Practice Exam III

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1. Instruments used to hold a curved suture needle for suturing are called ____.

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CHAPTER 10—INSTRUMENTATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

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Practice Exam III - Quiz

Practice Exam III focuses on key topics for surgical technologists, covering patient safety, preoperative procedures, and specific treatments.

2. What surgical specialty requires an instrument set specifically for dilatation and curettage?

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CHAPTER 10—INSTRUMENTATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

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3. Sets that include instruments for exposure of the heart and great vessels are used for ____ procedures.

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CHAPTER 10—INSTRUMENTATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

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4. The abs TThe contamination of a person or object by another person or object is called ____.

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CHAPTER 7—ASEPSIS AND STERILE TECHNIQUES

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5. When positioning the elderly patient, the team must be especially aware of ____.

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CHAPTER 3—THE SURGICAL PATIENT

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6. The area where patients wait within the department before entering the OR is called____.

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CHAPTER 5—PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY STANDARDS

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7. The informed consent cannot be signed by the patient after ____.

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CHAPTER 8—GENERAL PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY

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8. A vasoconstrictor that is often mixed with local anesthetics is ____.

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CHAPTER 8—GENERAL PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY

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9. Removal of the gallbladder is called ____.

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CHAPTER 14—GENERAL SURGERY

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10. Patient safety and hospital efficiency and effectiveness are related to ____.

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CHAPTER 1—ORIENTATION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

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11. A cosmetic procedure performed on the eyelid is a ____.

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CHAPTER 19—PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

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12. Escherichia coli normally resides in the lumen of the ____.

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CHAPTER 7—ASEPSIS AND STERILE TECHNIQUES

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13. Nonsterile items and individuals may ____.

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CHAPTER 7—ASEPSIS AND STERILE TECHNIQUES

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14. The presence of food or fluid in the stomach during surgery increases the danger of ____.

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CHAPTER 8—GENERAL PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY

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15. Which of the following cannot be performed by the child of less than 6 months of age?

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CHAPTER 3—THE SURGICAL PATIENT

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16. The basis for the practice of strict adherence to sterile technique is called ____.

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CHAPTER 7—ASEPSIS AND STERILE TECHNIQUES

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17. Drugs with a high potential to cause psychological and/or physical dependence and abuse are called ____.

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CHAPTER 9—SURGICAL PHARMACOLOGY AND ANESTHESIA

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18. General abdominal procedures typically require a(an) ____ instrument set.

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CHAPTER 10—INSTRUMENTATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

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19. Which of the following involves irrigation to wash out contaminants and removal of devitalized tissue?

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CHAPTER 11—WOUND HEALING, SUTURES, NEEDLES, AND STAPLING DEVICES

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20. The closed-glove technique is used ____.

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CHAPTER 12—SURGICAL CASE MANAGEMENT

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21. Methods used to prevent contamination of the sterile field are referred to as ____.

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CHAPTER 7—ASEPSIS AND STERILE TECHNIQUES

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22. The process that assures that all microorganisms including spores are killed is called ____.

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CHAPTER 7—ASEPSIS AND STERILE TECHNIQUES

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23. Raised, thickened scar due to excessive collagen formation is called ____.

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CHAPTER 11—WOUND HEALING, SUTURES, NEEDLES, AND STAPLING DEVICES

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24. The ____ is the physician who will provide a biopsy report.

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CHAPTER 13—DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

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25. The gram stain is a technique used to identify a ____.

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CHAPTER 13—DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

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26. The condition of gallstones is called ____.

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CHAPTER 14—GENERAL SURGERY

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27. An otoscope is used for viewing the ____.

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CHAPTER 13—DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

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28. What causes the descent of the fetus through the pelvic canal?

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CHAPTER 15—OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY

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29. Arterial saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen is measured with the use of ____.

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CHAPTER 13—DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

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30. Which of the following is an action of epinephrine?

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CHAPTER 18—ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

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31. To prevent the formation of condensate in nested basins (double basin) what must be done?

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CHAPTER 7—ASEPSIS AND STERILE TECHNIQUES

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32. An intentional cut through intact tissue for the purpose of exposing or excising underlying structures is called a/an ____.

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CHAPTER 11—WOUND HEALING, SUTURES, NEEDLES, AND STAPLING DEVICES

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33. A diaphragmatic hernia is located ____.

