous plexous congestion is called:

A

Varicocelectomy

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15
Q

Trauma which two cranial nerves would result in the loss of smell and vision?

A

I and II

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16
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What is performed for a suspected ectopic pregnancy?

A

Culdocentesis

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17
Q

What is a procedure for treatment of glaucoma?

A

Iridectomy

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18
Q

Untreated actue otitis may result in :

A

Mastoiditis

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19
Q

The shared passageway for food and air is the :

A

Pharynx

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20
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The structure along the posterior border of the testes is the :

A

Epididymis

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21
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The valve between the left atrium and the left ventrical is the :

A

bicuspid

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22
Q

Which characteristic describes and amphiarthrosis?

A

Slightly movable

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23
Q

What is the most abundant ion in the body?

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Calcium

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24
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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?

A

Spore formation

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25
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What does the term strike-through mean?

A

Soaking of moisture from unsterile to sterile layers

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26
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Which of the following monitoring device would be used within a vessel: ECG lead, Swan Ganz, Pulse Oximeter, Sphygmomanometer?

A

Swan Ganz

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27
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The sterile ST should drape a table from :

A

Front to back

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28
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What is the purpose of the third lumen in a three-way indwelling Foley catheter?

A

Instill irrigation fluids

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29
Q

Which of the the following hemostatic agents must be applied dry and only handed with dry gloves and instruments: oxycel, avitene, gelfoam, thrombin?

A

Avitene

30
Q

Which of the following lasers would be contraindicated for us in the posterior chamber of the eye : Argon, Excimer, Ho:YAG, Carbon Dioxide?

A

Carbon Dioxide

31
Q

In which structure of the heart are the leads for a permanent pacemaker placed?

A

Right Ventricle

32
Q

Which cranial nerve is severed as a last resort treatment of Meniere’s Disease?

A

VIII

33
Q

Brachytherapy is performed to treat :

A

Cervical cancer

34
Q

Which procedure is performed to improve the vision of patients with myopia?

A

Radial keratotomy

35
Q

Where is the incision for a Caldwell-Luc procedure made?

A

Canine Fossa

36
Q

A chemical reaction that provides energy by the breakdown of food is :

A

Catabolism

37
Q

Which structure of the ear is responsible for equilibrium?

A

Semicircular canals

38
Q

The first step of urine production when fluids and dissolved substances are forced through a membrane by pressure is called :

A

Glomerular Filtration

39
Q

The cranial nerve that regulates secretion of gastric juice is the:

A

X

40
Q

Phagocytosis by the white blood cells is an example of which line of defense?

A

Second

41
Q

Which of the following is the least inert of the synthetic meshes : PTFE, Polypropylene, Polyester fiber, Polyglactin 910

A

Polyester fiber

42
Q

What radiopaque contrast medium is used intraoperatively when the patient is allergic to iodine?

A

Renograffin

43
Q

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?

A

Assault and battery

44
Q

When breaking down the sterile field, the ST should place the grossly contaminated instruments in what?

A

Basin with sterile water

45
Q

Which structure regulates the amount of light entering the eye?

A

Iris

46
Q

A capillary network of blood vessels withing the renal cortex that functions as a filter is called the :

A

Glomerulus

47
Q

The set of teeth that erupt at about 6 months of age and are later replaced are the :

A

Deciduous teeth

48
Q

What is a frequently used IV barbiturate for general anesthesia induction?

A

Thiopental

49
Q

Which of the following arteries does not arise directly from the aorta : Celiac, Vertebral, Superior mesenteric, Left common carotid?

A

Vertebral

50
Q

Which chemical substance causes the immune system to form antibodies?

A

Antigens

51
Q

Which of the following instrument sets will be needed when a frontal sinus fracture repair is performed : Plastic, Craniotomy, Opthalmic, Vascular ?

A

Craniotomy

52
Q

Which of the following surgical procedures is performed for cervical incompetence : Culdocentesis, Colporrhaphy, Wertheim, Shirodkar?

A

Shirodkar

53
Q

Why is cardioplegia used?

A

Cause diastolic arrest

54
Q

What type of specialty equipment uses liquid nitrogen and is often utilized to repair retinal detachments?

A

Cryotherapy unit

55
Q

Which nerve could be damaged by improperly padded stirrups?

A

Peroneal

56
Q

The process by which blood cells are formed is known as:

A

Hemopoiesis

57
Q

Which sterilizer operates with condition, exposure, exhaust, and dry cycles?

A

Gravity air displacement

58
Q

Preoperative bladder drainage prior to a D&C would be performed with which of the catheter?

A

14 Fr. Robinson

59
Q

In the OR, HEPA is a type of :

A

Air filter

60
Q

What precaution is utilized to prevent cardiovascular complications when positioning an anesthetized patient?

A

Move patient slowly

61
Q

Why is the orientation of the vein graft reversed during a CABG?

A

Presence of valves

62
Q

Which of the following incisions may be used for the repair of a zygomatic fracture : below lower eyelid, coronal, angle of the mandible, preauricular?

A

Below lower eyelid

63
Q

The principle male hormone produced in the testes is :

A

Testosterone

64
Q

What drainage device is preferred for a radical neck dissection?

A

Jackson-Pratt

65
Q

Which arteries are formed by the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta?

A

Iliac

66
Q

In what position would a patient be placed following a tonsillectomy?

A

Lateral

67
Q

What is the result of adding epi to a local anesthetic?

A

Prolong anesthetic effect

68
Q

Which of the following is not a type of sterilizing agent : Cobalt 60, boiling water, steam under pressure, activated glutaraldehyde?

A

Boiling water

69
Q

Which of the following items should not be sterilized by dry heat ; oil, powder, linen packs, petroleum gauze?

A

Linen packs

70
Q

During a strabismus correction, resection has a greater effect on which muscle?

A

Lateral rectus

71
Q

What is the best site for obtaining cortical bone graft?

A

iliac crest

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