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Which of the following would be used to dilate a urethral stricture? Choose one Foley Bakes Filiform with followers None of the above - Ans Filiform with followers Reverse Trendelenburg's position - Ans The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered What do ligaments connect? - Ans bone to bone The taenia coli are - Ans three longitudinal bands of muscle located beneath the serosa of the colon. Taenia coli is found in the colon Normal serum potassium - Ans 3.5-5.0 mEq/L Applying suction to a tracheostomy is limited to no more than_________ seconds. - Ans 10 seconds chest compressions - Ans Rapid, deep, regular compressions on the center of the chest in an attempt to circulate blood to the brain, lungs, and heart. At least 2 inches in depth for an adult The spleen is : A. Gland B. Lymphatic organ C. Vesicle D. None - Ans B. Lymphatic Organ When selecting an x-ray for viewing during surgery, what is first and most important? a. Exposure b. Patient info c. Technique d. Orientation - Ans Dupuytren's contracture - Ans Thickening and shrinking of the fascia of the palm with fingers being drawn into a flexed position
male sterilization involves: a. vastus lateralis b. vas deferens c. vas vasorum - Ans b. Vas Deferens anterior colporrhaphy - Ans Surgery for severe symptoms of cystocele in which the pelvic muscles are tightened for better bladder support. leiomyoma of the uterus - Ans Also termed fibroids, these smooth muscle tumors of the uterus are usually nonpainful growths, which may be removed surgically. What is the drainage of left testicular vein - Ans The testicular vein, the male gonadal vein, carries deoxygenated blood from its corresponding testis to the inferior vena cava Berry aneurysm is located in: a. abdomen b. lower extremity c. head d. thorax - Ans Most often found in the circle of Willis in the brain circulation Consists of a small, spherical vessel dilation c. head Complete removal of parathyroid results in: a. Tinnitus b. Increased calcium in the blood c. Tetany d. none - Ans c. Tetany Average length of large intestine a. 4 b. 5 c. 6 d. 7 - Ans b. 5 12 year old with RLQ pain which should be excluded a. Appendectomy b. PID c. Pregnancy d. none - Ans c. Pregnancy Chemical disinfectant does not destroy a. bateria
b. pericardium c. mesion d. hilum - Ans a. mediastinum During a heart attack where should you check for a pulse a. brachial artery b. radial artery c. carotid artery d. popliteal artery - Ans c. carotid artery A blood vessel transporting deoxygenated blood is the a. abdominal aorta b. pulmonary vein c. innominate artery d. pulmonary artery - Ans d. pulmonary artery The teres major involves a. transverse adduction b. transverse flexion c. lateral rotation d. medial rotation - Ans c. lateral rotation excisional biopsy - Ans removal of an entire lesion for examination Hysterectomy where the cervix remains a. vaginal hysterectomy b. pahhysterectomy c. TAH d. supracervical hysterectomy - Ans d. supracervical Beckman Retractor - Ans spinal retractor In a Laminectomy which retractor would be used a. Beckmann b. Hohmann c. langerbeck d. balfour - Ans a. Beckman Langerbeck is a hook retractor used to retract soft tissue Satinski clamp is used in
a. cardiovascular b. Gyn c. ortho d. neuro - Ans a. Cardiovascular but be careful there is also a satinski endo-clamp used in rectal procedures What type of incision would encounter the linea alba a. mcbarney b. subcostal c. paramedial d. pfannestial - Ans c Transection of the 7th cranial nerve a. hearing and balance b. muscle of facial expressions c. taste and 2/3 tongue d. muscle masticate - Ans b. Facial expressions A hemiglossectomy would be performed in the a. mouth b. vagina c. abdomen d. chest - Ans a. mouth procedure is to remove all or part of the tongue Calot's Triangle is formed by the - Ans common hepatic duct, cystic duct, and cystic artery Piriformis - Ans Abducts and laterally rotates thigh at the hip Bariatrics Surgery - Ans BMI surgery >40 and > 35 with conditions choledocholithiasis - Ans condition of stones in the common bile duct phlebitis - Ans inflammation of a vein Gastrojejunostomy (Billroth II) - Ans anastomosis of stomach to side of jejunum: bypasses pyloric sphincter and creates blind loop
