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CST PREP
Certification Exam Prep 2 - NBSTSA
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following is the body's local tissue reaction to injury? A. fever B. infection C. Inflammation D. Immune Reaction | C. Inflammation |
| Which of the following instruments is used for a common bile duct exploration? A. Fogarty Clamp B. Randall Forceps C. Pennington clamp D. Forester Ring Forceps | B. Randall Forceps |
| Which of the following may be used when applying sterile dressing to a skin graft site? A. pressure dressing B. ABD pad C. 4x4's D. Steri-strips | A. pressure dressing |
| Which of the following drugs neutralizes the action of Heparin? A. Calcium Chloride B. Protamine Sulfate C. Lidocaine (Xylocain) D. Neostigmine | B. Protamine Sulfate |
| Which of the following wounds is most likely in the inflammatory phase of wound healing? A. Bankart repair - 1 week post procedure B. Laparotomy incision w/ cicatrix C. ORIF of finger , 2 weeks post procedure D. abdominal incision. 20 min post closure | D. abdominal incision. 20 min post closure |
| To revascularize the heart muscle of a patient w/ heart disease. a graft may be anastomosed w/ which of the following A Internal Mammary - affected coronary artery B Subclavian - affected coronary artery C Internal Mammary - Aorta D Subclavian - Aorta | A. Internal Mammary artery to affected Coronary artery |
| A Lap drape has been placed on a patient, and unprepped skin on the operative sire exposed. Which is the BEST next step? A. Apply drapes over unprepped skin B. Reposition drapes closer together C. Remove drapes and Re-Prep D. Cover w/ adhesive drape | C. Remove drapes and Re-Prep |
| When performing a dilation & curettage, which of the following instruments is used to grasp the cervix? A. Sims B. Avard C. Schroeder D. Bozeman | C. Schroeder (Tenaculum) |
| On the way to the OR. a terminally ill patient says "no matter what happens, it will be ok" Which of the 5 stages of grief is the patient MOST likely in? A. Denial B. Bargaining C. Depression D. Acceptance | D. Acceptance |
| Which of the following instruments is used for placement of cottonoid strips during craniotomy? A. Bayonet forceps B. Russian forceps C. Kelly Clamp D. Angled Debakey clamp | A. Bayonet forceps |
| Which of the following structures is separated first when a paramedian incision is performed? A. Peritoneum B. Transverse Abdominis C. External Oblique D. Rectus Abdominis | D. Rectus Abdominis |
| Which of the following is MOST likely going to be used to stabilize a cervical fracture? A. Kirschner Wire B. Hoffman Device C. Steinman Pins D. Mayfield Clamp | D. Mayfield Clamp |
| During transurethral resection of the prostate, bleeding is controlled using: A. Geofoam B. Irrigation C. Cauterization D. Suture Ligature | C. Cauterization |
| To prevent contamination at the end of a Surgery, which of the following should be removed LAST by the ST in the scrub role? A. Patients Drapes B. Surgical gloves C. Surgical Gown D. Mayo stand drape | B. Surgical gloves |
| In order to remove a portion of the Kidney, the surgeon must enter the which of the following? A. Synovial Membrane B. Gerota's Fascia C. Hesselbach's Triangle D. Supralunar Membrane | B. Gerota's Fascia |
| Which of the following is the most common straight catheter used prior to laparoscopic gynecological surgery in the OR? A. Foley B. Pelzer C. Malecon D. Robinson | D. Robinson |
| A Stamey needle is used for which of the following types of surgery? A. Hysterectomy B. Prostatectomy C. Bladder Suspension D. Anterior Colporrhaphy | C. Bladder |
| Immediately before hemorrhoidectomy, which of the following procedures might be performed on the patient in the OR? A. Cystoscopy B. Culdoscopy C. Sigmoidoscopy D. Laparoscopy | C. Sigmoidoscopy |
| Which of the following is a fenestrated drape? A. a drape w/ an opening allowing exposure of the surg. site B. a split drape w/ two tails C. a drape for covering the OR table, instrument table & body regions D. an incise drape that is self-adhering | A. a drape w/ an opening allowing exposure of the surg. site |
| An appendectomy incision closed using suture is considered to be which of the following types of wound closure? A. Primary intention B. Secondary intention C. Tertiary intention D. 3rd intention | A. Primary intention |
| Which of the following patients is MOST likely to acquire a nosocomial infection? A. a healthy female patient 45 yrs old B. a female patient in labor & delivery C. a healthy male patient 45 yrs old D. a male patient w/ diabetes | D. a male patient w/ diabetes |
