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UG Test - Surg Tech Studies - AST book
Question | Answer |
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Litho refers to a: | stone |
One of the principal muscles of thte pelvic floor is the" | levator ani |
The adrenal glands are located: | above the kidney |
In the normal adult, the average number of leukocytes per cubic millimeter of circulating blood is" | 5,000 to 10,000 |
Which gland is also known as the master gland? | pituitary gland |
The root word adeno means: | gland |
The loose skin covering the glans penis like a sheath is called the: | prepuce |
The distal end of the penis is slightly enlarged and is called the: | glans penis |
In a male, the structure surrounding the entrance to the urethra just below the urinary bladder is: | the prostate gland |
The function of the seminal vesicles is to: | nourish and protect sperm |
Cryptorchidism is treated by what surigical procedure? | Orchiopexy |
The patient is schedlued for a right nephrectomy. What is the correct position? | left lateral position with the kidney rest elevated, bottom leg flexed |
All of the following statements concerning urinary catherization are true except: | If a 5 cc balloon Foley catheter is used, you should insert 5cc of sterile water into the inflation port |
Dujring a suprapubic prostatectomy, the surgeon uses what to enucleate the prostate gland? | the surgeon's finger |
Why are non-asorbable sutures such as silk not reccomended for the use in the bladder or gallbladder? | They may cause infection |
Which PH is the most acidic PH? | 6.15, the lower the number, the more acidic |
The preoperative urinalysis performed on Jan C. indicates that the specific gravity is 1.050. This is: | above the normal range and she is dehydrated |
A double bowl-shaped evacuator used during a TURP to remove prostatic tissue is a/an: | Ellik |
A Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure is a/an: | bladder neck suspension for female urinary incontinence |
Following a TURP, a patient will have a three-way Foley wtih a 30 cc balloon inserted. What is the purpose of this type of catheter? | The 30 cc balloon exerts pressure on the prostatic fossa and provides hemostasis |
An ESWL is a/an: | non-invasive procedure to treat renal calculi |
The glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, proximal and distal tubules, and the loop of Henle are all part of the: | nephron |
The triangular area in the bladder floor formed by the three openings of the right and left ureters and the urethra is the: | trigone |
The long, coiled tube in which the sperm mature is the: | epididymis |
Stone forceps on a kidney set are: | Randall |
On which setup wtould a Stamey needle be found? | urologic |
Which procedure would utilize a Masson Judd retractor? | bladder |
A Furlow inserter is used in: | penile implantations |
Which setup would ionclude a Gomco clamp? | circumcision |
The abnormal congenital opening of the male urethra on the underside of the penis is referred to as: | hyposadius |
Urinary catherization is MOST commonly performed in the: | O.R. after induction of anesthesia |
Which of the following is NOT part of the renal tubule? | Bowman's Capsule |
Which renal filtration structure restricts the movement of blood, cells, and large molecules? | glomerular capillary endothelium |
Which portion of the renal tuble system is responsible for increasing the surface area for enhanced absorption and secretion? | proximal convoluted tubule |
The medial border of the kidney that recieves the renal bllod vessels is called the: | hilum |
Which outer portion of the kidney contains the glomeruli? | cortex |
Which structures unite to form the renal pelvis? | major calyces |
Which artery provides the blood supply to the kidney? | inferior phrenic |
Which muscle is responsible for emptying the bladder and closing the bladder orfice? | detrusor |
Enucleate means: | remove en bloc without trauma |
The __________ incision is made for a suprapubic prostatectomy? | transverse or longitudinal incision into the space of Retzius |
The ileal conduit procedure is most commonly done following a/an: | radical cyctectomy |
Which important clinical landmark is marked by ureteral and urethral orifices? | trigone |
Which artery provies the blood supply to the bladder? | vesical |
The portion of the skin covering the distal base of the penis that forms the free fold is the: | prepuce |
Which rare condition is indicated by an overproduction of cortisol by the cortex of the adrenal gland? | Cushing's disease |
Of the four basic chenical types of urinary calculi, which accounts for the majority of cases? | calcium |
Which disorder is marked by cluid-filled, benign cycsts in the parenchyma of the kideny? | polycystic kideny disease |
Which congential condition is marked by the absence of the anterior wall of the urethra? | epispadius |
Stones in the renal pelvis are removed because: | they are painful, they cause trauma, they could be come lodged |
Torsion of the testicle is: | twisting of the tesis, resulting in ischemia and necrosis |
Removal of the testicle is most commonly preformed to treat all of the following except: | torsion |
Bilateral orchiectomy is performed to control: | unilateral cancer of the testicle |
Which blood test can indicate the possiblity of cancer? | PSA |
Which diagnostic tool involves the use of intravenous dye and radiological films to view the urological system? | IVU |
All of the following are true for a nephrectomy except that: | radical neprectomy involves the incision of only 1 kidney |
Which surgical procedure involves diverting urine flow through an isolated loop of bowel? | koch pouch |
WHich statement regarding adrenalectomies is not true? | adrenal tumors can always be removed endoscopically |
Mild stress incontinence in women can be reduced by a(n): | anterior colporrhapy |
To repaid a bilateral undescended testicles, the surgeon must make an incision or incisions in the ________. | scrotum |
The procedure involving only the removal of 1 testis and the epidiymis is: | simple orchiectomy |