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Test 1,2,3,and 4- Dj Weigel

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Plain gut, chromic gut, PDS II, and Monocryl are examples of   monofilament absorbable sutures  
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A closed system of blood vessels that transports blood away from the heart to the body's tissues and back to the heart refers to the   peripheral vascular system  
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One of the most important pieces of information the STSR should learn to look for on a box of sutures is the   suture size and material  
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Microscopic vessels designed to exchange nutrients and wastes between blood and tissue fluid around the cells are known as   capillaries  
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Precut ties that are removed as single strands from the package and placed into the open hand of the surgeon for use as ligatures are   free  
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Which of the following accurately describes the layers of an artery from inner to outer layers   tunica intima, tunica media, tunica adventitia  
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A needle that can penetrate tissue without cutting it is a _____ needle   tapered-point  
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Which statement accurately describes the characteristics of a vein   veins have specialized structures called valves  
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Another name given to "rapid-release" needles are   control-release  
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Which statement concerning blood pressure is NOT correct   venous blood pressure is much higher than arterial blood pressure  
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Ties loaded onto a curved clamp to facilitate placement of the tie around a vessel deep in the surgical wound is referred to as a   tie on a passer  
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Which structure supplies the myocardium with oxygenated blood   coronary arteries  
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The outermost layer of the meninges is the   dura  
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Which ligament originates from the anterior intercondylar area of the tibia and extends to the lateral condyle of the femur   anterior cruciate  
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Turning the hand so that the palm is upward is referred to as   supination  
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Masses of gray matter located deep within the cerebral hemispheres are called the   basal ganglia  
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The structures within the ventricles that produce CSF are the   choroid plexuses  
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Extending the foot at the ankle is referred to as   plantar flexion  
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Which needle type is a cutting needle   FS  
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The medulla oblongata controls which visceral activity   cardiac,respiratory,and vasomotor  
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Which artery is one of the three major branches of the aortic arch   brachiocephalic  
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A softening of adult bone due to a disorder in calcium and phosphorus metabolism is called   osteomalacia  
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A fracture at the distal end of the radius in which the smaller fragment is displaced posteriorly is called   Colles' fracture  
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Which needle type is a taper needle   MO  
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The _____ nervous system functions independently and continuously without conscious effort   autonomic  
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Leroy-Raney clips are used on   scalp edges  
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The aorta bifurcates at the level of the fourth lumbar vertebra into the right and left ______ arteries   common iliac  
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The best way to control bleeding on the cut edges of bone is with   bone wax  
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A ventricular shunt can be placed distally in the   atrium or the peritoneal cavity  
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Which bone articulates with the distal tibia and fibula   talus  
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Which suture thread has the smallest diameter   7-0  
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Which of the following articulates with the head of the femur   acetabulum  
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A congenital collection of abnormal vessels of the brain that increase in size with time best describes a   arteriovenous malformation  
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Which suture thread has the largest diameter   #5  
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Which condition results from an obstruction of the flow of CSF, overproduction of CSF, or improper absorption of CSF   hydrocephalus  
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What structure is referred to as the "pacemaker of the heart"   SA node  
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Superficial blood supply to the head and neck is supplied from which arter   external carotid  
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Which portion of the heart recieves the unoxygenated blood   right atrium  
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Which condition results from a failure of the bony structures around the neural tube to close properly during embryonic development   spina bifida  
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Which portion of the heart is responsible for pumping blood into the pulmonary artery   right ventricle  
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During a total hip replacement surgery, which instrument is used to replace the femoral head   intramedullary reamer  
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Which of the following is not a positioning aid for intracranial procedures   wilson frame  
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Which arteries communicate with the basilar artery to form the circle of Willis   internal carotid  
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Which hemostatic agent is NOT used in orthopedics   bovie on bone  
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Which portion of the heart is responsible for pumping blood into the aorta   left ventricle  
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Which veins receive blood from the brain, meninges, and deeper regions of the face and neck   internal jugular  
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Scalp bleeding can be reduced by all of the following EXCEPT   heparinized saline  
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Which is the longest vein in the body   greater saphenous  
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The coronary arteries arise from the   aorta  
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The coronary veins empty into the   coronary sinus  
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Bone grafts are usually taken from the   iliac crest  
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Which of the following correctly outlines the procedure to turn a bone flap   incision, raise muscle flap, perforator, craniotome  
