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The goal of the surgical scrub is to lower the population of which flora to an irreducible minimum?

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Resident

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

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Autonomic

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In which of the following would absorbable suture be contraindicated : peritoneum, muscle, intestinal anastomosis, vascular anastomosis?

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Vascular anastomosis

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Which of the following damages the mastoid air cells and ossicles of the ear : meniere’s disease, acoustic neuroma, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis?

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Cholesteatoma

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

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rigid Bronchoscope

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

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Bailey

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The largest muscle of the upper calf is the :

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Gastrocnemius

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

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3 hours

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The teeth are composed primarily of :

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Dentin

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The basis for the design of electrical equipment in the OR is :

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Electron Theory

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Which procedure is performed to decrease gastric secretions?

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Vagotomy

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Which organ shares the same blood supply with the pancreas and must be removed during a whipple?

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Duodenum

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During a cleft palate procedure, which equipment should the ST be prepared to set up quickly?

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Drill

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Which of the following secretes hydrochloric acid : parietal cells, salivary glands, pancreas, duodenum?

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Parietal Cells

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Which of the following preoperative diagnostic tests would be administered to a patient with a brain injury?

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EEG

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A fogarty catheter is used during a :

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Embolectomy

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During a trabeculectomy, which two layers are incised at the beginning of the procedure?

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Conjuctiva and sclera

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What is used to obtain specimens during a bronchoscopy?

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Lukens tube

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When the surgeon makes a MacBurney’s incision, which muscle is encountered first and divided in the direction of its fibers?

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External Oblique

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How would you position a patient with an intertrochanteric fracture?

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Supine

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The removal of fibrous thickening of the visceral pleura is called :

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Decortication

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What type of hernia involves a direct and indirect inguinal hernia?

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Pantaloon

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How are the legs of the patient positioned for lateral position?

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Lower leg flexed; upper leg straight

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What does the neuroglia of the nervous system do?

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Support and bind

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What PPE should the ST don prior to the start of an extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy procedure?
Lead apron
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Another name for tonsil suction is :
Yankauer
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A type of bone-holding forceps is : dingman, langenbeck, smillie, slocum?
Dingman
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Which pathological condition of the small intestine could be misdiagnosed as acute appendicitis?
Meckel's diverticulum
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Which subcategory of drug prep is a combination of two liquids that cannot mix?
Emulsion
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What is the average normal respiration rate for children?
18 to 30
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What anatomical structure must be approximated after a colectomy to prevent herniation of abdominal contents?
Mesentary
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To prevent density, instrument sets should not exceed :
25lbs
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When surgically treating hydrocephalus, where is the shunt placed?
Lateral ventrical
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The ureters enter the bladder medially, from what aspect?
Posterior
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If a mentoplasty is being performed, the ST should confirm a prosthesis is available for the :
Chin
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Which of the following means cell "eating" : phagocytosis, filtration, pinocytosis, osmosis?
Phagocytosis
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Which nerve could be damaged when the patient is placed in Fowler's position : ulnar, femoral, brachial, sciatic?
Sciatic
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What is the correct order for donning OR attire?
Hair cover, Scrub Suit, Mask, Shoe Covers
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The cranial nerve responsible for hearing and balance is the :
VIII
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Which of the following is responsible for disseminated intravascular coagulation : Endotoxin, exotoxin, neurotoxin, enterotoxin?
Endotoxin
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Which preoperative diagnostic test is useful in diabetic patients with small vessel arterial disease?
Plethysmography
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The mandible articulates with which bone?
Temporal
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What degrees in Celsius equals 98.6*F?
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A mesh that is contraindicated in the presence of infection is :
PTFE
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Which of the following provides additional protection to prevent contamination of a sterile package : dust cover, green towel, non-sterile 3/4 sheet, muslin wrap?
Dust cover
46
During a kidney transplant, the renal vein of the donor kidney is anastomosed to the:
External iliac vein
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The ophthalmologist tells the ST to place 2 drops atropine sulfate OU. What does this mean?
Both eyes dilated
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If cultures cannot be immediately transported from the surgery dept to pathology, they should be :
Place in a refrigerator
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In terms of transmitting an infection, what is a fomite?
Inanimate object
50
When positioning the patient for a C-section, where is the bolster place, and why?
Right side; to relieve pressure on the vena cava
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The conducting fibers the extend from the AV node to the interventricular septum form the :
Bundle of His
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Name the order of the layers of the colon from inner to outer:
mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, serosa
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Air or fluid accumulation due to poorly approximated wound edges could result in :
dead space
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A blood pH of 7.5 indicates :
Alkalosis
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What is the function of phagocytic white cells?
Engulf and destroy bacteria
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Which of the following describes the action of histamine (H2 blockers) : increase blood flow to the heart, produce skeletal muscle relaxation, reverse narcotic effects, decrease gastric volume in the stomach?
Decrease gastric volume in the stomach
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When performing a total knee arthroplasty, the surgeon removes the osteophytes from the rim of the femur and tibia with a :
Kerrison
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During a radical neck dissection with mandibulectomy, which bone is harvested for the graft?
Fibula
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To prevent charring of bone when it is being cut or drilled, the ST should use :
Suction irrigator
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Pain, ,heat, redness, and swelling indicate what condition?
Inflammation
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Which clamp is most often used to grasp the appendix?
Babcock
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Which drape is used for a thyroidectomy?
Transverse
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Testosterone is secreted by the:
Leydig cells
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When a surgeon is using a Kocher subcostal incision, which muscle is divided by electrosurgery?
Rectus abdominus
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What are the boundaries of the skin prep for a total hip arthroplasty?
Level of umbilicus to foot
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Movement disorder diseases caused by radiation therapy are characterized by destruction of the :
Myelin sheath
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During which of the following procedures would a Gigli saw possibly be used : Craniotomy, Laminectomy, Acromioplasty, Bunionectomy?
Craniotomy
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What is the best synthetic substitute for stainless steel (suture)
Polypropylene
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What microorganism is used within the biological indicator for ethylene oxide sterilization?
Bacillus subtillis
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To prevent peel pack pouches from opening during sterilization, the ST should :
Force out air from pouch
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During a CABG procedure, the saphenous vein is sutured to the :
Coronary Artery
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Which drain should the ST have available for insertion into the common bile duct during and exploration?
T-tube
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Which graft material does not require pre-clotting for placement during an abdominal aortic aneurysmectomy?
PTFE

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