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Practice Exam #5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following clips is used for scalp hemostasis in cranial procedures?( Raney/ Filschie/ Hemoclip/ Backhaus) | A. Raney |
| The local freezing of diseased tissue to facilitate removal without bleeding is:( Cryosurgery/ Electrocautery/ Diathermy/ Harmonic scalpel) | A. Cryotherapy |
| In severe aortic stenosis, all of the following are indications of valve replacement except:( Myocardial ischemia/ Left ventricle hypertrophy/ Palpitations/ Angina) | C. Palpitations |
| In the event a child requires emergency surgery, but the parents cannot be located to sign the surgical consent:( Consent is signed by court of law/ Consent is signed by two consulting physicians/ No consent is required/ Consent is signed by the surgeon) | B. Consent is signed by two consulting physicians |
| Ethylene oxide sterilization destroys microbes by the process of:( Alkylation/ Osmosis/ Oxidation/ Cavitation) | A. Alkylation |
| What is the most common cause of aortic aneurysm?( Thrombus/ Embolus/ Atherosclerosis/ Hypotension) | C. Atherosclerosis |
| What is used to determine the position of cannulated screws during repair of a femoral neck fracture?( Broach/ Guide pins/ Canal reamer/ Ruler) | B. Guide pins |
| The instruments shown below are used to dilate the:( Urethra/ Cervix/ Coronary artery/ Intranasal antrostomy) (Heaney or Hegar) | B. Cervix |
| Prior to being placed in the EtO sterilizer, items must:( Not be heat sensitive/ Be lubricated with oil/ Have residual water on their surface/ Be completely dry) | D. Be completely dry |
| During general anesthesia induction, which sense is the last to be experienced by the patient?( Touch/ Taste/ Hearing/ Smell) | C. Hearing |
| The purpose of creating an arteriovenous fistula is for:( Lavage/ Chemotherapy/ Hemodialysis/ Hemostasis) | C. Hemodialysis |
| What nerve is at greatest risk during a thyroidectomy?( Cervical sympathetic chain/ Inferior laryngeal/ Vagus/ Recurrent laryngeal) | D. Recurrent laryngeal (paralysis of one side or the other) |
| Which nerve could be compressed against the humerus in the prone position?( Peroneal/ Tibial/ Brachial/ Radial) | B. Radial |
| What is the surgical procedure for reducing testosterone in prostate cancer?( Vasectomy/ Varicocelectomy/ Hydrocelectomy/ Orchiectomy) | D. Orchiectomy |
| What is the name of the retractor shown below?( Deaver/ Harrington/ Kelly/ Richardson) (Sweetheart retractor) | B. Harrington "Heart" |
| If broth in steam sterilization biological indicator is yellow after incubation, what action should be taken?( Indicates autoclave chamber needs cleaning/ Items must be immediately recalled/ No action necessary/ Sterile items should be immediately used) | B. Items must be immediately recalled |
| A specimen that is 5 centimeters is equal to:( 4 inches/ 2 inches/ 3 inches/ 5 inches) 2.54 cm = 1 inch | B. 2 inches |
| Which of the following vessels arises from the right ventricle of the heart?( Descending aorta/ Ascending aorta/ Pulmonary vein/ Pulmonary artery) | D. Pulmonary artery |
| The instrument below is used to:( Split muscle/ Resect tendon/ Extend incision/ Cut bone) | D. Cut bone |
| Which area is prepped first when performing the skin prep for a skin grafting procedure?( Donor site/ Only recipient site/ Both sites together/ Recipient site) | A. Donor site |
| Which of the following has legal significance in the mishandling of a bullet?( Damage to tissue while removing specimen/ Contaminating the specimen/ Damaging ballistic markings/ Tearing surgical gloves) | C. Damaging ballistic markings |
| Which of the following procedures requires preoperative high-level disinfection of the endoscope?( Bronchoscopy/ Laparoscopy/ Mediastinoscopy/ Thoracoscopy) | A. Bronchoscopy (clean procedure) |
