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

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

A

Clean-contaminated

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

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

A

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

A

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

A

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

A

Flat

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Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:

A. Calcium
B. Nitrogen
C. Potassium
D. Albumin

A

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

A

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

A

Argon

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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

A

Informed consent

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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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Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:

A. Viruses
B. Bacteria
C. Fungi
D. Spores

A

Spores

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Syndactyly refers to:

A. Cleft palate
B. Webbed fingers
C. Fused tarsals
D. Torn ligaments

A

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

A

Backtable

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The islets of Langerhans secrete:

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

A

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

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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

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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

A

Same side as surgeon

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A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin:

A. Sterile
B. Disinfected
C. Surgically clean
D. Moisyened and dehydrated

A

Surgically clean

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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 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?

A. Name, social security #, physician
B. Name, medical record #, allergies
C. Name, date of birth, diagnosis
D. Name, date of birth, physician

A

Name, date of birth, physician

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What are spiral-shaped bacteria called?

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

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The primary function of the gallbladder is to :

A. Store bile
B. Produce Bile
C. Emulsify fats
D. Metabolize fats

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Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team?

A. Surgeon
B. Circulator
C. Surgical assistant
D. Surgical technologist

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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. Aid in controlling temperature C. Eliminate air turbulence D. Provides for thorough cleaning
Aid in controlling temperature
26
What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? A. Type of procedure, equipment, radiation dose B. Exposure, frequency, concentration C. Time, shielding, distance D. Site, age, gender
Time, shielding, distance
27
Which is the first part of the small intestine? A. Duodenum B. Jejunum C. Ileum D. Cecum
Duodenum
28
What is the surgical positions frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery? A. Prone B. Lateral C. Supine D. Lithotomy
Lateral
29
How are rickettsiae transmitted? A. Arthropod bites B. Physical contact C. Blood exposure D. Airborne organisms
Arthropod bites
30
Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope? A. Colposcopy B. Laparoscopy C. Urethroscopy D. Hysteroscopy
Colposcopy
31
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called: A. Tamponade B. Pericarditis C. Infarction D. Cardiomyopathy
Tamponade
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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
33
Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid? A. -dynia B. -tomy C. -lysis D. -centesis
-centesis
34
To which portion of the colo is the appendix attached? A. Ascending B. Descending C. Cecum D. Simoid
Cecum
35
Which laboratory test determines bacterial identification? A. Gram stain B. Manual count C. Prothrombin time D. Gel electrophoresis
Gram Stain
36
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called: A. Miotics B. Myopics C. Mydriatics D. Muscarinics
Mydriactics
37
Which of the following drapes is non-fenestrated (no holes)? A. Laparotomy B. U-drape C. Transverse D. Craniotomy
U-drape
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Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a patient's identification 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
39
What is the position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement? A. Prone B. Sims C. Supine D. Kraske
Supine
40
Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy? A. Carbon dioxide B. Nd:YAG C. Excimer D. Argon
Argon
41
Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility? A. Clerical B. Mechanical C. Biological D. Chemical
Biological
42
The apron-like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is the: A. Omentum B. Mesentery C. Ligamentum D. Peritoneum
Omentum
43
Which microbes live without oxygen? A. Aerobes B. Anaerobes C. Capnophiles D. Microaerophiles
Anaerobes
44
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
45
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
46
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
47
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
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Which term refers to an abnormal thoracic curve of the spine referred to as "hunchback"? A. Lordosis B. Scoliosis C. Kyphosis D. Alkalosis
Scoliosis
49
What is the medical term for a bunion? A. Talipes valgus B. Hallux valgus C. Hallux varus D. Talipes varus
Hallux valgus
50
What incision is also known as a lower oblique? A. Inguinal B. Paramedian C. Infraumbilical D. Thoracoabdominal
Inguinal
51
The small intestine attaches to the posterior abdominal wall by the: A. Mesentery B. Peritoneum C. Falciform ligament D. Lesser omentum
Mesentery
52
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. Commenensalism B. Neutralism C. Mutualism D. Parasitism
Commenensalism
53
A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is? A. Depo-Medrol B. Miochol C. Healon D. Wydase
Depo-Medrol
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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

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