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SURGICAL STUDY QUESTIONS

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In an inguinal herniorrhaphy the spermatic cord is   show
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show absorbed by the process of hydrolysis  
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The pounds of pressure necessary in a flash steam sterilizer set a 270 F is   show
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show there may be an inflammation or infection present  
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show away from the body  
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show ileum  
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In which case would a Frazier suction be used?   show
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show 25 air exchanges per hour  
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The purpose of OSHA is to   show
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show wrapping child in plastic,warming blanket,increasing room temp,*hot water bottles  
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show accept permission by phone, telegram, or in written communication  
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Unwrapped instruments are sterilized at 270F for a minimum of   show
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A retention suture passes through all of the following EXCEPT   show
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show Indirect  
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show caused by seperation of wound edges that have not been closely approximated  
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show 30 minutes  
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show pectus excavatum  
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Which trm denotes low or decreased blood volume   show
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Injection of contrast media into the brachial, carotid, or vertebral artery to study the intra-cranial vessels is called   show
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show 10 min at 270F  
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Suture material that becomes encapsulated with fibrous tissue during the healing process is   show
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show ascending colon  
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show lacrimal gland  
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show below stretcher level  
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The maximum size of a linen pack must not exceed   show
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show retention suture  
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show cystic duct, cystic artery  
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show gland  
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show gentle and slow in order to prevent circulatory depression  
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In steam sterilization, the function of pressure is to   show
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Which suture material is not generally used in the presence of infection   show
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Radical surgery done for lower sigmoid or rectal malignancy is a(n)   show
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show hydrocephalus  
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The pt may be left on the transport stretcher unattended   show
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212F is equivalent to   show
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An anti-inflammatory drug whose effect is useful in reversing early rejection of organ transplants in   show
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A congenital abnormality of the musculature between the stomach and the duodenum is called   show
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A fossa is a   show
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show thymectomy  
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The purpose of lidocaine installation during a tracheotomy is to   show
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A procedure that is done to give the bowel a rest when there is advanced inflammation is   show
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A forceps used to grasp lung tissue is a (n)   show
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Heat-sensitive items that can be completely immersed can be processed via the______in 30 min   show
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The maximum recommended dosage of local anesthetic drug per hour is   show
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Ischemia can be defined as   show
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The person transporting the pt on a stretcher should   show
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Activated glutaraldehyde   show
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show retractor  
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show head  
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The purpose of the two-way stopcock on a verres needle is   show
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show fistula in ano  
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show escharectomy  
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show slow exhaust  
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show kuntschner nails  
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show epigastric hernia  
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The position frequently utilized in thyroid and dallbladder surgery is   show
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show cell protein  
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Which scope has a trocar   show
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Laminar air flow provides   show
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A rotator cuff tear would occur in the   show
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show lateral  
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show the lumen should be blown out with air to force-dry before packaging  
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A rib raspatory is a   show
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A right-angled gallbladder forceps is a   show
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show Jennings  
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The maximum storage life for a muslin wrapped item on open shelvingis   show
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How are the legs placed in the lateral position?   show
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show open-glove technique is used, another team member assists in regloving  
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show ventilation provides a minimum of 20-30 air exchanges per hour, scavenger systems prevent buildup of anesthetic gases*humidity is kept at 20-30%*, room temp is 68-76%  
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How many thoracic vertebrae are there?   show
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When moving a pt from lithotomy position   show
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If a sterile muslin package drops to the floor   show
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A tonsil suction is a   show
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The most susceptible organ to laer injury is the   show
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The principal hazard encountered in splenectomy is   show
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show Handle cast with flat open hands  
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show Thromboembolism  
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show The scrub nurse holds a receptacle away from the table as the circulator pours, the scrub nurse sets the receptacle near the edge of a waterproof-draped table  
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Which nerve is afected by pressure on the lower leg or knee?   show
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show Shortened convalescence, and employs small incision  
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show Epiglottis  
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show Ringers lactate  
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In the lateral chest position, a sandbag or padding is placed under the chest a axillary level to   show
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A viscous jelly used to occupy space, thus preventing damage, in anterior segment surgery of the eye is   show
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Which of the following is frequently used over an incision following pediatric surgery/   show
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show Marcaine  
