Practice Test #6

Question 1

The plicae circulares, microvilli, and villi :

Answer 1

Increase absorption area and digestion in the small intestine.

Question 2

What is the medical term for accumulation of squamous epithelium that forms a mass that is destructive to the middle ear?

Answer 2

Cholesteatoma

Question 3

Which of the following is a uterine dressing forcep : schubert, bozeman, staude, ballantine?

Answer 3

Bozeman

Question 4

Which eye muscle alters the shape of the lens to accommodate vision?

Answer 4

Ciliary

Question 5

Filiforms are used to :

Answer 5

Bypass urethral obstuctions

Question 6

Which of the following defines cryptorchidism : stones, impotence, undescended testes, undeveloped testes?

Answer 6

Undescended testes

Question 7

Which of the following is a nonadherent, nonpermeable, occlusive surgical dressing?

Answer 7

Xeroform

Question 8

Sterile water is used for irrigation during a mastectomy, because it is categorized as what ?

Answer 8

Hypotonic

Question 9

What is used to inflate the Foley catheter balloon?

Answer 9

Sterile water

Question 10

Which mode of the electrosurgical unit does not require use of a patient return electrode.

Answer 10

Bipolar

Question 11

Which of the following diseases is caused by a pathogen : pneumonia, rickets, scurvy, diabetes?

Answer 11

pneumonia

Question 12

Coagulation with the harmonic scalpel is accomplished by the use of :

Answer 12

ultrasonic energy

Question 13

In which surgical procedure would Glisson’s capsule be encountered?

Answer 13

Hepatic Lobectomy

Question 14

Which instrument would be used during a dacryocystorhinostomy : buckle, keratome, scleral hooks, oscillating saw?

Answer 14

oscillating saw

Question 15

Polyglycoloic acid suture falls into which classification?

Answer 15

Synthetic absorbable

Question 16

Third-degree burn tissue with a charred and pearly-white appearance is called :

Answer 16

Eschar

Question 17

Insertion of an intraaortic balloon pump is done to treat patients with :

Answer 17

Left ventricular failure

Question 18

For which of the following do burr holes provide adequate exposure : meningocele, encephalocele, cranialdysraphism, subdural hematoma ?

Answer 18

Subdural hematome

Question 19

The venous sinus at the juntion of the sclera and cornea is the :

Answer 19

Canal of schlemm

Question 20

What cardiac drug increases myocardial contractality?

Answer 20

Calcium Chloride

Question 21

Which procedure can be done to repair a bucket-handle tear ?

Answer 21

Meniscectomy

Question 22

The prostate gland secretes :

Answer 22

Alkaline fluid

Question 23

Which of the following incisions divides the linea alba : right subcostal, vertical midline, paramedian rectus, midabdominal transverse/

Answer 23

Verticle midline

Question 24

Which preoperative drug is delivered transdermally to prevent postoperative nausea?

Answer 24

Scopolomine

Question 25

What are the four defects involved in tetralogy of Fallot?

Answer 25

Right ventricular hypertrophy, Ventricular septal defect, overriding aorta, pulmonary valve stenosis

Question 26

Where is central venous pressure measured?

Answer 26

Right atrium

Question 27

The funnel-shaped distal opening of a fallopian tube is the :

Answer 27

Infundibulum

Question 28

Which ligament stabilizes the duodenojejunal angle?

Answer 28

Treitz

Question 29

What disease causes the overproduction of adrenaline?

Answer 29

Addison's disease

Question 30

What is the purpose of applying cricoid pressure?

Answer 30

Occlude the esophagus

Question 31

What monitoring device is used to obtain indirect arterial blood pressure?

Answer 31

Sphygmomanometer

Question 32

What is an atypical communication of intracranial vessels?

Answer 32

Arteriovenous malformation

Question 33

Which of the following hemostatic agents is contraindicates for use on bone : bone wax, topical thrombin, oxidized cellulose, absorbable collagen?

Answer 33

oxidized cellulose

Question 34

What is the congenital abnormality that is characterized by the presence of cerebrospinal fluid and spinal nerves in a sac, protruding dorsally?

Answer 34

Myelomeningocele

Question 35

Glaucoma results results from blockage of the :

Answer 35

Canal of Schlemm

Question 36

Which surgical procedure is performed to fuse a joint?

Answer 36

Arthrodesis

Question 37

What retractor if used for bladder retraction during a cesarean section?

Answer 37

De Lee

Question 38

Which fixation device in indicated for a femoral neck fracture?

Answer 38

Cannulated Screw

Question 39

Sperm is produced in the:

Answer 39

Seminiferous tubles

Question 40

Which duct carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the duodenum?

Answer 40

Common bile duct

Question 41

Which of the following is an endoscopic procedure of the suspension of the bladder neck for treatment of stress incontinence?

Answer 41

Stamey procedure

Question 42

Which part of the three-layer dressing absorbs wound secretions?

Answer 42

Intermediate

Question 43

Which of the following agents is a mechanical method of hemostasis?

Answer 43

Bone wax

Question 44

Which of the following drains is inserted during a cholecystectomy?

Answer 44

Malecot

Question 45

Pancreatic digestive secretions are collected in the :

Answer 45

Duct of Wirsung

Question 46

Which of the following types of fractures result in several bony fragments : Spiral, Greenstick, Transverse, Comminuted?

Answer 46

Comminuted

Question 47

In which anatomical structure does and inguinal hernia defect occur?

Answer 47

transversalis fascia

Question 48

Which of the following clamps would not be found in an intestinal tray : Allen, Best, Sarot, Doyen?

Answer 48

Sarot

Question 49

To obtain direct arterial pressure, the catheter is inserted into which artery?

Answer 49

Radial

Question 50

Which of the following procedures is a partial gastrectomy : Whipple, Wertheim, Billroth I, Zenker?

Answer 50

Billroth I

Question 51

A type of cataract extraction when the lens and its capsule are removed is:

Answer 51

Intracapsular

Question 52

A Keller arthroplasty or McKeever procedure is performed to treat which of the following : Dislocation, Fracture, Arthritis, Bunion?

Answer 52

Bunion

Question 53

Why is an A-V fistula performed for long-term dialysis?

Answer 53

Decrease thrombosis and risk of infection

Question 54

Which procedure involves reattachment of the anterior capsule of the shoulder to the rim of the glenoid fossa with sutures?

Answer 54

Bankart

Question 55

What procedure is performed to correct talipes valgus or talipes varus?

Answer 55

triple arthrodesis