Practice Examination I
All subjects - 110 questions.
- 1.
The distal and proximal ends of long bones are called:
- A.
Diaphysis
- B.
Epiphysis
- C.
Periosteum
- D.
Osteocytes
Correct Answer
A. Diaphysis -
- 2.
The gland located on the front oand sides of the trachea below the larynx is the:
- A.
Pituitary
- B.
Thyroid
- C.
Thymus
- D.
Pineal
Correct Answer
B. Thyroid -
- 3.
The beats per minute for the resting heart rate of an adult is:
- A.
60-80
- B.
90-110
- C.
120-140
- D.
150-170
Correct Answer
A. 60-80 -
- 4.
Graft material used to cover the stapes during a radical mastoidectomy is the:
- A.
Temporalis fascia
- B.
Pars tensa
- C.
Temooral bone
- D.
Vestibular membrane
Correct Answer
A. Temporalis fascia -
- 5.
The rate at which work is done is called:
- A.
Conservation
- B.
Kinetic energy
- C.
Power
- D.
Potential energy
Correct Answer
C. Power -
- 6.
Which of the following terms refers to severe hypertension in the pregnant female?
- A.
Placenta previa
- B.
Dystocia
- C.
Prolaps of umbilical cord
- D.
Eclampsia
Correct Answer
D. Eclampsia -
- 7.
Which of the following suture would be the best choice for repair of a liver laceration?
- A.
2-0 polypropylene (Prolene)
- B.
2-0 polyglactin (Vicryl)
- C.
2-0 chromic
- D.
2-0 polyester (Ethibond)
Correct Answer
C. 2-0 chromic -
- 8.
The surgical instrument used to enlarge the maxillary sinus opening during a Culdwell-Luc procedure is a/an:
- A.
Lambotte osteotome
- B.
Antrum trocar/rasp
- C.
Coakley curette
- D.
Kerrison rongeur
Correct Answer
B. Antrum trocar/rasp -
- 9.
The speed of computer processors is measured in:
- A.
Gigabyte
- B.
Kilo
- C.
Megabyte
- D.
Gigahertz
Correct Answer
D. Gigahertz -
- 10.
The type of electrical current that moves in a on-way, single direction is:
- A.
Alternating
- B.
Ampere
- C.
Direct
- D.
Voltage
Correct Answer
C. Direct -
- 11.
Which of the following instruments is used to hold the mouth open during a tonsillectomy?
- A.
Jennings
- B.
Wieder
- C.
Laforce
- D.
Fisher
Correct Answer
A. Jennings -
- 12.
What joint is formed by the articulation of the mandible with the glenoid fossa of the temporal bone?
- A.
Articular tubercle
- B.
Temporomandibular joint
- C.
Mental foramen
- D.
Ramus
Correct Answer
B. Temporomandibular joint -
- 13.
The term for male breast enlargement is:
- A.
Gynecomastia
- B.
Hypertropic breasts
- C.
Mammoplasty
- D.
Mammography
Correct Answer
A. Gynecomastia -
- 14.
A muscle commonly used for flap reconstruction in reconstruction mammoplasty is the:
- A.
Deltoid
- B.
Pectoralis major
- C.
Transvers rectus
- D.
Trapizius
Correct Answer
C. Transvers rectus -
- 15.
Cranial nerve II is the:
- A.
Troclear
- B.
Occulomotor
- C.
Olfactory
- D.
Optic
Correct Answer
D. Optic -
- 16.
Which muscle is the tunica albuginea sutured during an orchiopexy?
- A.
Detrusor
- B.
Psouas
- C.
Rectus abdominus
- D.
Dartos
Correct Answer
D. Dartos -
- 17.
Which term is used to retract the spermatic cord during an open herniaorrhaphy?
- A.
Silk ties
- B.
Vessel loops
- C.
Penrose drain
- D.
Robinson drain
Correct Answer
C. Penrose drain -
- 18.
The energy that an object has due to its position or condition is called:
- A.
Potential
- B.
Kinetic
- C.
Conservation
- D.
Velocity
Correct Answer
A. Potential -
- 19.
Which of the following can be used to point and click to input commands in the computer?
- A.
Arrow key
- B.
Tab key
- C.
Mouse
- D.
F3 key
Correct Answer
C. Mouse -
- 20.
The surgical instrument used to dissect prostate tissue during a TURP is a/an:
- A.
Urethrotome
- B.
Resectoscope
- C.
Cystoscope
- D.
Lithotrite
Correct Answer
B. Resectoscope -
- 21.
During peripheral vascular procedures papaverine is administered to:
- A.
Dilate peripheral blood vessels
- B.
Constrict peripheral blood vessels
- C.
Increase blood flow to the heart
- D.
Control intraoperative bleeding
Correct Answer
A. Dilate peripheral blood vessels -
- 22.
Which of the following items is implanted to prevent the cement from leaking into the medulllary canal during a total hip arthroplasty?
- A.
Femoral prosthesis
- B.
Cement restrictor
- C.
Femoral rasp
- D.
Non-radiopaque sponge
Correct Answer
B. Cement restrictor -
- 23.
The term used to describe the flow of electrical energy is:
- A.
Current
- B.
Voltage
- C.
Circuit
- D.
Amperes
Correct Answer
A. Current -
- 24.
The only bone of the body that does not articulate with another bone is the:
- A.
Parietal
- B.
Temporal
- C.
Hyoid
- D.
Ulna
Correct Answer
C. Hyoid -
- 25.
The heel bone of the foot is called the:
- A.
Metatarsal
- B.
Tarsal
- C.
Phalanges
- D.
Calcaneus
Correct Answer
D. Calcaneus -
- 26.
The force that causes an object to fall due to gravity is called:
- A.
Equilibrium
- B.
Weight
- C.
Friction
- D.
Mass
Correct Answer
B. Weight -
- 27.
Telectasis refers to a/an:
- A.
Petit mal seizure
- B.
Lung neoplasm
- C.
Collapsed lung
- D.
Angina pectoris
Correct Answer
C. Collapsed lung -
- 28.
Which surgical instrument is used to remove plaque form the carotid artery?
- A.
Takahash rongeur
- B.
Penfield dissector
- C.
$15 knife blade
- D.
Potts-Smith scissors
Correct Answer
B. Penfield dissector -
- 29.
Which self-retaining retractor is used to hold brain spoons in place during a craniotomy?
- A.
Leyla-Yasargil
- B.
Mason-Judd
- C.
Wexler
- D.
Gelpi
Correct Answer
A. Leyla-Yasargil -
- 30.
The small intestine begins at the:
- A.
Stomach
- B.
Illeocecal valve
- C.
Hepatic artery
- D.
Pylorus
Correct Answer
D. Pylorus -
- 31.
The artery that supplies blood to the thyroid gland is the:
- A.
External carotid
- B.
Internal carotid
- C.
Axillary
- D.
Vertebral
Correct Answer
A. External carotid -
- 32.
The artery that supplies blood to the breast is the:
- A.
Brachial
- B.
Subclavian
- C.
Internal mammary
- D.
Superior phrenic
Correct Answer
C. Internal mammary -
- 33.
The middle tunic of the eye includes the:
- A.
Retina
- B.
Choroid
- C.
Sclera
- D.
Globe
Correct Answer
B. Choroid -
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