Exam 2 Flashcards by Tiffany Finn

Which endoscope is used to visualize the heart and major vessels?

A- Ventriculoscope
B- Bronchoscope
C- Mediastinoscop
D- Angioscope

D- Angioscope

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The goal of the surgical scrub is to lower the population of which flora to an irreducible minimum?

A- Parasitic
B- Resident
C- Transient
D- Enteric

B- Resident

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Which needle is used during the bladder suspension procedure for treating stress incontinence in women?

A- Stamey
B- Chiba
C- Dorsey
D- Tru-cut

A- Stamey

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When repairing a direct hernia the surgeon works within the anatomical triangle formed by the inguinal ligament, inferior epigastric vessels and the lateral border of the rectus abdominis called?

A- Femoral
B- Anterior
C- Hesselbach’s
D- Calot’s

C- Hesselbach’s

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Which of the following is the correct postoperative sequence of actions completed by the surgical technologist?

A- 2, 1, 4, 3
B- 2, 3, 1, 4
C- 3, 2, 4, 1
D- 4, 2, 1, 3

B- 2, 3, 1, 4

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Cardiac muscles are controlled by which division of the nervous system?

A- Sympathetic
B- Somatic
C- Autonomic
D- Central

C- Autonomic

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Oophor/o is the root word for which anatomical structure?

A- Ovary
B- Uterus
C- Cervical os
D- Fallopian tube

A- Ovary

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In which of the following would absorbable suture be contraindicated?

A- Peritoneum
B- Muscle
C- Intestinal anastomosis
D- Vascular anastomosis

D- Vascular anastomosis

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During a cesarean section, which organ is freed from the uterus to prevent injury?

A- Pelvic ligaments
B- Ureters
C- Fallopian tubes
D- Bladder

D- Bladder

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Which of the following refers to the absence of pathogens?

A- Pathological
B- Aseptic
C- Septic
D- Nosocomial

B- Aseptic

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Which procedure can be performed without making an incision to treat varicose veins?

A- Sclerotherapy
B- Varicocelectomy
C- Vein ligation
D- Vein stripping

A- Sclerotherapy

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What is the name of the instrument shown below?

A- Carmalt
B- Ochsner
C- Adair
D- Pennington

D- Pennington

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Which of the following damages the mastoid air cells and ossicles of the ear?

A- Ménière’s disease
B- Acoustic neuroma
C- Cholesteatome
D- Otosclerosis

C- Cholesteatome

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Which endoscope is used for the removal of foreign bodies from the airway of a pediatric patient?

A- Flexible esophagoscope
B- Flexible bronchoscope
C- Rigid esophagoscope
D- Rigid bronchoscope

D- Rigid bronchoscope

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Which of the following elements primarily make up the body’s mass?

A- Oxygen, carbon, magnesium, sodium
B- Oxygen, potassium, hydrogen, sulfur
C- Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen
D- Oxygen, carbon, phosphorus, magnesium

C- Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen

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Which instrument is used to contract the ribs for suturing purposes?

A- Bailey
B- Semb
C- Matson
D- Doyen

A- Bailey

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The largest muscle of the upper calf is the?

A- Tibialis
B- Peroneus
C- Gastrocnemius
D- Quadriceps

C- Gastrocnemius

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What is the length of tie when thrombin loses its potency?

A- 30 minutes
B- 60 minutes
C- 2 hours
D- 3 hours

D- 3 hours

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The fiction of the small intestine is?

A- Synthesis of vitamins
B- Absorption of nutrients
C- Production of bacteria
D- Excretion of bile

B- Absorption of nutrients

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The teeth are composed primarily of?

A- Dentin
B- Cementum
C- Enamel
D- Pulp

A- Dentin

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The basis for the design of electrical equipment in the OR is?

A- Alternating current
B- Isolated circuit
C- Electron theory
D- Ohm’s Law

C- Electron theory

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Which of the following procedures is preformed to decrease gastric secretions?

A- Pyloroplasty
B- Vagotomy
C- Billroth I
D- Gastrostomy

B- Vagotomy

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A patient who underwent an appendectomy enters the emergency department with severe abdominal pain, constipation and vomiting. Which of the following is occurring?

