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* AST REVIEW
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which organ is responsible for many of the coagulation factors? -Spleen -Liver -Pancreas -Heart | Liver |
| How many extrinsic muscles of the eye are there? | 6 |
| Which exctrincic muscle elevates and turns the eye laterally? | Inferior Oblique |
| Which extrinsic muscle pulls the eye inferiorly ? | Inferior rectus |
| Which extrinsic muscle pulls the eye superiorly? | Superior rectus |
| Which extrinsic muscle pulls the eye medially? | Medial rectus |
| Which extrinsic muscle pulls the eye laterally ? | Lateral rectus |
| Which extrinsic muscle depresses and turns the eye laterally? | Superior oblique |
| What is the major and largest of the salivary glands? | Parotid glands |
| What surgical procedure may be done to repair myopia (nearsightedness)? | Radial keratotomy |
| What structure separates the outter ear canal from the middle ear space? | Tympanic membrane |
| What is the largest, strongest bone of the face? | Mandible |
| What is the largest bone in the body? | Femur |
| What is the largest bone of the upper extremities? | Humerus |
| When performing a posterior lumber laminectomy without fusion, why would a c-arm still be utilized? | Identification of levels |
| The kidneys are located between which vértebras? | T12-L3 |
| The goal of a panniculectomy is to ? | Remove hanging skin and fat from the lower abdomen |
| In ophthalmology what does OD mean? | Right eye |
| In ophthalmology what does OU mean ? | Both eyes |
| In ophthalmology what does OS mean? | Left eye |
| The abbreviation of eyes in the correct order is? | OD, OS, OU |
| What eye procedure is the removal of the eye that leaves the eye muscles and remaining orbital contents intact? | Enucleation |
| ________ is the amount of blood a ventricle pumps during each contraction. | Stroke volume |
| The most common surgical management for BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy) is? | TURP (transuretheral resection of the prostate) |
| Anytime the pleura cavity is entered what must be inserted at the end of the procedure? | Chest tubes and drainage system |
| What is the major artery that provides blood flow to the leg? | Femoral artery |
| What anesthesia is predominately given to children and not adults because of the side effect? | Ketamine |
| What antibiotic is also known as cefazolin? | Ancef |
| What medication is utilized for spinal block due to its longer acting effects ? | Marcaine |
| What medication is used to cause short-term paralysis as a part of general anesthesia to help with tracheal intubation? | Succinylcholine |
| What antibiotic is given to treat complicated skin infections, endocarditis, bone and joint infections, and meningitis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus? | Vancomycin |
| A cornea transplant is procedure is ? | Keratoplasty |
| What laser can be used on light and dark tissues? | Carbón dioxide |
| What anesthetic block is used for a vitrectomy procedure? | Retrobulber |
| Javid and argyle are examples of which type of device used in select vascular procedures? | Shunts |
| What benzodiazepines sedative is given before a procedure or anesthesia to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety or cause forgetfulness is? | Versed |
| What are the five important factors of steam sterilization? | Time, Contact, Temperature , Moisture , Pressure and air , |
| The surgical tech is preparing suture for a small bowel anastomosis, on the back table there is a 3-0 Ethilon, 3-0 chromic gut, 0 looped PDS, and a 3-0 silk. How should the st prepare the suture for the order of use starting w/ thefirst structure needed? | 3-0 chromic, 3-0 silk, 0 looped PDS, 3-0 ethilon, |
| Which medication would be used along with general anesthesia to relieve pain? | Fentanyl |
| What is a difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis? | Diverticulosis is typically diagnosed on colonoscopy or CT, but a colonoscopy should never done on someone who presents with diverticulitis |
| What is a collection of blood that develops in a wound during healing? | Hematoma |
| Which phase on anesthesia occurs intraoperativly ? | Maintenance phase |
| What muscle results in the flexión of the tibia/fibula and extension of the femur? | Bíceps femoris |
| What term discribes the basic knowledge and skills of a health care provider? | Competencies |
| When administrating CPR to an adult what is the depth of compressions? | 2 in |
| An example of inhaled anesthetic is? | Nitrous oxide |
| What catheter has a four winged tip? | Malecot |
| A patient who has known history of polyps & a positive fecal occult blood test should undergo further evaluation for what condition? | Colorectal cancer |
| Following a 3rd degree burn a patient contracts a deep tissue infection. The infection is most likely caused by? | Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
| Surgery for a lower pilonidal sinus excision requires the patient to be in what position? -Supine - Lateral - Jackknife - Fowler’s | Jackknife (Kraske) |
| Which medication can provide muscle relaxation during a surgical procedure ? | Succinylcholine |
| What is a dressing of choice after a mastectomy that provides the patient comfort and support at the same time ? | Fluff |
| What type of infection occurs due to superinfection of a gangrene limb with a non-gas forming organism ? | Wet gangrene |
| What anesthetic May be administered as an IV ONLY ? | Propofol |
| A synonym for Fallopian tubes is? | Uterine appendages |
| What wound complication is when a wound separates and the organs are protruding through the abdominal wall called? | Evisceration |
| What department is responsible for environmental systems in the hospitals according to the standards established by the Joint commission and government entities ? | Facilities maintenance |
| What structure carries the impulses to facilitate ventricular contraction ? | Purkinje fibers |
| What suture material is the most pliable, easy to tie, and easy to handle? | Silk |
| Electro discharges can lead to what in the OR? | Failure of a device |
| What is the best way to prevent errors in surgery? | Preventive measures |
| Mannitol is a diuretic used predominantly during which type of surgery? | Neuro surgery |
| What is the goal of a nissen fundiplication procedure ? | Hiatel hernia |
| What is a intravascular catheter with a balloon tip that is placed in the lumen of a vein? | Fogarty |
| How many grams equal 55.75 kL | 55750 |
| What is the primary duty of the ST at the end of a case? | Care of specimens |
| What procedure involves the removal of a portion of the breast? | Lumpectomy |
| What is the ideal patient positioning for a diagnostic colonoscopy? | Left lateral |
| What is an abnormal heart valve that separates the left ventricle and the aorta? | Bicuspid aortic valve |
| During a CABG, cardiopulmonary bypass graft, which vessel is harvested and used as a pedicle graft for the bypass? | Left internal mammary artery |
| When changing from street clothes to OR attire what article of the surgical attire should be placed first? | Headcover |
| What prevents the growth of virulent pathogens ? | Adaptive immune system |
| Which organization awards accreditation to surgical tech programs nationwide ? | CAAHEP |
| What body structure is entered during a gastroscopy ? | Mouth |
| What surgery May be performed via an endovascular approach? | Transcatheter aortic valve replacement |
| What perioperative complication occurs when they is bleeding in the wound | Surgical site hemorrhage |
| What is a example of an active drain? | Jackson Pratt drain |