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CHAPTER 14—GENERAL SURGERY

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34. Which of the following is a synovial fluid filled cyst that can arise from a tendon sheath or wrist joint?

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CHAPTER 19—PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

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35. A uterine fibroid is an example of what type of factor causing surgical intervention?

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CHAPTER 3—THE SURGICAL PATIENT

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36. Cholangiography is a radiographic study of the ____.

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CHAPTER 13—DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

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37. The needs or activities related to one’s identification or interaction with another individual or group forms which component of the human being?

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CHAPTER 3—THE SURGICAL PATIENT

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38. A catalyst used to aid in the breakdown of organic material such as blood and tissue is a/an ____.

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CHAPTER 7—ASEPSIS AND STERILE TECHNIQUES

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39. Low-level disinfection may be appropriate for ____.

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CHAPTER 7—ASEPSIS AND STERILE TECHNIQUES

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40. The Kraske position is sometimes referred to as the ____ position.

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CHAPTER 8—GENERAL PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY

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41. Cryotherapy involves the utilization of ____.

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CHAPTER 16—OPHTHALMIC SURGERY

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42. The ____ is used to remove small organic particles and soil from areas of instruments that are difficult to clean manually.

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CHAPTER 7—ASEPSIS AND STERILE TECHNIQUES

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43. Lane, Kern, Lowman, and Lewin are examples of ____.

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CHAPTER 10—INSTRUMENTATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

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44. What does the term dacryocystitis mean?

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CHAPTER 16—OPHTHALMIC SURGERY

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45. Which of the following is a clinical sign and symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome?

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CHAPTER 21—ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

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46. The scope used for exploration of the biliary system is called a(an) ____.

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CHAPTER 10—INSTRUMENTATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

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47. A primary suture line consisting of a single strand of suture placed as a series of stitches is called ____.

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CHAPTER 11—WOUND HEALING, SUTURES, NEEDLES, AND STAPLING DEVICES

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48. Which statement regarding bladder tumors is NOT true?

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CHAPTER 20—GENITOURINARY SURGERY

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49. Which of the following considerations may be more relevant to the elderly patient than to an adolescent?

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CHAPTER 3—THE SURGICAL PATIENT

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50. Which of the following statements regarding arterial embolisms is NOT correct?

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CHAPTER 23—PERIPHERAL VASCULAR SURGERY

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51. The ultrasonic washer is an example of a/an


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CHAPTER 7—ASEPSIS AND STERILE TECHNIQUES

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52. Indigo carmine is used following tuboplasty to demonstrate ____.

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CHAPTER 15—OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY

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53. The skin is a ____.

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CHAPTER 19—PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

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54. Treatment that might provide assistance for stereotactic surgery is the ____.

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CHAPTER 1—ORIENTATION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

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55. The abse The Absence of microbes or infection is called ____. The a

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CHAPTER 7—ASEPSIS AND STERILE TECHNIQUES

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56. What is the superior opening into the larynx called?

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CHAPTER 17—OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGIC SURGERY

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57. The partial or total separation of a layer or layers of tissue after closure is called ____.

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CHAPTER 11—WOUND HEALING, SUTURES, NEEDLES, AND STAPLING DEVICES

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58. In what position is the patient placed when McBurney’s incision will be used?

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CHAPTER 14—GENERAL SURGERY

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59. The needle used for tough tissue that is difficult to penetrate is called ____.

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CHAPTER 11—WOUND HEALING, SUTURES, NEEDLES, AND STAPLING DEVICES

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60. The method in which hands and arms are scrubbed for a prescribed length of time is called ____.

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CHAPTER 12—SURGICAL CASE MANAGEMENT

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61. If skin is taken from an unburned area of the patient and used as a transplant, it is called a/an ____.

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CHAPTER 19—PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

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62. The ____ provides a ray and concentrated beam of light that is able to cut and coagulate tissues at the same time.

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CHAPTER 8—GENERAL PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY

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63. Which statement regarding the aging process is NOT true?

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CHAPTER 19—PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

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64. Preoperative diagnostic studies are performed by the ____.

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CHAPTER 1—ORIENTATION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

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65. The normal percentage of oxygen saturation in arterial blood is ____.

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CHAPTER 13—DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

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66. When using a tourniquet, the surgeon should be notified when the tourniquet has been inflated for ____.

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CHAPTER 8—GENERAL PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY

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67. A craniotome with perforator attachment is used to ____.

