Download NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ Surgical instruments are made of what type of substance? A) Stainless steel B) Copper C) Silver D) Aluminum - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Stainless steel Which is not part of a typical surgical instrument? A) Tip B) Jaws C) Sleeve D) Finger rings - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Sleeve It is efficient to learn the names of instruments as they are in ________. A) Context B) The sterilizer C) Storage D) Pictures - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Context During surgery, many surgeons identify instruments by __________. A) Full name B) Type C) Size D) Code - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Type Which part of a clamp hold the tissue securely? A) Shank B) Jaws C) Hinge NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ D) Blade - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Jaws The most common types of clamps are called _______. A) Scalpel B) Forceps C) Hemostats D) Holders - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Hemostats Retractors are used for _________. A) Holding tissue to the side away from the wound B) Closing vessels C) Incision D) Sutures - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Holding tissue to the side away from the wound (Figure 1) Name each of the above instruments with it's generic name, proceeding from left to right. A) B) C) D) E) F) - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Scalpel handle B) Scalpel blade C) Scissors D) Thumb forceps E) Retractor F) Hemostatic clamp (Figure 2) Examine the photograph above and identify the instruments from left to right. A) B) C) D) E) - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Needle holder B) Suction tip C) Obstetric forceps D) Cardiovascular scissors E) Bone cutter Heavy suturing: A) Fine needle drivers B) Towel holders C) Hemostats D) Wire cutters NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ A) Cleaned by hand B) Dried by hand C) Sterilized in the washer-sterilizer D) A and B - CORRECT ANSWERS D) A and B All of the following are methods of sterilization except _________. A) Steam under pressure B) Cobalt 60 C) Boiling water D) Ethylene oxide - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Boiling water Ethylene oxide is highly flammable, but when mixed with _________ and ________, it is rendered non-flammable. A) Freon and carbon monoxide B) Carbon dioxide and Frenon C) Nitrous and Carbon dioxide D) Frenon and CFC's - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Carbon dioxide and Frenon Which of the following is dry heat sterilization used for? A) Cotton B) Metal instruments, power drills C) Lense instruments D) Oils and powders - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Oils and powders Which disinfectant agent is not recommended for O.R. housekeeping? A) Iodine B) Alcohol (70%-90% isopropyl) C) Glutaraldehyde D) Chlorine compound solution - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Glutaraldehyde NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ Which of the following is the correct maximum weight for a linen pack to autoclave? A) 12lbs B) 74lbs C) 72lbs D) 24lbs - CORRECT ANSWERS A) 12lbs All of the following are factors that affect the steam sterilization process except __________. A) Exposure B) Temperature C) Type of sterilant D) Pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Type of sterilant The Material Safety Date Sheet on each chemical would typically include all but which of the following? A) Protective measures B) Exposure limits C) Cost D) Chemical name and common names - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Cost OSHA regulates standards for the prevention of _______. A) HIV B) Hepatitis B virus C) A and B D) Sterilization - CORRECT ANSWERS C) A and B OSHA enforces the level of _________ permissible in the work environment. A) Sexual harassment NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ B) Toxic substances C) Work day length D) Smoking - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Toxic substances OSHA controls the ________ for Isopropyl alcohol, Phenol, and Sodium hypochlorite. A) Cost B) Exposure limits C) Disposal methods D) Shelf life - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Exposure limits Which of the following is standard for the control of biohazards? A) Food may not be stored in the same refrigerator with blood or specimens B) Hospital break rooms may not be to near a dumpster C) Smoking is not allowed in hospital facilities D) Biohazard labeling must be in a certain type of font - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Food may not be stored int he same refrigerator with blood or specimens OSHA limits the percentage of ethlyne oxide gas because ___________. A) EO gas can cause burns to the skin B) Of irritation to the mucous membranes C) A and B D) It damages equipment - CORRECT ANSWERS C) A and B The components of a fire include _________. A) Heat and oxygen B) Fuel, and oxygen C) Fuel, heat, and oxygen D) Oxygen, fuel, and CO2 - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Fuel, heat, oxygen NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ The most explosive area in the O.R. is that within a ________ radius around the patient's face mast. A) 12" B) 2" C) 2 1/2" D) 3" - CORRECT ANSWERS B) 2" All but one of the following precautions should be followed when working with disinfectants except __________. A) An unlabeled bottle or container may be used if you recognize the fluid B) Never mix two disinfectants together C) Wear personal protective equipment D) Store in well ventilated rooms - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Unlabeled bottle or container may be used if you recognize the fluid Head covers, masks, and shoes, should be changed __________. A) Once a day B) Frequently C) Once a week D) Twice a day - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Frequently After a case is over, you should __________. A) Keep your mask around your neck B) Throw your mask away and get a new one C) Keep your mask on until all cases are finished D) Put the mask in your pocket until all cases are finished - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Throw your mask away and get a new one Making an electrical connection with the earth is called __________. A) Grounding NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ B) Insulating C) Conducting D) Electrocution - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Grounding To which category to gasoline fires belong? A) Class A B) Class B C) Class B & C D) Class C - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Class B Sudden stimulation of nerves and convulsive contraction of the muscles caused by the discharge or electricity through the body is ________. A) Insulator B) Electric shock C) Electrocution D) Conductor - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Electric shock A medium that allows for the transmission of electricity is a(n) ___________. A) Electrocution B) Static electricity C) Conductor D) Grounding - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Conductor A drug that prolongs blood clotting time is called ___________. A) Coagulant B) Anticoagulant C) Diuretic D) Contrast medium - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Anticoagulant NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ A group of drugs that are used in surgery to reduce inflammation are __________. A) antibiotic B) Corticosteroids C) Diuretic D) Oxytocin - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Corticosteroids Analgesics are normally used in the __________ period. A) Preoperative B) Postoperative C) Convalescent D) Outpatient - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Postoperative Which of the following would not be on a crash cart? A) Cardiac stimulant B) Dye solutions C) Respiratory stimulants D) Vasoconstrictors - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Dye solutions A life-threatening acute allergic reaction in which cells release histamine-like substances is called ___________. A) Anaphylaxis B) Bolus C) Intravenous D) Adrenergic - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Anaphylaxis Which of the following equipment would probably not be included on a crash cart? A) Oxygen cylinder B) Tracheotomy tray C) Portable x-ray equipment NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ C) Thrombin D) Avetime - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Heparin If two or more syringes are of the same type, but contain different solutions, what is the appropriate action? A) Place the syringes on opposite ends of the back table B) Label each to prevent confusion C) Place a peanut (Kitner) inside of the syringes D) Place one syringe on the back table and place the other one on your mayo stand - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Label each to prevent confusion Disposal of used needles is regulated according to _______. A) Hospital policy and procedure B) The circulator in the room C) The surgeon D) The anesthesiologist - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Hospital policy and procedure One (1) gram = _________ milligrams. A) 100 B) 1000 C) 10 D) 0.10 - CORRECT ANSWERS B) 1000 One (1) kilogram = ________ pounds. A) 3.0 B) 4.8 C) 2.2 D) 6.7 - CORRECT ANSWERS C) 2.2 NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ The medication that increases myocardial tone and opposes the effect of potassium is _________. A) Calcium chloride B) Sodium bicarbonate C) Dopamine D) Nitroprusside - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Calcium chloride A short-acting cardiac stimulant is ________. A) Protamine B) Lidocaine C) Epinephrine D) Dopamine - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Epinephrine Xylocaine, Novocaine, Ophthcaine and Pontocaine are examples of which of the following drugs? A) Anesthetics B) Antibiotics C) Mydriatics/cyclolegics D) Irrigants - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Anesthetics Which of the following is used to prolong duration of local anesthetic and to decrease bleeding? A) Miotics B) Vasoconstrictors C) Antibiotics D) Anti-inflammatories - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Vasoconstrictors Which anesthetic might be used for a digital nerve block? NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ A) Xylocaine B) Cocaine C) Brevitol D) Atropine - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Xylocaine A patient is scheduled to undergo a septoplasty and the operating surgeon has requested 4% cocaine. Which of the following statments best describes the administration route for this drug? A) Intramuscularly B) Topically C) Intravenously D) As an inhalation anesthetic - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Topically What drug is given to treat ventricular dysrhythmias? A) Lidocaine 1% B) Protamine C) Heparin D) Epinephrine - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Lidocaine 1% Demerol is more commonly used than morphine because it produces less _________. A) Side effects B) Pain relief C) Addicted patients D) Drowsiness - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Side effects ________ is a dye that is introduced into the body cavity in order to become visible to x-ray observation. A) Contrast medium B) Bile NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ B) Use the prescribed drying method with a sterile towel C) Air dry the hands D) Dry the hands on the scrub gown - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Use the prescribed drying method with a sterile towel For Treatment of acute inflammation, one would ____________. A) Rest the inflamed part B) Open drainage to allow bacteria to escape and relieve tension and swelling of inflamed part C) Supplement the body's natural defenses with specific drugs such as antibiotics D) All answers are correct - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Supplement the body's natural defenses with specific drugs such as antibiotics The process of protecting the body from infection through digesting bacteria is known as _____________. A) mononucleosis B) Leukocytosis C) Phagocytosis D) Thrombocytosis - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Phagocytosis Sterile tables are considered sterile ______________. A) Only at table height B) At the full length and height that is draped C) So that suture ends may freely trail D) After drapes are repositioned - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Only at table height Movement is kept to a minimum during surgery because ______________. A) It annoys the circulator B) Dust can carry pathogens NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ C) Turbulence may move bacteria into the sterile area D) B and C - CORRECT ANSWERS D) B and C Spores, capsules, and falgella are part of __________. A) Bacteria B) Aseptic environment C) Cells D) Virus - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Bacteria