| Which of the following maintains the position of the uterus?( Broad ligament/ Suspensory ligament/ Levator muscle/ Pubic symphysis) | A. Broad ligament |
| What device would the surgeon use to preserve facial motor and sensory functions during a parotidectomy (par - rot- id - ectomy)?( Ultrasound transducer/ Mass spectrometer/ Doppler probe/ Nerve stimulator) | D. Nerve stimulator |
| If the surgeon uses a knife blade to incise the oral mucosa, the preferred blade is:( 20/ 10/ 11/ 12) | D. 12 |
| The gravity steam sterilization process can be rendered ineffective if the:( Air is removed/ Steam quality is 97%/ Temperature is below 250 degrees/ Packs are loosely arranged on cart) | C. Temperature is below 250 degrees |
| A suture used to retract a structure to the side of the operative field is a/an:( Retention suture/ Traction suture/ Bolster suture/ Primary suture) | B. Traction suture |
| What must the circulating surgical technologist do when placing the patient in the supine position?( Confirm ankles are not crossed/ Place rolls under the axillae/ Confirm chest is not compromised/ Place a pillow between the knees) | A. Confirm ankles are not crossed because of blood clots |
| What body system aids in the metastatic spread of cancer cells?(Lymphatic/ Reproductive/ Respiratory/ Limbic) | A. Lymphatic |
| Which of the following is inserted into the tympanic membrane incision during a myringotomy?( Fascial graft/ PE tube/ Weck-Cel sponge/ Speculum) | B. PE tube (pressure equalizer) |
| Which organelle contains digestive juices?( Ribosome/ Lysosome/ Mitochondria/ Nucleus) | B. Lysosome |
| During a thyroidectomy, if all parathyroid glands are accidentally removed, what complication will occur?( Tetany/ Bradycardia/ Thyroid storm/ Hemorrhage) | A. Tetany (causes low level of calcium) |
| Which of the following surgical instruments is used to remove nasal polyps?( Antrum rasp/ Krause nasal snare/ Knight nasal scissors/ Gruenwald nasal forceps) | B. Krause nasal snare |
| Which of the following instruments is used to retract the lung?( Glover/ Kocher/ Allison/ Davidson) | C. Allison |
| What anatomical structure is Mersilene tape sutured around during a cerclage?( Ligaments/ Cervix/ Uterus/ Fallopian tubes) | B. Cervix |
| What does the suffix -ectomy mean?( Incision/ Opening/ Anastomosis/ Excision) | D. Excision |
| What would the preoperative diagnosis be for an infant undergoing craniectomy?( Myleomeningocele/ Craniosynostosis/ Anencephaly/ Arteriovenous malformation) | B. Craniosynostosis (suture lines prematurally close) |
| Where is the anterior chamber of the eye located?( Posterior to the cornea and anterior to the iris/ Posterior to the cornea and interior to the lens/ Posterior to the iris and anterior to the lens/ Posterior to the iris and anterior to the retina) | A. Posterior to the cornea and anterior to the iris |
| Which of the following would contraindicate preoperatively setting up the cell saver machine?( Patient recieved preoperative blood transfusion/ Patient is on preoperative steroids/ Sponges will be used during the procedure/ Patient has cancer) | D. Patient has cancer |
| Which medication is contraindicated for patients with a history of malignant hypertermia?( Succinylcholine/ Dantrolene/ Papaverine/ Vecuronium) | A. Succinylcholine (triggers) dantrolene treats |
| Which of the following is an incision into the tympanic membrane for the removal of accumulated fluid?( Otoplasty/ Tympanoplasty/ Stapedotomy/ Myringotomy) | D. Myringotomy |
| Which of the following is not a requirement when a patient is placed in the prone position?( Bolsters placed under axillae/ Arms on armboards parallel to bed/ Head placed on donut/ Safety belt is placed below the knees) | D. Safety belt is placed below the knees |
| A tissue specimen being sent to pathology for a frozen section is prepared by placing it into a:( Basin of water/ Jar with formalin/ Jar with methylene blue/ Container without preservative) | D. Container without preservtive |