| Which type of medication is used to paralyze the cillary muscle of the eye? | Cycloplegic |
| What form of anesthesia may utiliza subdural buvicaine? | Spinal anesthesia |
| What form of anesthesia may utilize inhale desflurane? | General anesthesia |
| What form of anesthesia may utilize intrathecal ropivacaine? | Epidural anesthesia |
| What is an example of a benzodiazepines? | Midazolam, or Versed |
| What is an early sign of Malignant Hyperthermia ? | Rigidity of the massater muscle |
| How is thrombin administered ? | Topical |
| What is the acceptable range of relative humidity in the OR? | 20%-60% |
| What is another name for succinylcholine? | Anectine |
| Which of the following structure is located in the alveolar prosses? -Teeth -Villi -Sinuses -Tonsils | Teeth |
| Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? -clean -contaminated -dirty and infected -clean contaminated | Clean contaminated |
| The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: -Atropine sulfate -Alpha-chymptrypsin -Acetylcholine chloride -Pilocarpine hydrochloride | Alpha-chymotrypsin |
| How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary use to an elevarte to transport patient to the OR? -place stretcher sideways -enter head first, exit feet first -position in elevator is irrelevant -enter feet first, exit head first | Enter head first, Exit feet first |
| Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery? -Midline -Paramedian -Mcburny -Pfannenstiel | Pfannenstiel |
| When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be positioned? -Flat -Upside down -Vertical -Angeled | Flat |
| Hyperkalcemia is a high concentration of? -Calcium -Nitrogen -Potassium -Albumin | Potassium |
| Which of the following tissues are cut using curves Mayo scissors ? -Fascia -Periosteum -Dura Mater -Arterial wall | Fascia |
| Which laser beam can travel through clear tissue without heating them? | Argón |
| Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a? | Informed consent |
| Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? | Cardia |
| Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy? | Spores |
| Syndactyly refers to? | Webbed fingers |
| The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the ? | Back table |
| The islets of langerhans secrete ? | Insulin |
| What type of procedure involves the removal of teeth? | Extractions |
| Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? | Escherichia coli |
| Where should the surgical stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site? | Same side of the surgeon |
| Where does the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty? | Ampulla of vater |
| What identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to transporting them to the OR? | Name, Date of birth, Physicians name, |
| What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? | Spirilli |
| The primary function of the gallbladder is? | To store bile |
| Who are considered non-sterile members of the surgical team? | Circulator and Anesthesiologists |
| Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access to the OR? -Uses less space for opening -Aids in controlling temperature -Eliminates air turbulence -Provides for thorough cleaning | Aids in controlling temperature |
| What are three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? | Time, Shielding, Distance, |
| Which is the first part of the small intestine | Duodenum |
| What surgical position is frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery? | Lateral |
| How are rickettsiae transmitted? | Arthropod bites |
| What is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope called? | Colposcopy |
| Compressions of the heart from excessive fluid or blood build up is called? | Tamponade |
| Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to the PACU? | Anesthesia Provider |
| What suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid? | -centesis |
| To which portion of the colon is the appendix attached to? | Cecum |
| What laboratory test determines bacterial identification? | Gram stain |
| Medication used to dilate the pupil is called? | Mydriatics |
| Which of the following drapes is non-fenestrated? -Laparotomy -U-drape -Transverse -Craniotomy | U-drape |
| Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a patients ID bracelet? | Never, until the patient is discharged from facility |
| What position is commonly used for mitral valve replacement | Supine |
| What laser is best used during a vitrectomy ? | Argon |
| What indicator provides positive assurance of sterility? | Biological |
| The apron-like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is the? | Omentum |
| Microbes that can live WITHOUT oxygen are called? | Anaerobes |
| What is an abnormal tract between two epithelium-lines surfaces that is open at both ends? | Fistula |
| What is the action of antagonist drugs? | Counteract the action of another drug |
| What direction term suscribes the type of skin prep of an entire extremity? | Circumferential |
| What organs are excised if an ovation tumor is malignant? | Bilateral Fallopian tubes & ovaries Uterus |
| What term refers to an abnormal thoracic curve of the spine, referred to as “hunchback” called? | Kyphosis |
| What is the medical term for bunion ? | Hallux valgus |
| What incision is also known as a lower oblique? | Inguinal |
| The small intestine attaches to the posterior abdominal wall by the: | Mesentery |
| The term for a relationship in which two organisms occupy the same area and one organism benefits while the other is unharmed is? | Commensalism |
| A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is ? | Depo-medrol |
| What direction should the stretcher be oriented when transporting a patient to the OR department? | Feet first, side rails UP |
| Which is a following routine preoperative laboratory study that would be ordered for a premenopausal women with no history of hysterectomy ? | HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is an indicator for pregnancy |
| What is the name of the urinary catheter with a small, curved tapered tip used on patients with uretheral strictures? | Coude |
| What is the surgical position commonly used for thyroid and gallbladder surgery? | Reverse trendelenburg |
| A congenital defect in which the fetal blood vessel between the pulmonary artery and the aorta does now close is? | Patent ductus arteriosus |
| What is the first step taking for an incorrect closing sponge count? | Notify surgeon and repeat count |
| The mumps May be diagnosed by finding inflammation in which gland? | Parotid gland |
| What institutional document is completed when an adverse or unusual event takes places in the OR that may have legal consequences for the staff or patient? | Incident report |
| What position would be used for a hysterectomy ? | Trendelenburg |
| Which of the following is a nonadherent dressing? -Kling -Adaptic -Collodion -Elastoplast | Adaptic |
| Which of the following is a fenestrated drape? - Incise - U-drape - Aperture - Half-sheet | Aperture |
| What type of hernia would occur within the hesselbachs triangle? | Direct |
| Which of the following incisions is oblique? - Epigastric - Kocher - Paramedian - Pfannestiel | Kocher |
| What dilators are used in the common duct? | Bakes |
| Which of the following is a mechanical method of hemostasis? -Laser -Ligature -Thrombin -Electrosurgery | Ligature |
| What organ is connected by a duct to the duodenum? | Pancreas |
| A brain tumor causing alteration of the muscle tone, voluntary muscle coordination, gait, and balance would likely be located in the ? | Cerebellum |