A pathogen is a(n) _____________. A) Parasite B) Disease-causing microorganism C) Obligate D) Mycology - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Disease-causing microorganism Which of the following are characteristics of protozoa? A) Diarrhea with mucous-filled stools B) Unicellular C) Reproduce by fission D) B and C - CORRECT ANSWERS D) B and C Which of the following is not a portal of entry for microorganism? A) Genitourinary tract B) Alimentary tract C) Respiratory tract D) Sputum - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Sputum Which of the following is not a pathway for a microorganism to exit the body? NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ A) Skin B) Blood C) Fecal matter D) Saliva - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Skin When cells are injured, platelets release _____________. A) Prothrombin B) Thromboplastin C) Fibrinogen D) RBC's - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Thromboplastin Escherichia coli is normally found in the _____________. A) Ear B) Mouth C) Intestine D) Eye - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Intestine Bacteria that flourish within the human body generally prefer a temperature that is ___________ the human body. A) Higher than B) The same as C) Lower than D) 10* different from - CORRECT ANSWERS B) The same as An infection acquired in the hospital is called _______________. A) Noscomial B) Virulent C) Viral D) Bacterial - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Noscomial NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ A) Urine B) Feces C) Blood D) Saliva - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Blood Which directional word refers to the front of the body or body parts? 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A) Transverse plane B) Diaphragm C) Larynx D) Pelvic floor - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Diaphragm The sternocleidomastoid muscle is located in the ____________. A) Back B) Cecum C) Neck D) Clavicle - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Neck Which are the extreme starting and ending points of the digestive system? A) Mouth and intestine B) Mouth and rectum NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ C) Sigmoid colon and esophagus D) Duodenum and throat - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Mouth and rectum The humerus is ___________ the clavicle and the wrist. A) Above B) Between C) Below D) Under - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Between The pituitary, adrenal, thyroid and other ductless glands are all components of the ____________ system. A) Integumentary B) Endocrine C) Urinary D) Respiratory - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Endocrine Tiny hair-like organelles within the respiratory region are called ______________. A) Cilia B) Sacs C) Bronchi D) Capillaries - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Cilia How many pulmonary veins return oxygenated blood to the left atrium? A) Four B) Two C) One D) Three - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Four The tricuspid valve is located between the ___________. NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ A) Spine B) Pelvis C) Foot D) Arm - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Foot The spleen is located in the ____________. A) Upper right quadrant of the abdominal cavity in back of the stomach B) Upper left quadrant of the abdominal cavity in back of the stomach C) Area behind the left kidney D) Area behind the right kidney - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Upper left quadrant of the abdominal cavity in back of the stomach Which is not a function of the cerebrum? A) Center of intellect and memory B) Contains reflex centers C) Interprets sensory information D) Controls motor functions - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Contains reflex centers The more permanent blood clot begins for form within about _________ of a serious injury. A) 20 seconds B) 45 seconds C) 2 Minutes D) 5 Minutes - CORRECT ANSWERS A) 20 seconds Organs of the circulatory system include ____________. A) Heart, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nodes B) Heart, Liver lymph vessels, and lymph nodes C) Blood vessels, Lymph vessels, hemoglobin, and red bone marrow NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ D) Blood vessels, kidneys, red bone marrow, and adrenal glands - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Heart, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nodes Liquids make up ___________ of the total body composition. A) 60% B) 35% C) 40% D) 65% - CORRECT ANSWERS A) 60% All of the following are functions of the skin except _____________. A) Protection against injury B) Prevents dehydration C) Maintains constant body temperature D) Produces vitamin C - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Produces vitamin C The major types of body structures ranging from simplest to most complex are _____________. A) Cells, organ, tissue, organ system, organism B) Cells, tissue, organ, organ system, organism C) Cells, organ, tissue, organist organ system D) Cells, tissue, organism, organ, organ system - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Cells, tissue, organ, organ system, organism The prefix ante refers to ____________. A) After B) Before C) Within D) Unity - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Before NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ Post refers to ___________. A) After B) Before C) Beside D) Coincidental - CORRECT ANSWERS A) After The prefix prim indicates ___________. A) Elementary B) Late C) First D) Middle - CORRECT ANSWERS C) First Melago means __________. A) Soft B) In front of C) Changing D) Enlarged - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Enlarged An or a refers to ____________. A) Small B) Male C) With out or lacking D) Abnormal - CORRECT ANSWERS C) With out or lacking Hydro refers to ____________. A) Water or fluid B) Floating C) Unchanged NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ Wall dividing two cavities, such as the chambers of the heart, is called ____________. A) Stenosis B) Occlusion C) Septum D) Lumen - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Septum The membranous sheaths that envelopes the brain and spinal cord are the ____________. A) Meninges B) Neurons C) Synapses D) Endoderm - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Meninges A stationary blood clot in a vessel is