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CHAPTER 18—ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

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68. Which incisional option requires the patient to be placed in the lateral position?

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CHAPTER 20—GENITOURINARY SURGERY

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69. What position is used to displace the abdominal contents to enhance the surgeon’s view of the lower abdominal region?

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CHAPTER 14—GENERAL SURGERY

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70. When w
When was the first national certifying exam for the surgical technologist offered?

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CHAPTER 1—ORIENTATION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

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71. The primary source of airborne bacteria transmission in the operating room is the ____.

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CHAPTER 7—ASEPSIS AND STERILE TECHNIQUES

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72. Scopes typically used for cystoscopy, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy are called ____.

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CHAPTER 10—INSTRUMENTATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

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73. What structures are removed during UPPP?

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CHAPTER 17—OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGIC SURGERY

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74. What is the correct patient surgical position for a total-hip arthroplasty?

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CHAPTER 21—ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

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75. Wha The What is the number of air exchanges required to keep the amount of airborne contamination in the OR to a minimum?

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CHAPTER 3—THE SURGICAL PATIENT

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76. Filtered air from the decontamination room is exhausted to the ____.

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CHAPTER 7—ASEPSIS AND STERILE TECHNIQUES

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77. For a laminectomy with discectomy, the appropriate specimen is ____.

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CHAPTER 24—NEUROSURGERY

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78. An intermediate level of disinfection may be appropriate for ____.

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CHAPTER 7—ASEPSIS AND STERILE TECHNIQUES

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79. Needles manufactured with suture strands inserted into one end are ____.

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CHAPTER 11—WOUND HEALING, SUTURES, NEEDLES, AND STAPLING DEVICES

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80. Angiography is used to ____.

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CHAPTER 13—DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

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81. The suture is attached to the needle at the ____.

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CHAPTER 11—WOUND HEALING, SUTURES, NEEDLES, AND STAPLING DEVICES

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82. Whipple pancreaticoduodenectomy involves removal of the ____.

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CHAPTER 14—GENERAL SURGERY

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83. Which term refers to complete removal of the eye?

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CHAPTER 16—OPHTHALMIC SURGERY

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84. The microscopic air sacs clustered at the end of the bronchiole are the ____.

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CHAPTER 22—CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

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85. Healing where the wound is left open and allowed to heal from the inner layer to the outside surface is ____.

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CHAPTER 11—WOUND HEALING, SUTURES, NEEDLES, AND STAPLING DEVICES

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86. What organ is primarily responsible for the excretion of a drug?

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CHAPTER 9—SURGICAL PHARMACOLOGY AND ANESTHESIA

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87. The main reason for using mineral oil during procurement of a skin graft using a dermatome is to ____.

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CHAPTER 19—PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

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88. Which gauge suture is appropriate for closing a carotid arteriotomy?

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CHAPTER 23—PERIPHERAL VASCULAR SURGERY

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89. Which procedure is not typically done under local anesthetic?

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CHAPTER 19—PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

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90. With what instrument is an arteriotomy initiated?

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CHAPTER 23—PERIPHERAL VASCULAR SURGERY

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91. The transport of the drug substance that occurs once it enters the circulatory system is ____.

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CHAPTER 9—SURGICAL PHARMACOLOGY AND ANESTHESIA

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92. Sutures placed into an anatomical structure to retract to the side are called ____.

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CHAPTER 11—WOUND HEALING, SUTURES, NEEDLES, AND STAPLING DEVICES

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93. The anterior chamber is the space ____.

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CHAPTER 16—OPHTHALMIC SURGERY

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94. The seventh cranial nerve is also called the ____.

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CHAPTER 17—OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGIC SURGERY

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95. Nissen fundoplication is the procedure performed to correct a/an ____.

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CHAPTER 14—GENERAL SURGERY

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96. An end ileostomy is created from the ____.

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CHAPTER 14—GENERAL SURGERY

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97. The process of accommodation is described as ____.

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CHAPTER 16—OPHTHALMIC SURGERY

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98. All of the following statements are true for a nephrectomy EXCEPT ____.

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CHAPTER 20—GENITOURINARY SURGERY

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99. Which of the following muscles is NOT a part of the rotator cuff?

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CHAPTER 21—ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

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100. A heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute may indicate NOT pathology but ____.