| The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place by which of the following types of suture? A. mattress B. traction C. interrupted D. purse-string | D. purse-string |
| Aerobic organisms are BEST characterized as A. pathogenic B. nonpathogenic C. oxygen-requiring D. non-oxygen requiring | C. oxygen-requiring |
| The PRIMARY purpose of chest tubes is A. irrigate the pleural space B. eliminate leaks C. prevent pulmonary emboli D. re-establish negative pressure | D. re-establish negative pressure |
| Which of the following is a surgical instrument designed for retracting? A. Potts B. Penfield C. Lowman D. Gelpi | D. Gelpi |
| Which of the following surgical procedures may be used to remove a carcinoma from the head of pancreas? A. Heller B. Whipple C. Bankart D. Billroth I | B. Whipple |
| A sterile item used with an electrosurgical unit is A. generator B. patient return electrode C. active electrode D. foot pedal | C. active electrode |
| What is the desired effect of atropine sulfate when used as a preoperative medication? A. drowsiness B. pain relief C. decreased anxiety D. drying of secretions | D. drying of secretions |
| A postoperative total arthroplasty patient presents to the emergency dept w/ severe throbbing pain, fever, and malaise. Which of the following is the likely diagnosis? A. osteoarthritis B. osteoporosis C. osteomyelitis D. osteomalacia | C. osteomyelitis |
| Which of the following is used to stabilize a fractured finger? A. Rush Rods B. Hagie Pins C. Knowles Pins D. Kirschner Wires | D. Kirschner Wires |
| Which of the following is the primary purpose for changing into O.R. attire? A. to standardized uniforms B. to prevent the spread of microorganisms C. to identify OR personnel D. to avoid damage to personal attire | B. to prevent the spread of microorganisms |
| The ST is assigned to a room where the patient happens to be his neighbor. To protect confidentiality, the tech should: A. continue w/ procedure B. request to be removed from the room C. discuss patient personal info D. inform the surgeon | B. request to be removed from the room |
| Mannitol (Osmitrol) is used in neurosurgical procedures to: A. prevent bleeding B. decrease intracranial pressure C. anesthetize operative site D. fight possible post operative infection | B. decrease intracranial pressure |
| Which of the following lies between the lung and chest wall? A. mediastinum B. peritoneum C. pleura D. pericardium | C. pleura |
| Which of the following is applied as nonadherent dressing? A. Adaptic B. Collodion C. Steri-Strip D. Elastoplast | A. Adaptic |
| A balfour is used in which of the following procedures? A. tracheostomy B. sigmoid resection C. pulmonary decortication D. Stapedectomy | B. sigmoid resection |
| If the VII cranial nerve is severed, which of the following is the result? A. Loss of hearing B. loss of vision C. facial paralysis D. impairment of eye muscles | C. facial paralysis |
| When closing of a skin incision & operating the skin stapler, the ST in the scrub role is placing the staples through which 2 layers? A. cuticular & subcuticular B. subicular & Subcutaneous C. Subcuticular & Subcutaneous D. Subcutaneous & Fascia | A. cuticular & subcuticular |
| During which of the following surgeries is a Meckel's diverticulum typically discovered? A. Esophagectomy B. Appendectomy C. Prostatectomy D. Varicocelectomy | B. Appendectomy |
| Which of the following layers are transected when a subcostal flank incision is used for a nephrectomy? A. Pre-peritoneal fat B. linea alba C. oblique muscles D. rectus abdominis muscle | C. oblique muscles |
| A perforator is used for which of the following procedures? A. cordotomy B. craniotomy C. laminectomy D. spinal fusion | B. craniotomy |
| In preparation for a cranial aneurysm, which of the following pieces of equipment would MOST likely be used? A. Microscope B. Cryoprobe C. Jordan Day drill D. Crutchfield tongs | B. Cryoprobe |
| During strabismus surgery, which of the following is the first tissue later that must be incised? A. Iris B. cornea C. sclera D. conjunctiva | D. conjunctiva |
| When can instrument counts be omitted? A. if an emergency procedure must be performed B. When the ST in the circulator role becomes too busy C. if instruments are needed in another O.R. D. when the patient is receiving outpatient surgery | A. if an emergency procedure must be performed |