A- Cholecystitis
B- Obstructed bowel
C- Diverticulitis
D- Strangulated hernia

B- Obstructed bowel

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Which organ shares the same blood supply with the pancreas and must be removed during a Whipple procedure? A- Kidney B- Duodenum C- Bladder D- Spleen

B- Duodenum

During a cleft palate procedure, which equipment should the surgical technologist be prepared to set up quickly? A- Drill B- Microscope C- Nerve stimulator D- Saw

A- Drill

What is the purpose of inserting a ureteral stent catheter? A- Monitor urine output B- Bypass calculi obstruction C- Excise calculi D- Prevent postoperative hemorrhage

B- Bypass calculi obstruction

Which of the following instruments creates the trough on the humerus to facilitate attachment to the rotator cuff? A- Periosteal elevator B- Bone cutting forceps C- Curved osteotome D- Reciprocating saw

C- Curved osteotome

Which of the following secretes hydrochloric acid? A- Parietal cells B- Salivary glands C- Pancreas D- Duodenum

A- Parietal cells

Which of the following preoperative diagnostic tests would be administered to a patient with a brain injury? A- EEG B- EMG C- SAO2 D- TEE

A- EEG (Electroencephalogram)

Which of the following is a type of fenestrated drape? A- Incise B- Three-quarter C- Extremity D- Split

C- Extremity

The walls of the vagina are lined with? A- Fascia B- Mucosa C- Serosa D- Peritoneum

B- Mucosa

A Fogarty catheter is used during a/an? A- Gastrectomy B- Thoracotomy C- Embolectomy D- Craniotomy

C- Embolectomy (removal of a blood clot)

During a trabeculectomy, which two layers are incised at the beginning of the procedure? A- Cornea; iris B- Pupil; lens C- Conjunctiva; sclera D- Sclera; retina

C- Conjunctiva; sclera

Which suture material would be used in the presence of infection? A- Polyglycolic acid B- Silk C- Chromic gut D- Steel

D- Steel

Which surgical procedure uses the instrument shown below? ( see exam for drawing) A- Vulvectomy B- Meniscectomy C- Laminectomy D- Blepharoplasty

D- Blepharoplasty

Which surgical specialty most often uses the instrument shown below? (see exam for drawing) A- Gynecologic B- Genitourinary C- Maxillofacial D- Orthopedic

A- Gynecologic

Which of the following hernias can result in necrosis of the viscera? A- Irreducible B- Strangulated C- Femoral D- Sliding

B- Strangulated

When the surgeon makes a McBurney's incision, which muscle is encountered first and divided in the direction of its fibers? A- Transverse abdominis B- Rectus abdominis C-Internal oblique D- External oblique

D- External oblique

Which of the following maintains the position of the uterus? A- Suspensory ligament B- Levator muscle C- Broad ligament D- Pubic symphysis

C- Broad ligament

Transverse colectomy is incised through which incision? A- Upper midline B- Oblique C- Paramedian D- Thoracoabdominal

A- Upper midline

Which kind of uterine tissue can grow in abnormal locations including the ovaries, pelvic peritoneum and small intestine? A- Perimetrial B- Cervical C- Endometrial D- Myometrial

C- Endometrial

What position allows optimal exposure of the retroperitoneal area of the flank? A- Prone B- Trendelenburg C- Supine D- Lateral

D- Lateral

The removal of fibrous thickening of the visceral pleura is? A- Pericardiectomy B- Poudrage C- Decortication D- Segmentectomy

C- Decortication

The only depolarizing muscle relaxant in clinical use is? A- Cisatracurium (nimbex) B- Vecuronium ( norcuron) C- Rocuronium (zemuron) D- Succinylcholine (anectine)

D- Succinylcholine (anectine)

What type of hernia involves a direct and indirect inguinal hernia? A- Reducible B- Umbilical C- Epigastric D- Pantaloon

D- Pantaloon

How are the legs of the patient positioned for lateral position? A- Lower leg straight; upper leg flexed B- Lower leg flexed; upper leg straight C- Both legs straight D- Both legs flexed

B- Lower leg flexed; upper leg straight

The neuroglia of the nervous system? A- Produce CSF B- Support and bind C- Conduct impulses D- Initiate reflexes

B- Support and bind

The method of inhalation anesthesia that allows complete rebreathing of expired gases is; A- Mask inhalation B- Closed C- Semi-Closed D- Open

B- Closed

Which member of the surgical team is responsible for protecting an unsplinted fracture during positioning? A- Circulator B- Surgical technologist preceptor C- Surgeon D- Anesthesia provider

C- Surgeon

Another name for tonsil suction is? A- Poole B- Baron C- Frazier D- Yankauer

D- Yankauer

Which muscles relax when a small pad is placed under a patient's head in the supine position? A- Cremaster B- Deltoid C- Strap D- Pyramidal