| What is a term for a relationship that benefits one organism at the expense of another? | Parasitism |
| What type of disease is characterized by rapid onset and rapid recovery ? | Acute |
| Which organelle is responsible for the production of energy? | Mitochondria |
| What type of anesthesia is a combination of inhalation and intravenous drugs? | Balanced |
| Who is ultimately responsible for obtaining the surgical informed consent? | Surgeon |
| What position is commonly used for neurosurgical procedures? | Supine |
| The layers of the intestines from outer to inner are? | Serosa, muscularis, submucosa, mucosa |
| Which of the following solutions should be used to prep the donor site for a STSG? - Iodophor - Avagard - Chlorhexidine - Merthiolate | Chlorhexidine |
| What type of drape would be used for a flank procedure? | Transverse |
| Which surgical procedure is performed to correct an abnormality in which the urethral meatus is situated on the superior aspect of the penis? | Epispadias repair |
| What is the most common cause of intracerebral hemorrhage? | Hypertension |
| The larynx is located between the? | Pharynx and trachea |
| The most common cause of retinal detachment is ? | Trauma |
| What postoperative complication is associated with a total hip arthroplasty? | Pulmonary embolism |
| Which of the following is a type of passive drain? -Penrose -Hemovac -Pleur-vac -Jackson-Pratt | Penrose |
| The vocal cords are located in the ? | Larynx |
| What type of acquired immunity is a vaccination? | Artificial active |
| When would the anesthesia provider request cricoid pressure? | Endotracheal intubation |
| What instrument is used during a keratoplasty to remove the cornea ? | Trephine |
| Which structure has oral, nasal and laryngeal divisions? | Pharynx |
| Otoplasty is performed to correct a congenital deformity in which structure ? | Ear |
| An injury a patient sustains as a result of the care given by a healthcare professional is called? | Iatrogenic |
| The highly vascular layer of the eye that absorbs light rays and nourishes the retina is the ? | Choroid |
| Which aneurysm usually develops between the renal and iliac arteries? | Abdominal aortic |
| The agent used to flush an artery to prevent clotting is? | Heparin |
| What is the next step for reattachment of a severed digit after debridement? | Bone to bone fixation |
| What type of skin graft includes the epidermis and all of the dermis ? | Full thickness skin graft (FTSG) |
| Which muscle type is striated and voluntary ? -Visceral -Cardiac -Skeletal -Heart | Skeletal |
| What term refers to absence of the external ear? | Microtia |
| What is the recommended maximum time limit for a tourniquet to remain inflated on an adult lower extremity? | 1 hour 1/2 |
| Which organism cause gas gangrene? | Clostridium perfringes |
| Chest rolls should span the distance bilaterally between which two anatomical structures? | Acromioclavicular joint to iliac crest |
| Which ossicle of the middle ear covers the oval window ? | Stapes |
| What type of sponge is tightly rolled cotton tape used by surgeons for blunt dissection ? | Kittner |
| Which of these instruments would be used during a keratoplasty? -Kilner hook -Bowman probé -Kerrison Rongeur -Cottingham punch | Cottingham punch |
| A partially dislocated joint is called? | Subluxation |
| What condition is characterized by build-up of fatty deposits such as cholesterol? | Atherosclerosis |
| Plaster rolls for casting should be submerged in which of the following? -Lukewarm saline -Lukewarm water -Cold Saline -Cold water | Lukewarm water |
| The avascular, clear portion of the eye covering the iris is the? | Cornea |
| Which term describes a rod-shaped microorganisms? | Bacillus |
| When using the EtO sterilizer, what is the minimum sterilization temperature in Fahrenheit? | 85 |
| Which of the following actions would be a violation of aseptic technique? -Cuffing the hands within the drape -Sterile person reaching over sterile surface -Repositioning penetrating towel clamp -Sterile surgical members passing face-to-face | Repositioning penetrating towel clamp |
| Which legal principle applies when the patient is given the wrong dose of local anesthetic? | Res ispa loquitor |
| The space between the vocal cords is called? | Glottis |
| Which bacteria could be found in a penetrating wound caused by a rusty nail? | Clostridium tetani |
| Which of the following retractors is used for spinal nerve roots? -Taylor -Love -Cushing -Meyerding | Love |
| What is another name for the electrosurgical units patient return electrode? | Grounding pad |
| What size of Foley catheter is commonly used for adults? | 16 fr |
| What tumor is typically benign, encapsulated, and arises from tissue covering the central nervous system structures? | Meningioma |
| The fibrous white layer that gives the eye its shape is the | Sclera |
| What surgical position provides optimal visualization of the lower abdomen or pelvis? | Trendelenburg |
| How many hours must an item submersed in glutaraldehyde to sterilize? | 10 hours |
| When a patients blood pressure is 135/81, 135 refers to ? | Systolic |
| A term referring to a waxy secretion in the external ear canal is? | Cerumen |
| What is the term for the process of removing blood from an extremity prior to inflating the pneumatic tourniquet? | Exsanguination |
| Which of the following may require probing and dilating in pediatric patients with upper respiratory infections? -Sinus cavities -Eustachian tube -Nasolacrimal duct -Tympanic membrane | Nasolacrimal duct |
| In what circumstances would cell-saver transfusion be contraindicated ? | Cancer procedures |
| Use of an intraluminal(circular) stapler (EEA) would be indicated for which of the following? -Pancreatectomy -Cholecystectomy -Polypectomy -Sigmoidectomy | Sigmoidectomy |
| The nasal cavity is divided into two portions by the ? | Septum |
| Which of the following is used by the surgeon to intermittenly remove prostatic tissue fragments during a TURP is a? | Ellik evacuator |
| Which type of hematoma is a result of torn bridging meningeal veins? | Subdural |
| In addition to temperature, time, and moisture, what is the fourth factor that determines the outcome of steam sterilization process? | Pressure |
| The Bowie-Dick test is performed? | Daily |
| The spiral, conical structure of the inner ear is the? | Cochlea |
| What is the name of the condition in which a loop of bowel herniates into the Douglas’s cup-de-sac? | Enterocele |
| Which of these conditions is characterized by a fleshy encroachment of conjunctiva onto the cornea? -Chalazion -Pterygium -Strabismus -Ecchymosis | Pterygium |
| Which procedure would be listed in the OR schedule for a patient undergoing surgical treatment of uterine fibroids? | Myomectomy |
| Where is a Bakers cyst located? | Popliteal fossa |
| Another name for the tympanic membrane is the ? | Eardrum |
| What is the burn degree classification that invonves the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue? | Third |
| Which portion of the ear is affected by Meniere’s syndrome? | Inner |
| The cartilaginous nasal septum is anterior to which bone ? | Vomer |
| The most reliable method for determining the efficiency of moist heat sterilizer is the controlled use of biological indicators containing the organism? | Bacillus stearothermophilus |
| Which neurosurgical pathology would a myelogram diagnose? -subdural hematoma -creutzfeldt-Jakob -spinal stenosis -myelomeningocele | Spinal stenosis |
| Which term means a prolapsed bladder that could cause a bulge in the anterior vaginal wall? | Cystocele |
| How may hours must the steam sterilization biological indicator incubate ? | 24 |