| In which of the following positions is a patient placed for a right nephrectomy A. left lateral B. right lateral C. left lateral kidney D. right lateral kidney | C. left lateral kidney |
| Why is the right kidney several cm lower than the left kidney? A. liver is superior & anterior to right kidney B. liver is superior & posterior to right kidney C. liver is inferior & anterior to right kidney D. liver is inferior & posterior to right k | A. liver rests superior & anterior to right kidney |
| If a routine surgical procedure is completed w/o consent, the surgeon committed? A. assault B. battery C. malpractice D. liability | B. battery |
| Which of the following should be the MINIMUM exposure time in a flash sterilizer for unwrapped instruments? A. 1min B. 3min C. 5min D. 7min | B. 3min |
| In an adult patient refuses blood transfusion the surgical staff should: A. not administer blood to patient B. administer blood only in emergency C. administer blood only in sedation D. not perform any procedure that may require transfusion | A. not administer blood to patient |
| During the intraoperative phase, which of the following activities can both sterile & non-sterile team members do? A. caring for specimen B. Maintain patient's operative record C. clearing residual blood from surgical field D. Maintain sterile field | A. caring for specimen |
| A lumbar meningocele involves removal of A. cerebrospinal fluid B. lumbar disc C. meninges D. a fluid-filled sac | D. a fluid-filled sac |
| wrinkle free padding is applied to an extremity before application of a tourniquet to avoid? A. skin injuries B. Improper inflation C. Excessive blood loss D. skeletal injuries | A. skin injuries |
| A specimen obtained for frozen section is generally removed from the sterile field intraoperatively because it A. needs to be labeled by the circulator B. is sent to pathology immediately C. will contaminate sterile field D. needs placed in formalin | B. is sent to pathology immediately |
| Which of the following procedures is used to visualize the cystic, hepatic & common ducts? A. barium enema B. cholangiography C. intravenous pyelography D. upper gastrointestinal series | B. cholangiography |
| A scleral buckle procedure repairs A. astigmatism B. detached retinas C. corneal scarring D. eye muscle contractures | B. detached retinas |
| Which of the following retractors should the ST have available for the patellar tendon while harvesting the graft for ACL repair? A. Senn B. Richardson C. Hayes D. Fukuda | A. Senn |
| A ST in the scrub role should remain sterile following which of the following surgical procedures? A. laparoscopic cholecystectomy B. carotid endarterectomy C. total hip arthroplasty D. tympanoplasty | B. carotid endarterectomy |
| During dissection of the cystic duct in an open cholecystectomy, which of the following instruments is necessary? A. Ochsner forceps B. Jennings retractor C. Mixter clamp D. O'Sullivan-O'Connor retractor | C. Mixter Clamp |
| A patient entering the OR for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy looks jaundice. Which of the following is the BEST explanation for this? A. Pancreatitis B. Biliary obstruction C. Cholecystitis D. Gastroschisis | B. Biliary obstruction |
| The primary purpose of a local anesthetic is to A. lower skin temp B. reduce fear & anxiety C. block peripheral nerve receptors D. decrease bleeding | C. block peripheral nerve receptors |
| When performing a parotidectomy, which of the following nerves is identified & preserve w/ the use of a nerve stimulator? A. facial nerve B. recurrent laryngeal nerve C. acoustic nerve D. vagus nerve | A. facial nerve |
| As a ST begins to prep a female patient for foley catheter, a bulge in the vaginal wall is noticed. Which of the following would cause a bulge? A. cystocele B. endometriosis C. leiomyoma D. ectopic pregnancy | A. cystocele |
| Which of the following instruments should be included in a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) setup? A. lithotrite B. urethrotome C. resectoscope D. Randall | C. resectoscope |
| Which BEST describes the order of tissue when entering an abdominal cavity: A. skin, fascia, Sub Q, peritoneum, muscle B. skin, Sub Q, muscle, fascia, peritoneum C. skin, fascia, peritoneum, sub Q, muscle D. skin, Sub Q, fascia, Muscle, Peritoneum | D. skin, Sub Q, fascia, Muscle, Peritoneum |
