Module 7

Question 1

Which of the following lies between the lung and the chest wall?
A) mediastinum
B) peritoneum
C) pleura
D) pericardium

Answer 1

Pleura

Question 2

At which abdominal layer is the first closing count performed?
A) Skin
B) Fascia
C) Peritoneum
D) Subcutaneous

Answer 2

Peritoneum

Question 3

When preparing the Sterrad sterilization system for use in the surgical area, which of the following outlets must be available?
A) Suction
B) Oxygen
C) Nitrogen
D) Electrical

Answer 3

Electrical

Question 4

During a laser laryngoscopy, which of the following supplies must be available?
A) wet cottonoids and water
B) microscope, sterile water, and bronchoscope
C) sterile water, thyroid tray, and methylene blue
D) tracheotomy tray and tube, bronchoscope, and sterile water

Answer 4

Wet cottonoids and water

Question 5

When utilizing a laparoscopic setup, potential hazards associated with the equipment include:
A) non-ionizing radiation
B) nitrogen embolus
C)pneumoperitoneum
D) fiberoptic beam fire

Answer 5

Fiberoptic beam fire

Question 6

Between each surgical procedure, decontamination of walls involves washing:
A) only areas that have been splashed with blood or debris
B) all walls with a disinfectant solution
C) all walls from the floor up to a 5-foot level with a disinfectant solution
D) all walls from the floor up to a 5-foot level with a viricidal solution

Answer 6

Only areas that have been splashed with blood or debris

Question 7

Which of the following types of sponges is used directly on the structures of the brain?
A) Ray-tec
B) Cherry
C) Weck-cel
D) Cottonoid

Answer 7

Cottonoid

Question 8

The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place by which of the following types of suture?
A) Mattress
B) Traction
C) Interrupted
D) Purse-string

Answer 8

Purse-string

Question 9

Which of the following does NOT result after dipping a bloody RAY-TEC sponge into irrigation solution?
A) The solution is tainted
B)Lint is released into the solution
C) The solution is diluted
D) Cellular components are released into the solution

Answer 9

Lint is released into the solution

Question 10

During a tympanoplasty, which of the following is the best choice for graft material?
A) temporal bone
B) temporalis fascia
C) vestibular membrane
D) a Teflon graft

Answer 10

Temporalis fascia