| The nasal sinus located between the nose and the orbits is the ? | Ethmoid |
| What is the definition of otosclerosis? | Bony overgrowth of stapes |
| For which is the following procedures would a McBurney incision be indicated? -Appendectomy -Cholecystectomy -Herniorrhaphy -Gastrectomy | Appendectomy |
| What degrees Celsius is the steam sterilization biological indicator incubated ? | 55-60 |
| What is the medical term for removal of the uterus? | Hysterectomy |
| Which method removes small organic particles and soil from the box locks and ratchets of instruments ? | Ultrasonic washer |
| What is the medical term for nose bleed? | Epistaxis |
| What is the proper method for preparing a Frazier suction tip for steam sterilization? - Lumen is dry - Stylet is left inside lumen - Distilled water in lumen - Disinfectant solution in lumen | Distilled water in lumen |
| What condition is a telescoping of the intestines in neonates requiring immediate surgical intervention? | Intussusception |
| The minimum Fahrenheit temperature for sterilization to occur in a prevacuum steam sterilizer is? | 270-276 |
| What is the name of the procedure for the excision of the tunica vaginalis ? | Hydrocelectomy |
| What is the minimum number of minutes to sterilize unwrapped metal instruments with lumens in the gravity displacement sterilizer at 270•f ? | 10 |
| Radical nephroectomy is usually performed in what position? -Prone -Supine -Fowler’s -Lateral | Supine |
| Simple Nephroectomy is routinely done in what position? -Prone -Jackknife -Lateral -Supine | Lateral |
| Which incisional approach is used to access the lower ureter and may be used for a donor kidney? -Flank -Midline -Gibson -Oblique | Gibson |
| The part of a word that comes after the root word and changes it’s meaning is the? -Prefix -Root -Suffix -combining form | Suffix |
| An agent that is used agains fever is: -antiemetic -analgesic -antipyretic -antichonlinergic | Antipyloric |
| A slow pulse rate is: -Bradycardia -Tachycardia -Myocardium -Eucardia | Bradycardia |
| An incision made below the breast is: -hypodermic -suprapubic -inframmary -subcutaneous | Inframmary |
| A congenital anomaly is a: -normal condition that one has at birth -abnormal condition present at birth -birthmark -condition acquired after birth | Abnormal condition present at birth |
| An instrument used to view the large intestine is: -Gastroscope -Endoscopy -Colonoscope -Bronchoscope | Colonoscope |
| Surgical removal of half the stomach is: -Hemigastrectomy -Hemiglossectomy -Gastroscopy -Gastropathy | Hemigastrectomy |
| You are scheduled to scrub on a cheiloplasty. The anatomical part to be revised is the: | Lip |
| A record made of a joint is: -Arthrodensis -Arthrogram -Osteopathy -Angiography | Arthrogram |
| A preoperative diagnosis of cholelithiasis indicates a: | Condition of gallstones |
| Hepatomegaly is ? | An enlarged liver |
| Inflammation of the brain is? | Encephalitis |
| A laparoscope would be used to visualize the: -Cranial cavity -Abdomimal cavity -Spinal cavity -Joint | Abdominal cavity |
| A patient with chondromalacia would have an abnormal softening of the: | Cartilage |
| The suffix that means suture is: -Orrhexis -plasty -rrhagia -rrhaphy | -rrhaphy |
| Intracellular fluid would be found: -within the cell -between the cells -below the cell -above the cell | Within the cell |
| Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is a surgical procedure to: | Remove both Fallopian tubes and ovaries |
| An arthrocentesis is a procedure to: —fuse a joint —remove plaque from an artery —puncture and aspirate fluid from a joint —make a recording of an artery | Puncture and aspirate fluid from a joint |
| Myelogram is: -A recording of a muscle -X-ray of the brain -X-ray of the spinal cord -A unit of weight in the metric system | X-ray of the spinal cord |
| A cholecystectomy is a procedure to: | Remove the gallbladder |
| A red blood cell is also known as? | Erythrocytes |
| The term pertaining to a hidden testicle is: -Omphalocele -Cryptorchidism -orchiopexy -onychocryptosis | Cryptorchidism |
| The surgical procedure to crush a stone is: -Lithiasis -Lithectomy -Lithotripsy -Lithoptosis | Lithotripsy |
| A blepharoplasty is a procedure to: | Repair the eyelids |
| Hydronephrosis is : -A condition of water in the brain -A procedure to suture the kidney in place -A condition of water in the kidney -A condition of water in the liver | A condition of water in the kidney |
| Which organelle of the cell is considered to be the powerhouse? | Mitochondria |
| The building blocks of all living matter are called: | Cells |
| The thymus gland is located in the____cavity: -abdominal -thoracic -retroperitoneal -dorsal | Thoracic |
| The umbilicus is located on the _____ surface of the body. -ventral -dorsal -distal -proximal | Ventral (anterior) |
| The hormones produced the adrenal cortex to protect one during a stressful situation is: -corticoids -adrenaline -adrenocorticotropic -insulin | Corticoids |
| The medial malleolus is a projection at the ankle of the: -radius -fibula -femur -tibia | Tibia |
| The outer most layer of the eye that is commonly called the white of the eye is the: | Sclera |
| The parotid gland secrets: -cerumen -hormones -saliva -bile | Saliva |
| Muscles are attached to bones by: | Tendons |
| The large opening located in the occipital bone is called the: -Maxillary sinus -Foramen magnum -Foramen mentalis -sella turcica | Foramen magnum |
| The liquid part of blood is: -lipids -plasma -hemoglobin -platelets | Plasma |
| The mineral essential for the formation of RBCs is: -sodium -iodine -iron -calcium | Iron |
| The myocardium is the: | Thick muscular wall of the heart |
| The name of the artery that arises from the ascending aorta and carries blood to the heart muscle is the: -Jugular -Carotid -Cardiac -Coronary | Coronary |
| The largest artery in the body is the: | Aorta |
| The membrane that lines the chest cavity and reflects back to cover the lungs is the: | Pleura |
| The amount of air taken in with a normal breath is about 500cc and is referred to as: | Tidal volume |
| The auditory nerve receives sound waves from a shell-like structure called the: | Cochlea |
| An inflammation of the conjunctiva involves the: -Glands that produce tears -delicate membrane lining the eyelids and covering the front of the eyeball -portion of the eye that contains the optic nerve -opaque lens | Delicate membrane lining the eyelids and covering the front of the eyeball |
| One of the most important glands in the body, often referred to as the “master gland” is the: | Pituitary gland |
| Within the kidneys, there are millions of microscopic units that carry functions of producing urine. These functional units are called: | Nephrons |
| The long narrow tubes that drain urine from the kidneys to the bladder are called: | Ureters |
| Water is mostly absorbed mostly in the: | Colon (large intestine) |
| The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine gland. The hormone secreted by the pancreas directly into the blood is: | Insulin |
| The male reproductive organs that manufactures the male sex cells is(are) called the: | Testes |
| The nerve that control the release of epinephrine during “fight or flight” are the: -Sympathetic nerves -Parasympathetic nerves -cranial nerves -lumbar nerves | Sympathetic nerves |
| An example of reticular tissue is: -Blood -fascia -Bone -Muscle | Blood |
| The muscle that flexes the head is the: -masseter -temporalis -trapezius -sternocleidomastoid | Sternocleidomastioid |
| The middle layer of the meninges is the: | Arachnoid |
