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1
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Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?

A- Teeth
B- Villi
C- Sinuses
D- Tonsils

A

A- Teeth

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The enzyme used to soften the zones of the lens before cataract surgery is?

A- Atropine sulfate
B- Alpha-chymotrypsin
C- Acetylcholine chloride
D- Pilocarpine hydrochloride

A

B- Alpha-Chymotrypsin

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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

A

A- Flat

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Which laser be a can travel through clear tissues without heating them?

A- Argon
B- Excimer
C- Carbon dioxide
D- Neodymium: YAG

A

A- Argon

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Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?

A- Cardia
B- Fundus
C- Pylorus
D- Antrum

A

A- Cardia

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Syndactyly refers to?

A- Cleft Palate
B- Webbed fingers
C- Fused tarsals
D- Torn ligaments

A

B- Webbed fingers

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The islets of Langerhans secrete?

A- Bile
B- Insulin
C- Intrinsic factor
D- Inhibiting hormones

A

B- Insulin

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Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract?

A- Escherichia coli
B- Staphylococcus aureus
C- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D- Clostridium tetani

A

A- Escherichia coli

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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

A

A- Ampulla of Vater

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Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient of 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

A

D- Name, date of birth, physician

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What are spiral-shaped bacteria called?

A- Cocci
B- Bacilli
C- Spirilli
D- Diplococci

A

C- Spirilli

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Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access to the operating room?

A- Uses less space for opening
B- Air in controlling temperature
C- Eliminate air turbulence
D- Provides for thorough cleaning

A

B- Air in controlling temperature

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Which is the first part of the small intestine?

A- Duodenum
B- Jejunum
C- Ileum
D- Cecum

A

A- Duodenum

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14
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How are rickettsiae transmitted?

A- Arthropod bites
B- Physical contract
C- Blood exposure
D- Airborne organisms

A

A- Arthropod bites

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Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope?

A- Colposcopy
B- Laparoscopy
C- Urethroscopy
D- Hysteroscopy

A

A- Colposcopy

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16
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Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called?

A- Tamponade
B- Pericarditis
C- Infarction
D- Cardiomyopathy

A

A- Tamponade

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17
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Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid?

A. -Dynia
B. -Tomy
C. -Lysis
D. -Centesis

A

D. -Centesis

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To which portion of the colon is the appendix attached?

A- Ascending
B- Descending
C- Cecum
D- Sigmoid

A

C- Cecum

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Medication used to dilate the pupil is called?

A- Miotics
B- Myopics
C- Mydriatics
D- Muscarinics

A

C- Mydriatics

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20
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Which of the following drapes is non-fenestrated?

A- Laparotomy
B- U-drape
C- Transverse
D- Craniotomy

A

B- U-drape

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21
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Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy?

A- Carbon Dioxide
B- Nd: YAG
C- Excimer
D- Argon

A

D- Argon

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22
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Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility?

A- Clerical
B- Mechanical
C- Biological
D- Chemical

A

C- Biological

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The apron-like structures attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is the?

A- Omentum
B- Mesentery
C- Ligamentum
D- Peritoneum

A

A- Omentum

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24
Q

Which microbes live without oxygen?

A- Aerobes
B- Anaerobes
C- Capnophiles
D- Microaerophiles

A

B- Anaerobes

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Which of the following is an abnormal tract between two epithelium-lined surfaces that is open at both ends?

A- Epitheliazation
B- Fistula
C- Herniation
D- Sinus

A

B- Fistula

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26
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What is the action of antagonist drugs?

A- Inhibit the clotting process
B- Achieve neuroleptanesthesia
C- Increase the effects of opiates
D- Counteract the action of another drug

A

D- Counteract the action of another drug

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Which of the following directional terms describes the type of skin prep of an entire extremity?

A- Spiral
B- Horizontal
C- Longitudinal
D- Circumferential

A

D- Circumferential

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28
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What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant?

A- Bilateral ovaries only
B- Bilateral Fallopian tubes and ovaries, uterus
C- Unilateral involved ovary and Fallopian tube
D- Unilateral involved ovary and Fallopian tube, uterus

A

B- Bilateral Fallopian tubes and ovaries, uterus

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Which term refers to an abnormal thoracic curve of the spine referred to as “hunchback”?

A- Lordosis
B- Scoliosis
C- Kyphosis
D- Alkalosis

A

C- Kyphosis

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30
Q

What is the medical term for a bunion?

A- Talipes valgus
B- Hallux valgus
C- Hallux varus
D- Talipes varus

A

B- Hallux valgus

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What incision is also known as a lower oblique?

A- Inguinal
B- Paramedian
C- Infraumbilical
D- Thoracoabdominal

A

A- Inguinal

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32
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The small intestine attaches to the posterior abdominal wall by the?

A- Mesentery
B- Peritoneum
C- Falciform ligament
D- Lesser omentum

A

A- Mesentery

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What is the term for a relationship in which two organisms occupy the same area and one organism benefits while the other is unharmed?

