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CST Exam review 1
CST Exam review 1 of 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the area in the duodenum where the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty called? | Ampulla of Vater |
| the process by which glucose is stored in the liver and skeletal muscle cells as glycogen is called ___? | glycogenesis |
| When body cells require energy, what molecule is broken down? | ATP molecule |
| The fluid within the membranous labyrinth is called ___? | endolymph |
| intraocular pressure is primarily dependent on ___? | aqueous humor |
| the ciliary body is part of which layer of the eye? | vascular |
| a capillary network of blood vessels within the renal cortex that functions as a filter is called the ___? | glomerulus |
| the most abundant extracellular ion necessary for the transmission of impulses is ___? | sodium |
| the pacemaker of the heart is the ___? | SA node |
| which arteries are formed by the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta? | iliac |
| the process by which blood cells are formed is known as ___? | hemopoiesis |
| the pancreas lies behind the stomach and duodenum in the R and LUQ and is divided into ___ portions | 3 |
| which organ is responsible for the synthesis of many of the coagulation factors? | liver |
| do the pulmonary veins empty into the right atrium? | no |
| the medial malleolus is part of which bone? | tibia |
| the sutures of the skull are examples of what? | synarthrosis |
| what kind of joint is the thumb and trapezium? | saddle joint |
| smooth, sustained contractions produced by several very rapid stimuli are called ___? | tetanus |
| a large, bony process found on the femur is ___? | trochanter |
| the cranial bones are an example of what kind of bone? | flat |
| the acromium is part of which bone? | scapula |
| the olecranon is part of which bone? | ulna |
| is the styloid a carpal? | no |
| what type of bones are the vertebra? | irregular |
| what bones form the greater portion of the sides and roof of the cranial cavity? | parietal |
| where are the cruciate ligaments found in the knee? | lateral and medial |
| the mandible articulates with the ___? | temporal bone |
| the funnel-shaped open distal end of each fallopian tube is called ___? | infundibulum |
| the cranial nerve that contains special fibers for hearing as well as for balance is ___? | VIII vestibulocochlear |
| which cranial nerve emerges from the medulla, passes thru the skull, and descends thru the neck region into the thorax and abdominal region? | X vagus |
| the cranial nerve that carries motor fibers to the tounge and sensory impulses from the tongue to the brain is the ___? | VII hypoglossal |
| which crainial nerve carries impulses for sense of smell? | I olfactory |
| neurons that conduct impulses to the cardiac muscles are part of the ___? | autonomic nervous system |
| the contraction of involuntary muscles are controlled by ___? | autonomic nervous system |
| the neuroglia are cells that ___? | support and protect |
| the cytoplasmic process of a neuron that conducts impulses away from the cell body is ___? | axon |
| the 5th cranial nerve is also called the ___? | trigiminal nerve |
| the inner lining of the gastrointestinal tract is composed of ___? | epithelium |
| Which glands are located in the stomach? | parietal cells |
| the small intestine is drained by the ___? | hepatic portal vein |
| the pouches in the small intestine are called ___? | haustra |
| what are the pouches in the large intestine called? | haustra |
| the secretion of gastric juice is regulated by the impulses of what nerve? | vagus(X)cranial nerve |
| what does the left coronary artery divide into? | anterior descending and circumflex |
| where are the papillary muscles found? | in the ventricles of the heart |
| what vessel delivers blood from the gastrointestinal tract to the liver? | hepatic portal vein |
| which ligament stabilizes the duodenojejunal angle? | Treitz |
| which cranial nerve can be tested for sensations of pain, touch, and temperature with the use of a safety pin and hot and cold objects? | trigeminal V |
| the atrioventricular (AV) valve between the left atruim and the left ventricle is the ___? | bicuspid (mitral) valve |
| into which chamber of the heart do the pulmonary veins empty? | left atrium |
| the simplist form of cell organization is the ___? | bacteria |
| is Streptococcus gram-positive or gram-negative? | gram-positive |
