practice test problems

Question 1

Suturing technique in which short lateral stitches are placed beneath the epithelial layer of skin is called:

Answer 1

Subticular stitch

Question 2

Ultrasonic cleaning uses which of the following to loosen debris from instruments?

Answer 2

sound waves

Question 3

All of the following are types of monofilament absorbable sutures except:

Answer 3

D. Polyprolene correct answer

Question 4

2. The following are ligating methods EXCEPT
   A. Reel tie
   B. Free tie
   C. Stick tie instrument tie

Answer 4

reel tie

Question 5

1. The following are types of needles EXCEPT
	A. Closed
	B. French
	C. Open
	D. Swaged

Answer 5

open

Question 6

a tourniquet is placed to

Answer 6

reduce blood loss

Question 7

renografin is used to

Answer 7

visulize a structure when using x ray

Question 8

a retractor that has a reverse curve to be placed under the bone for leverage

Answer 8

bennett

Question 9

what is the section of the eye that is infront of the iris that contains the aqueous humor?

Answer 9

anterior chamber

Question 10

who is responcible for identifying correct site

Answer 10

the entire surgical team, not just surgeon

Question 11

what site is most commonly used when taking a bone graft?

Answer 11

iliac crest

Question 12

advantage of having an ultrasonic cleaner is:

Answer 12

it protects the technologist from possible injury

Question 13

the position that allows the abdominal contents to shift toward the torso when performing lower abdominal procedures?

Answer 13

Trendelenburg

Question 14

The operating room air pressure should be

Answer 14

positive air flow

Question 15

What suture are package in an alcohol and water based solution?

Answer 15

Absorbable

Question 16

hernias above the umbilical are called

Answer 16

epigastric

Question 17

what is a tram?

Answer 17

a breast reduction technique

Question 18

where is a bakers cyst located

Answer 18

in the back of the knee

Question 19

what is the common term for a Hallux valgus

Answer 19

bunion

Question 20

sanitation of instruments and equipment involves

Answer 20

inhibiting the growth of organisms

Question 21

catheters used to dilate ureters

Answer 21

garceau

Question 22

chemical solutions used for disinfection may not be

Answer 22

diluted

Question 23

The device that uses steam or gas to accomplish sterilization is called

Answer 23

an autoclave

Question 24

the is the transparent part of the eye

Answer 24

cornea

Question 25

why is important to fill the autoclave daily

Answer 25

to prevent air pockets

Question 26

Eviseration means

Answer 26

removal of internal organs

Question 27

… is the 2nd phase of general anesthesia

Answer 27

induction

Question 28

…perineal lacerations involve the rectal mucosa is what degree

Answer 28

4th degree

Question 29

Eupnea

Answer 29

ordinary quiet respirations made without obvious effort

Question 30

Jewlers forceps are used for what gyn procedure

Answer 30

reconstruction of tuboplasty

Question 31

what test is used to check for air entrapments in the prevacuum sterilizer?

Answer 31

bowie-dick test

Question 32

PTCA stands for

Answer 32

procedure to open an occluded artery which involves a catheter with a balloon

Question 33

Hordeolum is a

Answer 33

sty