| The section of the brain that controls temperature and thirst is the: | Hypothalamus |
| How many pairs of extrinsic eye muscles are there: | 6 |
| The jelly like substance that maintains the shape of the globe is: | Vitreous humor |
| The descending colon is attached at this anatomical feature: -Hepatic flexure -Anterior diaphragm -Splenic flexure -Cecum | Splenic flexure |
| The function of the liver includes all except: -Storage of glucose -Storage of bile -Destruction of RBCs -Production of urea | Storage of bile |
| The normal range for lymphocytes is between: | 5,000-10,000 |
| The valve that separates the right atrium and right ventricle is the | Tricuspid |
| A superficial vein of the leg is the: -femoral -posterior tibial -saphenous -popliteal | Saphenous |
| The tough capsule that protects the kidney is: -Gerotas Fascia -renal Cortex -hilium -galea | Gerotas fascia |
| Fertilization occurs in the: | Fallopian tubes (oviduct) |
| Microorganisms that cause disease are known as: | Pathogens |
| Microorganisms that can be macroscopic and treated with antihelmintic drugs are: | Parasitic worms |
| Mycotic infections such as tinea pedis (athletes foot) or ringworm are caused by: | Fungus |
| Organisms that cause hepatitis are: -Bacteria -Streptococci -Protozoa -Virus | Virus |
| Bacteria that only lives in the presence of oxygen are called: | Aerobes |
| Which of the following bacilli are spore-forming anaerobes, found in soil, and capable of causing gas gangrene: -Clostridium perfringens -Mycobacteria -Pseudonomas aeruginosa -Bacillus subtilis | Clostridium perfringens |
| The most widely used method for identifying bacteria by dividing them into two groups is: | Gram stain |
| What test is used to identify Myobacterium tuberculosis is: | Acid fast stain |
| The most likely portal of entry for the Treponema pallidum (causative agent of syphallis) organism is: | Genitourinary tract |
| Which of the following factors would have the least effect in determining whether or not one exposed to a disease would contract it: -Resistance of the host -dose of virulence of the organism -duration of exposure -weight of host | Weight of host |
| Host resistance to infection may be lowered by all of the following except: -poor circulation -presence of another disease process -emotional depression -proper nutritional state | Proper nutritional state |
| When a patient has generalized (systemic) infection, the WBC count would: | Increase (elevate) |
| The type of isolation recommended for the immunocompromised, burned victims and organ transplant patient is: -protective -strict -enteric -drainage and secretion | Protective |
| Pathogens that get past the first line of defense are engulfed by WBCs, this process is known as: | Phagocytosis |
| The immunity received by having had had a disease (ex: measles) is known as: -naturally acquired active immunity -artificially acquired active immunity -naturally acquired passive immunity -artificially acquired passive immunity | Naturally acquired active immunity |
| When a person forms antibodies against their own tissues, it is known as: -autoimmunity -rejection syndrome -anaphylaxis -passive immunity | Autoimmunity |
| An infection acquired while one is being treated in a health care facility is known as: | Nosocomial infection |
| When an infection is caused by a patients own Normal flora, the source would be referred to as. | Endogenous |
| Airborne contamination in the operating room can be reduced by: -negative air pressure -filtering out particles with High-Efficiency Particle Air (HEPA) filters -increasing traffic in and out of rooms -sterilization | Filtering out particles with HEPA filters |
| Standard precautions are to be implanted: -when patient is immunocompromiced -for patients with Hep B -when health care providers have an open lesion on hands -when blood or body fluids may be encountered | When blood or body fluids may be encountered |
| The prefix that designates 1000 times the basic unit in the metric system is: - milli- - centi- - kilo- - micro- | Kilo- |
| The basic unit of measurement for weight in the metric system is: - gram- - liter- - grain- - ounce- | Gram- |
| The number of milliliters in an ounce is: - 100 - 30 - 240 - 16 | 30 ml in an ounce |
| The number of milliliters in a cup is: - 500 - 30 - 1000 - 240 | 240 ml (The average cup is 8 ounces; 8 ounces x 30 ml= 240 |
| Medication used to relieve pain is a: - diuretic - analgesics - amnesiac - hypnotic | Analgesic |
| A drug with a high potentional for addiction and abuse is a: - agonist - antagonist - controlled substance - antidote | Controlled substance |
| Lugols solution stained on NORMAL tissue would change the color to: | Brown |
| Anesthesia produced by marked cooling is: - Cryoanesthesia - Hypnoanesthesia - Acupuncture - Balanced anesthesia | Cryoanesthesia |
| An example of a type of drug used to prevent disease is a: - sedative - vaccine - anesthetic - contrast medium | Vaccine |
| The route of administration which procedures the most immediate action is: - PO (by mouth) - IV (intravenous) - IM (intramuscular) - Sublingual (under tongue) | IV (intravenous) |
| Saying that a drug is to be given “hs” means that: - it can be taken as the patient desires - it should be taken at bedtime - it should be placed in both ears - it is to be taken before meals | It should be taken at bedtime |
| The needle gauge most appropriate for local infiltration is: -16g -18g -20g -25g | 25g |
| The surgeons preference card calls for 250 mg of Ancef. The vial you have is labeled “1 g/2cc”. You would draw up: - 0.5 cc - 1 cc - 1.5 cc - 2 cc | 0.5cc |
| For a vein graft procedure, you are instructed to draw up 0.3 ml of a drug. The syringe you will use is: - standard - local - 5cc - tuberculin | Tuberculin (This syringe holds 1cc and is designed for measuring in increments of less than 1cc) |
| The physician asks for 30mg of papaverine and the label on the bottle reads “60 mg/2ml”. How much would you draw up? - 1.5ml - 1ml - 0.5ml - 2ml | 1 ml |
| After following instructions on the penicillin label reconstitution you note that the concentration is “250,000 U/ml”. The preference card calls for 500,000 U of penicillin to be added to 500ml of NS. How many milliliters of penicillin would you draw up? | 2 ml (500,000/250,000) |
| A 50% solution of dextrose in water means that: - The solution is one-half dextrose - There are 50g of dextrose in 100 ml of water - There are 50g of dextrose in 1000ml of water - There are 50g of dextrose in 50ml of water | There are 50g of dextrose in 100ml of water |
| When receiving drugs from the circulator, the scrub should? | Read aloud the name of drug, strength or amount of drug, & expiration date |
| When passing a prepared drug to the surgeon, the scrub would: | Recite the name of the drug, amount, strength of the drug. |
| Anticholinergic medications such as atropine or glycopyrrolate (Robinho) are given preoperativily to: - Reduce anxiety and stress - Reduce pain and nausea - Reduce output of bile - Block secretions and prevent reflex Bradycardia & laryngospasms | Block secretions and prevent reflux Bradycardia & laryngospasms |
| Which of the following drugs is a narcotic analgesic? -nitroprusside sodium (Nipride) -meperdine hydrochloride (Demerol) -cimetidine (Tagamet) -propofol (Diprivan) | Meperdine hydrochloride (Demerol) |
| A drug commonly used to reduce vascular spasms during vascular surgery is: -Papaverine -Prostigmine (Neostigmine) -gentamicin (Garamycin) -heparin sodium | Papaverine |
| A local anesthetic that is only used topically: -Lidocaine hydrochloride (Xylocaine) -Cocaine hydrochloride -Bupivicaine hydrochloride (Marcaine) -Procaine hydrochloride (Novocaine) | Cocaine hydrochloride |