| what bacteria is freqently found in soil, water, sewage, debris, and air? | pseudomonas aeruginosa |
| the division of a reproductive cell into two cells with 23 chromosomes each is called ___? | meiosis |
| An acid-fast test is used to identify ___? | tuberculosis |
| what is the most common brain disorder? | cerebrovascular accidents |
| memory impairments result from lesions in the ___? | limbic system |
| what condition affectes the medulla of the adrenal gland and causes the overproduction of adrenaline? | pheochromocytoma |
| what enzyme is used before cataract surgery to soften the zonules of the lens? | alpha-chymotrypsin |
| balanced anesthesia is sometimes referred to as ___? | neuroleptanesthesia |
| Merperidine hydrochloride (Demerol) is a/an ___? | analgesic |
| an emergency drug useful in stablizing ventricular fibrillation is ___? | propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal) |
| the operative stage of anesthesia is the ___? | third stage |
| Tetracaine (Pontocaine) is an example of what kind of anesthetic? | topical |
| A short-acting narcotic opioid given intramuscularly for premedication is ___? | merperidine hydrochloride (Demerol) |
| what agent is commonly given preoperatively to inhibit the production of gastric acid? | climetidine |
| an anticoagulant given for its antagonistic effect on heparin is ___? | protamine sulfate |
| the test that determines the ratio of RBCs to whole blood is the ___? | hematocrit |
| in a cardiac arrest, atropine might be administered to treat ___? | severe bradycardia |
| Mannitol is used in neurosurgery to ___? | reduce swelling of brain tissue |
| a mitotic drug used to constrict the pupil to reduce intraocular pressure is ___? | pilocarpine hydrochloride |
| a local anesthetic agent employed for filtration anesthesia during ophthalmic surgery is ___? | lidocaine |
| a benzodiazepine sedative given intramuscularly for premedication is ___? | midazolam (Versed) |
| what drug is a dye used to evaluate the corneal epithelium? | fluorescein |
| dilating drops are called ___? | mydriatics |
| is synchondrosis containing hyaline cartilage a characteristic of a synovial joint? | no |
| vaccination is an example of ___? | artificial active immunity |
| what kind of transport mechanism is phagocytosis? | active transport |
| when performing the preop shave, nicks and cuts are considered a clean wound for up to ___ minutes? | 30 |
| under what circumstances can the pt's hospital ID bracelet be removed? | never |
| how many times is the pt ID confirmed before transporting form the ward room to the surgery dept? | 5 |
| if a descrepancy occurs in the ID of a pt on the hospital ward, what action should be taken? | do not transport to OR and inform OR personnel |
| what position is most commonly used for tonsillectomy performed under local anesthesia? | Fowler's |
| in the lateral chest position, a sandbag or padding is placed under the chest at aillary level to do what? | to prevent pressure on the lower arm |
| ulnar nerve damage could reusl from ___? | use of an unpadded armboard |
| stirrups that are not padded or are improperly placed on the Or table can cause pressure on the ___? | peroneal nerve |
| In the Kraske position, are the arms tucked at the pt's sides? | no |
| the femoral nerve can be damaged if ___? | retractors are placed improperly during pelvic surgery |
| the surgical poition commonly used for thyroid and gallbladder surgery is ___? | reverse trendelenburg |
| in the prone position, which nerve could be compressed against the humerus? | radial |
| a small pad placed under a pt's head in the supine position allows which muscles to relax? | strap |
| what size Foley catheter is commonly used for adults? | 16 Fr |
| what aqent is commonly used when performing a pt skin prep of the eye? | Triclosan |
| What should be prepped last when performing pt skin prep? | stoma |
| when draping a prep table, the first scrub surgical tech should drape from ___? | front to back |
| in what type of set would Bennett, Hohmann, and Richardson retractors be found in? | major orthopedic |
| in what type of set would a Ragnell retractor be found in ? | hand tray |
| in what type of procedures is a Joseph elevator used? | Rhinologic |
| an Allen clamp is used in what type of surgery? | gastrointestinal |
| the Hurd tonsil dissector and Pillar retractor is a double ended instrument used in what procedures? | tonsillectomy |
| what type of uterine dilator is shaped like an elongated "S"? | Hank uterine dilator |