a(n) _____________. A) Thrombus B) Embolism C) Hemangioma D) Fibroma - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Thrombus Inflammation of the bone and bone marrow is called ___________: A) Osteomalacia B) Osteomyelitis C) Osteitis D) Fibromyelitis - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Osteomyelitis Pulmonic and pulmonary refer to the ___________. A) Lungs B) Glands C) Heart NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ D) Vessels - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Lungs Cancer that has spread from one place to another within the body is called ______________. A) Syndrome B) Acute C) Chronic D) Metastic - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Metastic The study of tumors is called ____________. A) Oncology B) Cardiology C) Pathology D) Histology - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Oncology Which of the following terms refer to the spongy tissue found in the epiphyseal portion of the long bone? A) Compact bone B) Bone marrow C) Cancellous bone D) Medullary cavities - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Cancellous bone Bloody fluid in the pleural cavity is referred to as a ______________. A) Hemothorax B) Pneumothorax C) Pleurathorax D) Thoracocentesis - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Hemothorax Which of the following terms refers to a point of junction between two bones? NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ A) Joint B) Bursa C) Ligament D) Cartilage - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Joint Which of the following terms refers to the lines of union of cranial bones by a thin fibrous membrane that eventually disappears? A) Sutures B) Processes C) Stitches D) Ligamentures - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Sutures An increase in CO2/decrease in O2 in the body as a result of some interference with respirations is called ____________. A) Hypoxia B) Asphyxia C) Anoxia D) Nyoxia - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Hypoxia A wasting or a decrease in size of an organ or tissue is _____________. A) Dystrophy B) Myopathy C) Entrophy D) Atrophy - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Atrophy An enlarged, fluid-filled sac within the scrotum is termed a ______________. A) Cystitis B) Cryptorchism C) Hydrocele NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ C) 70-77* D) 55-62* - CORRECT ANSWERS A) 68-75* Which lighting condition below is not necessary in the O.R.? A) Lack or shadow B) Energy efficiency C) Adjustability D) Minimal heat production - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Energy efficiency Which of the following would not be a use for computers in the O.R? A) Results of lab tests B) Staff diversion C) Patient charges D) Timing parameters for anesthesia and other procedures - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Staff diversion Which position is better to avoid fatigue during long periods in the O.R? A) Stand with heels together B) Relatively high heeled shoes C) A wide stance D) Weight bearing on one foot - CORRECT ANSWERS C) A wide stance The operating table is adjusted to the most convenient height for the _________. A) Surgeon B) Scrub person C) Sterile team D) Anesthesiologist - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Surgeon NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ Which is not a procedure for minimizing injury to the Tech in Surgery while moving a patient? A) Keep the body as close as possible to the person being moved B) Pivot the entire body to avoid twisting at the waist C) Pull patients tables D) Align the head and neck with the body - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Pull patients tables ________ is necessary for safety and prevention of stray electrical current. A) Grounding B) Inspection C) Frayed wire D) Water - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Grounding Which is not a possible alternative for latex-sensitive patient? A) Silicone catheters and drains B) Elastic tape, latex gloves C) Silk tape D) Glass syringes - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Elastic tape, latex gloves A drug that relieves pain with out producing loss of consciousness is __________. A) Analgesic B) Anesthesia C) Epidural D) General anesthesia - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Analgesic The period from beginning of administration of anesthetic until the patient loses consciousness is called _________. A) Hypnosis NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ B) Induction C) Narcotic D) Hypoxia - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Induction A drug that suppresses nervous excitement is called ___________. A) Ventilation B) Tachycardia C) Sedative D) Pain threshold - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Sedative Which of the following is not a concern when choosing the appropriate anesthesia for a particular patient? A) Maximum safety B) Convenience for the surgeon C) Easy reversibility D) Minimum side effects - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Convenience for the surgeon Which is not a type of anesthesia? A) General B) Local C) Muscle relaxants D) Spinal - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Muscle relaxants What is a reasonable action for the nursing staff during the loss of consciousness phase of general anesthesia? A) Restraint patient movement B) Prepare for cardiopulmonary resuscitation C) Close the O.R. doors NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ D) Lateral position - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Sitting All but one of the areas below need to be padded fore supine position, except for ________. A) Elbows B) Heels C) Scapula D) Iliac crests - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Iliac crests All of the following are draping rules except __________. A) Handel drapes as little as possible B) Always shake or fan drapes C) Slow careful movements are used D) Never allow a drape to extend outside the sterilization - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Always shake or fan drapes Four towels are placed around the immediate surgical site, this is called __________/ A) Identifying B) Bordering C) Containing D) Squaring off - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Squaring off The most commonly used prep solution is _________. A) Povidone-iodine B) Hexachlorophene C) Alcohol D) Clorhexidine gluconate - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Povidone-iodine