| The body's first line of defense against infection is:( Respiratory tract/ Immune response/ Intact skin/ Hair follicles) | C. Intact skin |
| Which stapling device would be used to create an anastomosis during a low anterior resection?( GIA/ EEA/ TA/ LDS) | B. EEA end to end anastomosis. Gia gastrointestinal anastomosis ta transabdominal lds ligating device stapler |
| Packing material would be placed as a dressing after surgery on the:( Rectum/ Chest/ Knee/ Neck) | A. Rectum |
| What is the lining of the thoracic cavity?( Peritoneum/ Pleura/ Parietal/ Pericardium) | B. Pleura |
| What is proper method removing the knife blade from the handle when breaking down the Mayo stand?( Throw handle with knife blade in sharps container/ Use fingers/ Do not remove and place handle in instrument tray/ Use a heavy hemostat or needle holder) | D. Use a heavy hemostat or needle holder |
| What route of drug administration is parenteral?( Intravenous/ Sublingual/ Rectal/ Transdermal) | A. Intravenous |
| The vascular, fibrous covering of bone is the:( Endosteum/ Epiphysis/ Aponeurosis/ Periosteum) | D. Periosteum |
| What type of dressing would usually be used for a laparotomy procedure?( Wet-to-wet/ One-layer/ Pressure/ Bolster) | C. Pressure |
| To prevent deep-vein thrombosis in the bariatric patient, what pre-operative drug is given?( Nitroglycerine/ Heparin/ Mannitol/ Vitamin K) | B. Heparin |
| Which space is entered during a thymectomy (thymus)?( Mediastinum/ Interstitial/ Pleural cavity/ Retroperitoneum) | A. Mediastinum (between sternum & aorta) |
| Femoral rasps are used for which of the following reasons:( Expose the operative site/ File the cortical bone/ Prepare the intramedullary space for a prosthesis/ Inject bone cement into the intramedullary space) | C. Prepare the intramedullary space for a prosthesis |
| Which of the following is part of the immune system?( Liver/ Spleen/ Pancreas/ Thyroid) | B. Spleen |
| What incision is frequently used for pediatric aortic coarctation repair?( Thoracoabdominal / Median sternotomy/ Posterolateral thoracotomy/ Anterolateral thoracotomy) | C. Posterolateral thoracotomy |
| Type and cross match for blood is completed:( On all hospital patients/ In the OR, just before the incision is made/ If blood loss with replacement is anticipated/ On all surgical patients) | C. If blood loss with replacement is anticipated |
| The purpose of the kidney elevator is to:( Increase the intercostal spaces/ Stabilize the patient/ Facilitate respiration of the dependent lung/ Increase the space between the lower rib and iliac crest) | D. Increase the space between the lower rib and iliac crest |
| When storing information on the hard drive of a computer, what is clicked?( Open/ Delete/ Save/ Enter) | C. Save |
| Handling disposable suction container when turn over OR?( Empty container in hopper&put in waste container/ Put container in waste disposal/ Wipe down outside container&place in biohazard bag 4disposal/ Transport w/instruments in casecart 2decontam) | C. Wipe down outside of container and place in biohazard bag for disposal |
| Which of the following can cause lumbosacral strain in the lithotomy position?( Stirrups not properly padded/ Arm boards placed beyond 90 degrees/ Safety strap is placed too tightly/ Buttocks extend past table break) | D. Buttocks extend past table break |
| A midline xiphoid to pubis incision is commonly made for a/an:( Abdominal aortic aneurysmectomy/ Transverse colectomy/ Nephrectomy/ Appendectomy) | A. Abdominal aortic aneurysmectomy (AAA) |
| Which item below should the surgical technologist confirm is available for a nerve repair?( CUSA/ Nd: YAG Laser/ Loupes/ Cryotherapy unit) | C. Loupes |
| How often should biological testing of EtO sterilization be conducted?( Every load/ Weekly/ Monthly/ Twice-a-week) | A. Every load EtO ethylene oxide |
