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Finalpt13&14

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Which of the following studies combines computed tomography with isotope scanning to highlight chemical or metabolic activity? PET
Which of the following terms describes the percentage of blood pumped out of a filled ventricle with each heartbeat? ejection fraction
All of the following studies expose the patient to ionizing radiation EXCEPT MRI scan
What is a common component of many contrast media that may be a contraindication for use in allergic patients? iodine
Which diagnostic method requires use of an image intensifier? fluoroscopy
An AP view on a radiograph is taken front to back
Cholangiography is the diagnostic study that images which anatomical structure? Doppler probe
What is another term used for diagnostic isotope scanning? nuclear medicine
Which of the following is (are) stained in a Gram stain test? bacteria
Thoracentesis is removal of fluid from the: pleural space
Which of the following is a display and recording of the electrical activity of skeletal muscle? EMG
Which study assists a surgeon with determining the MOST effective antibiotic therapy for treatment of an SSI? culture and sensitivity
Which artery is MOST commonly accessed with the Seldinger technique during cardiac catheterization? femoral
Rapid serial film changers and pressure injectors are used in which diagnostic imaging study? angiogram
When a vessel cannot be accessed percutaneously for angiography, how else could it be done? cut-down
Which test involves a lumbar puncture for collection and analysis of CSF? spinal tap
A type of organism that dies quickly when exposed to air is called: anaerobic
In a Gram stain study, the bacteria that retains the blue coloration following staining, alcohol rinse, and restaining is: gram positive
In normal blood gas ranges, arterial oxygen saturation should be at or near what percentage range of capacity? 96% to100%
What is the name of the 24-hour monitoring device for cardiac dysrhythmias? Holter monitor
Which noninvasive study assesses the amount of carbon dioxide in the arterial system of a patient on mechanical ventilation? capnography
EEG leads may be placed directly on the surface of the brain during craniotomy. True
MRI scans require shielding of thyroid and gonads because of ionizing radiation emissions. False
Basophils, eosinophils, and neutrophils are types of white blood cells. True
Hemoglobin is measured in grams per deciliter, and hematocrit is measured in percentages. True
Analysis of voided sample by either catheterization or clean catch Urinalysis
Difference of optical density in a radiograph that results from a difference in radiolucency or penetrability Contrast
Real-time radiographic imaging that allows the actions of joints or organs to be viewed directly Fluoroscopy
Part of a physical examination in which touch is used externally or internally to determine size, shape, or abnormality Palpation
Standard unit of measurement for the absorption of ionizing energy Rad
Objective, observable evidence or manifestations of a pathological condition Signs
Specialized radiographic machine that produces computer-generated images of the body in “slices” CAT scan
Noninvasive device that measures optical density of blood; used on fingers, toes, or earlobes Pulse oximeter
HBV, HCV, and alcohol abuse are precursors to which of the following diseases? cirrhosis
During cholangiography, bubbles in the contrast media would likely: give the appearance of a stone on x-ray
A Whipple procedure is done for treatment of a tumor in which abdominal organ? pancreas
Another name for a thyroid tenaculum is a: Lahey
Which potentially life-threatening disease or condition can result from untreated thyrotoxicosis? thyroid storm
What term describes a benign condition of breast enlargement in men? gynecomastia
Which stage of breast cancer is characterized by evidence of distal metastasis? Stage IV
Which anatomical structure is the largest mass of lymphatic tissue in the body? spleen
What is achieved by insufflation of carbon dioxide into the abdominal cavity? pneumoperitoneum
For which surgical procedure would the Buie pile forceps be used? hemorrhoidectomy
A typical end-to-end bowel anastomosis is accomplished with which of the following suturing techniques? two-layer, interrupted technique for seromuscular approximation with silk; continuous for mucosa with absorbable suture
In which of the following abdominal incisions would the linea alba be opened down to the peritoneum? median vertical