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CHAPTER 8—GENERAL PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY

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101. Another name for the malar bone is ____.

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CHAPTER 18—ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

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102. What is the name of the second cervical vertebra?

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CHAPTER 21—ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

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103. For which portion of the body is Renografin most often used?

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CHAPTER 13—DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

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104. The trigeminal nerve is also known as the ____.

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CHAPTER 16—OPHTHALMIC SURGERY

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105. Which outer portion of the kidney contains the glomeruli?

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CHAPTER 20—GENITOURINARY SURGERY

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106. When utilizing the lateral kidney position, where should the kidney rest be positioned?

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CHAPTER 8—GENERAL PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY

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107. What medical term refers to the condition in which the digits of the hands or feet fail to separate?

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CHAPTER 19—PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

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108. Which surgical procedure involves diverting urine flow through an isolated loop of bowel?

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CHAPTER 20—GENITOURINARY SURGERY

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109. The structure that extends from the level of the foramen magnum to the pons is the ____.

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CHAPTER 24—NEUROSURGERY

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110. Which procedure could necessitate the use of a Javid shunt?

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CHAPTER 23—PERIPHERAL VASCULAR SURGERY

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111. Leroy Raney clips are used on ____.

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CHAPTER 24—NEUROSURGERY

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112. One of O One of the advantages to the life stage approach is that it ____.

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CHAPTER 3—THE SURGICAL PATIENT

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113. Which of the following is a function of the omenta?

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CHAPTER 14—GENERAL SURGERY

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114. All of the following are parts of the uterus except the ____.

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CHAPTER 15—OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY

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115. What surgical instrument is used to remove tissue fragments from within the bladder during a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)?

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CHAPTER 20—GENITOURINARY SURGERY

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116. Which arteries supply blood to the spinal cord and its meninges?

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CHAPTER 23—PERIPHERAL VASCULAR SURGERY

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117. Which type of suture is most often used to close the skin in plastic surgery to achieve a cosmetic closure?

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CHAPTER 19—PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

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118. Choose the correct statement regarding an endarterectomy.

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CHAPTER 23—PERIPHERAL VASCULAR SURGERY

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119. Which arteries supply the neck and head outside of the skull with blood?

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CHAPTER 23—PERIPHERAL VASCULAR SURGERY

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120. Patient position, and agent baricity can influence the effect of ____.

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CHAPTER 9—SURGICAL PHARMACOLOGY AND ANESTHESIA

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121. The term working element refers to the ____.

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CHAPTER 20—GENITOURINARY SURGERY

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122. Which vein is frequently used for insertion of an angiographic catheter?

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CHAPTER 13—DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

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123. Which muscle is responsible for flexing the hand at the wrist?

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CHAPTER 19—PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

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124. Which prostatectomy procedure involves an incision into the bladder to remove the prostate en bloc?

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CHAPTER 20—GENITOURINARY SURGERY

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125. Which of the following fluids is acceptable when doing a TURP?

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CHAPTER 20—GENITOURINARY SURGERY

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126. At its distal end, the tibia expands to form a prominence on the inner ankle called the ____.

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CHAPTER 21—ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

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127. Masses of gray matter located deep within the cerebral hemispheres are called the ____.

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CHAPTER 24—NEUROSURGERY

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128. Demerol, Sublimaze, Sufenta, and Alfenta are examples of ____.

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CHAPTER 9—SURGICAL PHARMACOLOGY AND ANESTHESIA

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129. Name the three sections of the pharynx.

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CHAPTER 17—OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGIC SURGERY

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130. The condition causing the contraction of palmar fascia is known as ____.

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CHAPTER 19—PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

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131. Approximately 60% of all surgical patients are affected by ____.

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CHAPTER 8—GENERAL PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY

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132. A fibroid is a benign tumor of the ____.

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CHAPTER 15—OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY

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133. Which arteries communicate with the basilar artery to form the circle of Willis?

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CHAPTER 23—PERIPHERAL VASCULAR SURGERY

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134. The nasolacrimal duct drains into the ____.

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CHAPTER 16—OPHTHALMIC SURGERY

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135. Bartholin’s glands are located ____.

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CHAPTER 15—OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY

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136. Which congenital condition is marked by the absence of the anterior wall of the urethra?

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CHAPTER 20—GENITOURINARY SURGERY

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137. Which agents selectively interrupt the associative pathways of the brain?

