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1. A term referring to a waxy secretion in the external ear canal is:

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2. Plaster rolls for casting should be submerged in which of the following?

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3. What is another name for the Kraske position?

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4. Which bacteria could be found in a penetrating wound caused by a rusty nail?

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5. In addition to temperature, time and moisture, what is the fourth factor that determines outcome of the steam sterilization process

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6. What is the medical term for nosebleed?

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7. Another name for the tympanic membrane is the:

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8. Which of the following is used by the surgeon to intermittently remove prostatic tissue fragments during a TURP?

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9. The nasal cavity is divided into two portions by the:

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10. What is the term for the process of removing blood from an extremity prior to inflating the pneumatic tourniquet?

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11. The Bowie-Dick test is performed:

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12. The most reliable method for determining the efficiency of moist heat sterilizers is the controlled use of biological indicators containing the organism: 

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13. The minimum Fahrenheit temperature for sterilization to occur in a prevacuum steam sterilizer is:

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14. What size Foley catheter is commonly used for adults?

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15. How many hours must an item submerse in glutaraldehyde to sterilize?

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16. Which of the following is an ossicle of the middle ear?

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17. What a patients BP is 135/81, 135 refers to:

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18. Use of an intraluminal (circular) stapler (EEA) would be indicated for which of the following surgical procedures?

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19. What condition is characterized by build-up of fatty deposits such as cholesterol?

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20. What is the term for thread-like appendages that provide bacteria with motion?

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21. Which of the following methods removes small organic particles and soil from the box locks and ratchets of instruments?

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22. Which of the following tumors is typically benign, encapsulated, and arises from tissue covering the central nervous system structures?

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23. Which term describes a rod-shaped microorganism?

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24. Which legal principle applies when the patient is given the wrong dose of the local anesthetic?

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25. Which organism causes gas gangrene?

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26. The spiral, conical structure of the inner ear is the:

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27. In what circumstances would cell-saver transfusion be contraindicated?

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28. Which of the following terms means a prolapsed bladder causing a bulge in the anterior vaginal wall?

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29. How many hours must the steam sterilization biological indicator incubate?

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30. What is the definition of otosclerosis?

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31. The fibrous white layer that gives the eye its shape is the:

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32. What is the recommended maximum time limit for a tourniquet to remain inflated on an adult lower extremity?

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33. A partially dislocated joint is called:

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34. What surgical position provides optimal visualization of the lower abdomen or pelvis?

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35. Satinsky, Herrick, and Mayo clamps may be specifically used on which of the following structures?

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36. What degrees Celsius is the steam sterilization biological indicator incubated?

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37. Which procedure would be listed in the OR schedule for a patient undergoing surgical treatment of uterine fibroids?

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38. Which ossicle of the middle ear covers the oval window?

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39. Where is a Baker's cyst located?

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40. Which of the following is a method of high-level disinfection?

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41. Which of the following retractors is used for spinal nerve roots?

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42. Chest rolls should span the distance bilaterally between which two anatomical structures?

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43. When using the warm cycle of the EtO sterilizer, what is the minimum sterilization temperature is Fahrenheit?

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44. Which of the following may require probing and dilating in pediatric patients with upper respiratory infections?

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45. Which of the following is a telescoping of the intestines in neonates requiring immediate surgical intervention?

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46. What is the minimum number of minutes to sterilize unwrapped metal instruments with lumens in the gravity displacement sterilizer at 270 degrees fahrenheit?

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47. Which of these conditions is characterized by a fleshy encroachment of conjunctiva onto the cornea?

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48. What is the proper method for preparing a Frazier suction tip for steam sterilization?

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49. The cartilaginous nasal septum is anterior to which bone?

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50. Which type of hematoma is a result of torn bridging meningeal veins?

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51. The avascular, clear portion of the eye covering the iris is the:

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52. The space between the vocal cords is called the:

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53. Which of these instruments would be used during a keratoplasty?

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54. What is the name of the condition in which a loop of bowel herniates into the Douglas's cul-de-sac?

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55. What is the burn degree classification that involves the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue?

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56. The nasal sinus located between the nose and the orbits is the:

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57. What is the name of the procedure for the excision of the tunica vaginalis?

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58. Which neurosurgical pathology would a myelogram diagnose?

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59. Which portion of the ear is affected by Meniere's syndrome?

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A term referring to a waxy secretion in the external ear canal is:
Plaster rolls for casting should be submerged in which of the...
What is another name for the Kraske position?
Which bacteria could be found in a penetrating wound caused by a rusty...
In addition to temperature, time and moisture, what is the fourth...
What is the medical term for nosebleed?
Another name for the tympanic membrane is the:
Which of the following is used by the surgeon to intermittently remove...
The nasal cavity is divided into two portions by the:
What is the term for the process of removing blood from an extremity...
The Bowie-Dick test is performed:
The most reliable method for determining the efficiency of moist heat...
The minimum Fahrenheit temperature for sterilization to occur in a...
What size Foley catheter is commonly used for adults?
How many hours must an item submerse in glutaraldehyde to sterilize?
Which of the following is an ossicle of the middle ear?
What a patients BP is 135/81, 135 refers to:
Use of an intraluminal (circular) stapler (EEA) would be indicated for...
What condition is characterized by build-up of fatty deposits such as...
What is the term for thread-like appendages that provide bacteria with...
Which of the following methods removes small organic particles and...
Which of the following tumors is typically benign, encapsulated, and...
Which term describes a rod-shaped microorganism?
Which legal principle applies when the patient is given the wrong dose...
Which organism causes gas gangrene?
The spiral, conical structure of the inner ear is the:
In what circumstances would cell-saver transfusion be contraindicated?
Which of the following terms means a prolapsed bladder causing a bulge...
How many hours must the steam sterilization biological indicator...
What is the definition of otosclerosis?
The fibrous white layer that gives the eye its shape is the:
What is the recommended maximum time limit for a tourniquet to remain...
A partially dislocated joint is called:
What surgical position provides optimal visualization of the lower...
Satinsky, Herrick, and Mayo clamps may be specifically used on which...
What degrees Celsius is the steam sterilization biological indicator...
Which procedure would be listed in the OR schedule for a patient...
Which ossicle of the middle ear covers the oval window?
Where is a Baker's cyst located?
Which of the following is a method of high-level disinfection?
Which of the following retractors is used for spinal nerve roots?
Chest rolls should span the distance bilaterally between which two...
When using the warm cycle of the EtO sterilizer, what is the minimum...
Which of the following may require probing and dilating in pediatric...
Which of the following is a telescoping of the intestines in neonates...
What is the minimum number of minutes to sterilize unwrapped metal...
Which of these conditions is characterized by a fleshy encroachment of...
What is the proper method for preparing a Frazier suction tip for...
The cartilaginous nasal septum is anterior to which bone?
Which type of hematoma is a result of torn bridging meningeal veins?
The avascular, clear portion of the eye covering the iris is the:
The space between the vocal cords is called the:
Which of these instruments would be used during a keratoplasty?
What is the name of the condition in which a loop of bowel herniates...
What is the burn degree classification that involves the epidermis and...
The nasal sinus located between the nose and the orbits is the:
What is the name of the procedure for the excision of the tunica...
Which neurosurgical pathology would a myelogram diagnose?
Which portion of the ear is affected by Meniere's syndrome?
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