Which incision is traditionally used for open appendectomy? McBurney
Doyen, Kocher, Dennis, and Allen are names of which type of instrument? intestinal clamps
What term is used for surgical opening of the abdominal or peritoneal cavity? laparotomy
Which type of hernia occurs below the abdominocrural crease and more frequently in females? femoral
What is another way of saying “cephalad to caudad”? head to tail
Which fascial sheet is attached to the iliac crest, linea alba, and pubis? Scarpa’s
What is another name for an acquired ventral hernia through the linea semilunaris? Spigelian
Which suturing technique is often used on the appendiceal stump? pursestring
What do the parathyroid glands regulate in the body? blood calcium concentration
The skin incision for a thyroidectomy will follow which anatomical lines? Langer’s
Which handheld retractors are frequently used to retract tissues during thyroidectomy? Green
What type of hernia protrudes through the transversalis fascia in the area of Hesselbach’s triangle direct
What type of hernia results from a failure of the deep internal ring to close during fetal development and allows intestinal protrusion into the scrotum? indirect
What is the name for the type of hernia in which both direct and indirect defects are present? pantaloon
For which type of hernia repair could a Penrose drain be used as a method of gentle traction of the spermatic cord? McVay inguinal herniorrhaphy
Which type of surgical procedure is used to release abnormal tissue connections in the abdominal viscera and layers? lysis of adhesions
End-to-end, end-to-side, side-to-side, and Roux-en-Y are techniques for: bowel anastomosis
In a laparoscopic appendectomy, all of the following methods could be used for dissection of the appendix EXCEPT: intraluminal circular stapler
The hepatic and splenic flexures are located proximally and distally in which part of the large intestine? transverse
“Bowel technique” refers to steps used by the surgical team to prevent postoperative: surgical site infection
Which surgical position is used exclusively for anorectal surgical procedures? Kraske
Which type of viewing instrument would be used for surgical treatment of hemorrhoids? anoscope
#10 blade/#3 knife handle skin
Bovie/forceps with teeth1 Subcutaneous Fat
Bovie/forceps with teeth2 Scarpa's Fascia
medium retractor/wet lap sponge muscles
curved Mayo or Bovie/forceps with teeth and medium or long retractor transversalis fascia
Metzenbaum scissors/smooth forceps peritoneum
clean lap sponges/suction and deep retractors abdominal cavity
4-0 Monocryl/PS-2 and short needle holder with Adson forceps skin
2-0 chromic or Vicryl and regular needle holder with toothed-forceps subcutaneous fat
2-0 chromic or Vicryl and regular needle holder with toothed-forceps scarpas facsia
clean lap sponges and Bovie muscles
0 or #1 PDS and medium needle holder with toothed-forceps transversalis fascia
2-0 Monocryl or chromic and long needle holder with smooth forceps peritoneum
clean lap sponges and Bovie with pitcher of irrigation and suction abdom cavity
Verres needle and insufflation tubing Midline Umbilicus - no cutdown (Step 1)
10mm trocar and insufflation tubing Midline Umbilicus - no cutdown (Step 2)
endoscope attached to light cord Midline Umbilicus - no cutdown (Step 3)
local anesthetic in 10ml syringe with 22g hypo Midline Umbilicus - cutdown (Step 1)
#11 blade on #3 knife handle Midline Umbilicus - cutdown (Step 2)
Bovie and forceps with teeth Midline Umbilicus - cutdown (Step 3)
2-0 Vicryl on a regular needle holder and forceps with teeth Midline Umbilicus - cutdown (Step 4)
12mm Hassan trocar and insufflation tubing Midline Umbilicus - cutdown (Step 5)
endoscope attached to light cord Midline Umbilicus - cutdown (Step 6)
local anesthetic in 10ml syringe with 22g hypo subcostal skin (step 1)
#11 blade on #3 knife handle subcostal skin (step 2)
5mm trocars subcostal skin (step 3)
atraumatic graspers abdominal cavity
irrigation and suction with cautery abdominal cavity (step 1)
remove instrumentation and trocars abdominal cavity (step 2)
4-0 Monocryl/PS-2 and short needle holder with Adson forceps subcostal skin
Endostitch periumbilical fascia - if Verres used
S retractors x2 and 2-0 Vicryl on a regular needle holder with toothed forceps periumbilical fascia - if Hassan used
4-0 Monocryl/PS-2 and short needle holder with Adson forceps midline umbilicus skin
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