The surgical shave should occur no more than _________ prior to the procedure. NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ A) 12 hours B) 2 hours C) 6 hours D) 4 hours - CORRECT ANSWERS B) 2 hours Which of the following is not a duty of Tech in Surgery during and after cystoscopy? A) Open sterile supplies for the urologist as needed B) Assembles cystoscope for surgeon, tests, and adjusts lighting C) Replaces irrigation bottles as the empty and notes the number of bottles used D) Receives any specimens from the urologist and labels them correctly - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Replaces irrigation bottles as the empty and notes the number of bottles used Which of the following is false when considering patient safety precautions when using lasers? A) Noncombustible anesthetics should be used B) Flammable antiseptic should be used for skin preparation C) Patients exposed skin and mucous membranes outside the surgical field should be protected by a double layer of moistened surgical towels D) When used, endotracheal tubes must be protected from direct and reflected laser beam irradiation to prevent catastrophic airway fires - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Flammable antiseptic should be used for skin preparation Which of the following is false when considering environmental safety precautions when using lasers? A) Warning signs should be posted on all doors to control access B) Walls and ceilings should have reflective surfaces C) Any window in the laser area must be covered while the laser is in use D) Warning labels must indicate points of danger to avoid personnel exposure to laser radiation - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Walls and ceilings should have reflective surfaces NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ The material used to tie off blood vessels is _________. A) Silk B) Stapler (GIA) C) Subcutaneous D) Bovie - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Silk A scope used for visualization of the peritoneal cavity through the anterior abdominal cavity wall requiring a small incision, is called ____________. A) Bronchoscope B) Laparoscope C) Cystoscope D) Mediastinoscope - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Laparoscope A scope used for direct visualization of the rectum is __________. A) Gastroscope B) Sigmoidoscope C) Nephroscope D) Proctoscope - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Proctoscope A scope for direct visualization of the interior of the larynx is: A) Laparoscope B) Nephroscope C) Laryngoscope D) Esophogastroduodenoscope - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Laryngoscope A scope for visualization of the common bile duct is __________. A) Colonoscope B) Choledochoscope NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ To prevent the occurrence of a disease or illness is ___________ intervention. A) Surgical B) Restorative C) Palliative D) Prophlyactic - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Prophlyactic What supply is most commonly used to support the arm when giving intravenous infusions? A) Pillow B) Wrist strap C) Armboard D) Footboard - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Armboard Surgical conscience is based upon _________. A) Attitude of caring B) Ability to pass instruments correctly C) Ability to follow doctor's orders D) Attitude of dignity - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Attitude of caring Which of the following statements is not true regarding special considerations in caring for the pediatric patient? A) Temperature regulation of the room and patient are needed to decrease the risk of hypothermia B) Careful monitoring of fluids is required C) Have fewer nutritional requirements compared to adults D) Pressure points must be padded to decrease injury to the skin - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Have fewer nutritional requirements compared to adults A preoperative visit by the anesthesiologist often reduces the patients __________. NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ A) Charges B) Anxiety C) Weights D) Rights - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Anxiety A desirable preoperative medication will decrease the patients ____________. A) Temperature B) Apprehension C) Excitability D) Perception - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Apprehension The _______ will order the patients preoperative medications A) Tech in surgery B) Circulating nurse C) Surgeon D) Anesthesiologist - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Anesthesiologist Jewelry and prosthetic devices are _________ removed from the patient. A) Routinely B) Occasionally C) Never D) No answers are correct - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Routinely The designated room or area where patients wait prior to be admitted to the operating room, is the __________. A) Ambulatory surgery room B) Recovery room C) Preoperative holding area D) Visitor waiting area - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Preoperative holding area NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ Which of the following is expected to act as the patient's advocate during a surgical procedure? A) Registered nurse B) Tech in surgery C) Anesthesia provider D) All answers are correct - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Anesthesia provider A recording of the electrical activity of the heart is a(n) _________. A) Sonogram B) Electrocardiogram C) Blood pressure D) Echocardiogram - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Electrocardiogram Which of the following statements is not true regarding special considerations in caring for aging patients? A) Temperature regulations is important due to the risk of falling body core temperatures B) Skin is sensitive to abrasions C) Aging patients are very resistant to infection, therefore, strict aseptic technique isn't necessary D) patients must be positioned carefully on the O.R. table to prevent pressure points - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Aging patients are very resistant to infection, therefore, strict aseptic technique isn't necessary An example of a non-flammable anesthetic is _________. A) Halothane B) Ethrane C) Ether D) Pentothal - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Pentothal NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ D) All answers are correct - CORRECT ANSWERS D) All answers are correct What is used to lift