| Which of the following is a liquid chemical sterilant often used for sterilizing endoscopes with a cycle time of 30 minutes?( Isopropyl alcohol/ Sodium hypochlorite/ Peracetic acid/ Glutaraldehyde) | C. Peracetic acid |
| When should the first closing sharp, sponge and instrument count be completed?( Prior to closure of skin/ Prior to closure of body cavity/ Prior to closure of subcutaneous layer/ Prior to closure of the muscle layer) | B. Prior to closure of body cavity |
| Which of the following skin preps is contraindicated for use around eyes and ears because of potential for corneal abrasions and ototoxicity?( Parachlorormetaxylenol/ Cholorhexidine/ Iodophors/ Isopropyl alcohol) | B. Chlorohexidine |
| A short-acting narcotic opioid given intramuscularly for preoperative sedation is:( Meperidine/ Midazolam/ Morphine sulfate/ Methylprednisolone) | A. Meperidine (methylprednisolone - steroid) |
| The leg extensor muscles: rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and the vastus intermedius are collectively called the:( Popliteal fossa/ Medial compartment/ Quadriceps femoris/ Peroneus longus) | C. Quadriceps femoris |
| Which of the following instruments is not a retractor used during a prostatectomy?( Denis-Browne/ Harrington/ Gil Vernet/ Mason-Judd) | B. Harrington |
| What does the term -scopy mean?( Incision/ Viewing/ Probing/ Excision) | B. Viewing |
| How many minutes should a Frazier suction tip be immediate-use sterilized (flash sterilized) in a gravity steam sterilizer?( 20/ 5/ 15/ 10) | D. 10 |
| Which of the following preoperative procedures should be completed for the diabetic patient?( Increase preoperative medications?/ Increase preoperative insulin dose/ Peroperative meal to avoid hyperglycemia/ Antiembolic stockings placed on patient) | D. Antiembolic stockings placed on patient |
| Induced hypothermia is typically associated with which of the following surgical specialties?( Orthopedic/ Gynecology/ Cardiothoracic/ Pediatric) | C. Cardiothoracic |
| What block involves medication being injected into the subarachnoid space?( Regional/ Spinal/ Nerve/ Bier) | B. Spinal |
| Which of the following conditions might require use of a Silastic urethral catheter?( Prostatic hypertrophy/ Hypospadius/ Latex allergy/ Stress incontinence) | C. Latex allergy |
| A patient receives preoperative instructions to remove nail polish to:( Allow completion of nuclear medicine study/ Prevent an infection/ Prevent pulse oximeter malfunction/ Allow arterial blood to be drawn) | C. Prevent pulse oximeter malfunction |
| How often should the steam sterilizing machine's strainer be cleaned?( Once-a-week/ During annual maintenance/ After each use/ Daily) | D. Daily |
| What is the smallest microorganism that requires a host cell for replication?( Amoeba/ Bacteria/ Fungi/ Virus) | D. Virus |
| Which surgeon might provide the operative exposure for the neurosurgeon in a transsphenoidal approach to the sella turcica?( Maxillofacial endodontist/ Otorhinolaryngologist/ Cardiothoracic surgeon/ Interventional radiologist) | B. Otorhinolaryngologist |
| An intraoperative mutagenic and carcinogenic hazard of laser use is:( Waste gases/ Laser plume/ Static electricity/ Infectious waste) | B. Laser plume (surgical plume - mutagenic & carcinogenic particles) |
| What type of solution is recommended for cleaning the OR floors during room turnover?( Isopropyl alcohol/ Detergent-disinfectant/ Sodium hypochlorite/ Hydrogen peroxide) | B. Detergent-disinfectant |
| Which of the following is used to remove resected prostatic tissue during a TURP?( Ellik/ Foley/ Pezzar/ Robinson) | A. ELLIK (trans uretheral resection of the prostate) |
| A patient is instructed to be NPO for 8 hours prior to surgery to prevent:( Wound infection/ Ulcer/ Intestinal obstruction/ Aspiration) | D. Aspiration |
