Practice Exam #1 Pt.1 Flashcards by Unknown Unknown

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

A. Teeth
B. Vili
C. Sinuses
D. Tonsils

Teeth

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Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?

A. Clean
B. Contaminated
C. Dirty and infected
D. Clean-contaminated

Clean-contaminated

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The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is:

A. Atropine sulfate
B. Alpha-chymotrypsin
C. Acetylcholine chloride
*D. Pilocarpine hydrochloride

Alpha-chymotrypsin

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How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR?

A. Place stretcher sideways in elevator
*B. Enter head first, exit feet first
C. Position in elevator is irrelevant
D. Enter feet first, exit head first

Enter head first, exit feet first

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Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery?

A. Midline
*B. Paramedian
C. McBurney’s
*D. Pfannenstiel

Pfannenstiel

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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

Flat

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Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:
* A. Calcium
* B. Nitrogen
* C. Potassium
* D. Albumin

Potassium

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Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors?
* A. Fascia
* B. Periosteum
* C. Dura mater
* D. Arterial wall

Fascia

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Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them?
* A. Argon
* B. Excimer
* C. Carbon dioxide
* D. Neodymium: YAG

Aragon

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Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an:
* A. Tort
* B. Malpractice
* C. Personal liability
* D. Informed consent

Informed Consent

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Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?
* A. Cardia
* B. Fundus
* C. Pylorus
* D. Antrum

Cardia

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Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:
* A. Viruses
* B. Bacteria
* C. Fungi
* D. Spores

Spores

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Syndactyly refers to:
* A. Cleft palate
* B. Webbed fingers
* C. Fused tarsals
* D. Torn ligaments

Webbed Fingers

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The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the:
* A. Stretcher
* B. OR table
* C. Backtable
* D. Mayo stand

Backtable

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The islets of Langerhans secrete:
* A. Bile
* B. Insulin
* C. Intrinsic factor
* D. Inhibiting hormones

Insulin

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What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth?
* A. Cleft palate repair
* B. Arch bar application
* C. Extractions
* D. Implants

Extractions

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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

Escherichia Coli

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Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the surgeon
to square off an incision site?
* A. . Opposite side from surgeon
* B. Same side as surgeon
* C. Foot of OR table
* D. Head of OR table

Same side of the surgeon

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A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin:
* A. Sterile
* B. Disinfected
* C. Surgically clean
* D. Moistened and dehydrated

Surgically clean

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Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?
o A. Ampulla of Vater
o B. Duct of Santorini
o C. Wirsung’s duct
o D. Sphincter of Oddi

Ampulla of Vator

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Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to
transporting a patient to the OR?
o A. Name, social security #, physician
o B. Name, medical record #, allergies
o C. Name, date of birth, diagnosis
o D. Name, date of birth, physician

Name, date of birth, physician

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What are spiral-shaped bacteria called?
o A .Cocci
o B. Bacilli
o C. Spirilli
o D. Diplococci

Spirilli

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The primary function of the gallbladder is to:
o A. Store bile
o B. Produce bile
o C. Emulsify fatso
o D. Metabolize fats

Store Bile

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Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team?
o A. Surgeon
o B. Circulator
o C. Surgical assistant
o D. Surgical technologist

Circulator

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Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access to the operating room? o A. Uses less space for opening o B. Aid in controlling temperature o C. Eliminate air turbulence o D. Provides for thorough cleaning

Aid in controlling temperature

What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? o A. Type of procedure, equipment, radiation dose o B. Exposure, frequency, concentration o C. Time, shielding, distance o D. Site, age, gender

Time, shielding, distance

Which is the first part of the small intestine? * A. Duodenum * B. Jejunum * C. lleum * D. Cecum

Duodenum

What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery? * A. Prone * B. Lateral * C. Supine * D. Lithotomy

Lateral

How are rickettsiae transmitted? * A. Arthropod bites * B. Physical contact * C. Blood exposure * D. Airborne organisms

Arthropod Bites

Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope? * A. Colposcopy * B. Laparoscopy * C. Urethroscopy * D. Hysteroscopy

Colposcopy

Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called: * A. Tamponade * B. Pericarditis * C. Infarction * D. Cardiomyopathy

Tamponade

Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to the PACU? * A. Anesthesia provider * B. Circulator * C. Surgeon * D. Surgical technologist

Anesthesia provider

Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid? * A. -dynia * B. -tomy * C. -lysis * D. -centesis

-centesis

To which portion of the colon is the appendix attached? * A. Ascending * B. Descending * C. Cecum * D. Sigmoid

Cecum

Which laboratory test determines bacterial identification? * A. Gram stain * B. Manual count * C. Prothrombin time * D. Gel electrophoresis

