Practice Exam #2

Question 1

Which of the following is a type of tissue force up?

A. Brown-Adson
B. Pean
C. Allow
D. Schnidt

Answer 1

A. Brown-Adson

Question 2

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

A. Ventriculoscope
B. Bronchoscope
C. Mediastinoscope
D. Angioscope

Answer 2

D. Angioscope

Question 3

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

Answer 3

B. Resident

Question 4

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

A. Stamey
B. Chiba
C. Dorsey
D. Tru-Cut

Answer 4

A. Stamey

Question 5

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

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

Answer 5

A. Sclerotherapy

Question 6

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

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

Answer 6

C. Hesselbach’s

Question 7

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

1. Assist with postoperative patient care.
2. Remove drapes.
3. Remove down in gloves.
4. Breakdown sterile set up.

Answer 7

B. 2, 3, 1, 4

Question 8

What should be completed before sterile items are opened for the first procedure of the day?

A. Lower temperature in the OR.
B. Wipe down furniture and surfaces.
C. Test, sterilizer and sub sterile room.
D. Test anesthesia machine

Answer 8

B. Wipe down furniture and surfaces.

Question 9

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

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

Answer 9

C. Autonomic.

Question 10

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

A. Ovary.
B. Uterus.
C. Cervical OS.
D. Fallopian tube.

Answer 10

A. Ovary

Question 11

In which of the following would absorbable suture be contraindicated?

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

Answer 11

D. Vascular anastomosis

Question 12

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

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

Answer 12

D. Bladder

Question 13

Which of the following refers to the absence of pathogens?

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

Answer 13

B. Aseptic.

Question 14

What must be done prior to positioning a patient undergoing a posterior lumbar laminectomy?

A. Attachment of arm boards
B. Padding of knees.
C. Endotracheal intubation.
D. Skin prep.

Answer 14

C. Endotracheal intubation.

Question 15

Which of the following damages, the mass mastoid air cells, and obstacles of the ear?

A. Ménière’s disease
B. Acoustic neuroma
C. Cholesteatoma
D. Otosclerosis

Answer 15

C. Cholesteatoma

Question 16

When placing a wedge needle into a needle holder, the needle should be clamped:

A. 1/3 distance from swaged end of the needle.
B. 1/4 distance from the needlepoint.
C. At the junction of suture and needle.
D. Halfway distance from the needlepoint.

Answer 16

A. 1/3 distance from swadged in of needle.

Question 17

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

A. Flexible esophagoscope
B. Flexible broncoscope
C. Rigid esophagoscope
D. Rigid bronchoscope

Answer 17

D. Rigid bronchoscope

Question 18

Which of the following elements primarily make up the bodies mass?

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

Answer 18

C. Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen.

Question 19

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

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

Answer 19

A. Bailey

Question 20

The largest muscle of the upper calf is the?

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

Answer 20

C. Gastronemius

Question 21

What is the length of time when Robbin loses its potency?

A. 30 min
B. 60 min
C. 2 hours
D. 3 hours

Answer 21

D. 3 hours

Question 22

The function of the small intestine is?

A. Antithesis of vitamins.
B. Absorption of nutrients
C. Production of bacteria.
D. Excretion of bile

Answer 22

B. Absorption of nutrients.

Question 23

The teeth are composed primarily of?

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

Answer 23

A. Dentin

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

C. Electron theory.

Question 25

Which of the following procedures is performed to decrease gastric secretion? A. Pyloroplasty B. Vagotomy C. Billroth l D. Gastrostomy

Answer 25

B. Vagotomy

Question 26

A patient who underwent appendectomy enters the emergency department with severe abdominal pain, constipation, and vomiting. Which of the following is occurring? A. Cholecystitis B. Obstruction bowel C. Diverticulitis D. Strangulated hernia

Answer 26

B. Obstructed bowel.

Question 27

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

Answer 27

B. Duodenum

Question 28

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

Answer 28

A. Drill

Question 29

The muscle that flexes and supinates, the forearm and covers the anterior portion of the upper arm is the: A. Flexor radialis B. Biceps brachii C. Brachioradialis D. Theres major

Answer 29

B. Biceps brachii

Question 30

A surgeon tells a patient that she has a terminal cancer, but requires prophetic surgery to prevent a bowel obstruction and the patient replies, “this can’t be happening to me” which stage of grief is the patient displaying? A. Denial B. Depression C. Bargaining D. Anger

Answer 30

A. Denial

Question 31

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

Answer 31

B. Bypass calculi obstruction.

Question 32

Which of the following is used to create the trough on the anterior glenoid rim during a bank card procedure? A. Periosteal elevator B. Bone cutting forceps C. Shaver with abrader D. Reciprocating saw

Answer 32

C. Shaver with abrader

Question 33

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

Answer 33

A. Parietal cells

Question 34

Which of the following perioperative diagnostic test would be administered to a patient with a brain injury? A. EEG B. EMG C. SAO2 D. TEE