| The essential element of hemoglobin is:( Iron/ Sodium/ Nitrogen/ Oxygen) | A. Iron |
| In which procedure would the instrument shown below be used?( Lobectomy/ Laminectomy/ Nephrectomy/ Hysterectomy) | D. Hysterectomy (Heaney clamp) |
| A large, bony process found on the femur is a:( Trochanter/ Olecranon/ Condyle/ Tubercle) | A. trochanter |
| Which of the following incisions would be performed for repair of a liver laceration?( Midline/ Pfannistiel/ Transverse/ McBurney) | A. Midline |
| Just before the surgeon makes the skin incision, which of the following must be performed?( Time-out/ Postoperative orders are completed/ Mayo stand is correctly positioned/ Verify placement of EKG elcetrodes) | A. Time-out |
| The pulse rate of pregnant patients:( Fluctuates/ Does not change/ Increases/ Decreases) | C. Increases |
| Which portion of the stomach is superior to the esophageal sphincter?( Antrum/ Pylorus/ Body/ Fundus) | D. Fundus |
| A linen pack to be steam sterilized must not weigh more than:( 4 lbs/ 8 lbs/ 12 lbs/ 16 lbs) | C. 12 lbs |
| The closing sponge count should be initiated at the:( Kick bucket/ Backtable/ Operative field/ Mayo stand) | C. Operative field |
| During which of the following procedures is it imperative that the surgical technologist maintain the sterility of the backtable and Mayo stand until the patient is transported out of the OR?( Tonsillectomy/ Rhinoplasty/ Tympanoplasty/ Laminectomy) | A. Tonsillectomy |
| Which statements concerning peel-packs correct?( Position peel packs plastic side facing plastic side/ label w/ felt-tip marker on the plastic side/ Use staples 2 close peel pack/ Use chemical indicator tape 2 hold multiple items together) | B. When labeling with felt-tip marker write on the plastic side |
| Which two structures are identified and ligated during a cholecystectomy?( Hepatic and portal vein/ Cystic artery and cystic duct/ Right and left hepatic artery/ Splenic artery and splenic vein) | B. Cystic artery and cystic duct |
| What is the primary responsibility of the first scrub surgical technologist during a cardiac arrest in the OR?( Assist the anesthesia provider/ Assist the circulator/ Protect the sterile field/ Give CPR to the patient) | C. Protect the sterile field |
| What does pneumonectomy mean?( Incision into the bronchi/ Removal of the lung/ Incision into the trachea/ Removal of air from the pleura) | B. Removal of the lung |
| How many hours must the steam biological indicator be incubated before recording the results?( 8/ 32/ 16/ 24) | D. 24 |
| Which of the following is responsible for causing transmission of spongiform encephalopathy?( Prion/ Fungi/ Bacteria/ Parasites) | A. Prion |
| The thyroid gland consists of right and left lobes joined by the:( Cricoid cartilage/ Isthmus/ Larynx/ Parathyroid gland) | B. Isthmus |
| A sustained contraction produced by rapid stimuli is called:( Tension/ Torsion/ Twitch/ Tetany) | D. Tetany (tetanus) |
| What type of heart rate does tachycardia describe?( Absent/ Normal/ Fast/ Slow) | C. Fast |
| Which of the following would be the least likely complication of suprapubic prostatectomy?( Acute phlebitis/ Acute epididymitis/ Embolism/ Hemorrhage) | A. Acute phlebitis |
| When is the surgical consent typically signed?( After preoperative medications are administered?/ After the IV has bee inserted/ Before preoperative medications are administered/ Just before general anesthesia is administered) | C. Before preoperative medications are administered |
| Which of the following is the order for postoperative case management? | C. Remove drapes; preserve sterile field until patient leaves OR; remove gown and gloves; don non-sterile gloves to break down backtable |
| what type of needle is used when suturing the skin?( Tapered/ Conventional cutting/ Side cutting/ Reverse cutting) | D. Reverse cutting |