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The instrument used to measure the depth of the uterus during a dilation and curettage is a   show
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Vagotomy is performed for peptic ulcer disease to   show
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Before surgery, elastic bandages or special stockings are sometimes applied to the lover extremities to   show
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show After each case  
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Why would benzoin be applied to the skin before dressing application   show
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Closing the internal os of an incompetent cervix with a ligature of tape is called   show
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Pneumoperitioneum is effected by instilling gas into the peritoneal cavity by way of a   show
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show Exerts pressure to obtain hemostasis  
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Electrical connection of the pt to the conductive floor is assured by   show
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show **MAINTAINING CONTACT WITH OR TABLE AND THE PT**,keeping hands dry,standing on dry floor,pressing paddle switches simulaneously  
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show Heparin  
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show Tattoo  
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Where are the adrenal glands located?   show
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show Large uterus,malignancy,adnexal mass,**PRESENCE OF A CYSTOCELE  
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Instruments used to close the vaginal vault in an abdominal hysterectomy must be   show
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The addition of adrenalin to a local anesthetic provides   show
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During laser surgery, each of the following policies must be adhered to EXCEPT   show
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show 4  
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Aconstant closed suction that utilizes a plastic container serving as both a suction and a receptacle for blood is a   show
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The sphincter at the junction of the small and large intestine is the   show
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show Hep B  
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A dye used in gynecology to test tubal patency is   show
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Which stage of wound healing takes place when there is tissue loss with an inability to approximate wound edge?   show
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show Hydrocele  
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Periosteum is lifted from the surface of the bone with a(n)   show
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show Cranioplasty  
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show Wear double gloves,masks and protective eyewear worn,**NEEDLES RESHEATHED**,universal precautions undertaken  
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show Hep B virus(HBV)  
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show Suprapubic cystostomy catheterization  
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A common radiopaque contrast medium used in the OR is   show
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show Evacuate fluid and air  
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show Respiratory function  
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A femoral-popliteal bypass is scheduled. Which self-retaining retractor would be used to facilitate exploration of the femoral artery?   show
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show Ellik  
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show Universal precautions  
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show Prostate  
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show Third  
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Which Gram-positive bacteria can cause abscesses?   show
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show Osmotic diuretic  
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show Virus  
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show Cortisone  
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Hemorrhage is suspected if   show
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How many feet above the ground is considered safe for electrical outlets and fixtures that are not explosion-proof?   show
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show Wrist  
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Documenting,tracking,and registering are mandated for   show
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show Phimosis  
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The burn characterized by blister formation,pain, and a moist and mottled red appearance is   show
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show Anaerobes  
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show Pancreas  
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show Pituitary  
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show Osteomyelitis  
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show Contract the uterus  
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Which of the following instruments would be used to retract the bladder walls during a supra-pubic prostatectomy?   show
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Maintenance of bony exposure during a lumbar laminectomy is effected by the use of a   show
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A common abdominal complication caused by previous abdominal or pelvic surgery is   show
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show Hakim  
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show ILIUM  
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A complication of orthopedic surgery is   show
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Nonunion of bone can be treated with   show
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show Categorization,Series  
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show Hospital-acquired infection  
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During a CPR effort in the OR, the scrub nurse   show
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The edges of a wrapper that enclose sterile contents are considered   show
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show Provide long-term drainage in ureteral obstruction  
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show Rubins test  
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An infants average at rest heart rate is__beats per min   show
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Which of the following inst. is not found in a vaginal procedure?   show
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The operation to correct prolapse of the anterior vaginal wall is   show
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show Frontal  
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Which sinus is surgically opened in a Caldwell-Luc procedure?   show
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show Kuntschner nail  
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show Optic  
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The normal body temp in centigrade measurement is   show
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What is the purpose of doing ABG's intraoperatively?   show
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show Levin  
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A tissue expander would be used for   show
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Continuous irrigation of the bladder is necessary during cystoscopy to   show
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show Debridement  
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The excision of loose skin and periorbital fat of the eyelids is called   show
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show Pterygium  
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Mandibular fractures are treated by occlusion of the teeth effected by the use of a(n)   show
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Which procedure would require the following instruments: Freer evebator,osteotome,Asch Forcep,Ballinger swivel knife,caliper?   show
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Lacrimal probes are called   show
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The eardrum is also known as the   show
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Which of the following appliances can be used for intramedullary fixation of a femur?   show
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Bradycardia is   show
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show Discard the needle, Change the glove  
