問題一覧
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Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?
Teeth
2
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?
Clean-contaminated
3
The enzymes used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is:
Alpha-chymotrypsin
4
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR?
Enter head first, exit feet first
5
Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery?
Pfannenstiel
6
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be positioned:
Flat
7
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:
Potassium
8
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved mayo scissors?
Fascia
9
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them?
Argon
10
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an:
Informed consent
11
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?
Cardia
12
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:
Spores
13
Syndactyly refers to:
Webbed fingers
14
The surgical pack used to create the sterile field should be opened on the:
Backtable
15
The islets of Langerhans secrete:
Insulin
16
What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth?
Extractions
17
Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract?
Escherichia coli
18
Where should the first scrub surgical tech stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site?
Same side as surgeon
19
A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin:
Surgically clean
20
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?
Ampula of Vater
21
Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR?
Name, date of birth, physician
22
What are spiral-shaped bacteria called?
Spirilli
23
The primary function of the gallbladder is to:
Store bile
24
Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team?
Circulator
25
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access to the operating room?
Aid in controlling temperature
26
What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure?
Time, shielding, distance
27
Which is the first part of the small intestine?
Duodenum
28
What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery?
Lateral
29
How are rickettsiae transmitted?
Arthropod bites
30
Whch of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope?
Colposcopy
31
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called:
Tamponade
32
Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to the PACU?
Anesthesia provider
33
Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid?
-centesis
34
To which portion of the colon is the appendix attached?
Cecum
35
Which laboratory test determine bacterial identification?
Gram stain
36
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called:
Mydriatics
37
Which of the following drapes is non-fenestrated?
U-drape
38
Under what circumstances would be appropriate to remove a patients identification bracelet?
Never until patient is discharged from facility
39
What is the position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement?
Supine
40
Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy?
Argon
41
Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility?
Biological
42
The apron-like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is the:
Omentum
43
Which microbes live without oxygen?
Anaerobes
44
Which of the following is an abnormal tract between two epithelium-lined surfaces that is open at both ends?
Fistula
45
What is the action of antagonist drugs?
Counteract the action of another drug
46
Which of the following directional terms describes the type of skin prep of an entire extremety?
Circumferential
47
What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant?
Bilateral fallopian tubes and ovaries, uterus
48
Which term refers to an abnormal thoracic curve of the spine referred to as “hunchback”?
Kyphosis
49
What is the medical term for a bunion?
Hallux valgus
50
What incision is also known as a lower oblique?
Inguinal
51
The small intestine attaches to the posterior abdominal wall by the:
Mesentary
52
What is the term for a relationship in which two organisms occupy the same area and one organism benefits while the other is unharmed?
Commensalism
53
A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is:
Depo-Medrol
54
How is the surgical informed consent signed if an adult patient is illiterate?
Patient marks with an “X” and witness verifies
55
What direction should the stretcher be oriented when transporting a patient to the OR department?
Feet first, side rails up
56
Which of the following routine preoperative laboratory studies would be ordered for premenopausal women with no history of hysterectomy?
HCG
57
Which portion of the surgical gown is considered non-sterile?
Upper arms, neckline and axillary region
58
What is the name of the urinary catheter with a small, curved tapered tip used on patients with urethral strictures?
Coude
59
What is the surgical position commonly used for thyroid and gallbladder surgery?
Reverse Trendelenburg
60
A congenital defect in which the fetal blood vessel between the pulmonary artery and aorta does not close is:
Patent ductus arteriosus
61
Which of the following is a commonly used preservative for tissue specimens?
Formalin
62
What is the first step taken for an initial incorrect closing sponge count?
Notify surgeon and repeat count
63
The mumps may be diagnosed by finding inflammation in which of the following glands?
Parotid
64
What institutional document is completed when an adverse or unusual event takes place in the OR that may have legal consequences for the staff or patient?
Incident report
65
For which procedure would trendelenburg position provide optimal visualization?
Hysterectomy
66
Which of the following is a non adherent dressing?
Adaptic
67
which of the following is a fenestrated drape?
Aperture
68
which of the following terms describes a hernia that occurs within Hesselbach’s triangle?
Direct
69
Which of the following incisions is oblique?
Kocher
70
Which of the following dilators are used in the common duct?
Bakes
71
Which of the following is a mechanical method of hemostasis?
Ligature
72
The organ that is connected by a duct to the duodenum is the:
Pancreas
73
A brain tumor causing alteration of muscle tone, voluntary muscle coordination, gait and balance would likely be located in the:
Cerebellum
74
What is the term for a relationship that benefits one organism at the expense of another?
Parasitism
75
What type of disease is characterized by rapid onset and a rapid recovery?
Acute
76
Which organelle is responsible for the production of energy?
Mitochondria
77
What type of anesthesia is a combination of inhalation and intravenous drugs?
Balanced
78
Who is ultimately responsible for obtaining the surgical informed consent?
surgeon
79
What position is most commonly used for neurosurgical procedures?
Supine
80
The outer layer of the intestine is the:
Serosa
81
Which of the following solutions should be used to prep the donor site for a split thickness skin graft?
Chlorhexidine
82
What type of drape would be used for a flank procedure?
Transverse
83
Where should the safety strap be placed on a patient who is in the supine position?
Over the thighs
84
which surgical procedure performed to correct an abnormality in which the urethral meatus is situated on the superior aspect of the penis ?
Epispadias repair
85
which thermal method of hemostasis utilizes intense, focused light?
Laser
86
What is the most common cause of intracerebral hemorrhage?
Hypertension
87
The larynx is located between the:
Pharynx and trachea
88
The most common cause of retinal detachment is?
Trauma
89
What postoperative complication is associated with total hip arthroplasty?
Pulmonary embolism
90
Which of the following is a type of passive drain?
Penrose
91
The vocal cords are located in the:
Larynx
92
what type of acquired immunity is a vaccination?
Artificial active
93
When would the anesthesia provider Request cricoid pressure?
Endotracheal intubation
94
Which instrument would be used during a keratoplasty to remove the cornea?
Trephine
95
what is the required minimum number of individuals to transfer an incapacitated patient from the OR table to the stretcher?
4
96
Which of the following regulations states that blood and body fluids should be considered infectious?
Standard precautions
97
Which of the following is a major source of distress for toddler and preschool age patients being transported to the operating room?
Separation anxiety
98
Which structure has oral, nasal, and laryngeal divisions?
Pharynx
99
Auto plasty is performed to correct a congenital deformity of which structure?
Ear
100
An injury a patient sustains as a result of the caregiving by a healthcare professionals called:
Latrogenic