1.
A drug used intraoperatively for its antispasmodic effect on the smooth muscle of the vessel wall is
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
2.
Compression of subclavian vessels and brachial plexus at the superior aperture of the thorax is known as
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
3.
In vascular surgery, the term in situ graft references the use of a (n)
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
4.
The surgery scheduled as "Greenfield filter insertion" indicates a diagnosis of
A. 
B. 
C. 
Arteriovascular occlusion
D. 
5.
The intraoperative endoscopic visualization of internal vessels is known as
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
6.
During a vascular procedure, monitoring the activated clotting time intraoperatively provides useful data for judging the need for reversal or addition of
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
7.
A low-molecular-weight protein that, when combined with heparin, causes a loss of anticoagulant activity postoperatively is
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
8.
What is the purpose for the surgical creation of an arteriovenous fistula?
A. 
B. 
Insertion of Greenfield filter
C. 
D. 
9.
Conservative treatment of occlusive dissease involving recanalization to restore the lumen of a vessel is called
A. 
Polytetrafluoroethylene prosthetic (PTFE)
B. 
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA)
C. 
D. 
10.
What catheter is used to remove thrombi or emboli from vascular structures?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
11.
What procedure is used intraoperatively and postoperatively to determine blood flow in a vessel?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
12.
Removal of atherosclerotic plaque from a major artery is termed
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
13.
An abnormal localized dilatation of an artery resulting from mechanical pressure of blood on a weakened wall is called
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
14.
What is the treatment of choice for capturing emboli that arise from the pelvis or lower extremities?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
15.
What intraoperative test determines the needed reversal or addition of heparin?
A. 
Arterial blood gases (ABGs)
B. 
C. 
D. 
16.
What drug is used intraoperatively in a topical manner for its direct effect on the muscle of the vessel wall?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
17.
The technique applied to the patient who is unable to be weaned from cardiopulmonary bypass is
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
18.
What is the most common acquired valvular lesion?
A. 
B. 
C. 
Tricuspid valve regurgitation
D. 
19.
What drug is used to effect coronary thrombolysis in the cardiac catheterization laboratory?
A. 
Tissue plasminogen activator
B. 
C. 
D. 
20.
The term in situ graft represents the use of a (n)
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
21.
Which suture is commonly used to attach tendon to bone?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
22.
Seamless tubular cotton that stretches to fit a contour and is used for padding is called
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
23.
What is the proper wrapping procedure utilizing an Esmarch bandage?
A. 
Start at the distal end of the extremity
B. 
Start at the proximal end of the extremity
C. 
Start after the cuff is inflated
D. 
Start at the incision site
24.
Fracture of the patella may be repaired with all of the following hardware EXCEPT
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
25.
A variation of bunionectomy, in which the surgeon includes resection of the proximal third of the phalanx and possible silicone implant is called a
A. 
B. 
C. 
D.