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What is the best temperature for irrigation used on the brain   body temperature  
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Claudication is the term used to refer to   cramping  
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Which of the following could be used to take a bone graft   curettes  
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Which structure is attached to the valvular cusps and prevents valves from swinging back into the atria   chordae tendinease  
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There are _____ pulmonary veins   four  
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Which statement regarding arterial embolisms is NOT correct   the formation of emboli always causes immediate death  
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Which structure prevents the trachea from collapsing   hyaline cartilage  
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Manipulating bone fracture fragments into alignment without incising the skin is called   closed reduction  
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Which statement concerning abdominal aneurysms is correct   most abdominal aneurysms arise below the level of the renal arteries  
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Which of the following is not a correct approach for a transphenoidal hypophysectomy   through a suboccipital craniotomy  
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Which statement regarding an endarterectomy is correct   endarterectomy is performed to alleviate occlusion of an artery  
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Which of the following is a clinical sign and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome   numbness of fingers  
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Which graft requires preclotting by the surgical team   porous Dacron grafts  
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Which procedure involves the release of the median nerve from the transverse carpal ligament   carpal tunnel release  
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The right lung is divided into how many lobes   three  
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What is the correct sequence of surgical instruments for the insertion of a bone screw   drill, countersink, depth gauge, tap, screw  
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The heart lies where   slightly to the left within the mediastinum  
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Which statemnt is correct regarding necessary equipment for a craniotomy   the use of a perforator facilitates the making of bur holes  
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The heart is surrounded by the   pericardium  
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Delicate polypropylene sutures can be tagged with a   suture boot  
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When does the fetal heart begin developing   third week  
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Which statement is NOT correct regarding the placement of the bone flap   the bone flap is placed after the muscle layer is closed with an absorbable suture  
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What is the most common congenital chest deformity   pectus excavatum  
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Which procedure includes a prep from midabdomen to toes, with the affected leg prepped circumferentially   femoral-popliteal bypass  
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What medical term refers to the abnormal accumulation of air in the pleural cavity   pneumothorax  
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An abnormal opening in the wall between the right and left ventricles of the heart is known as a   ventricular septal defect  
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Which bone articulates with the glenoid cavity to form the shoulder joint   humerus  
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The sphenoid bone forms   portions of the base of the cranium, sides of the skull, and base and sides for the orbits  
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Which statement regarding drugs handled by the surgical technologist is correct   Heparin in sodium chloride irrigation can be used for intra-arterial irrigation  
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Which procedure could necessitate the use of a Javid shunt   carotid endarterectomy  
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Which surgical instrument is preferred for the removal of a foreign body in the bronchial tree of infants and children   rigid bronchoscope  
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The ventricles contain   protein, lactic acid, glucose  
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Which of the following is NOT considered a sterile procedure   bronchoscopy  
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Which of the following articulates with the distal clavicle and provides attachments for muscles of the arms and chest   acromion process  
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What medical term is used to refer to the first seven rib pairs   true  
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Which is the second largest structure of the brain   cerebellum  
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Which vessel must be clamped during a carotid endarterectomy   external carotid artery  
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Which surgical patient position is used for a lobectomy   posterolateral  
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Which bones are attached to each of the thoracic vertebrae   ribs  
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There are ___ bones in the cervical region   seven  
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With which instrument is an arteroitomy initiated   #11 blade on a #7 handle  
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Which piece of equipment assumes the role of the heart and lungs while undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass   pump oxygenator  
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The initial step in the body's repair of a fracture involves   blood clot  
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Which artery provides the brain with most of its blood   internal carotid artery  
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The surgical excision of a dilated portion of the aortic wall with immediate reconstruction using a synthetic graft is known as an   abdominal aortic aneurysm resection  
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The parts of the sternum from superior to inferior are   manubrium, body, and xiphoid process  
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The primary purpose of a femoral-popliteal bypass is to   restore blood flow to the lower limb  
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Which term describes the organ of smell   olfactory  
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Which malignant tumor of the brain usually cannot be totally excised   gliomas  
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What is the number of true ribs   seven  
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Which type of suture is appropriate for closing an arteriotomy   polypropylene  
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Which type of fracture is complete and results in several bony fragments   comminuted  