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CHAPTER 9—SURGICAL PHARMACOLOGY AND ANESTHESIA

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138. The posterior chamber is the space ____.

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CHAPTER 16—OPHTHALMIC SURGERY

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139. The suprarenal arteries feed the ____.

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CHAPTER 23—PERIPHERAL VASCULAR SURGERY

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140. All of the following statements are false for types of aneurysms EXCEPT ____.

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CHAPTER 22—CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

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141. Which artery supplies the upper portion of the digestive tube, the spleen, and the liver?

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CHAPTER 23—PERIPHERAL VASCULAR SURGERY

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142. What fluid fills the spaces of the bony labyrinth?

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CHAPTER 17—OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGIC SURGERY

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143. The organs of Corti are located along the length of the ____ membrane.

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CHAPTER 17—OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGIC SURGERY

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144. Which renal filtration structure restricts the movement of blood, cells, and large molecules?

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CHAPTER 20—GENITOURINARY SURGERY

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145. Which of the following constitutes the anterior portion of the coxal bone?

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CHAPTER 21—ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

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146. Which extraperitoneal incisional option can be used to access the lower portion of the ureter?

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CHAPTER 20—GENITOURINARY SURGERY

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147. Which type of hernia is located within Hesselbach’s triangle?

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CHAPTER 14—GENERAL SURGERY

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148. The primary bronchus divides into ____.

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CHAPTER 22—CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

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149. How can the STSR aid in the prevention of adhesion formation following pelvic surgery?

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CHAPTER 15—OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY

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Instruments used to hold a curved suture needle for suturing are...
What surgical specialty requires an instrument set specifically for...
Sets that include instruments for exposure of the heart and great...
The abs TThe contamination of a ...
When positioning the ...
The area where patients ...
The informed consent cannot be signed by the patient after ____.
A vasoconstrictor that is often mixed with local anesthetics is ____.
Removal of the gallbladder is called ____.
Patient safety and hospital ...
A cosmetic procedure performed on the eyelid is a ____.
Escherichia coli normally resides in the lumen of the ____.
Nonsterile items and individuals may ____.
The presence of food or fluid in the stomach during surgery increases...
Which of the following ...
The basis for the practice of strict adherence to sterile technique is...
Drugs with a high potential to cause psychological and/or physical...
General abdominal procedures typically require a(an) ____ instrument...
Which of the following involves irrigation to wash out contaminants...
The closed-glove technique is used ____.
Methods used to prevent contamination of the sterile field are...
The process that assures that all microorganisms including spores are...
Raised, thickened scar due to excessive collagen formation is called...
The ____ is the physician who will provide a biopsy report.
The gram stain is a technique used to identify a ____.
The condition of gallstones is called ____.
An otoscope is used for viewing the ____.
What causes the descent of the fetus through the pelvic canal?
Arterial saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen is measured with the use...
Which of the following is an action of epinephrine?
To prevent the formation of condensate in nested basins (double basin)...
An intentional cut through intact tissue for the purpose of exposing...
A diaphragmatic hernia is located ____.
Which of the following is a synovial fluid filled cyst that can arise...
A uterine ...
Cholangiography is a radiographic study of the ____.
The needs or activities ...
A catalyst used to aid in the breakdown of organic material such as...
Low-level disinfection may be appropriate for ____.
The Kraske position is sometimes referred to as the ____ position.
Cryotherapy involves the utilization of ____.
The ____ is used to remove small organic particles and soil from areas...
Lane, Kern, Lowman, and Lewin are examples of ____.
What does the term dacryocystitis mean?
Which of the following is a clinical sign and symptom of carpal tunnel...
The scope used for exploration of the biliary system is called a(an)...
A primary suture line consisting of a single strand of suture placed...
Which statement regarding bladder tumors is NOT true?
Which of the following ...
Which of the following statements regarding arterial embolisms is NOT...
The ultrasonic washer is an example of a/an
Indigo carmine is used following tuboplasty to demonstrate ____.
The skin is a ____.
Treatment ...
The abse The Absence of ...
What is the superior opening into the larynx called?
The partial or total separation of a layer or layers of tissue after...
In what position is the patient placed when McBurney’s incision will...
The needle used for tough tissue that is difficult to penetrate is...
The method in which hands and arms are scrubbed for a prescribed...
If skin is taken from an unburned area of the patient and used as a...
The ____ provides a ray and concentrated beam of light that is able to...
Which statement regarding the aging process is NOT true?
Preoperative diagnostic studies are performed by the ____.
The normal percentage of oxygen saturation in arterial blood is ____.
When using a tourniquet, the surgeon should be notified when the...
A craniotome with perforator attachment is used to ____.
Which incisional option requires the patient to be placed in the...
What position is used to displace the abdominal contents to enhance...
When wWhen was the ...
The primary source of airborne bacteria transmission in the operating...
Scopes typically used for cystoscopy, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy...
What structures are removed during UPPP?
What is the correct patient surgical position for a total-hip...
Wha The What is the number of air exchanges required to keep the...
Filtered air from the decontamination room is exhausted to the ____.
For a laminectomy with discectomy, the appropriate specimen is ____.
An intermediate level of disinfection may be appropriate for ____.
Needles manufactured with suture strands inserted into one end are...
Angiography is used to ____.
The suture is attached to the needle at the ____.
Whipple pancreaticoduodenectomy involves removal of the ____.
Which term refers to complete removal of the eye?
The microscopic air sacs clustered at the end of the bronchiole are...
Healing where the wound is left open and allowed to heal from the...
What organ is primarily responsible for the excretion of a drug?
The main reason for using mineral oil during procurement of a skin...
Which gauge suture is appropriate for closing a carotid arteriotomy?
Which procedure is not typically done under local anesthetic?
With what instrument is an arteriotomy initiated?
The transport of the drug substance that occurs once it enters the...
Sutures placed into an anatomical structure to retract to the side are...
The anterior chamber is the space ____.
The seventh cranial nerve is also called the ____.
Nissen fundoplication is the procedure performed to correct a/an ____.
An end ileostomy is created from the ____.
The process of accommodation is described as ____.
All of the following statements are true for a nephrectomy EXCEPT...
Which of the following muscles is NOT a part of the rotator cuff?
A heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute may indicate NOT...
Another name for the malar bone is ____.
What is the name of the second cervical vertebra?
For which portion of the body is Renografin most often used?
The trigeminal nerve is also known as the ____.
Which outer portion of the kidney contains the glomeruli?
When utilizing the lateral kidney position, where should the kidney...
What medical term refers to the condition in which the digits of the...
Which surgical procedure involves diverting urine flow through an...
The structure that extends from the level of the foramen magnum to the...
Which procedure could necessitate the use of a Javid shunt?
Leroy Raney clips are used on ____.
One of O One of the advantages to ...
Which of the following is a function of the omenta?
All of the following are parts of the uterus except the ____.
What surgical instrument is used to remove tissue fragments from...
Which arteries supply blood to the spinal cord and its meninges?
Which type of suture is most often used to close the skin in plastic...
Choose the correct statement regarding an endarterectomy.
Which arteries supply the neck and head outside of the skull with...
Patient position, and agent baricity can influence the effect of ____.
The term working element refers to the ____.
Which vein is frequently used for insertion of an angiographic...
Which muscle is responsible for flexing the hand at the wrist?
Which prostatectomy procedure involves an incision into the bladder to...
Which of the following fluids is acceptable when doing a TURP?
At its distal end, the tibia expands to form a prominence on the inner...
Masses of gray matter located deep within the cerebral hemispheres are...
Demerol, Sublimaze, Sufenta, and Alfenta are examples of ____.
Name the three sections of the pharynx.
The condition causing the contraction of palmar fascia is known as...
Approximately 60% of all surgical patients are affected by ____.
A fibroid is a benign tumor of the ____.
Which arteries communicate with the basilar artery to form the circle...
The nasolacrimal duct drains into the ____.
Bartholin’s glands are located ____.
Which congenital condition is marked by the absence of the anterior...
Which agents selectively interrupt the associative pathways of the...
The posterior chamber is the space ____.
The suprarenal arteries feed the ____.
All of the following statements are false for types of aneurysms...
Which artery supplies the upper portion of the digestive tube, the...
What fluid fills the spaces of the bony labyrinth?
The organs of Corti are located along the length of the ____ membrane.
Which renal filtration structure restricts the movement of blood,...
Which of the following constitutes the anterior portion of the coxal...
Which extraperitoneal incisional option can be used to access the...
Which type of hernia is located within Hesselbach’s triangle?
The primary bronchus divides into ____.
How can the STSR aid in the prevention of adhesion formation following...
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