| If a kelly clamp is left in a patient who underwent a cholecystectomy, which of the following legal concepts apply? A. misdemeanor B. res ipsa loquitur C. extension doctrine D. intentional tort | B. res ipsa loquitur |
| when 2 sterile individuals pass each other they should: A. pass back to back B. both face the wall C. pass side to side D. both face the sterile field | A. pass back to back |
| Which of the following is used to oxygenate & circulate blood? A. Doppler ultrasound B. defibrillator C. Extracorporeal bypass D. Autotransfuser | C. Extracorporeal bypass |
| Which of the following may be used in positioning for a total hip? A. fracture table B. Wilson frame C. Andrews frame D. Bean Bag | D. Bean Bag |
| An ST sees a neighbor being admitted. How should the ST respond? A. Acknowledge the neighbor B. Reassure the neighbor that everything will be fine C. Do not acknowledge the neighbor unless greeted first D. Ignore the neighbor even if greeted | C. Do not acknowledge the neighbor unless greeted first |
| Instruments that come in contact with the appendiceal stump during appendectomy should be A. Placed in separate basin B. Wiped with a saline sponge C. returned to the mayo stand D. wiped with an alcohol sponge | A. Placed in separate basin |
| Which of the following is the MOST serious complication of a strangulated hernia? A. Shock B. Necrosis C. Infection D. Hemorrhage | B. Necrosis |
| Ratcheted instruments should be: A. soaked in a saline solution B. prepared for decontamination w/ curved tips up C. opened for washing & sterilization D. sterilized in the sonic washer | C. opened for washing & sterilization |
| An effective packaging material used for a balfour to be steam sterilized: A. permits penetration by the sterilant B. allows for condensation that produces wet packs C. allows for exposure to peracetic acid D. is dictated by the surgeons preference | A. permits penetration by the sterilant |
| Scoliosis is most commonly found in which of the following curves of the vertebral column? A. Cervical B. Thoracic C. Lumbar D. Sacral | B. Thoracic |
| Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? A. pledget B. suction C. ligature D. clamp | A. pledget |
| Which of the following should be visualized on an x-ray to determine if a long bone is still growing? A. Periosteum B. diaphysis C. medullary canal D. epiphyseal plate | D. epiphyseal plate |
| Which of the following procedures is used for removal of an embolus? A. endarterectomy B. balloon catheterization C. aneurysmectomy D. fasciotomy | B. balloon catheterization |
| Which of the following is used during a tympanoplasty? A. image intensifier B. hypothermia unit C. operating microscope D. argon laser | C. operating microscope |
| Removing a cataract by ultrasonic vibration & aspiration is called? A. laser surgery B. phacoemulsification C. extracapsular extraction D. intracapsular extraction | B. phacoemulsification |
| Surgical loupes are used to? A. provide hemostasis B. infuse the body cavity C. Magnify the surgical field D. stimulate the circulatory system | C. Magnify the surgical field |
| A patient undergoing a blood transfusion is having a hemolytic reaction. Which of the following actions should the healthcare providers take first? A. administer dantrolene B. stop transfusion C. monitor urine output D. send blood sample to blood bank | B. stop transfusion |
| Which of the following is associated with secondary intention would healing? A. delayed suturing B. tissue granulation C. wound dehiscence D. uncomplicated healing | B. tissue granulation |
| During a craniotomy, removal of the bone flap is followed by: A. incision of the dura mater B. incision of the galea aponeurotica C. application of the Raney Clips D. suturing of the dura mater | A. incision of the dura mater |
| During a laparoscopic appendectomy which of the following staplers is used for removing the appendix w/o spillage? A. intraluminal B. linear C. skin D. purse-string | B. linear |
| Which of the following solutions is used to identify diseased areas for a cold conization of the cervix? A. Lugol's B. Fluorescein C. methylene blue D. isovue | A. Lugol's |
| Which of the following may be used for a cerebral aneurysm? A. dura hook B. nerve hook C. brain spoon D. rake retractor | C. brain spoon |
| Which of the following instruments should be included in the set-up for a laminectomy A. Hohmann B. Mayfield C. Kerrison D. Bennett | C. Kerrison |
| Which of the following suture technique uses short lateral sutures? A. purse-string B. traction C. mattress D. subcuticular | D. subcuticular |