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Which tumor is marked by loss of hearing, headache, vertigo, and facial pain   acoustic neuroma  
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All of the following are true regarding subdural hematomas EXCEPT that   the pressure of blood from arterial bleeding strips teh dura away from the skull, causing more bleeding as the tiny veins from the dura to the skull are torn  
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Which type of needle is appropriate for closing a blood vessel   taper  
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Oxygenated blood leaves the lungs through the   pulmonary veins  
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Another name for the mitral valve is the   bicuspid  
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Which statement is correct regarding the suture for peripheral vascular surgery   before tying polypropylene sutures, the surgeon's hands should be wet  
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Cerebral aneurysms are typically found   at points of bifurcation in the arteries of the circle of Willis  
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Which statement is NOT correct regarding supplies required for peripheral vascular procedures   a doppler probe is used to dilate vessels  
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It is most important that while handling the lens with light cord, the STSR should not   allow the lens with light cord to touch the drape  
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A fogarty balloon catheter is used for a   arterial embolectomy  
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_____ are the most common of the slow-growing intracranial neoplasms   meningiomas  
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The distal and proximal ends of long bones are called   epiphyses  
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During a craniotomy for aneurysm repair,____ may be necessary to prevent vasospasm   papaverine  
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Which medication is always added to injectable saline for the use of intra-arterial irrigation   heparin  
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Which bone is posterior to the mandible and anterior to the trachea   hyoid  
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All of the following statements are false EXCEPT that the surgical   implant information, including number used, type, and size, is recorded on a surgical chart  
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Which suture can be used to attach tendon to bone   polyester  
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The generalized disease that involves the formation of an atheroma within the lumen of an artery causing restricted blood flow is known as   arteriosclerosis obliterans  
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Which procedure requires two Mayo stands to prevent contamination   transphenoidal hypophysectomy  
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Which muscle is part of the rotator cuff   infraspinatus  
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What is the primary reason for performing a total joint arthroplasty   degenerative joint disease  
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Which supplies are commonly used during vascular surgery to retract blood vessels   vessel loops  
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Which scapel blade is used to open a blood vessel during vascular surgery   #11  
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Which type of rongeur is used to excise bone during a laminectomy   Adson, Stille-leur, Leksell  
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Why is a cranioplasty performed   repair defect in skull resulting from previous procedure, trauma, congenital deformity  
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The external iliac arteries branch in the ____ arteries   femoral  
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Which artery supplies blood to the brain   internal carotid  
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Which instrument is used to prepare the acetabulum   reamer  
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A bulldog is used in vascular surgery to   clamp a blood vessel  
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Which drug is used to suppress arterial vasospasm   papaverine  
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How many components are implanted during a total knee arthroplasty   three  
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects blood pressure   blood strength  
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A patient is scheduled for an anterior cruciate ligament repair. the surgeon plans to use the patient's patellar tendon. This is an example of which type of graft   autograft  
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Blood pumped from the left ventricle of the heart enters the   aorta  
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What is the correct patient surgical position for a total hip arthroplasty   lateral  
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Which of the following best describes the skin preparation for a rotator cuff repair   entire arm and shoulder to the border of the neck  
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Which piece of equipment would not typically be used during a knee arthroscopy   insufflator  
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Which of the following can be used as an allograft for an ACL reconstruction   tibialis anterior  
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Which procedure is performed to correct impingement syndrome   acromioplasty  
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The teres minor is one of the four muscles of what body structure   rotator cuff  
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Which muscle contributes to the stability of the shoulder joint   subscapularis  
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Femoral shaft fractures are immediately treated by   surgical intervention  
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An ACL reconstruction is performed to repair the ____ stability of the knee   anterior  
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The primary purpose of meniscus surgery is to   save as much of the torn meniscus as possible  
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The broach is used to   remove cancellous bone  
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The concave indentation that serves as the socket for the head of the femur is the   acetabulum  
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An example of an irregular bone is the   vertebrae  
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The pneumatic tourniquet is routinely inflated   after exsanguination  
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Which of the following is used to reduce a fracture   traction  
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This chemical is also referred to as bone cement   methyl methacrylate  
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ACL graft material that is taken from a cadaver is known as a   allograft  
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Which two of the following muscles are used for an autograft ACL reconstruction   semitendinosus, gracilis  
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What two bones are involved in a patella tendon harvest for an ACL reconstruction   tibia, patella  
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