A- Commensalism
B- Neutralism
C- Mutualism
D-Parasitism

A

A- Commensalism

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34
Q

A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is?

A- Depo-Medrol
B- Miochol
C- Healon
D- Wydase

A

A- Depo-Medrol

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35
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Which of the following routine preoperative laboratory studies would be ordered for premenopausal women with no history of hysterectomy?

A- HCG
B- HBV
C- HIV
D- HDL

A

A- HCG
(Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)

36
Q

What is the name of the urinary catheter with a small, curved tapered tip used on patients with urethral strictures?

A- Iglesias
B- Coude
C- Pigtail
D- Bonanno

A

B- Coude

37
Q

A congenital defect in which the fetal blood vessel between the pulmonary artery and aorta does not close is?

A- Coarctation of the aorta
B- Patent ductus arteriosus
C- Tetralogy of Fallot
D- Ventricular septal defect

A

B- Patent ductus arteriosus

38
Q

What is the first step taken for an incorrect sponge count?

A- Notify surgeon
B- X-ray patient
C- Repeat count
D- Complete incident report

A

C- Repeat count

39
Q

The mumps may be diagnosed by finding inflammation in which of the following glands?

A- Sublingual
B- Thyroid
C- Parotid
D- Submandibular

A

C- Parotid

40
Q

For which procedure would trendelenburg position provide optimal visualization?

A- Cholecystectomy
B- Hysterectomy
C- Thyroidectomy
D- Acromioplasty

A

B- Hysterectomy

41
Q

Which of the following is a non adherent dressing?

A- Kling
B- Adaptic
C- Collodion
D- Elastoplast

A

B- Adaptic

42
Q

Which of the following is a fenestrated drape?

A- Incise
B- U-drape
C- Aperture
D- Half-sheet

A

C- Aperture
(an opening or open space in the drape)

43
Q

Which of the following terms describes a hernia that occurs within Hesselbach’s triangle?

A- Direct
B- Indirect
C- Femoral
D- Hiatal

A

A- Direct
(Does not have a sac within a hesselbach’s triangle)

44
Q

Which of the following incisions is oblique?

A- Epigastric
B- Kocher
C- Paramedian
D- Pfannenstiel

A

B- Kocher (lower)

45
Q

Which of the following dilators are used in the common duct?

A- Pratt
B- Van Buren
C- Bakes
D- Hegar

A

C- Bakes

46
Q

Which of the following is a mechanical method of hemostasis?

A- Laser
B- Ligature
C- Thrombin
D- Electrosurgery

A

B- Ligature (ties or stick ties to ties blood vessels

47
Q

A brain tumor causing alteration of muscle tone, voluntary muscle coordination, gait and balance would likely be located in the?

A- Diencephalon
B- Cerebellum
C- Medulla
D- Pons

A

B- Cerebellum

48
Q

What is the term for a relationship that benefits one organism at the expense of another?

A- Commensalism
B- Neutralism
C- Mutualism
D- Parasitism

A

D- Parasitism

49
Q

What type of disease is characterized by rapid onset and a rapid recovery?

A- Acute
B- Chronic
C- Primary
D- Asymptomatic

A

A- Acute

50
Q

What type of anesthesia is a combination of inhalation and intravenous drugs?

A- Spinal
B- Sedation
C- Regional
D- Balanced

A

D- Balanced

51
Q

Who is ultimately responsible for obtaining the surgical informed consent?

A- Guardian
B- Patient
C- Surgeon
D- Nurse

A

C- Surgeon

52
Q

What position is most commonly used for neurosurgical procedures?

A- Supine
B- Semi-Fowler’s
C- Trendelenburg
D- Lithotomy

A

A- Supine

53
Q

The outer layer of the intestine is the?

A- Mucosa
B- Serosa
C- Muscularis
D- Submucosa

A

B- Serosa

54
Q

Which of the following solutions should be used to prep the donor site for a split-thickness skin graft?

A- Iodophor
B- Avagard
C- Chlorhexidine
D- Merthiolate

A

C- Chlorhexidine

55
Q

What type of drape would be used for a flank procedure?

A- Transverse
B- Extremity
C- Aperture
D- Perineal

A

A- Transverse

56
Q

Which surgical procedure is performed to correct an abnormality in which the urethral meatus is situated on the superior aspect of the penis?

A- Hypospadias repair
B- Epispadias repair
C- Meatotomy
D- Ureteroneocystostomy

A

B- Epispadias repair

57
Q

which thermal method of hemostasis utilizes intense, focused light?

A- Laser
B- Bipolar
C- Harmonic
D- Monopolar

A

A- Laser

58
Q

What is the most common cause of intracerebral hemorrhage?

A- Hypotension
B- Hypertension
C- Meningioma
D- Meningitis

A

B- Hypertension

59
Q

The most common cause of retinal detachment is?

A- Aging
B- Trauma
C- Glaucoma
D- Inflammation

A

B- Trauma

60
Q

What postoperative complication is associated with total hip arthroplasty?