Gram stain

Medication used to dilate the pupil is called: * A. Miotics * B. Myopics * C. Mydriatics * D.Muscarinics

Mydriatics

Which of the following drapes is non-fenestrated? * A. Laparotomy * B. U-drape * C. Transverse * D. Craniotomy

U-drape

Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a patient's identification bracelet ? * A. During insertion of an IV catheter * B. Never until patient is discharged from facility * C. Postoperatively when taken to the nursing unit * D. When patient is awake and alert and can verbally identify self

Never until patient is discharged from facility

What is the position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement? * A. Prone * B. Sims * C. Supine * D. Kraske

Supine

Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility? * A. Clerical * B. Mechanical * C. Biological * D. Chemical

Biological

Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy? * A. Carbon dioxide * B. Nd:YAG * C. Excimer * D. Argon

Aragon

The apron-like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is the: * A. Omentum * B. Mesentery * C. Ligamentum * D. Peritoneum

Omentum

Which microbes live without oxygen? * A. Aerobes * B. Anaerobes * C. Capnophiles * D. Microaerophiles

anaerobes

Which of the following is an abnormal tract between two epithelium-lined surfaces that is open at both ends? * A. Epithelialization * B. Fistula * C. Herniation * D. Sinus

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

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

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

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

Kyphosis

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

Hallux valgus

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

Inguinal

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

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

Commensalism

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

Depo-Medrol

How is the surgical informed consent signed if an adult patient is illiterate? * A. Authorized individual signs patient's name * B. Patient marks with an "X" and witness verifies * C. RN and surgeon sign that patient gave consent * D. Surgeon and Risk Manager sign consent

Patient marks with an "X" and witness verifies

What direction should the stretcher be oriented when transporting a patient to the OR department? * A. Feet first, side rails up * B. Feet first, side rails down * C. Head first, side rails up * D. Head first, side rails down

Feet first, side rails up

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

HCG

Which portion of the surgical gown is considered non-sterile? * A. Outside closure ties * B. Two inches below neckline to table level * C. Upper arms, neckline and axillary region * D. Sleeves; two inches above the elbows to the cuffs

Upper arms, neckline and axillary region

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

Coude

What is the surgical position commonly used for thyroid and gallbladder surgery? * A. Supine * B. Fowler's * C. Reverse Trendelenburg * D. Lateral Kidney

Reverse Trendelenburg

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

Patent ductus arteriosus

What is the first step taken for an initial incorrect closing sponge count? * A. Notify surgeon and repeat count * B. X-ray patient * C. Check body cavity * D. Complete incident report

Notify surgeon and repeat count

Which of the following is a commonly used preservative for tissue specimens? * A. Saline * B. Formalin * C. Ethyl alcohol * D. Lugol's solution

Formalin

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

Paratyroid

What institutional document is completed when an adverse or unusual event takes place in the OR that may have legal consequences for the staff or patient? * A. Incident report * B. Operative record * C. Deposition report * D. Advance directive

Incident report

Which of the following is a nonadherent dressing? * A. Kling * B. Adaptic * C. Collodion * D. Elastoplast

adaptic

For which procedure would Trendelenburg position provide optimal visualization? * A. Cholecystectomy * B. Hysterectomy * C. Thyroidectomy * D. Acromioplasty

Hysterectomy

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

Aperture

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

Direct

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

Kocher

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

Bakes

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

Ligature

The organ that is connected by a duct to the duodenum is the: * A. Pancreas * B. Gallbladder * C. Stomach * D. Liver

Pancreas

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

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

Parasitism

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

Acute

Which organelle is responsible for the production of energy? * A. Lysosomes * B. Mitochondria * C. Golgi complex * D. Endoplasmic reticulum

Mitochondra

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

Balanced

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

Surgeon

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

Supine

The outer layer of the intestine is the: * A. Mucosa * B. Serosa * C. Muscularis * D. Submucosa

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

Chlorohexidine

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

Transverse

Where should the safety strap be placed on a patient who is in the supine position? * A. Below the knees * B. Across the waist * C. Over the thighs * D. Across the abdomen

Over the thighs

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

Epispadias repair

Which thermal method of hemostasis utilizes intense, focused light? * A. Laser * B. Bipolar * C. Harmonic * D. Monopolar

Laser

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

Hypertension

The larynx is located between the: * A. Pharynx and trachea * B. Nasal cavity and pharynx * C. Trachea and bronchi * D. Nasal and oral cavities

Pharynx and trachea

The most common cause of retinal detachment is: * A. Aging * B. Trauma * C. Glaucoma * D. Inflammation

Trauma

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

Pulmonary embolism

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

Penrose