| What is the function of silver sulfadiazine (silvadene)? A. antimicrobial B. hemostasis C. irrigation D. anticoagulant | A. antimicrobial |
| The oxygen carrying capacity of red blood cells is a function of: A. albumin B. hemoglobin C. hematocrit D. prothrombin | B. hemoglobin |
| Which of the following procedures uses trocars? A. cystoscopy B. laparoscopy C. proctoscopy D. bronchoscopy | B. laparoscopy |
| Hepatitis B is caused by A. prion B. virus C. protozoan D. bacterium | B. virus |
| At the conclusion of a case how would the ST reduce bioburden on instruments as the 1st step in sterilization? A. hand cleaning B. disinfection C. sorting D. sterilization | A. hand cleaning |
| A potential surgical complication of a herniorrhaphy is injury to the: A. phrenic nerve B. sciatic nerve C. spermatic cord D. femoral artery | C. spermatic cord |
| type of incision for cholecystectomy? A. McBurney's B. Pfannenstiel C. midline D. subcoastal | D. subcoastal |
| Which of the following pathogens would most likely cause post-op SSI? A. staphylococcus aureus B. Enterococcus spp C. streptococcus spp D. Escherichia coli | A. staphylococcus aureus |
| Which of the following must be done b4 sterilizing an inst. w/ lumen? A. allowing instrument to dry completely B. ensuring stylet is still w/i the lumen C. injecting a small amt of distilled water into the lumen D. wrap sep. in peel pack & put in tray | C. injecting a small amt of distilled water into the lumen |
| Which of the following is the correct order, from outermost to innermost of tissue wall of stomach & intestine? 1. Submucosa 2. muscularis 3. serosa 4. mucosa A. 1,4,2,3 B. 3,2,1,4 C. 1,2,4,3 D. 3,4,2,1 | B. 3,2,1,4 3. serosa 2. muscularis 1. Submucosa 4. mucosa |
| Which is not a symptom of shock? A. tachycardia B. hypertension C. cold, clammy skin D. increased respirations | B. hypertension |
| When transferring an unconscious. post op patient from the O.R. table to bed, Min # of people required? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 | D. 4 |
| Which of the following scissors is most likely found in a basic hysterectomy set-up? A. Potts-smith B. Stevens C. Jorgenson D. Iris | C. Jorgenson |
| Which of the following is used to remove clots & tissue from the bladder during transurethral resections (TURPs)? A. lithotrite B. asepto syringe C. Ellik evacuator D. Fogarty catheter | C. Ellik evacuator |
| Javid Shunt is used for which of the following procedures? A. Carotid endarterectomy B. femoral-popliteal bypass C. abdominal aneurysmectomy D. saphenous vein ligation | A. Carotid endarterectomy |
| Hair removed during prep for cranial surgery should be A. discarded by the circulator B. sent to pathology C. used for potential replantation D. saved because it's personal property | D. saved because it's personal property |
| to help prevent toxicity & vascular events in a patient where polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is used, which of the following should ST have available? A. pulse lavage B. mask C. smoke evacuator D. cement mixer w/ charcoal filter | A. pulse lavage |
| A pneumatic tourniquet may be used for extremity surgery to A. exsanguinate the extremity B. allow the surgeon more operating time C. reduce blood loss D. create an anesthetic effect | C. reduce blood loss |
| Which of the following procedure removed excess skin from the face and neck? A. rhinoplasty B. rhytidectomy C. cheiloplasty D. blepharoplasty | B. rhytidectomy |
| During an open repair of hernia, which of the following drains should a ST have available once the spermatic cord has been dissected? A. malecot B. T-Tube C. jackson-pratt D. penrose | D. penrose |
| What color is a nitrous oxide tank? A. blue B. gray C. green D. orange | A. blue |
| Which of the following is most likely to be in place when transferring a patient from the OR table to stretcher? 1. IV tubing 2. Fogarty catheter 3. EKG wires 4. Foley catheter A. 1 & 2 B. 1 & 4 C. 2 & 3 D. 3 & 4 | B. 1 & 4 only |
| Which of the following is used directly on the structures of the brain? A. Ray-tec B. cherry C. Weck-cel D. Cottonoid | D. Cottonoid |
| Which of the following procedures requires an incision in the suprasternal notch? A. Mediastinoscopy B. Bronchoscopy C. Parotidectomy D. Pericardiectomy | A. Mediastinoscopy |
| Following an abdominal surgery, the surgeon has just closed the peritoneum. Which layer is sutured next? A. Fascia B. Muscle C. Subcutaneous D. Subcuticular | A. Fascia |