- risk of dumping, bacterial overgrowth, and fat malabsorption
What vertebral bodies must be seen fully and evaluate a cervical spine injury - Ans Which of the following inhibits wound healing A. Malnutrition B. Radiational Therapy C. Cancer D. All of the above - Ans All of the above Complete removal of which gland(s) results in repeated prolonged muscle contractions? Adrenal Parathyroid Thymus Pituitary - Ans Parathyroid The antecubital fossa is located in the: Choose one Arm Leg Pelvis Chest - Ans Arm What is an anterior colporrhaphy? Choose one Repair of sliding inguinal hernia Repair of uterovaginal prolapse Repair of hydrocele Repair of cystocele - Ans Repair of cystocele What is the blood type of the universal donor? Choose one AB positive AB negative O positive O negative - Ans O negative The Halsted technique of wound repair consists mainly of: Running silk sutures Widely spread sutures Closely spaced sutures
Interrupted nylon sutures - Ans Closely spaced suture A #3-knife handle is used primarily with which type of scalpel blade? Choose one
#15 - Ans # Which is not a layer of an artery? Choose one Adventitia Intima Media Vasovasorum - Ans Vasovasorum The vastus lateralis is located in the: Choose one Arm Neck Leg Back - Ans Leg The primary function of the surgical assistant is: Choose one To tie and cut most of the sutures for the surgeon To provide exposure for the surgeon by whatever means appropriate To cut all sutures, close the skin and apply dressings for the surgeon To select appropriate implements and/or equipment for the procedure - Ans To provide exposure for the surgeon by whatever means appropriate A Potts scissor would commonly be used in which type of surgery? Choose one Neurosurgery Gynecological Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery Cardiovascular Surgery - Ans Cardiovascular surgery Which organ or structure is partially retro peritoneal? Choose one Spleen Jejunum Pancreas None of the above - Ans Pancreas
Hilum Mediastinum Mesion Pericardium - Ans Mediastinum A Swan-Ganz catheter is used to: Choose one Remove arterial clots Irrigate the common duct Drain the mediastinum Monitor critical patients - Ans Monitor critical patients The common name for hallux valgus is: Choose one Club foot Hammer toes Flat Feet Bunions - Ans Bunion Which drug neutralizes the actions of heparin? Choose one Prostigmin Atropine sulfate Lidocaine Protamine sulfate - Ans Protamine sulfate The leading cause of cancer death in women is cancer of the: Choose one Cervix Breast Uterus Lung - Ans Lung The nasal cavity connects with the ear through the: Choose one Nasal ducts Posterior sinuses Eustachian tubes Ethmoid sinuses - Ans Eustachian tubes The procedure that utilizes a purse-string suture in the cervical os to prevent spontaneous abortion Choose one Colpotomy
Shirodkar procedure Marshall-Marchetti Myomectomy - Ans Shirodkar procedure Air in the chest cavity is known as: Choose one A hemothorax A pneumothorax Pleurisy Normal - Ans A pneumothorax During a video arthroscopy of the knee, when asked for valgus stress by the surgeon, the assistant would move the lower leg: Choose one Posterior Medial Anterior Lateral - Ans Lateral A pulmonary embolism is an obstruction to the: Choose one Bronchial tubes Pulmonary veins Vena cava Pulmonary artery - Ans Pulmonary artery What structure may be injured with a posterior dislocation of the hip? Choose one Sciatic nerve Femoral artery Popliteal artery Posterior auricular nerve - Ans Sciatic nerve A Kocher clamp would be used most commonly on: Choose one Dense heavy tissue Very friable tissue Blood vessels Lung tissue - Ans Dense heavy tissue A surgeon dilates the Ampulla of Vater for: Choose one Pancreatic duct stones Common duct stones
