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Practice Test #6 Flashcards

1
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The plicae circulares, microvilli, and villi :

A

Increase absorption area and digestion in the small intestine.

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2
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What is the medical term for accumulation of squamous epithelium that forms a mass that is destructive to the middle ear?

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Cholesteatoma

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3
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Which of the following is a uterine dressing forcep : schubert, bozeman, staude, ballantine?

A

Bozeman

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4
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Which eye muscle alters the shape of the lens to accommodate vision?

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Ciliary

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5
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Filiforms are used to :

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Bypass urethral obstuctions

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6
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Which of the following defines cryptorchidism : stones, impotence, undescended testes, undeveloped testes?

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Undescended testes

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7
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Which of the following is a nonadherent, nonpermeable, occlusive surgical dressing?

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Xeroform

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8
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Sterile water is used for irrigation during a mastectomy, because it is categorized as what ?

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Hypotonic

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9
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What is used to inflate the Foley catheter balloon?

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Sterile water

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10
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Which mode of the electrosurgical unit does not require use of a patient return electrode.

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Bipolar

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11
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Which of the following diseases is caused by a pathogen : pneumonia, rickets, scurvy, diabetes?

A

pneumonia

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12
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Coagulation with the harmonic scalpel is accomplished by the use of :

A

ultrasonic energy

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13
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In which surgical procedure would Glisson’s capsule be encountered?

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Hepatic Lobectomy

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14
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Which instrument would be used during a dacryocystorhinostomy : buckle, keratome, scleral hooks, oscillating saw?

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oscillating saw

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15
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Polyglycoloic acid suture falls into which classification?

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Synthetic absorbable

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16
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Third-degree burn tissue with a charred and pearly-white appearance is called :

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Eschar

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17
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Insertion of an intraaortic balloon pump is done to treat patients with :

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Left ventricular failure

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18
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For which of the following do burr holes provide adequate exposure : meningocele, encephalocele, cranialdysraphism, subdural hematoma ?

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Subdural hematome

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19
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The venous sinus at the juntion of the sclera and cornea is the :

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Canal of schlemm

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20
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What cardiac drug increases myocardial contractality?

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Calcium Chloride

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21
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Which procedure can be done to repair a bucket-handle tear ?

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Meniscectomy

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22
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The prostate gland secretes :

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Alkaline fluid

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23
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Which of the following incisions divides the linea alba : right subcostal, vertical midline, paramedian rectus, midabdominal transverse/

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Verticle midline

24
Q

Which preoperative drug is delivered transdermally to prevent postoperative nausea?

A

Scopolomine

25
Q

What are the four defects involved in tetralogy of Fallot?

A

Right ventricular hypertrophy, Ventricular septal defect, overriding aorta, pulmonary valve stenosis

26
Q

Where is central venous pressure measured?

A

Right atrium

27
Q

The funnel-shaped distal opening of a fallopian tube is the :

A

Infundibulum

28
Q

Which ligament stabilizes the duodenojejunal angle?

A

Treitz

29
Q

What disease causes the overproduction of adrenaline?

A

Addison’s disease

30
Q

What is the purpose of applying cricoid pressure?

A

Occlude the esophagus

31
Q

What monitoring device is used to obtain indirect arterial blood pressure?

A

Sphygmomanometer

32
Q

What is an atypical communication of intracranial vessels?

A

Arteriovenous malformation

33
Q

Which of the following hemostatic agents is contraindicates for use on bone : bone wax, topical thrombin, oxidized cellulose, absorbable collagen?

A

oxidized cellulose

34
Q

What is the congenital abnormality that is characterized by the presence of cerebrospinal fluid and spinal nerves in a sac, protruding dorsally?

A

Myelomeningocele

35
Q

Glaucoma results results from blockage of the :

A

Canal of Schlemm

36
Q

Which surgical procedure is performed to fuse a joint?

A

Arthrodesis

37
Q

What retractor if used for bladder retraction during a cesarean section?

A

De Lee

38
Q

Which fixation device in indicated for a femoral neck fracture?

A

Cannulated Screw

39
Q

Sperm is produced in the:

A

Seminiferous tubles

40
Q

Which duct carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the duodenum?

A

Common bile duct

41
Q

Which of the following is an endoscopic procedure of the suspension of the bladder neck for treatment of stress incontinence?

A

Stamey procedure

42
Q

Which part of the three-layer dressing absorbs wound secretions?

A

Intermediate

43
Q

Which of the following agents is a mechanical method of hemostasis?

A

Bone wax

44
Q

Which of the following drains is inserted during a cholecystectomy?

A

Malecot

45
Q

Pancreatic digestive secretions are collected in the :

A

Duct of Wirsung

46
Q

Which of the following types of fractures result in several bony fragments : Spiral, Greenstick, Transverse, Comminuted?

A

Comminuted

47
Q

In which anatomical structure does and inguinal hernia defect occur?

A

transversalis fascia

48
Q

Which of the following clamps would not be found in an intestinal tray : Allen, Best, Sarot, Doyen?

A

Sarot

49
Q

To obtain direct arterial pressure, the catheter is inserted into which artery?

A

Radial

50
Q

Which of the following procedures is a partial gastrectomy : Whipple, Wertheim, Billroth I, Zenker?

A

Billroth I

51
Q

A type of cataract extraction when the lens and its capsule are removed is:

A

Intracapsular

52
Q

A Keller arthroplasty or McKeever procedure is performed to treat which of the following : Dislocation, Fracture, Arthritis, Bunion?

A

Bunion

53
Q

Why is an A-V fistula performed for long-term dialysis?

A

Decrease thrombosis and risk of infection

54
Q

Which procedure involves reattachment of the anterior capsule of the shoulder to the rim of the glenoid fossa with sutures?

A

Bankart

55
Q

What procedure is performed to correct talipes valgus or talipes varus?

A

triple arthrodesis

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