Answer 34

A. EEG

Question 35

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

Answer 35

C. Extremity

Question 36

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

Answer 36

B. Mucosa

Question 37

Which type of scalpel uses electro energy to cut and coagulate tissue? A. Fulguration B. Hemostatic C. Harmonic D. Plasma

Answer 37

C. Harmonic

Question 38

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

Answer 38

C. Embolectomy

Question 39

Which of the following positioning devices is needed when placing the patient in the supine position? A. Kidney rest B. Elbow pads C. Mayfield headrest D. Beanbag

Answer 39

B. Elbow pads

Question 40

During a trabeculectomy, which two layers are incised at the beginning of the procedure? A. Cornea; iris B. Pupil; lens C. Conjunctiva; Tenon’s capsule D. Sclera; retina

Answer 40

C. Conjunctiva; Tendon’s capsule

Question 41

What instrument sent should the surgical technologies have available in the OR when preparing for an inguinal herniorraphy? A. Rectal B. Bowel C. Vascular D. Biliary

Answer 41

B. Bowel

Question 42

Which of the following is used to obtain specimens during a bronchoscopy? A. Test tube B. Suction container C. Lukens tube D. 4x4 raytec sponges

Answer 42

C. Lukens tube

Question 43

Which structure material would be used in the presence of infection? A. Polyglycolic acid. B. Silk C. Chronic gut D. Steel

Answer 43

D. Steel

Question 44

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

Answer 44

B. Strangulated

Question 45

When the surgeon makes a McBerney 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

Answer 45

D. External oblique

Question 46

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

Answer 46

C. Broad ligament

Question 47

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

Answer 47

A. Upper midline

Question 48

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

Answer 48

C. Endometrial

Question 49

Which preoperative diagnostic exam is quickly completed to confirm ectopic pregnancy? A. Colposcopy B. Fluoroscopy C. Ultrasound D. MRI

Answer 49

C. Ultrasound

Question 50

How would you position a patient with an intertrochanteric fracture? A. Lateral B. Prone C. Supine D. Trendelenburg

Answer 50

C. Supine

Question 51

When repairing a direct hernia, the surgeon works with the anatomical triangle formed by the inguinal ligament, inferior epigastric vessels in the lateral border of the rectus abdominis called: A. Femoral B. Anterior C. Hesselbach’s D. Calot’s

Answer 51

C. Hesselbach’s

Question 52

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

Answer 52

D. Lateral

Question 53

Which of the following is the correct sequence of instruments for placing a screw into a bone? 1. Depth gauge 2. Drill 3. Screwdriver 4. Tap

Answer 53

2, 1, 4, 3

Question 54

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

Answer 54

C. Decortication

Question 55

The only depolarizing muscle relaxant in clinical use is? A. Cisatracurium (Nimbex) B. Vecuronium (Norcuron) C. Rocuronium (Zemuron) D. Succinylcholine (Anectine)

Answer 55

D. Succinylcholine (Anectine)

Question 56

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

Answer 56

D. Pantaloon

Question 57

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

Answer 57

B. Lower leg flexed; upper leg straight

Question 58

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

Answer 58

B. Support and bind.

Question 59

The method of inhalation anesthesia that allows complete re-breathing and expired gases is? A. Mask inhalation. B. Closed. C. Semi closed. D. Open.

Answer 59

B. Closed

Question 60

Which member of the surgical team is responsible for protecting in un splinted fracture during positioning? A. Circulator. B. Surgical technologist preceptor. C. Surgeon. D. Anesthesia provider.

Answer 60

C. Surgeon

Question 61

What personal protective equipment should the surgical technologies Dan prior to the start of an extrocorporeal shockwave lithotripsy procedure? A. Fluid proof apron. B. Eye protect protection. C. Non-Sterile gloves. D. Lead apron.

Answer 61

D. Lead apron

Question 62

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

Answer 62

D. Yankauer

Question 63

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

Answer 63

C. Strap

Question 64

When a medication or local anesthetic is passed to the surgeon, the surgical technology should? A. Show the surgeon the medicine bottle. B. State how much the medication the circular dispensed. C. Hand surgeon with cap on the needle for safety. D. State the name and the dosage of the medication.

Answer 64

D. State the name and the dosage of the medication.

Question 65

A type of bone holding force is? A. Dingman. B. Langenbeck C. Smilie D. Slocum

Answer 65

A. Dingman

Question 66

According to OSHA standards, protective eyewear of some form must be worn?

Answer 66

D. On all cases

Question 67

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

Answer 67

D. Meckel’s diverticulum

Question 68

Which piece of equipment is required for an administration of a bier block? A. Pulse oximeter. B. Pain control anesthesia pump. C. Double cups tourniquet. D. Electrosurgical unit.

Answer 68

C. Double cuffed tourniquet.

Question 69

Which sub category of drug preparation is a combination of two liquids that cannot mix? A. Solution B. Emulsion C. Suspension D. Semisolid

Answer 69

B. Emulsion

Question 70

What is the average normal respiration rate for children? A. 10-17 B. 18 to 30. C. 30 to 40. D. 40 to 50

Answer 70

B. 18 to 30.

Question 71

The introduction of radio peg contrast medium into an artery or vein is called a/N? A. Ultrasonography. B. Angiography C. Cholangiography. D. Echocardiography.