| what tissue forceps has a row of small teeth at the end of each tip and is ideal for grasping sub-q, tendon, or muscle? | Brown tissue forceps |
| what instrument is inserted into the anus and has a groove thru which the surgeon can view the rectal canal and insert instruments? | Hill-Ferguson retractor |
| what osteotome is frequently used to cut bone, such as to obtain bone for a graft? | Lambotte |
| is it the Frazier suction tip or the Baron suction tip that has an oval portion for the thumb to be placed on? | Baron suction tip |
| what instrument can be inserted into the cystic duct to remove gallstones during and open chole? | Mayo gallstone scoop |
| what laser is used to coagulate bleeders during an endoscopic procedure? | Nd:YAG |
| how often should a tourniquet applied to an adult leg be periodically deflated? | every 1.5 hours |
| what laser is used to treat retinopathy? | Argon |
| at what pressure should the tourniquet be set for an adult thigh? | 300-350 mm Hg |
| the most common nosocomial infections are ___? | UTI with catheter use |
| a pt who underwent a bronchoscopy is diagnosed with a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, which is traced to this type of infection: | cross-contamination |
| what is the proper procedure for turning the gown? | hand tag to circulator; circulator moves around gown |
| if a sterile glove becomes contaminated during a procedure, what action should the scrub take? | circulator pulls off glove; scrub is regloved by another sterile team member. |
| what is the proper procedure to follow when a sponge pack contains an incorrect number of sponges? | hand off the field and isolate |
| what type of drape would be used for a kidney procedure? | transverse drape |
| the recommended number of air exchanges per hour in an OR is ___? | 20 |
| the relative humidity in an OR should be maintained at ___? | 50%-60% |
| a ventilation system that provides a rapid air exchange in a unidirectional flow is called ___? | laminar air flow |
| what does the prostate gland secrete? | alkaline fluid |
| what is the most abundant ion in the body? | calcium |
| where does the anterior chamber of the eye lie? | behind the cornea and in front of the iris |
| where is aqueous humor found? | in the anterior chamber of the eye |
| where do the ureters enter the bladder? | medially from the posterior aspect |
| the conducting fibers that run from the AV node down the interventricular septum are referred to as what? | Bundle of His |
| testosterone is secreted by what? | Cells of Leydig |
| inhibin is produced by what? | Sertoli's cells |
| the relationship in which organisms occupy the same habitat but do not affect each other is known as ___? | neutralism |
| a steroid used topically to diminish inflammation after eye surgery is ___? | methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrol) |
| musclear fasciculation refers to ___? | involuntary muscle contractions |
| a nonproprietary name for a drug, usually selected by the original developer of the drug, is ___? | generic |
| the IV barbituate general anesthesia used for induction most frequently is ___? | thiopental sodium (Pentothal |
| intubation occurs during which phase of anesthesia? | induction |
| an emergency drug used in cardiac surgery that increases myocardial contractility is ___? | calcium chloride |
| a drug used to reverse hypotension is ___? | levarterenol (Levophed) |
| a barbituate that may be used for sleep the night before surgery is ___? | secobarbital (Seconal) |
| the purpose of administering atropine preoperatively is to ___? | inhibit secretions |
| one gram equals ___? | 15 grains |
| what amount is approximately equal to 500 ml? | 1 pint |
| an anticoagulant given for its antagonistic effect on heparin is ___? | protamine sulfate |
| an anticholinergic drug given preoperatively to inhibit mucous secretion is ___? | atropine |
| the universal recipient blood type is ___? | AB |
| what agent is a radiopaque contrast medium used during operative cholangiograms? | Hypaque |
| a cylcoplegic drug used to dilate the pupil is ___? | tropicamide (Mydriacyl) |
| an enzyme that is mixed with ophthalmic anesthetic solutions for infiltration anesthesia is ___? | hyaluronidase (Wydase) |
| is Versed an antimuscarinic? | no |
| what drug is used for irrigating the eye and keeping the cornea moist? | balanced salt solution (BSS) |
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