Practice Test #5

Question 1

In severe aortic stenosis, all of the following are indications of valve replacement except: Myocardial ischemia, left ventricle hypertrophy, palpitations, angina?

Answer 1

Palpatations

Question 2

Ethylene Oxide sterilization destroys microbes by the process of :

Answer 2

Alkylation

Question 3

Prior to being placed in an EtO sterilizer, items must :

Answer 3

be completely dry

Question 4

What nerve is at greatest risk during a thyroidectomy?

Answer 4

Recurrent Laryngeal

Question 5

Which nerve could be compressed against the humerus in the prone position?

Answer 5

Radial

Question 6

If the broth in the steam sterilization biological indicator is yellow after incubation, what action should be taken?

Answer 6

Items must be immediately recalled

Question 7

Which of the following vessels arises from the right ventricle of the heart : descending aorta, ascending aorta, pulmonary vein, pulmonary artery?

Answer 7

Pulmonary artery

Question 8

Which of the following procedures requires preoperative high-level disinfection of the endoscope : bronchoscopy, laparoscopy, mediastinoscopy, thoracoscopy?

Answer 8

Bronchoscopy

Question 9

If the surgeon uses a knife blade to incise the oral mucosa, the preferred blade is :

Answer 9

12 blade

Question 10

What is inserted into the tympanic membrane incision during a myringotomy?

Answer 10

PE tube

Question 11

Which organelle contains digestive juices?

Answer 11

Lysosome

Question 12

During a thyroidectomy, if all parathyroid glands are accidentally removed, what complication will occur?

Answer 12

Tetany

Question 13

Which of the following surgical instruments are used to retract the lung : Glover, Kocher, Allison, Davidson?

Answer 13

Allison

Question 14

What would the preoperative diagnosis be for an infant undergoing craniotomy?

Answer 14

Craniosynostosis

Question 15

Where is the anterior chamber of the eye located?

Answer 15

Posterior to the cornea and anterior to the iris

Question 16

What procedure is an incision into the tympanic membrane for the removal of accumulated fluid?

Answer 16

Myringotomy

Question 17

Which of the following is not a requirement when a patient is placed in the prone position : bolsters placed under axilla, arms on armboards parallel to bed, head placed on donut, safety belt is placed below the knees?

Answer 17

Safety belt is placed below the knees

Question 18

Which stapling device would be used to create an anastomosis during a lower anterior resection?

Answer 18

EEA

Question 19

What route of drug administration is parenteral?

Answer 19

Intravenous

Question 20

Which space is entered during a thymectomy?

Answer 20

Mediastinum

Question 21

Femoral rasps are used for which of the following reasons : expose the operative site, file the cortical bone, prepare the intramedullary space for a prosthesis, inject bone cement into the intramedullary space?

Answer 21

Prepare the intramedullary space for a prosthesis

Question 22

What incision is frequently used for pediatric aortic coarctation repair?

Answer 22

Posterolateral thoracotomy

Question 23

The purpose of the kidney elevator is to :

Answer 23

Increase the space between the lower rib and iliac crest

Question 24

What is the proper method of handling disposable suction containers when turning over an OR?

Answer 24

Wipe down outside of container and place in biohazard bag for disposal

Question 25

How often should biological testing of EtO sterilization be conducted?

Answer 25

Every load

Question 26

Which of the following is a liquid chemical sterilant often used for sterilizing endoscopes with a cycle time of 30 minutes : isopropyl alcohol, sodium hypochlorite, peracetic acid, glutaraldyhyde?

Answer 26

Peracetic acid

Question 27

A short-acting narcotic opioid given intramuscularly for preoperative sedation is :

Answer 27

Meperidine

Question 28

How many minutes should a frazier suction tip be immediate-use (flashed) sterilized in a gravity steam sterilizer?

Answer 28

10

Question 29

How often should the steam sterilizing machine's strainer be cleaned?

Answer 29

Daily

Question 30

What is the smallest microorganism that requires a host cell for replication?

Answer 30

Virus

Question 31

An intraoperative mutagenic and carcinogenic hazard of laser use is :

Answer 31

laser plume

Question 32

Which of the following incisions would be performed for repair of a liver laceration : midline, pfannenstiel, oblique, McBurney's?

Answer 32

Midline

Question 33

Which portion of the stomach is superior to the esophogeal sphincter?

Answer 33

antrum

Question 34

What does pneumonectomy mean?

Answer 34

removal of the lung

Question 35

What is responsible for causing transmission of spongiform encephalopathy?

Answer 35

Prion

Question 36

The thyroid gland consists of right and left lobes joined by the :

Answer 36

Isthmus

Question 37

A sustained contraction produced by rapid stimuli is called:

Answer 37

Tetany

Question 38

Which of the following would be the least likely complication of suprapubic prostatectomy : acute phlebitis, acute epidiymitis, embolism, hemorrhage?

Answer 38

acute phlebitis

Question 39

What type of needle is used when suturing the skin?

Answer 39

reverse cutting

Question 40

Which of the following factors is used to determine the inflation pressure of a tourniquet : previous surgeries, length of surgery, type of incision, patient's age?

Answer 40

patient's age

Question 41

At the end of the procedure and after the patient has been transported out of the OR, the ST should remove the :

Answer 41

Gown

Question 42

What is considered the operative stage of anesthesia?

Answer 42

Third

Question 43

A rapid-onset muscle relaxant used for intubation is :

Answer 43

Lanoxin

Question 44

When the ST is breaking down the back table, instruments with ratchets should be :

Answer 44

Placed in a basin with enzymatic solution in open position for transport to decontamination

Question 45

The cup-like extensions of the renal pelvis that collect urine from the pyramids are :

Answer 45

Calyces

Question 46

The inner layer of an artery is the :

Answer 46

Intima

Question 47

In the presence of infection, the absorption rate of surgical gut is :

Answer 47

Increased

Question 48

Dark blood in the sterile field could indicate what?

Answer 48

Hypoxia

Question 49

Which of the following is a type of meniscal tear: greenstick, bucket handle, capsular, comminuted?

Answer 49

Bucket handle

Question 50

Which of the following microorganisms is least likely to be associated with wound infections : E. Coli, Stapylococcus, Clostridium perfringens, Treponema palladium?

Answer 50

Treponema palladium

Question 51

When using EtO sterilization, the recommended aeration time for an aerator set at 140*F is :

Answer 51

8 hours

Question 52

Which of the following vessels empties into the right atrium : pulmonary vein, aortic arch, superior vena cava, pulmonary artery?

Answer 52

Superior Vena Cava

Question 53

What dietary substance enhances the production of collagen?

Answer 53

Protein

Question 54

What procedure should the first scrub ST set up for when a female patient is undergoing s repair for a cystocele and rectocele?

Answer 54

Anterior and posterior colporrhaphy

Question 55

Which vein drains the small intestine?

Answer 55

Hepatic portal vein

Question 56

What specialized retractors are used during a rotator cuff repair?

Answer 56

Bankart

Question 57

Which portion of the small intestine joins to the large intestine?

Answer 57

Ileum

Question 58

Which tank would be brought into the OR if a ST is preparing an oscillating saw?

Answer 58

Compressed Nitrogen