A- Compartment syndrome
B- Upper extremity weakness
C- Urinary incontinence
D- Pulmonary embolism

A

D- Pulmonary embolism

61
Q

Which of the following is a type of passive drain?

A- Penrose
B- Hemovac
C- Pleur-evac
D- Jackson-Pratt

A

A- Penrose

62
Q

The vocal cords are located in the?

A-Pharynx
B- Larynx
C- Trachea
D- Bronchus

A

B- Larynx

63
Q

When would the anesthesia provider request cricoid pressure?

A- Bier block
B- Epidural injection
C- Endotracheal intubation
D- Endotracheal extubation

A

C- Endotracheal intubation

64
Q

Which instrument would be used during a keratoplasty to remove the cornea?

A- Trephine
B- Westcott
C- Oculotome
D- Phacoemulsifier

A

A- Trephine

65
Q

Which of the following regulations states that blood and body fluids should be considered infectious?

A- Body substance Isolation rules
B- Medical Device Safety Act
C- Postexposure Prophylaxis
D- Standard Precautions

A

D- Standard Precautions

66
Q

Which structure has oral, nasal, and laryngeal divisions?

A- Esophagus
B- Trachea
C- Pharynx
D- Glottis

A

C- Pharynx

67
Q

An injury a patient sustains as a result of the care given by a healthcare professional is called?

A- Iatrogenic
B- Liability
C- Battery
D- Tort

A

A- Iatrogenic

68
Q

The highly vascular layer of the eye that absorbs light rays and nourishes the retina is the?

A- Sclera
B- Iris
C- Choroid
D- Macula

A

C- Choroid

69
Q

According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which of the following is the patient satisfying when he/she trusts the surgical team’s abilities?

A- Physiological
B- Belonging
C- Esteem
D- Safety

A

D- Safety

70
Q

Which aneurysm usually develops between the renal and iliac arteries?

A- Ascending thoracic
B- Aortic arch
C- Descending thoracic
D- Abdominal aortic

A

D- Abdominal aortic

71
Q

The agent used to flush an artery to prevent clotting is?

A- Heparin
B- Thrombin
C- Protamine sulfate
D- Ringer’s lactate

A

A- Heparin

72
Q

What is the next step for reattachment of a severed digit after debridement?

A- Vessel reanastomosis
B- Nerve reanastomosis
C- Bone-to-bone fixation
D- Tendon-to-tendon fixation

A

C- Bone-to-bone fixation

73
Q

Which muscle type is striated and voluntary?

A- Visceral
B- Heart
C- Skeletal
D- Cardiac

A

C- Skeletal

74
Q

Which of the following terms refers to absence of the external ear?

A- Microtia
B- Anophthalmia
C- Cheiloschisis
D- Ectrosyndactyly

A

A- Microtia

75
Q

What is the recommended maximum time limit for a tourniquet to remain inflated on an adult lower extremity?

A- 30 minutes
B- 60 minutes
C- 1 1/2 hours
D- 2 1/2 hours

A

C- 1 1/2 hours

76
Q

which organism causes gas gangrene?

A- Clostridium perfringens
B- Clostridium botulinum
C- Staphylococcus aureus
D- Staphylococcus epidermidi

A

A- Clostridium perfringens

77
Q

Chest rolls should span the distance bilaterally between which two anatomical structures?

A- Nipple to umbilicus
B- lilac crest to iliac crest
C- Scapula to gluteus maximus
D- Acromioclavicular joint to iliac crest

A

D- Acromioclavicular joint to iliac crest

78
Q

Which ossicle of the middle ear covers the oval window?

A- Malleus
B- Incus
C- Stapes
D- Utricle

A

C- Stapes

79
Q

What is another name for the karaoke position?

A- Dorsal recumbent
B- Jackknife
C- Trendelenburg
D- Beach chair

A

B- Jackknife

80
Q

What type of sponge is tightly rolled cotton tape used by surgeons for blunt dissection?

A- Raytec
B- Kitner
C- Weck-Cel
D- Cottoned

A

B- Kitner

81
Q

Which of these instruments would be used during a keratoplasty?

A- Kilner hook
B- Bowman probe
C- Kerrison rongeur
D- Cottingham punch

A

D- Cottingham punch

82
Q

A partially dislocated joint is called?

A- Subluxation
B- Malrotation
C- Avulsion
D- Malunion

A

A- Subluxation

83
Q

What condition is characterized by build-up of fatty deposits such as cholesterol?

A- Embolism
B- Thrombosis
C- Arteriospasm
D- Atherosclerosis

A

D- Atherosclerosis

84
Q

The avascular, clear portion of the eye covering the iris is the?

A- Cornea
B- Sclera
C- Pupil
D- Conjunctiva

A

A- Cornea

85
Q

How often should surgical masks be changed?

A- After lunch
B- Twice-a-day
C- After each case
D- Every two hours

A

C- After each case

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