the body during transfer to a stretcher? A) Draw sheet B) Operating room take C) Pillow D) No answer is correct - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Draw sheet The most powerful coagulator of all surgical lasers capable of vaporizing large columns of tissue is a(n) __________. A) Argon B) CO2 C) Nd Yag D) Ruby - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Nd Yag Res ispa loquitor means __________. A) The occurrence is questionable B) All parties are involved C) The occurrence speaks for itself D) The occurrence never happened - CORRECT ANSWERS C) The occurrence speaks for itself __________ are flammable, therefore, they must be used in small quantities and must not be allowed to pool around or under the patients especially when lasers or ESU are used. A) Alcohols B) Iodines C) Idophors D) Chlorohexidine gluconates - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Alcohols NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ A system of ideals is called _________. A) Morals B) Ethics C) Conscience D) Rights - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Ethics The patients feet must not be crossed since it would __________. A) Damage the dorsal pedis artery B) Cause damage to the perineal nerve C) Damage the posterior tibial artery D) Damage the pedal nerve - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Cause damage to the perineal nerve Movements of joints must be gentle and __________ their limited range of motion to avoid tissue damage. A) Near B) Within C) Away from D) No answer is correct - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Within A spoken defamation of character is _________. A) Libel B) Slander C) Liable D) Malpractice - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Slander Avoid hyperextension of the arm no more than __________. A) 20* B) 45* NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ C) 90* D) 180* - CORRECT ANSWERS C) 90* Nerve damage can occur to all but the _________ nerve in patient positioning. A) Vagus B) Radial C) Ulnar D) Popliteal - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Vagus Extreme positions of the head and arm can cause injury to the _________ plexus. A) Cervical B) Solar C) Brachial D) All answers are correct - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Brachial Patients who are already anesthetized must be positioned _________. A) Slowly B) At medium pace C) Quickly D) No answer is correct - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Slowly A written defamation of character is ___________. A) Assault B) Slander C) Libel D) Malpractice - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Libel What is used to hold drapes off the patients face and separates non-sterile area from sterile field? NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ B) To remove stones from vessels C) Used as a stent in urology D) For aspiration of fluids - CORRECT ANSWERS D) For aspiration of fluids What statement is true concerning the characteristics of syringes? A) They are available in 3 sizes - 1, 25, and 50cc B) Syringes for irrigation are used with needles C) Syringes for injection or aspiration are used without needles D) All basic syringes are calibrated in cubic centimeters (cc) - CORRECT ANSWERS D) All basic syringes are calibrated in cubic centimeters (cc) Which of the following is true concerning an irrigating syringe that has a bulb with a barrel? A) It is used to irrigate the ear B) It is available in various capacity sizes, the largest hold approximately 120cc C) It has a glass bulb D) It is calibrated in ounces - CORRECT ANSWERS B) It is available in various capacity sizes, the largest hold approximately 120cc Which statement is true concerning an irrigating syringe that has a bulb without a barrel? A) It is calibrated in ounces B) It has a glass bulb C) It is a one piece bulb that tapers to a blunt end D) It is used with a needle - CORRECT ANSWERS C) It is a one piece bulb that tapers to a blunt end Components of the O.R. attire provided by the hospital include all of the following except ___________. A) Head covers and masks NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ B) Shoe covers C) Sterile scrub attire D) Stockings - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Stockings Flammable anesthetic gasses include all of the following except __________. A) Divinyl ether B) Cylcopropane C) Ethyl ether D) Halothane - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Halothane Which are possible hazards in the operating room? A) Electric shock B) Burns C) Inhalation of toxic substances D) All answers are correct - CORRECT ANSWERS D) All answers are correct Which is a safety concern in controlling radiation in the operating room? A) Leave the fluoroscope on when not in use B) Reconcile each sponge and piece of equipment without x-ray C) Shield body areas from scatter radiation D) All answers are correct - CORRECT ANSWERS D) All answers are correct All of the following except __________ need to be done prior to transferring the patient. A) Obtain enough personnel B) Lock the gurney C) Respect the patients dignity D) Move as quickly as possible - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Move as quickly as possible NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ Hypersecretion of thyroxine in adults characterized by decreased metabolism, increased weight, hair loss, and thickening of the skin due to fluid accumulation is ___________. A) Hypoglycemia B) Hypercalcemia C) Myxedema D) Acromegaly - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Myxedema Plastic surgery with non-human tissue is __________. A) Prognathic B) Alloplasty C) Micrognathia D) Donor site - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Alloplasty A small spot or area of the skin showing diffused redness is __________. A) Alloplasty B) Erythema C) Micrognathia D) Microtia - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Erythema A graft of tissue from an uninjured area to an injured area of the same patient as a permanent means of replacement is a(n) ____________. A) Homograft B) Heterograft C) Autograft D) Xenograft - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Autograft A skin graft that is composed of the dermis and epidermis is called a(n) __________ graft. NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ D) Monodrag - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Monofilament The procedure which involves the incision and drainage of the lacrimal duct