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Practice Test #5 Flashcards

1
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In severe aortic stenosis, all of the following are indications of valve replacement except: Myocardial ischemia, left ventricle hypertrophy, palpitations, angina?

A

Palpatations

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2
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Ethylene Oxide sterilization destroys microbes by the process of :

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Alkylation

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3
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Prior to being placed in an EtO sterilizer, items must :

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be completely dry

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4
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What nerve is at greatest risk during a thyroidectomy?

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Recurrent Laryngeal

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5
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Which nerve could be compressed against the humerus in the prone position?

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Radial

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6
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If the broth in the steam sterilization biological indicator is yellow after incubation, what action should be taken?

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Items must be immediately recalled

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7
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Which of the following vessels arises from the right ventricle of the heart : descending aorta, ascending aorta, pulmonary vein, pulmonary artery?

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Pulmonary artery

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Which of the following procedures requires preoperative high-level disinfection of the endoscope : bronchoscopy, laparoscopy, mediastinoscopy, thoracoscopy?

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Bronchoscopy

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9
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If the surgeon uses a knife blade to incise the oral mucosa, the preferred blade is :

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12 blade

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10
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What is inserted into the tympanic membrane incision during a myringotomy?

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PE tube

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11
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Which organelle contains digestive juices?

A

Lysosome

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12
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During a thyroidectomy, if all parathyroid glands are accidentally removed, what complication will occur?

A

Tetany

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13
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Which of the following surgical instruments are used to retract the lung : Glover, Kocher, Allison, Davidson?

A

Allison

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14
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What would the preoperative diagnosis be for an infant undergoing craniotomy?

A

Craniosynostosis

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15
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Where is the anterior chamber of the eye located?

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Posterior to the cornea and anterior to the iris

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16
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What procedure is an incision into the tympanic membrane for the removal of accumulated fluid?

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Myringotomy

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17
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Which of the following is not a requirement when a patient is placed in the prone position : bolsters placed under axilla, arms on armboards parallel to bed, head placed on donut, safety belt is placed below the knees?

A

Safety belt is placed below the knees

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18
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Which stapling device would be used to create an anastomosis during a lower anterior resection?

A

EEA

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19
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What route of drug administration is parenteral?

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Intravenous

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20
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Which space is entered during a thymectomy?

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Mediastinum

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21
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Femoral rasps are used for which of the following reasons : expose the operative site, file the cortical bone, prepare the intramedullary space for a prosthesis, inject bone cement into the intramedullary space?

A

Prepare the intramedullary space for a prosthesis

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22
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What incision is frequently used for pediatric aortic coarctation repair?

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Posterolateral thoracotomy

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23
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The purpose of the kidney elevator is to :

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Increase the space between the lower rib and iliac crest

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24
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What is the proper method of handling disposable suction containers when turning over an OR?

A

Wipe down outside of container and place in biohazard bag for disposal

25
Q

How often should biological testing of EtO sterilization be conducted?

A

Every load

26
Q

Which of the following is a liquid chemical sterilant often used for sterilizing endoscopes with a cycle time of 30 minutes : isopropyl alcohol, sodium hypochlorite, peracetic acid, glutaraldyhyde?

A

Peracetic acid

27
Q

A short-acting narcotic opioid given intramuscularly for preoperative sedation is :

A

Meperidine

28
Q

How many minutes should a frazier suction tip be immediate-use (flashed) sterilized in a gravity steam sterilizer?

A

10

29
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How often should the steam sterilizing machine’s strainer be cleaned?

A

Daily

30
Q

What is the smallest microorganism that requires a host cell for replication?

A

Virus

31
Q

An intraoperative mutagenic and carcinogenic hazard of laser use is :

A

laser plume

32
Q

Which of the following incisions would be performed for repair of a liver laceration : midline, pfannenstiel, oblique, McBurney’s?

A

Midline

33
Q

Which portion of the stomach is superior to the esophogeal sphincter?

A

antrum

34
Q

What does pneumonectomy mean?

A

removal of the lung

35
Q

What is responsible for causing transmission of spongiform encephalopathy?

A

Prion

36
Q

The thyroid gland consists of right and left lobes joined by the :

A

Isthmus

37
Q

A sustained contraction produced by rapid stimuli is called:

A

Tetany

38
Q

Which of the following would be the least likely complication of suprapubic prostatectomy : acute phlebitis, acute epidiymitis, embolism, hemorrhage?

A

acute phlebitis

39
Q

What type of needle is used when suturing the skin?

A

reverse cutting

40
Q

Which of the following factors is used to determine the inflation pressure of a tourniquet : previous surgeries, length of surgery, type of incision, patient’s age?

A

patient’s age

41
Q

At the end of the procedure and after the patient has been transported out of the OR, the ST should remove the :

A

Gown

42
Q

What is considered the operative stage of anesthesia?

A

Third

43
Q

A rapid-onset muscle relaxant used for intubation is :

A

Lanoxin

44
Q

When the ST is breaking down the back table, instruments with ratchets should be :

A

Placed in a basin with enzymatic solution in open position for transport to decontamination

45
Q

The cup-like extensions of the renal pelvis that collect urine from the pyramids are :

A

Calyces

46
Q

The inner layer of an artery is the :

A

Intima

47
Q

In the presence of infection, the absorption rate of surgical gut is :

A

Increased

48
Q

Dark blood in the sterile field could indicate what?

A

Hypoxia

49
Q

Which of the following is a type of meniscal tear: greenstick, bucket handle, capsular, comminuted?

A

Bucket handle

50
Q

Which of the following microorganisms is least likely to be associated with wound infections : E. Coli, Stapylococcus, Clostridium perfringens, Treponema palladium?

A

Treponema palladium

51
Q

When using EtO sterilization, the recommended aeration time for an aerator set at 140*F is :

A

8 hours

52
Q

Which of the following vessels empties into the right atrium : pulmonary vein, aortic arch, superior vena cava, pulmonary artery?

A

Superior Vena Cava

53
Q

What dietary substance enhances the production of collagen?

A

Protein

54
Q

What procedure should the first scrub ST set up for when a female patient is undergoing s repair for a cystocele and rectocele?

A

Anterior and posterior colporrhaphy

55
Q

Which vein drains the small intestine?

A

Hepatic portal vein

56
Q

What specialized retractors are used during a rotator cuff repair?

A

Bankart

57
Q

Which portion of the small intestine joins to the large intestine?

A

Ileum

58
Q

Which tank would be brought into the OR if a ST is preparing an oscillating saw?

A

Compressed Nitrogen

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