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show Peritoneal cavity  
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show Silverman  
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show Trephining,laser traveculoplasty,**KERATOPLASTY**,Iridectomy  
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show Myringotomy knife  
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In which surgical specialty would a perfusionist be neccessary?   show
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The preferred method of gloving is__In changing during a case, this method___be used   show
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show Restore fluid volume quickly  
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In which surgical wound classification would an appendectomy for ruptured appendix fall?   show
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show Middle Ear  
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show Prevent corneal damage  
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show Keep the palm of the glove facing the surgeon  
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After hip surgery, immobilization is aided by the use of   show
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The blue-green wavelength produced by a laser that is capable of treating retinal detachment,diabetic retinopathy, and macular neovascular lesion is   show
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show The pt is reprepped, and new drapes and instruments are used  
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show Brachial  
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show Destroy bacteria  
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The function of the endocrine glands is to   show
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Oxygenated blood is returned to the left atrium of the heart from the lungs via the   show
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show Liver,Gallbladder  
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show Median  
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When intraoperative cultures are obtained, each of the following is EXCEPT   show
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show Potts-Smith  
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Dehiscence is   show
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The first part of the small intestine is known as the   show
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What organisms are likely to found in a surgical wond adjacent to a colostomy   show
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During a CPR effort, which drug is given to combat metabolic acidosis?   show
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show Check integrity of balloon by inflating it with the correct amount of sterile water prior to insertion  
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show 350 mm Hg  
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show Litholapaxy  
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The surgical procedure performed electively as a permanent method of sterilization is   show
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show Done last or separately  
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The portion of the stomach located at the approach to the small intestine is the   show
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show Lasix  
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show 700-800 mL  
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show Surrounding area first, anus last  
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show Gown,Gloves,Not necessary  
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Which piece of equipment is used to make a shin graft larger?   show
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show Stent  
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A way to alleviate a resurgical pts anxiety is via   show
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The kidneys are held in place by the   show
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show Determine nature of organism and the susceptibility of that organism  
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show PROVIDONE-IODINE  
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show Alexanders periosteotome,Duval forceps,**JOSEPHS SAW**,Levsche knife  
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Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation(TENS)would be utilized for   show
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During basic femoral head fixation, the length and position of the implant is determined by the use of   show
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show Biologic vascular  
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show Fimbriae  
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show **SCRUBBED AREA MUST BE MOIST AT APPLICATION**,alcohol may be used after iodophor to hasted drying of skin,drape is smoothed away from incision,usual skin prep precedes its application  
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show KELOID  
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All of the following statements are true during deep vaginal procedures EXCEPT   show
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show CARBON DIOXIDE  
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show CERVICAL SPINE  
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show HEP B  
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show UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT  
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A bacteria with a thick coat that protects it from temperature extremes or strong chemicals is a   show
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When a three-way Foley catheter is used, the third lumen is for   show
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If a towel clip must be removed during a procedute   show
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Constant monitoring of cardiac function, a requirement for vascular surgery is effected by the use of a   show
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show THYMECTOMY  
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show TONSILS  
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Alegal wrong committed by one person involving injury to another person is called?   show
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show HARRINGTON RODS  
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An intravenous agent used for anesthesia induction is   show
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A prosthetic implant that requires nonadherence to tissue for the sake of creating normal flexion and extension is   show
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show Invasion of privacy  
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When applying a sterile sheet on the pt   show
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show CHALAZION  
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show VITAMIN K  
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show When a contaminated area of the intestinal tract is entered  
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A slowly progressive contracture of the palmar fascia is called   show
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If rubber suction tubing is to be reused   show
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Who is responsible for the final count when reliefs have taken place during the case?   show
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Which of the following statements is a contraindication to intraocular lens(IOL) implant?   show
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show MYDRIATIC  
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show Injuries sustained by the pt in the OR due to negligence  
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After a case is completed, the sterile team members   show
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show Constrict the pupil  
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show Mayfield skull clamp  
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A _______ is a mouth gag   show
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show Logan's bow  
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show cydex  
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show Steris  
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show between 14 and 28 days  
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show four thicknesses  
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When using a pour solution   show
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What is the standard safety margin on package wrappers   show
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show between 68 and 76oF  
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