General surgery

Question 1

What is the name of the surgical position in which the patient lies flat with the arms extended ?

Answer 1

Supine

Question 2

Which layer is closed first in abdominal wound closure?

Answer 2

Peritoneum

Question 3

Which medication is given to reverse heparin?

Answer 3

Protamine sulfate

Question 4

What term describes the destruction of all microorganisms including spores

Answer 4

Sterilization

Question 5

What is the instrument classification of a Kocher clamp?

Answer 5

Grasping

Question 6

A patient with latex allergy should not be exposed to

Answer 6

Red Robinson catheter

Question 7

What is the name of the self-retaining retractor commonly used in abdominal surgery?

Answer 7

Balfour which is generally used in OBGYN

Question 8

What condition is characterized by severe allergic reaction in anesthesia?

Answer 8

Malignant hyperthermia

Question 9

What organ produces insulin?

Answer 9

Pancreas

Question 10

The suffix “-scopy” means

Answer 10

to view

Question 11

What best describes rapid heartbeat

Answer 11

tachycardia

Question 12

What is the standard operating room humidity range?

Answer 12

30% - 60%

Question 13

The gallbladder is located in which quadrant of the abdomen?

Answer 13

RUQ right upper quadrant

Question 14

What type of classification for fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires?

Answer 14

Class C

Question 15

What is the name of the first scrub’s sterile field setup?

Answer 15

Back table

Question 16

What is the structure covers the anterior surface of the eye?

Answer 16

Cornea

Question 17

Which position increases venous return to the heart

Answer 17

Trendelenburg

Question 18

Which of the following is used to verify steam sterilization parameters?

Answer 18

Bowie-Dick test

Question 19

What instrument is used to grasp delicate tissues in vascular surgery?

Answer 19

Debakey forceps

Question 20

The appendix is attached to what structure?

Answer 20

The cecum- where the small intestine and the large intestines meets.

Question 21

What vitamin is essential for normal blood clotting?

Answer 21

Vitamin K

Question 22

Which suture is best for vascular anastomosis?

Answer 22

6-0 prolene

Question 23

What does the term “enucleation” refer to?

Answer 23

eye removal

Question 24

How many people are needed for turning a patient into prone position safely?

Answer 24

4

Question 25

What is normal pH of blood?

Answer 25

7.35-7.45

Question 26

What is used to endure sterility has been achieved in ethylene oxide sterilization?

Answer 26

Biological indicator

Question 27

What organ is removed during a cholecystectomy?

Answer 27

gallbladder

Question 28

What is the function of the spleen?

Answer 28

filers blood

Question 29

Which structure passes through the inguinal canal in males

Answer 29

Vas deferens also called the spermatic cord

Question 30

The strongest layer of the abdomen is

Answer 30

Muscle

Question 31

When passing a scalpel the surgeon, the CST should:

Answer 31

Hand it with the blade face down

Question 32

What is the most reliable method to determine if sterilization has occurred?

Answer 32

Biological indicator

Question 33

A laparostomy draped has a fenestration located

Answer 33

Centrally located

Question 34

The thyroid gland regulates

Answer 34

metabolism

Question 35

Which of the following is an example of intentional would classification?

Answer 35

Clean-contaminated

Question 36

What is the purpose of a retention suture?

Answer 36

to prevent would dehiscence.

Question 37

What does dehiscence mean?

Answer 37

Wound reopening

Question 38

Which of the following is a common antiseptic used in the OR?

Answer 38

Betadine