for acute dacryocysitis is called ____________. A) Dacryodesiccation B) Dacryocystectomy C) Dacryosystorhinostomy D) Dacryocystostomy - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Dacryocystostomy This stage of bone healing occurs when the bone is fractured and forms a clot _________. A) Hemorrhage/hematoma B) Granulation C) Callus formation D) Remodeling - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Callus formation Which of the following does not promote professionalism? A) Attending educational seminars B) Being a patient advocate C) Gossiping about the nursing staff D) Coming to work on time - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Gossiping about the nursing staff Which position in thoracic surgery is used for a median sternotomy incision? A) Lateral B) Supine C) Modified supine D) Trendelenburg - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Supine NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ Which position in thoracic surgery is used for anterolateral thoracotomy incision and most thoracic endoscopic procedures? A) Lateral B) Supine C) Modified supine D) Kraske - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Lateral The gallbladder is found in the _______. A) LUQ B) RUQ C) RLQ D) LLQ - CORRECT ANSWERS B) RUQ The amount of stress a suture will handle before breaking is termed ___________. A) Tensile strength B) Wire ability C) Hand D) Standard - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Tensile strength The process of clotting is called _________. A) Desiccation B) Dehydration C) Coagulation D) Electrosurgery - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Coagulation Which type of wound drain may be used to drain a wound after extensive dissection or where moderate to large amounts of drainage are expected ( and has a self- contained collecting device)? A) Hemovac NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ B) T-tube C) Penrose D) Jackson-Pratt - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Hemovac In types of wound disruption, partial protrusion of the abdominal contents through an opening in the abdominal wall is known as __________. A) Dehiscence B) Eventeration C) Hemostasis D) Evisceration - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Evisceration During an appendectomy procedure, the __________ of the appendix is grasped with a straight clamp. A) Base B) Middle C) Top D) Back - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Base Which classification of fracture will require bone allograft to supplement bone loss and bone cement to increase bone strength? A) Closed B) Open C) Traumatic D) Pathologic - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Pathologic Staining the vaginal vault cervical squamous epithelium with an iodine (Lugol's) solution to pinpoint abnormal tissues which do not stain brown as normal tissue do, is __________. A) Schiller's test B) Rubin's test NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ A) Wound drains are generally placed preoperatively by the circulator B) Wound drains are never secured C) Gastrointestinal tubes and urinary catheters are secured according to the surgical scrrub's preference. D) Wound drains may be placed in the cavity and exteriorized through a separate stab wound - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Wound drains may be placed in the cavity and exteriorized through a separate stab wound The surgeon re-approximates the periosteum with a running absorbable suture, closes layers and anchors drains to the chest wall and connects it to the __________. A) Closed drainage system B) Patient's bed C) IV pole D) Patient's chest - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Closed drainage system During the few seconds of darkness before alternative power sources activate after a power failure, who directs a flashlight beam onto the surgical wound? A) O.R. Tech B) Circulator C) Anesthesiologist D) Surgeon - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Circulator Thymectomy is removal of the _______ gland. A) Thyroid B) Thymus C) Adrenal D) Parathyroid - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Thymus The gastric procedure that refers to the excision of the portion of stomach and anastomosis the stomach and jejunum is a ________. NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ A) Gastric bypass B) Billroth 1 C) Billroth 2 D) Total gastrectomy - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Billroth 2 The partial excision of a structure is called _________. A) Anastomosis B) Approximation C) Dehiscence D) Resection - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Resection A laser that operates in the visible light spectrum emitting a red-yellow light beam resembling an argon laser in construction and use is _________. A) CO2 B) Krypton C) Holmium D) Excimer - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Krypton Endoscopic visualization of the peritoneal cavity through the anterior abdominal wall primarily used as a diagnostic procedure, but which also may be used for other procedures such as aspiration of cysts, release of adhesions, tissue biopsies and tubal ligation is called _________. A) Pelvic examination B) Rubin's test C) Laparoscopy D) Cesarean section - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Laparoscopy Which type of fracture is described as when a portion of the bone is traumatically driven into another bone fragment or adjacent bone? A) Commuted NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ B) Impacted C) Multiple D) Greenstick - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Impacted Craniotomy burr holes are enlarged with a _________. A) Rongeur B) Scalpel C) Knife D) Burr hole enlarger - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Rongeur Which of the following is not a special consideration for opthalmic surgery? A) The instruments are very delicate and costly, must be handled with care B) General anesthesia is used for all opthalmic surgery C) Wet field coagulators are reusable D) Since almost all opthalmic solutions are colorless and may be in similar receptacles, it must be immediately and individually labeled to totally avoid confusion of identification - CORRECT ANSWERS B) General anesthesia is used for all opthalmic surgery The common location for a bone graft is _______. A) Clavicle B) Femur C) Iliac crest D) Rib - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Iliac crest An excision of a small piece of lung tissue for microscopic