Exam 1 Flashcards by Tiffany Finn

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

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

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

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- 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- Argon

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Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?

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

A- Cardia

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Syndactyly refers to?

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

B- Webbed fingers

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The islets of Langerhans secrete?

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

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- 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- 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

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What are spiral-shaped bacteria called?

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

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

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- Duodenum

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How are rickettsiae transmitted?

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

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- Colposcopy

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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- Tamponade

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Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid?

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

D. -Centesis

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To which portion of the colon is the appendix attached?

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

C- Cecum

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Medication used to dilate the pupil is called?

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

C- Mydriatics

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Which of the following drapes is non-fenestrated?

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

B- U-drape

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Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy?

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

D- Argon

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Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility?

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

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- Omentum

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Which microbes live without oxygen?

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

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

B- Fistula

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

D- Counteract the action of another drug

Which of the following directional terms describes the type of skin prep of an entire extremity? A- Spiral B- Horizontal C- Longitudinal D- Circumferential

D- Circumferential

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

B- Bilateral Fallopian tubes and ovaries, uterus

Which term refers to an abnormal thoracic curve of the spine referred to as "hunchback"? A- Lordosis B- Scoliosis C- Kyphosis D- Alkalosis

C- Kyphosis

What is the medical term for a bunion? A- Talipes valgus B- Hallux valgus C- Hallux varus D- Talipes varus

B- Hallux valgus

What incision is also known as a lower oblique? A- Inguinal B- Paramedian C- Infraumbilical D- Thoracoabdominal

A- Inguinal

The small intestine attaches to the posterior abdominal wall by the? A- Mesentery B- Peritoneum C- Falciform ligament D- Lesser omentum

A- Mesentery

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- Commensalism

A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is? A- Depo-Medrol B- Miochol C- Healon D- Wydase

A- Depo-Medrol

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- HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)

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

B- Coude

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

B- Patent ductus arteriosus

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

C- Repeat count

The mumps may be diagnosed by finding inflammation in which of the following glands? A- Sublingual B- Thyroid C- Parotid D- Submandibular

C- Parotid

For which procedure would trendelenburg position provide optimal visualization? A- Cholecystectomy B- Hysterectomy C- Thyroidectomy D- Acromioplasty

B- Hysterectomy

Which of the following is a non adherent dressing? A- Kling B- Adaptic C- Collodion D- Elastoplast

B- Adaptic

Which of the following is a fenestrated drape? A- Incise B- U-drape C- Aperture D- Half-sheet

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

Which of the following terms describes a hernia that occurs within Hesselbach's triangle? A- Direct B- Indirect C- Femoral D- Hiatal

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

Which of the following incisions is oblique? A- Epigastric B- Kocher C- Paramedian D- Pfannenstiel

B- Kocher (lower)

Which of the following dilators are used in the common duct? A- Pratt B- Van Buren C- Bakes D- Hegar

C- Bakes

Which of the following is a mechanical method of hemostasis? A- Laser B- Ligature C- Thrombin D- Electrosurgery

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

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

B- Cerebellum

What is the term for a relationship that benefits one organism at the expense of another? A- Commensalism B- Neutralism C- Mutualism D- Parasitism

D- Parasitism

What type of disease is characterized by rapid onset and a rapid recovery? A- Acute B- Chronic C- Primary D- Asymptomatic

A- Acute

What type of anesthesia is a combination of inhalation and intravenous drugs? A- Spinal B- Sedation C- Regional D- Balanced

D- Balanced

Who is ultimately responsible for obtaining the surgical informed consent? A- Guardian B- Patient C- Surgeon D- Nurse

C- Surgeon

What position is most commonly used for neurosurgical procedures? A- Supine B- Semi-Fowler's C- Trendelenburg D- Lithotomy

A- Supine

The outer layer of the intestine is the? A- Mucosa B- Serosa C- Muscularis D- Submucosa

B- Serosa

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

C- Chlorhexidine

What type of drape would be used for a flank procedure? A- Transverse B- Extremity C- Aperture D- Perineal

A- Transverse

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

B- Epispadias repair

which thermal method of hemostasis utilizes intense, focused light? A- Laser B- Bipolar C- Harmonic D- Monopolar

A- Laser

What is the most common cause of intracerebral hemorrhage? A- Hypotension B- Hypertension C- Meningioma D- Meningitis

B- Hypertension

The most common cause of retinal detachment is? A- Aging B- Trauma C- Glaucoma D- Inflammation

B- Trauma

What postoperative complication is associated with total hip arthroplasty? A- Compartment syndrome B- Upper extremity weakness C- Urinary incontinence D- Pulmonary embolism

D- Pulmonary embolism

Which of the following is a type of passive drain? A- Penrose B- Hemovac C- Pleur-evac D- Jackson-Pratt

A- Penrose

The vocal cords are located in the? A-Pharynx B- Larynx C- Trachea D- Bronchus

B- Larynx

When would the anesthesia provider request cricoid pressure? A- Bier block B- Epidural injection C- Endotracheal intubation D- Endotracheal extubation

C- Endotracheal intubation

Which instrument would be used during a keratoplasty to remove the cornea? A- Trephine B- Westcott C- Oculotome D- Phacoemulsifier

A- Trephine

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

D- Standard Precautions

Which structure has oral, nasal, and laryngeal divisions? A- Esophagus B- Trachea C- Pharynx D- Glottis

C- Pharynx

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- Iatrogenic

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

C- Choroid

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

D- Safety

Which aneurysm usually develops between the renal and iliac arteries? A- Ascending thoracic B- Aortic arch C- Descending thoracic D- Abdominal aortic

D- Abdominal aortic

The agent used to flush an artery to prevent clotting is? A- Heparin B- Thrombin C- Protamine sulfate D- Ringer's lactate

A- Heparin

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

C- Bone-to-bone fixation

Which muscle type is striated and voluntary? A- Visceral B- Heart C- Skeletal D- Cardiac

C- Skeletal

Which of the following terms refers to absence of the external ear? A- Microtia B- Anophthalmia C- Cheiloschisis D- Ectrosyndactyly

A- Microtia

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

C- 1 1/2 hours

which organism causes gas gangrene? A- Clostridium perfringens B- Clostridium botulinum C- Staphylococcus aureus D- Staphylococcus epidermidi

A- Clostridium perfringens

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

D- Acromioclavicular joint to iliac crest

Which ossicle of the middle ear covers the oval window? A- Malleus B- Incus C- Stapes D- Utricle

C- Stapes

What is another name for the karaoke position? A- Dorsal recumbent B- Jackknife C- Trendelenburg D- Beach chair

B- Jackknife

What type of sponge is tightly rolled cotton tape used by surgeons for blunt dissection? A- Raytec B- Kitner C- Weck-Cel D- Cottoned

B- Kitner

Which of these instruments would be used during a keratoplasty? A- Kilner hook B- Bowman probe C- Kerrison rongeur D- Cottingham punch

D- Cottingham punch

A partially dislocated joint is called? A- Subluxation B- Malrotation C- Avulsion D- Malunion

A- Subluxation

What condition is characterized by build-up of fatty deposits such as cholesterol? A- Embolism B- Thrombosis C- Arteriospasm D- Atherosclerosis

D- Atherosclerosis

The avascular, clear portion of the eye covering the iris is the? A- Cornea B- Sclera C- Pupil D- Conjunctiva

A- Cornea

How often should surgical masks be changed? A- After lunch B- Twice-a-day C- After each case D- Every two hours

C- After each case