| A local anesthetic drug that may also be used to treat ventricular arrhythmias is: | Lidocaine hydrochloride (Xylocaine) |
| An adrenergic drug that increases blood pressure, dilates bronchioles, constricts blood vessels, and may be added to local anesthetics is: | Epinephrine (adrenaline) |
| An absorbable hemostatic agent that must be handled dry is: | Microfibrillar collagen (Avitene) |
| An anticoagulant used during vascular surgery that can be reversed with protamine sulfate is: | Heparin sodium |
| An enzyme sometimes added to a local anesthetic to enhance infiltration/spread is: -Acetylcholine chloride (Miochol) -Alpha-chymotripsin (Zolase) -Dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) -Hyaluronidase (Wydase) | Hyaluronidase (Wydase) |
| A contrast medium used when performing a cholangiogram is: -methylene blue -schillers solution -diatrizoate sodium (Hypaque) -gentian violet | Diatrizoate sodium (Hypaque) |
| Dr. R is performing a lumbar lamincectomy, he asks for a absorbable gelatin sponge hemostatic. What should the ST have on the back table ? -Monsels solution -Surgicel -Gelfoam -Avitene | Gelfoam |
| What medication will be found on the back table for a Bovine Thrombectomy: -Gentamicin -Heparin -Propofol -Isosulfan blue | Heparin |
| Which surgery would most likely utilize radiopaque dye? -Lumbar laminectomy -Hysterectomy -Cystoscopy -Tracheotomy | Cystoscopy |
| Dr. M who is performing a rhinoplasty, has requested a topical anesthetic to shrink the mucous membranes. What is the most likely medication to be given? -Cocaine -Polocaine -Marcaine -Xylocaine | Cocaine |
| The patient in room 5 is experiencing malignant hyperthermia. What drug will be used to control this anesthetic emergency: -Sulfonamide -Plasmalyte -Dantrolene -Anectine | Dantrolene |
| Dr. K in room 10 will require antibiotic irrigation for the colectomy h will be performing. What type of antibiotic should the ST expect to use? -Penicillin -Aminogylcoside -Cephalosporin -Tetracycline | Aminoglycoside |
| Dr. W is doing a knee replacement and is using PMMA. Which hemostatic agent should NOT be used in this surgery? -Absorbable collagen sponge -Oxidide cellulose -Bone was -Absorbable Gelatin | Absorbable Collagen Sponge |
| Which diagnostic agent will likely be used during the sentinel node biopsy? -Methylene Blue -Gentian Violet -Isosulfan Blue -Isovue | Isosulfan Blue |
| The surgeon needs solution for the TURP procedure he is doing. what type of solution shout the ST retrieve? -NaCl -Glycine -Sorbitol -Sterile Water | Sorbitol |
| Dr. E in room 8 is concerned that the patient may have been given too much Heparin. What medication will he use to reverse the effects? | Protamin sulfate |
| Which of the following is a type of tissue forcep? -Brown adson -Pean -Allie -Schnidt | Brown adson |
| Which endoscope is used to visualize the heart and major vessels? -Ventriculoscope -Bronchoscope -Mediantinoscope -Angioscope | Angioscope |
| The goal of the surgical scrub is to lower the population of which flora to irreducible minimum? | Resident |
| Which needle is used during the bladder suspension procedure for treating stress incontinence in women? | Stamey needle |
| Which procedure can be performed without making an incision to treat varicose veins? -Sclerotherapy -Varicocelectomy -Vein Ligation -Vein Stripping | Sclerotherapy |
| When repairing a direct hernia, the surgeon works within the anatomical triangle formed by the inguinal ligament, inferior epigastric vessels and the lateral border of the rectus abdominis called: | Hesselbachs triangle |
| Write the following in the correct postoperative sequence of actions completed by the ST: 1. Assist with postoperative patient 2. Remove drape 3. Remove gown and gloves 4. Break down sterile set up | 2, 3, 1, 4 |
| What should be completed before the sterile items are opened for the first procedure of the day? - Lower temp in the OR - Wipe down furniture and surfaces - Test Sterilizer in substerile room - Test anesthesia machine | Wipe down furniture and surfaces |
| Cardiac muscles are controlled by which division of the nervous system? | Autonomic |
| Oophor/o is the root word for which anatomical structure? | Ovary |
| Im which of the following would absorbable suture be contraindicated? -Peritoneum -Muscle -Intestinal anastomosis -Vascular anastomosis | Vascular anastomosis |
| During a cesarean section, which organ is freed from the uterus to prevent injury? | Bladder |
| Which of the following refers to the absence of pathogens? -Pathological -Aseptic -Septic -Nosocomial | Aseptic |
| What must be done prior to positioning a patient undergoing a posterior lumbar laminectomy? | Endotracheal intubation |
| Which of the following damages the mastoid air cells and ossicles of the ear? -Ménière’s disease - Acoustic neuroma - Cholesteatoma -Otosclerosis | Cholesteatoma |
| When placing a swaged needle onto the needle holder, the needle should be clamped? -One-third distance from swaged end of needle -One-fourth distance from the needle point -At the junction of suture & needle -Halfway distance from the needle point | One-third distance from swaged end of needle |
| Which endoscope is used for the removal of foreign bodies from the airway of a pediatric patient? | Rigid Bronchoscope |
| Which elements primarily make up the body? | Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen, Hydrogen |
| What instrument is used to contract the ribs for suturing purposes? | Bailey |
| The largest muscle of the upper calf is: - Tibialis - Peroneus - Gastrocnemius - Quadriceps | Gastrocnemius |
| What is the length of time when thrombin loses its potency? | 3 hours |
| The function of the small intestine is: | Absorption of nutrients |
| The teeth are composed primarily of: | Dentin |
| The basis for the design of electrical equipment in the OR is: - Alternating current - Isolated circuit - Electron Theory - Ohms law | Electron theory |
| Which of the following procedure is performed to decrease gastric secretions? - Pyloroplasty - Vagotomy - Billroth I - Gastrostomy | Vagotomy |
| A patient who underwent an appendectomy enters the ER with severe abdominal pain, constipation and vomiting. Which of the following is occurring? - Cholecytitis - Obstructed bowel - Diverticulitis - Strangulated hernia | Obstructed bowel |
| Which organ shares the same blood supply with the pancreas and must be removed during a whipped procedure? | Duodenum |
| During a cleft palates procedure, which equipment should the ST be prepared to set up quickly? - Drill - Microscope - Nerve stimulater - Saw | Drill |
| The muscle that flexes and supinates the forearm and covers the anterior portion of the upper arm is: - Flexor Radialis - Biceps Brachii - Brachioradialis - Teres Major | Biceps Brachii |
| What is the purpose of inserting a ureteral stent catheter? - Monitor urine output - Bypass calculi obstruction - Excise calculi - Prevent postoperative hemorrhage | Bypass calculi obstruction |
| Which of the following is used to create the trough on the anterior glenoid rim during a Bankart procedure? - Posterior elevator - Bone Cutting forceps - Shaver with abrader tip - Reciprocating saw | Shaver with abrader tip |
| Which of the following secrete hydrochloric acid? -Duodenum - Pancreas - Salivary glands - Parietal cells | Parietal cells |
| Which of the following preoperative diagnostic tests would be administered to a patient with a brain injury? - EEG - EMG - SAO2 - TEE | EEG |
| Which of the following is a fenestrated drape? - Incise - Three-quarter - Extremity - Split | Extremity |
| The walls of the vagina are lined with? | Mucosa |
