Section 1 Flashcards
Whcich of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?
a) Teeth
b) Villi
c) Sinuses
d) Tonsils
Which of the following is the the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?
a) Clean
b) Contaminated
c) Dirty and Infected
d) Clean-Contaminated
The enzymes used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is:
a) Atropine Sulfate
b) Alpha-Chymotrypsin
c) Acetylcholine Chloride
d) Pilocarpine Hydrochloride
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR?
a) Place the stretcher sideways in elevator
b) Enter head first, exit feet first
c) Position in elevator is irrelevant
d) Enter feet first, exit head first
Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery?
a) Midline
b) Paramedian
c) McBurney’s
d) Pfannenstiel
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be positioned:
a) Flat
b) Upside down
c) Vertical
d) Angled
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:
a) Calcium
b) Nitrogen
c) Potassium
d) Alblumin
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors?
a) Fascia
b) Periosteum
c) Dura mater
d) Arterial Wall
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them?
a) Argon
b) Excimer
c) Carbon Dioxide
d) Neodymium: YAG
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risk is a/an:
a) Tort
b) Malpractice
c) Personal liability
d) Informed consent
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?
a) Cardia
b) Fundus
c) Pylorus
d) Antrum
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:
a) Viruses
b) Bacteria
c) Fungi
d) Spores
Syndactyly refers to:
a) Cleft palate
b) Webbed fingers
c) Fused tarsals
d) Torn ligaments
The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the:
a) Stretcher
b) OR table
c) Backtable
d) Mayo stand
The islets of Langerhans secrete:
a) Bile
b) Insulin
c) Instrinsic factor
d) Inhibiting hormones
What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth?
a) Cleft palate repair
b) Arch bar application
c) Extractions
d) Implants
Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract?
a) Escherichia coli
b) Staphylococcus aureus
c) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
d) Clostridium tetani
Where should the first scrub technologist stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site?
a) Opposite side from surgeon
b) Same side as surgeon
c) Foot of OR table
d) Head of OR table
A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin:
a) Sterile
b) Disinfected
c) Surgically Clean
d) Moistened and Dehydrated
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?
a) Ampulla of Vater
b) Duct of Santorini
c) Wirsung’s duct
d) Sphincter of Oddi
Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR?
a) Name, Social Security #, Physician
b) Name, Medical Record #, Allergies
c) Name, Date of Birth, Diagnosis
d) Name, Date of Birth, Physician
What are spiral-shaped bacteria called?
a) Cocci
b) Bacilli
c) Spirilli
d) Diplococci
The primary function of the gallbladder is to:
a) Store bile
b) Produce bile
c) Emulsify fats
d) Metabolize fats
Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team?
a) Surgeon
b) Circulator
c) Surgical Assistant
d) Surgical Technologist
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access to the operating room?
a) Uses less spaces for opening
b) Aid in controlling temperature
c) Eliminate air turbulence
d) Provides for thorough cleaning
What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure?
a) Type of procedure, equipment, radiation dose
b) Exposure, frequency, concentration
c) Time, shielding, distance
d) Site, age, gender
Which is the first part of the small intestine?
a) Duodenum
b) Jejunum
c) Seum
d) Cecum
What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery?
a) Prone
b) Lateral
c) Supine
d) Lithotomy
How are rickettsiae transmitted?
a) Arthropod Bites
b) Physical Contact
c) Blood Exposure
d) Airborne Organisms
Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope?
a) Colposcopy
b) Laparoscopy
c) Urethoscopy
d) Hysteroscopy
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called?
a) Tamponade
b) Pericarditis
c) Infarction
d) Cardiomyopathy
Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to the PACU?
a) Anesthesia Provider
b) Circulator
c) Surgeon
d) Surgical Technologist
Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid?
a) -dynia
b) -tomy
c) -lysis
d) -centesis
To which portion of the colon is the appendix attached?
a) Ascending
b) Descending
c) Cecum
d) Sigmoid
Which laboratory test determines bacterial identification?
a) Gram stain
b) Manual count
c) Prothrombin time
d) Gel electrophoresis
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called:
a) Miotics
b) Myopics
c) Mydriatics
d) Muscarinics