| In which of the following positions should the patient be placed for a low anterior colon resection? A. dorsal recumbent B. prone C. lateral D. lithotomy | D. lithotomy |
| A # 12 blade on #7 knife handle is most likely used for which type of surgery? A. gastrectomy B. hysterectomy C. Adenoidectomy D. Tonsilectomy | D. Tonsillectomy |
| Which of the following anticoagulants should be given during vascular procedures to prevent blood clotting? A. heparin sodium B. protamine sulfate C. atropine D. epinephrine | A. heparin sodium |
| In which of the following congenital anomalies does the urethra open on the underside of the penis? A. chordee B. epispadias C. phimosis D. hypospadias | D. hypospadias |
| A surgeon asks the ST to place a drop of mydriatic solution in OD. as a result, the pupil of the: A. right eye will dilate B. left eye will dilate C. right eye will constrict D. left eye will constrict | A. right eye will dilate |
| A Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz (MMK) requires which of the following skin prep? 1. Abdominal 2. Vaginal 3. rectal 4. extremity A. 1 & 2 B. 1 & 3 C. 2 & 4 D. 3 & 4 | A. 1 & 2 |
| Which of the following conditions is TRIGGERED by an inj of succinylcholine (anectine) & causes high fever? A. osteomylitis B. sepsis C. malignant hyperthermia D. appendicitis | C. malignant hyperthermia |
| Which spore forming microorganisms are used for BI for checking steam sterilization effectivelness of instruments in a rigid container? A. Bacillus stearothermophilus B. Bacillus atrophaeus C. Mycobacterium tuberculosis D. Streptococcus pyogenes | A. Bacillus stearothermophilus |
| During laminectomy disc material is removed with: A. an osteotome B. Kerrison rongeur C. pituitary rongeur D. periosteal eleveator | C. pituitary rongeur |
| Which of the following is used for a C-section? A. De Lee B. Hibbs C. O'Connor-O'Sullivan D. Auvard | A. De Lee (bladder retractor) |
| ST is preparing incision site for the dressing following TAH. The patient has developed hematoma at incision site. Which should ST do? A. Place a pressure dressing B. Cover with Dermabond C. Steri-Srip incision D. Have surgeon return | D. Have surgeon return |
| Which of the following is a type of herniation that occurs w/ protrusion of the peritoneal sac & its contents (omentum or abdominal viscera)? A. epigastric B. umbilical C. hypogastric D. femoral | B. umbilical |
| Heaney clamps are used MOST for which of the following types of surgery? A. Hysterectomy B. Lobectomy C. Cystectomy D. Gastrectomy | A. Hysterectomy |
| During a C-section, ST passes the surgeon a pair of Metz scissors & Russian forceps. Which of the following anatomical parts is dissected off the uterus gently retracted prior to uterine incision? A. Ovaries B. Bladder C. Peritoneum D. Broad ligament | B. Bladder |
| Between each surgical procedure, decontamination of walls involves A. areas that have been splashed w/ blood or debris B. all walls w/ a disinfectant C. from floor up to 5' level w/ disinfectant sol. D. from the floor up to 5' w/ viricidal solution | A. areas that have been splashed w/ blood or debris |
| A patient under Gen anesthesia begins to experience muscle rigity, followed by tachycardia, metabolic & respiratory acidosis, cardiac dysrhythmias. which is patient experiencing? A. septic shock B. malignant hyperthermia C. cardiopulmonary arrest | B. malignant hyperthermia |
| Anterior & Posterior knee stability is influenced by the dynamics of the: A. Cruciate ligaments B. Joint capsule C. Patellar tendon D. Collateral ligaments | A. Cruciate ligaments |
| When applying a pneumatic tourniquet preoperatively, which of the following items is used to force blood from an extremity? A. stockinette B. Coban C. tourniquet D. Esmarch bandage | D. Esmarch bandage |
| After gowning & gloving, a surgeon activates the DuraPrep & proceeds to prep the patient. Which is the BEST action to take: A. Assist the surgeon in draping patient B. Regown & reglove the surgeon C. remove drapes & start over D. inform supervisor | B. Regown & reglove the surgeon |
| Which of the following methods of hospital sterilization does not corrode metal & passes through woven material like steam? A. ionizing radiation B. steris C. glutaraldehyde D. ethylene oxide | D. ethylene oxide |
| Which of the following is the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes? A. Foramen ovale B. foramen magnum C. Foramen rotundum D. Foramen of Bochdalek | B. foramen magnum |
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