| Which type of scalpel uses ultrasonic energy to cut and coagulate tissue? | Harmonic scalpel |
| A fogarty catheter is used during a: - Gastrectomy - Thoracotomy - Embolectomy - Craniotomy | Embolectomy |
| Which of the following positioning devices is needed when placing the patient in the supine position? - Kidney rest - Elbow pads - Mayfield headrest - Beanbag | Elbow pads |
| During a trabeculectomy, which two layers are incised at the beginning of the procedure? - Cornea & Iris - Pupil & Lens - Conjuntiva & Tenon’s Capsule - Sclera & Retina | Conjunctiva & Tenon’s capsule |
| What instrument set should the ST have available in the OR when preparing for an inguinal herniorrhaphy? - Rectal - Bowel - Vascular - Biliary | Bowel |
| Which of the following is used to obtain specimens during a bronchoscopy? - Test tube - Suction container - Lukens tube - 4x4 raytec sponges | Lukens tube |
| Which suture material would be used in the presence of infection? - Polyglycolic Acid - Silk - Chromic Gut - Steel | Steel |
| Which of the following hernias can result in necrosis of the viscera ? - Irreducible - Strangulated - Femoral - Sliding | Strangulated |
| When the surgeon makes a McBurney incision, which muscle is encountered first and divided in the direction of its fibers? - Transverse abdominis - Rectus abdominis - Internal oblique - External oblique | Internal oblique |
| What ligament maintains the position of the uterus? | Broad ligament |
| Transverse colectomy is incised through which incision? - Upper midline - Oblique - Paramedian - Thoracoabdominal | Upper midline |
| Which kind of uterine tissue can grow in abnormal locations including the ovaries, pelvic, peritoneum and small intestines? | Endometrial |
| Which preoperative diagnostic exam is quickly completed to confirm ectopic pregnancy? | Ultrasound |
| How would you position a patient with a Intertrochanteric fracture? | Supine |
| What position allows optimal exposure of the retroperitoneal area of the flank? | Lateral |
| What is the correct sequence of instruments for you lacing a screw into bone? | Drill, Measure (depth gauge), Tap, Screw |
| The removal of fibrous thickening of the visceral pleura is: | Decortication |
| The only depolarizing muscle relaxant in clinical use is: | Succinylcholine (Anectine) |
| What type of hernia involves an indirect and direct inguinal hernia? | Pantaloon |
| How are the legs of the patient positioned for lateral position? | Lower leg is flawed, upper leg straight |
| The neurologist of the nervous system: - Produce CSF - Bind and support - Conduct impulses - Initiate reflexes | Bind and support |
| The method of inhalation anesthesia that allows complete rebreathing of expired gases is: - Mask inhalation - Closed - Semi-closed - Open | Closed |
| Which member of the surgical team is responsible for protecting an unsplinted fracture during positioning? | Surgeon |
| What personal protective equipment should the ST don prior to the start of an extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy procedure? | Lead apron |
| Another name for tonsil suction is: | Yankuer |
| Which muscles relax when a small pad is placed under a patients head in the spine position? - Cremaster - Deltoid - Strap - Pyramidal | Strap |
| When a medication or local anesthetic is passed to the surgeon, the ST should: | State the name and dosage of medication |
| A type of bone holding forcep is: - Dingman - Langenback - Smillie - Slocum | Dingman |
| According to OSHA standards, protective eyewear of some sort must be worn: | On all cases |
| Which pathological condition of the small intestine could be misdiagnosed with acute appendicitis? | Meckel’s Diverticulum |
| Which piece of equipment is required for administration of a Bier block? | - Pulse oximeter - Pain control anesthesia and pump - Double-cuff tourniquet - Electrosurgical unit |
| Which subcategory of drug preparation is a combination of two liquids that cannot be mixed? | Emulsion |
| What is the average normal respiration rate for children? | 18-30 |
| The introduction of radiopaque contrast medium into an artery or vein is called? | Angiography |
| What anatomical structure must be approximated after a colectomy to prevent herniation of abdominal contents? - Omentum - Pylorus - Mesentery - Jejunum | Mesentery |
| To prevent density, instruments should not exceed : | 25lbs |
| When surgically treating hydrocephalus, where is the shunt placed? - Third ventricle - Lateral ventricle - Aqueduct of Sylvius - Foramen of Monro | Lateral ventricle |
| Which of the following is a type of uterine fibroid? - Endometrium - Cystocele - Leiomyoma - Rectocele | Leiomyoma |
| The ureter enters the bladder medially: - At the distal aspect - At the superior aspect - From the posterior aspect - From the anterior aspect | From the posterior aspect |
| Which organ is the most frequently injured during a motor vehicle accident? | Spleen |
| Where would the ST find pertinent information for “pulling” a case? | Surgeons preference card |
| Suture material that becomes encapsulated by fibrous tissue during the healing stage is: - Multifilament - Fascia lata - Ligatures - Non-absorbable | Non-absorbable |
| If a mentoplasty is being being performed, the ST should make a prosthesis is available for the: | Chin |
| Medical term for “cell eating” is: | Phagocytosis |
| Which never could be damaged when the patient is placed in Fowler’s position? | Sciatic |
| What is the correct order for donning OR attire? | Hair cover, scrub suit, mask, shoe covers |
| Cranial nerve for hearing and balance? | VIII (vestibulocochlear nerve) |
| Which of the following is not a hemostatic agent used in orthopedic surgery? - Bone wax - Gelfoam - Xeroform - Thrombin | Xeroform (A nonpermeable, occlusive dressing made of fine mesh gauze, commonly used as the first layer in a 3-layer dressing) |
| Which of the following is responsible for Disseminated intravascular coagulation? - Endotoxins - Exotoxins - Neurotoxins - Enterotoxins | Endotoxins |
| The copper wire on the electrosurgical unit that allows the flow of free electrons is called: | Conductor |
| At the end of the procedure, the surgeon asks for the local anesthetic to inject intra-articular. Where is the surgeon injection the local drug? | Within a joint |
| Which preoperative diagnostic test is useful in diabetic patients with small vessel arterial disease? - Plethysmography - Echocardiography - Capnography - Isotope scanning | Plethysmography (récords variations in the amount of blood in an extremity, useful in patients with small arterial vessels disease) |
| The mandible articulates with which bone: -Ethmoid -Maxillae -Temporal -Zygomatic | Temporal |
| What could result from crossing my the patients arms across their chest in the supine position? | Interference with respiration |
| What is the Celsius degree that equals 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit? | 37 |
| If a short bone is being removed from the wrist due to arthritis, what bone is being removed? | Carpal |
| Which of the following heals by contraction, granulatio, and connective tissue? - Primary union - Delayed union - Maturation - Proliferation | Delayed union |
| Before the transporting instruments to the decontamination room, what should the ST complete? | Presoak instruments in detergent solution |
| What kind of solution is best for presoaking instruments in the OR at the end of the procedure? | Enzyme |
| A mesh that is contraindicated in the presence of infection is: - Vicryl - Stainless steel - Prolene - PTFE | PTFE (Is non absorbable) |