| Which of the following ultrasonic devices can be used intraoperatively to assess the patency of arterial blood flow?( Lithotripter/ Stethoscope/ Spirometer/ Doppler probe) | D. Doppler probe |
| The instrument show below is used to:( Cut bone/ Smooth jagged ends of bone/ Dissect tendon/ Dissect periosteum from bone) | D. Dissect periosteum from bone |
| The area of the brain that controls the respiration is the:( Corpus callosum/ Medulla oblingata/ Hypothalamus/ Cerebellum) | B. Medulla Oblingata |
| Which of the following factors is used to determine the inflation pressure of a tourniquet?( Previous surgeries/ Length of procedure/ Type of incision/ Patient's age) | D. Patient's age (circumference of extremity, systolic blood pressure) |
| Which of the following describes the time from incision to the dressing application?( Interoperative/ Preoperative/ Postoperative/ Intraoperative) | D. Intraoperative |
| At the end of a procedure, and after the patient has been transported out of the OR, the surgical technologist should remove the:( Hair cover/ Gloves/ Mask/ Gown) | D. Gown then gloves |
| The instrument shown below is used during a/an:( Gastrectomy/ Myringotomy/ Thyroidectomy/ Rhinoplasty) | C. Thyroidectomy |
| What is considered the operative stage of anesthesia?( First/ Second/ Third/ Fourth) | C. Third |
| When performing the surgical scrub, the hands and arms are considered:( Surgically clean/ Sterile/ Disinfected/ Sanitized) | A. Surgically clean |
| Which of the following is an obstetric complication resulting from overstimulation of the clotting process?( Disseminated intravascular coagulation/ Eclampsia/ Dystocia/ Placental abruption) | A. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) |
| What does the term symbosis mean?( Relationship between unlike species or organisms/ Organisms that destroy each other/ Aerobic organism/ Anaerobic organism) | A. Relationship between unlike species or organisms |
| true concerning cleaning OR walls between surgical preocedures?( Clean all walls floor 2ceiling/ Clean areas of wall splashed w/blood or debris/ Only clean walls splashed w/ blood or debris at end day/ Only clean walls at the end day) | B. Clean areas of wall splashed with blood or debris |
| Which anatomical structure is removed during a total hip arthroplasty?( Trochanter/ Femoral head/ Fossa/ Condyle) | B. Femoral head |
| What controls the arrow on your monitor?( Mouse/ Enter/ Function keys/ Shift) | A. Mouse |
| Wound dressings should be opened:( After last count is completed/ During skin closure/ After the skin incision is made/ Just before skin closure is started) | A. After last count is completed |
| A stent may be placed to identify the ureter during which of the following procedures?( Endartectomy/ Hip arthroplasty/ Right colectomy/ Craniotomy) | C. Right colectomy |
| A rapid-onset muscle relaxant used for intubation is:( Morphine/ Lanoxin/ Pitocin/ Anectine) | D. Anectine |
| A general consent form authorizes:( Hazardous therapy/ Receiving general anesthesia/ Routine medical treatment/ Experimental surgical treatment) | C. Routine medical treatment |
| During which step of an abdominal hysterectomy would the instrument shown below be used?( Enlarge peritoneal incision/ Mobilize papcervical fascia/ Dissect bladder from the uterus/ Make last cut to free the uterus) | D. Make last cut to free the uterus |
| Which of the following must be completed preoperatively if a patient underwent a barium study the day of surgery?( Gastrostomy/ Urinalysis/ Enema/ Colonoscopy) | C. Enema |
| Which of the following sutures is contraindicated in the presence of infection?( Steel/ Chromic/ Silk/ Polyporpylene) | C. Silk |
| surg tech break down backtable, instruments w/ ratchets:( Closed &placed in instrument tray ** 4transport decontam**/ Placed in basin w/enzymatic solution in open position **/ Placed in basin w/ saline **/ Run through flash sterilizer before **) | B. Placed in a basin with enzymatic solution in open position for transport to decontamination |
