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1. Which of the following methods should be used for routine processing of a specimen?
A. frozen section
B. in formalin
C. smeared Bx
D. aspiration Bx
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2. Hydrocephalus is a condone marked by excessive
A. HGH
B. CSF
C. subarachnoid space
D. gamma globulin
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1. Which of the following methods should be used for routine processing of a specimen? A. frozen section B. in formalin C. smeared Bx D. aspiration Bx B. in formalin
2. Hydrocephalus is a condone marked by excessive A. HGH B. CSF C. subarachnoid space D. gamma globulin B. CSF
3. Immediately prior to ovulation, the structure preparing to rupture from the ovary wall is the A. corpus lute B. corpus albicans C. graafian follicle D. secondary follicle C. graafian follicle
4. Which of the following procedures is performed to correct a congenital malformation of the external ear or to create an ear destroyed by trauma ? A. tympanoplasty B. myringoplasty C. otoplasty D. stapedectomy C. otoplasty
5. which of the following sutures glides through tissue easily and does not readily harbor bacteria ? A. monofilament B. multifilament C. absorbable D. non-absorbable A. monofilament
6. Which of the following structures articulates with the head of the femur ? A. coxal B. iliac crest C. tibia D. acetabulum D. acetabulum
7. During a C-section, the MOST appropriate time to perform the first closing count is A. while the uterus is being closed B. while the peritoneum is being closed C. during initiation of fascial closure D. during initiation of skin closure A. while the uterus is being closed
8. When opening and closing an instrument during the instrument inspection & assembly process, a ST discovers the hinge is stiff. The ST should A. throw it away B. tag it for repair C. order a new instrument D. use mineral oil as a lubricant B. tag it for repair
9. A Javid or Argyle shunt is used during which of the following surgical procedures ? A. coronary artery bypass graft B. femoral popliteal bypass C. carotid endarterectomy D. creation of AV fistula C. carotid endarterectomy
10. When encountering resistance while inserting a urethral catheter, the ST should A. remove catheter & call a urologist B. continue to advance catheter using increased force C. switch hands & attempt to advance catheter D. withdraw & gently advance D. withdraw catheter slightly & gently reattempt to advance
11. Which of the following is the MOST toxic of known chemical agents, causing death within minutes due to respiratory obstruction and cardiac failure ? A. vesicants B. choking agent C. phosgene D. nerve agent D. nerve agent
12. Which of the following is the closure order of layers from inner to outer in an abdominal wound? A. peritoneum, transversals fascia, muscle, subcutaneous, subcuticular, skin B. peritoneum, Scarpa's fascia, muscle, subcuticular, subcutaneous, skin A. peritoneum, transversals fascia, muscle, subcutaneous, subcuticular skin
13. Electrocautery is considered which of the following types of hemostasis? A. topical B. chemical C. thermal D. mechanical C. thermal
14. Whenever laser surgery is planned for the head and neck, it is best practice to sue specialty drapes coated with A. titanium B. aluminum C. copper D. lead B. aluminum
15. At the conclusion of an operation, the ST in the scrub role must inform the circulation RN A. amount of local anesthetic used B. all shapes have been properly disposed of C. number of gloves that were used D. water is needed for the instruments A. of the amount of local anestheticused
16. Tissue specimens that are sent to pathology for a frozen section are A. place in formalin B. sent dry C. placed in water D. sent sterile B. sent dry
17. When preparing for a male open inguinal herniorrhaphy, a ST should make sure which of the following items is available? A. 1/2 inch Penrose B. balloon expander C. Fogarty catheter D. 10 Fr Robinson A. 1/2 inch Penrose
18. Which of the following is used to suture in a graft during a carotid endarterectomy? A. 6-0 Prolene B. 5-0 chromic C. 4-0 silk D. 3-0 Vicryl A. 6-0 Prolene
19. Which of the following sutures weakens & frays from excessive handling with rubber gloves? A. polyglactin B. chromic C. silk D. nylon B. chcromic
20. A laminectomy is accomplished by which of the following types of approach? A. anterior B. posterior C. transabdominal D. cranial B. posterior
21. Recapping is a sterile solution is A. always acceptable B. only allowed in an emergent situation C. permissible if contents are to be reused D. never allowed unless for disposal D.. never allowed unless for disposal
22. Which of the following vessels is MOST commonly used in a Fempop bypass? A. radial artery B. femoral artery C. saphenous vein D. basilic vein C. saphenous vein
23. Which of the following dressings immobilize an area with added support, eliminates dead space, & reduces the chance of edema or formation of a hematoma? A. rigid B. wet to wet C. bolster D. pressure D. pressure
24. To contain any biohazards material when removing a drape after a procedure, the drape should be A. folded B. secured C. crumpled D. rolled D. rolled
25. When passing local anesthetic during a procedure, which of the following should read aloud the drug name & strength? A. surgeon B. surgical tech C. first assist D. anesthesiologist B. surgical technologist
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