| The stripes on steam chemical stuff indicators change to what color upon exposure to sterilization parameters? | Black |
| During a kidney transplant, the renal vein of the donor kidney is anastomosed to the: - Superior mesenteric vein - External iliac vein - Inferior vena cava - Hepatic portal vein | External iliac vein |
| Which procedure corrects testicular torsion? | Orchiopexy |
| What instrument is used to incise the tympanic membrane? | Myringotomy knife |
| An example of a nonadherent inner layer dressing is: - Xeroform - ABD - Stockinette - Coban | Xeroform |
| To prevent a cerebral aneurysm from rupturing, the surgeon will: | Apply a specially designed clip at the base of the aneurysm |
| The ophthalmologist tells the ST to place 2 drops atropine sulfate OU. What does this mean? | Both eyes dilated |
| If cultures cannot be immediately transported from the surgery department to pathology, they should be: | Placed in refrigerator |
| In terms of transmitting an infection, what is a fomite? | Inanimate object |
| When positioning the patient for a c-section, where is the bolster placed and why? | Right side, relieve pressure on the vena cava |
| The conducting fibers that extend from the AV node to the Interventricular septum form the: | Bundle of His |
| Items that are impenetrable to X-rays are described as: | Radiopaque |
| During a TRAM procedure, which is used to identify and preserve the superior epigastric arteries: | Doppler |
| Which of the following should be accomplished when preparing an Esmarch bandage for sterilization: - Folded in layers - Layer of webril rolled with bandage - Tightly rolled - Unfolded mound wrapped in green towel | Layer of webril rolled with bandage |
| Air or fluid accumulation due to poorly approximated wound edges could result in: | Dead space |
| What is the first step of opening a small, sterile wrapped package when establishing the sterile field: | Open first flap away from self |
| Which surgical approach is often used for a craniotomy for aneurysm repair? - Temporolateral - Transphenoidal - Posterior fossa - Frontotemporal | Frontotemporal |
| What forcep would be used during a splenectomy? | Right angle |
| A blood pH of 7.5 indicates: - Ketosis - Normal - Alkalosis - Acidosis | Alkalosis |
| Which knife blade should be placed on the knife handle when preparing the Mayo stand for a knee arthroscopy? | #11 |
| What is the function of phagocytic WBCs? | Engulf and destroy bacteria |
| Which of the following describes the action of histamine (H2 blockers): - Increase blood flow to the heart - Produce skeletal muscle relaxation - Reverse narcotic effects - Decrease gastric volume in stomach | Decrease gastric volume in stomach |
| What does the x equal in the proportion 3:5=9:x? | 15 |
| During a suprapubic prostatectomy, which needle holder may be used when reconstructing the bladder output? - Heaney - Crile-wood - Ryder - Mayo-hegar | Heaney |
| When performing a total knee arthroplasty, the surgeon removes the osteophytes from the rim of the femur and tibia with a: | Kerrison ronguer |
| Which suturing technique provides an excellent cosmetic closure? | Subcuticular |
| During a radical neck dissection with mandibulectomy, which bone is harvested for the graft? - Tibia - Fibula - Ulna - Pelvic crest | Fibula |
| To prevent charring of bone when it is being cut or drilled, the ST should use: | Suction irrigator |
| Which clamp is most often used to grasp the appendix? | Babcock |
| The inner lining of the uterus is the: | Endometrium |
| Which type of dressing washes or wears off after several days? - Stent - Steri-strips - Collodion - Bioclusive | Collodion |
| A patient requires an emergency C-section, which of the following might be omitted: - Protective eyewear - Counts - Donning sterile gown - Draping | Counts |
| What is the first action taken following a needle stick? | Remove needle from the sterile field |
| What drape is used for a thyroidectomy? | Transverse |
| Testosterone is secreted by the: - Epididymus - Leydig cells - Somatic cells - Seminal vesicles | Leydig cells |
| When a surgeon is using a kocher subcostal incision, which muscle is divided by electrosurgery? - Linea alba - Rectus abdominis - Teres major - Psoas major | Rectus abdominis |
| What are the boundaries of the skin prep for a total hip arthroplasty? - Hip region - Level of umbilicus to midthigh - Level of iliac crest to foot - Level of umbilicus to foot | Level of umbilicus to foot |
| Which of the following are abdominal skin prep perimeters for an exploratory laparotomy? - Nipple line to umbilicus - Shoulders to umbilicus - Shoulders to midthigh - Nipple line to midthigh | Nipple line to midthigh |
| Which of the following substances are absorbed in the stomach? - Fiber - Protein - Starch - Alcohol | Alcohol |
| A laparotomy drape is placed on the left side inguinal area of the patient, but should have been placed on the right side. What should be done to correct the error? | Remove drape, and place a new drape on the right side |
| Which stapling device would be used during an esophagectomy to divide the esophagus? - Surgiclip - EEA - GIA -TA | TA |
| Movement disorder disease caused by radiation therapy are characterized by destruction of the: - Myelin sheath - Neurofibrils - Nissel bodies - Gray matter | Myelin sheath |
| During which procedure would a gigli saw be used? - Craniotomy - Laminectomy - Acromioplasty - Bunionectomy | Craniotomy |
| A surgeon indicates that she may place a shunt during a carotid endarterectomy. What should the ST have available in the OR? - Ventricular - Angio-cath - Javid - Fogarty | Javid |
| What is the best synthetic substitute for stainless steel: - Surgical silk - Polypropylene - Chromic gut - PTFE | Polypropylene |
| Which of the following microorganisms is used within the biological indicator for ethylene oxide sterilization? - Streptococcus pneumoniae - Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Bacillus stearothermophilus - Bacillus atrophaeus | Bacillus atrophaeus |
| Retention bridges are used to: - Allow for easy removal of sutures - Prevent heavy sutures from cutting into the skin - Keep postoperative drains in place - Desígnate sutures that are to be removed first | Prevent heavy sutures from cutting into the skin |
| During a CABG procedure, the saphenous vein is sutures to the: | Coronary artery |
| What is used to remove the lamina during a laminectomy? | Kerrison rongeur |
| What category of instruments are a Hobbs and Hohmann? | Retractors |
| Which drain should the ST have available for insertion into the common bile duct during an exploration | T-tube |
| A padded foot board is used in which surgical position? | Reverse trendelenburg |
| The inner lining of the gastrointestinal tract is composed of which type of tissue? | Epithelial |
| If a surgeon performs a surgical procedure without the patient having signed the consent for, the surgeon can be charged with: | Battery |
| Which is the following statements is incorrect when double peel packing an item for sterilization? - Inner peel pack is sterile - Heavy items should double peel packed - Do no bind multiple items together - Inner peel packed is folded | Inner peel packed is folded |
| Spores are a: - Type of parasite - Type of virus - Form assumed by rickettsia - Form assumed by bacilli | Form assumed by bacilli |
| What applies to a patient who suffers a burn due to improper placement of the patient return electrode (grounding pad) | Unintentional tort |
| Which graft material does not require pre-clotting for placement during an abdominal aortic aneurysmectomy? - PTFE - Polyester - Dacron - Fascia lata | PTFE |
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