| The cup-like extensions of the renal pelvis that collect urine from the pyramids are:( Papillae/ Medulla/ Cortex/ Calyces) | D. Calyces |
| Which of the following is a type of one-layer dressing?( Steri-strips/ Bulky/ Pressure/ Rigid) | A. Steri-strips |
| Braided nonabsorbable sutures should not be used in infected woulnds because suture crevices:( Cause excessive postoperative pain/ Can harbor bacteria that travel length of suture/ Lead to pooling of tissue fluids/ Cause necrosis of tissues) | B. Can harbor bacteria that travel length of suture |
| What postoperative complication can result from excess or prolonged plantar flexion?( Decubitus ulcer/ Sciatica/ Compartmental syndrome/ Foot drop) | D. Foot drop |
| What immediate postoperative complication most often occurs in pediatric patients?( Airway difficulty/ Electrolyte imbalance/ Hypertension/ Dysrhythmias) | A. Airway difficulty |
| Another name for a corneal transplant is:( Scleral buckle/ Vitrectomy/ Keratoplasty/ Diathermy) | C. Keratoplasty (kerat/o = cornea) |
| Fertilization normally occurs in the:( Cervical os/ Vaginal vault/ Myometrium/ Fallopian tube) | D. Fallopian tube |
| What is the name of the instrument shown below?( Dignman/ Kocher/ Pean/ Adson) | B. Kocher |
| The inner layer of an artery is the:( Viscera/ Adventitia/ Intima/ Media) | C. Intima (or trunica intima) adventitia is external |
| Which laser can be used on light and dark tissues?( Carbon dioxide/ Nd: YAG/ Excimer/ Argon) | A. Carbon dioxide (absorbed by cellular water content) |
| What implant is used for individuals with sensorineural deafness?( Stapes implant/ Internal hearing aid/ Cochlear implant/ Fascial graft) | C. Cochlear implant (into acoustical nerve VIII Cranial nerve |
| Splenectomy places the patient at an increased risk for:( Infection/ Cirrhosis/ Diabetes/ Jaundice) | A. Infection |
| In the presence of infection, the absorption rate of the surgical gut is:( Increased/ Decreased/ Not affected/ Terminated) | A. Increased |
| Dark blood in the sterile field could indicate:( Tachycardia/ Hypovolemia/ Hypoxia/ Bradycardia) | C. Hypoxia (defency in oxygen) |
| Which instrument will the surgeon use to free the entrapped orbital fat during repair of an orbital floor fracture?( Chalazion/ Ronguer/ Freer/ Senn) | C. Freer |
| A urinary tract infection, following a cystoscopy, is an example of what type of infection?( Recurrent/ Healthcare-associated infection/ Latent/ Community-acquired infection) | B. Healthcare-associated infection |
| Which of the following is a type of meniscal tear?( Greenstick/ Bucket handle/ Capsular/ Comminuted) | B. Bucket handle (incomplete longitudinal tear) |
| Which surgical procedure may require a subrapubic catheter to drain the urinary bladder?( Appendectomy/ Cloward procedure/ Prostatectomy/ Caesarean section) | C. Prostatectomy (cloward is a spinal procedure) |
| Which one of these microorganisms is least likely to be associated with wound infections?( Escherichia coli/ Staphylococcus/ Clostridium perfingens/ Treponema pallidum) | D. Treponema pallidum (syphilis) |
| Liquid agents used to reduce microoganisms on the patient's skin are:( Germicidals/ Sporicidals/ Disinfectants/ Antiseptics) | D. Antiseptics |
| Which closed wound drainage device requires being connected to a bulb evacuator?( Stryker/ Jackson-Pratt/ Hemovac/ Cigarette drain) | B. Jackson-Pratt |
| WHat term refers to items remaining sterile indefinitely until the wrapping is compromised?( Time-released sterility/ Contaminated-related sterility/ Shelf-life sterility/ Even-related sterility) | D. Even-related sterility |
| Which of the following veins would be harvested during a CABG?( Femoral/ Popliteal/ Subclavian/ Spahenous) | D. Saphenous |