C- Strap

A type of bone-holding forceps is: A- Dingman B- Langenbeck C- Smille D- Slocum

A- Dingman

Which surgical procedure would use the instrument shown below? A- Endarterectomy B- Thoracoscopy C- Lobectomy D- Coronary artery bypass

D- Coronary artery bypass

Which pathological condition of the small intestine could be misdiagnosed as acute appendicitis? A- Gastritis B- Carcinoma C- Crohn's disease D- Meckel's diverticulum

D- Meckel's diverticulum

Which piece of equipment is require for administration Bier block? A- Pulse oximeter B- Pain control anesthesia pump C- Double-cuffed tourniquet D- Electrosurgical unit

C- Double-cuffed tourniquet

Which subcategory of drug preparation is a combination of two liquids that cannot mix? A- Solution B- Emulsion C- Suspension D- Semisoild

B- Emulsion

The introduction of radiopaque contrast medium into an artery or vein is called a/an? A- ultrasonography B- Angiography C- Cholangiography D- Echocardiography

B- Angiography

The anatomical structure must be approximated after a colectomy to prevent herniation of abdominal contents? A- Omentum B- Pylorus C- Mesentery D- Jejunum

C- Mesentery

Which of the following is a type of uterine fibroid? A- Endometrium B- Cystocele C- Leiomyoma D- Rectocele

C- Leiomyoma

The pathogen that most often causes postoperative surgical site infections is? A- Pseudomonas aeruginosa B- Escherichia coli C- Candida albicans D- Staphylococcus aureus

D- Staphylococcus aureus

Which organ is themes frequently injured during a motor vehicle accident? A- Spleen B- Liver C- Kidney D- Heart

A- Spleen

Suture material that becomes encapsulated by fibrous tissue during the healing stage is? A- Multifilament B- Fascia lata C- Ligatures D- Non-absorbable

D- Non-absorbable

If a mentoplasty is being performed, the surgical technologist should confirm a prosthesis is available for the? A- Ear B- Chin C- Forehead D- Nose

B- Chin

Which of the following means cell "eating"? A- Phagocytosis B- Filtration C- Pinocytosis D- Osmosis

A- Phagocytosis

Which nerve could be damaged when the patient is placed in Fowler's position? A- Ulnar B- Femoral C- Brachial D- Sciatic

D- Sciatic

What is the correct order for donning OR attire? 1. Scrub suit 2. Shoe covers 3. Hair cover 4. Mask A- 4, 3, 1, 2 B- 2, 3, 1, 4 C- 1, 3, 4, 2 D- 3, 1, 4, 2

D- 3, 1, 4, 2

The cranial nerve responsible for hearing and balance is the? A- V B- VII C- XI D- XII

B- VII

Which of the following is not a hemostatic agent used in orthopedic surgery? A- Bone wax B- Gelfoam C- Xeroform D- Thrombin

C- Xeroform

Which of the following id responsible for disseminated intravascular coagulation? A- Endotoxin B- Exotoxin C- Neurotoxin D- Enterotoxin

A- Endotoxin

The copper wire in the electrosurgical unit that allows the flow of free electrons is called the? A- Resistor B- Ground wire C- Conductor D- Insulator

C- Conductor

At the end of a procedure the surgeon asks for the local anesthetic to inject intra-articular. Where is the surgeon injecting the local drug? A- Subcutaneous B- Dermal C- Within joint D- Intravenous

C- Within joint

Which preoperative diagnostic test is useful in diabetic patients with small vessel arterial disease? A- Plethysmography B- Echocardiography C- Capnography D- Isotope scanning

A- Plethysmography

Which of the following is themes effective method for sterilizing items that can be damaged by steam sterilization? A- Plasma sterilization B- Ethylene oxide C- Glutaraldehyde D- Peracetic acid

B- Ethylene oxide

The mandible articulates with which bone? A- Ethmoid B- Maxillae C- Temporal D- Zygomatic

C- Temporal

What could result from crossing the patient's arms across his/her chest in the supine position? A- Interference with circulation B- Interference with respiration C- Postoperative discomfort D- Pressure on the median nerve

B- Interference with respiration

Which of the following is incorrect when preparing a paper-plastic peel pack? A- Ring handles of clamps are placed at end B- Instruments are held together with autoclave tape within the peel pack C- Open end of peel pack is sealed with autoclave tape D- Inner peel pack of a double peel pack is not sealed

B- Instruments are held together with autoclave tape within the peel pack

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