Answer 71

B. Angiography.

Question 72

What anatomical structure must be approximated after a ectomy to prevent herniation of abdominal contents? A. Omentum. B. Pylorus. C. Mesentery D. Jejunum

Answer 72

C. Mesentery

Question 73

To prevent density, instrument sets should not exceed? A. 15 pounds. B. 20 pounds. C. 25 pounds. D. 10 pounds.

Answer 73

C. 25 pounds

Question 74

When surgically treating hydrocephalus, where is the shunt placed? A. Third ventricle. B. Lateral ventricle. C. Aquatic of Sylvius. D. Foreman of Monro

Answer 74

B. Lateral ventricle.

Question 75

Which of the following is the type of uterine fibroid? A. Endometrium. B. Cystocele. C. Leiomyoma D. Rectrocele

Answer 75

C. Leiomyoma

Question 76

The yarders enter the bladder medially? A. At the distal aspect B. At the superior aspect. C. From the posterior aspect. D. From the anterior aspect.

Answer 76

C. From the posterior aspect.

Question 77

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

Answer 77

D. Staphylococcus aureus

Question 78

Which organ is the most frequent injured during a motor vehicle accident? A. Spleen. B. Liver C. Kidney. D. Heart.

Answer 78

A. Spleen

Question 79

Where would the surgical technologist find potent information for pulling a case? A. Laboratory reports. B. Surgical consent. C. Preference card. D. Hospital medical records.

Answer 79

C. Preference card.

Question 80

Suture material that becomes encapsulated by fibrous tissue during the healing stage is? A. Multi filament. B. Fascia lata. C. Ligatures. D. Nonabsorbable.

Answer 80

D. Nonabsorbable.

Question 81

If a Mento plasty is being performed, the surgical technologist should confirm a prosthesis is available for the? A. phagocytosis B. Filtration. C. Pinocytosis. D. Osmosis.

Answer 81

A. Phagocytosis.

Question 82

Which nerve could be damaged when a patient is placed in Fowler’s position? A. Ulnar B. Femoral C. Brachial D. Sciatic

Answer 82

D. Sciatic

Question 83

What is the correct order for donning OR attire? A. Scrub suit. B. Shoe covers C. Hair cover. D. Mask.

Answer 83

3, 1, 4, 2

Question 84

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

Answer 84

B. VIII

Question 85

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

Answer 85

C. Xeroform

Question 86

Which of the following is responsible for discriminating intravascular coagulation? A. Endotoxin. B. Exotoxin. C. Neurotoxin. D. Enterotoxin

Answer 86

A. Endotoxin

Question 87

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

Answer 87

C. Conductor

Question 88

At the end of a procedure, the surgeon asked for the local anesthetic to inject intro articular. Where is the surgeon injecting the local drug? A. Subcutaneous. B. Dermal. C. With joint. D. Intravenous.

Answer 88

C. With joint

Question 89

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

Answer 89

A. Plethysmography

Question 90

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

Answer 90

B. Ethylene oxide

Question 91

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

Answer 91

C. Temporal

Question 92

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.

Answer 92

B. Interference with respiration.

Question 93

Which of the following is correct from 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. End of peel pack is sealed with autoclave tape. D. Inner peel pack of a double peel pack is not sealed.

Answer 93

B. Instruments are held together within autoclave tape within the peel pack.

Question 94

Which of the following degree in Celsius equals 98.6°F? A. 34. B. 37. C. 30. D. 40.

Answer 94

B. 37

Question 95

When the surgical tech technologies is preparing surgical instruments for transport to the decontamination room, which statement is correct? A. Instruments with multiple parts should be assembled. B. In instruments with ratchets should be unratcheted. C. String instruments with ring handles. D. Heavy instrument should be placed on tray bottom

Answer 95

A. Instruments with multiple parts should be assembled.

Question 96

If a short bone is being removed from the wrist due to arthritis, what is being removed? A. Carpal B. Rib C. Tibia D . Patella

Answer 96

A. carpal

Question 97

Which of the following heals by contraction, granulation and connective tissue? A. Primary union. B. Delayed closure. C. Maturation D. Proliferation

Answer 97

B. Delayed closure

Question 98

Before transporting instruments to the decontamination room, what should the surgical technologies complete? A. Confirm instruments are dry. B. Pre-soak instruments in detergent solution. C. Wipe off instruments with towel. D. Rinse instruments with saline.

Answer 98

B. Pre-soak instruments and detergent solution.

Question 99

Which solution is best for pre-soaking instruments in the OR at the end of the procedure? A. Iodine based. B. Sterile water. C. Enzyme. D. Celine.

Answer 99

C. Enzyme

Question 100

A mesh that is contradicted in the presence of infection is? A. Viral. B. Stain stainless steel. C. Proline. D. PTFE

Answer 100

D. PTFE