| When incubated, the EtO biological indicator can be read after:( 48 hours/ 72 hours/ 12 hours/ 24 hours) | D. 24 hours (incubated 48 hrs) |
| The structure that facilitates the exchange of nutrients and wastes between the fetus and mother is the:( Endometrium/ Umbilical cord/ Placenta/ Amniotic fluid) | C. Placenta |
| When helping to turn over an OR between patients, the surgical technologist should:( Clean around the furniture/ Use a clean mop head/ Clean overhead lights after last procedure of day/ Wipe down entire walls) | B. Use clean mop head |
| Vitrectomy is the removal of the:( Opaque lens/ Trabecular meshwork/ Iris/ Gel from the eye) | D. Gel from the eye |
| When using EtO sterilization, the recommended aeration time for an aerator set at 140 degrees F is:( 8 hours/ 10 hours/ 12 hours/ 24 hours) | A. 8 hours |
| Where should the biological indicator test be placed on the steam sterilizer cart?( Middle second shelf/ Botom front/ Top front/ Top back) | B. Bottom front (coldest point in autoclave chamber) |
| Which of the following vessels empties into the right atrium?( Pulmonary vein/ Aortic arch/ Superior vena cava/ Pulmonary artery) | C. Superior vena cava |
| Knife blades should be loaded onto the handle with:( Needle holder/ Allis clamp/ DeBakey forceps/ Sterile gloved hands) | A. Needle holder |
| Which of the following vitamins is essential for the clotting process?( D/ B/ K/ A) | C. K |
| From where do most intracranial aneurysms arise?( Ventricular system/ Cavernous sinus/ Internal carotid/ Circle of Willis) | D. Circle of Willis |
| Which of the following types of equipment would require preoperative draping by the surgical technologist?( Video monitor/ ESU/ Athroscope/ C-arm) | D. C-arm |
| What dietary substance enhances the production of collagen?( Carbohydrates/ Fats/ Protein/ Vitamins) | C. Protein |
| The normal range of intraoperative pressure for the insulflator during a laparoscopy is:( 3-6 mm Hg/ 6-9 mm Hg/ 9-12 mm Hg/ 12-15 mm Hg) | D. 12-15 mm Hg |
| Where should the EtO biological indicator be placed in the load?( Side/ Front/ Back/ Center) | D. Center (most difficult for gas to reach) |
| What is the proper way to remove a patient from the lithotomy position?( Lower legs together slowly in unison/ Lower stirrups, then remove legs/ Lower legs together quickly in unison/ Lower each leg seperately) | A. Lower legs together slowly in unison |
| procedure should first scrub surgical technologist set up 4 when female patient is undergoing repair 4 cystocele (bladder) & rectocele(rectum) (prolapse into vaginal vault)?( Abdominal hysterectomy/ Anterior & posterior colporrhaphy/ D & C/ Myomectomy) | B. Anterior and posterior colporrhaphy |
| Which vein drains the small intestine?( Gastric/ Inferior vena cava/ Hepatic portal/ Hepatic) | C. Hepatic portal (liver) gastric stomach, inferior vena cava - nothing to do with the stomach |
| What specialized retractors are used during a rotator cuff repair?( Hibbs/ Bankart/ Hohmann/ Taylor) | C. Bankart |
| The concave notch of the kidney through which the ureter exits is the:( Calyx/ Pyramid/ Hilum/ Capsule) | C. Hilum |
| The large artery found posterior to the knee is the:( Tibial/ Popliteal/ Geniculate/ Femoral) | B. Popliteal |
| Proper placement of the Foley catheter is confirmed prior to balloon inflation by which of the following?( Removal of 5 mL of air from balloon/ Collapse of catheter lumen/ Secure connection to drainage bag/ Urine flowing out of catheter) | D. Urine flowing out of catheter |
| Which portion of the small intestine joins to the large intestine?( Jejunum/ Duodenum/ Ileum/ Cecum) | C. Ileum (pay attention small intestine not large!) |
| Which tank would be brought into the OR if a surgical technologist is preparing an oscillating saw?( Nitrous oxide/ Compressed nitrogen/ Freon/ Compressed air) | B. Compressed nitrogen |
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