examination is called __________. A) Segmental resection B) Thoracotomy C) Thoracoplasty NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ Which type of would drain is used to drain a wound where a small to moderate amount of drainage is expected (and has a self containing collection device)? A) Pleur-evac B) Thor-evac C) Malecot D) Jackson-Pratt - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Jackson-Pratt A surgical correction of a urethral meatus found abnormally on the undersurface of the penis is __________. A) Hypospadias repair B) Epispadias repair C) Wilms procedure D) Nephrectomy - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Hypospadias repair Which of the following terms refers to a thin wire inserted into a catheter to maintain rigidity or into a hollow needle to maintain patency? A) Stylet B) Cannula C) Foley D) K-wire - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Stylet The classification of fracture that is caused by forced twisting or bending of a bone is ________. A) Spiral B) Open C) Traumatic D) Closed - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Spiral A dilated sac consisting of one or more layers defines a ___________. NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ A) Sacculated aneurysm B) False aneurysm C) True aneurysm D) Compound aneurysm - CORRECT ANSWERS C) True aneurysm A condition that exists when all the vessel layers begin ruptured and the blood being retained by the surrounding tissue is a __________. A) False aneurysm B) True aneurysm C) Compound aneurysm D) Dissecting aneurysm - CORRECT ANSWERS A) False aneurysm An incision through the pyloric muscle to release a stenosis is a(n) ________. A) Meckel's diverticulectomy B) Omaphalocelctomy C) Gastrectomy D) Pyloromyotomy - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Pyloromyotomy If the patient leaves the operating room with a counted sponged intentionally used as packing, the ________ of sponges retained should be documented on the operative record. A) Number and type B) Size and number C) Type and size D) No answer is correct - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Number and type Used sponges should be handled with ________. A) Gloves used for the prep B) Used instruments NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ C) The circulator's permission D) Instruments and/or gloved hands - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Instruments and/or gloved hands Pertaining to retention sutures, they consist of __________ non-absorbable sutures. A) Colored B) Light C) Heavy D) Clear - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Heavy All sponges used during a surgical procedure should be _________. A) Tagged B) Moist C) Radiopaque D) All answers are correct - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Radiopaque What type of adhesive drapes are frequently used to lower infection rates? A) Plain plastic B) Idophor-impregnated C) Alcohol D) Glutaraldehyde - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Idophor-impregnated A method of suturing that uses one continuous suture passing over and under the tissue edges is called ___________. A) Overhand B) Backstitch C) Running suture D) Slip stitch - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Running suture NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ D) Shunts - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Shunts Suspension of the bladder neck to the symphysis pubis to correct urinary stress incontinence is called ____________. A) Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz suspension B) Pelvic exenteration C) Salpingectomy D) Tubal ligation - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz suspension Select the statement concerning percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. A) Coronary arteries are accessed only by the common iliac artery after performing a cutdown B) Not performed under fluoroscopy with image intensifier C) A general anesthetic should be administered to the patient before the artery is exposed D) A balloon-tipped catheter is inflated and then is passed through a guiding catheter into the coronary artery and into the occluded area - CORRECT ANSWERS D) A balloon-tipped catheter is inflated and then is passed through a guiding catheter into the coronary artery and into the occluded area Which of the following is not a true statement concerning the procedure for a myringotomy with insertion of PE tubes? A) The surgeon inserts an aural speculum int he ear canal B) Fluid or pus, if present, is suctioned C) The patient is prepped and draped according to the circulator's preference D) The surgeon inserts the PE tube, which has been positioned on alligator ear forceps, into the incision - CORRECT ANSWERS C) The patient is prepped and draped according to the circulator's preference During a(n) _________ of the cerebrum, a contrast medium is injected into the vessels of the cranium to cerebral aneurysms, certain tumors or other vascular lesions. NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ A) Aneurrography B) Neurorrhaphy C) Meylography D) Angiography - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Angiography A special suction-irrigation tip is commonly used during otologic surgery which allows the surgeon to irrigate and suction the wound for the purpose of removing __________. A) Debris B) Fluid C) Foreign object D) All answers are correct - CORRECT ANSWERS D) All answers are correct Which of the following suffixes means the excision or surgical removal of? A) Centisis B) Otomy C) Ectomy D) Ostomy - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Ectomy The suffix meaning the incision for removal os stones is __________. A) Pexy B) Lithotomy C) Desis D) Rraphy - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Lithotomy The suffix meaning the creation of a new opening for drainage is __________. A) Otomy B) Ectomy C) Plasty NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ D) Ostomy - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Ostomy Removal of fibromyomas (fibroid/muscular tumors) from the uterine wall in women desiring children is _________. A) Microscopic reconstructive surgery of the fallopian tubes B) Oophorectomy C) Salpingectomy D) Myomectomy - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Myomectomy A Caldwell-luc is the __________. A) Creation of a new passageway between the frontal sinus(es) and the nasal cavity to establish drainage and to remove any diseased tissue, polyps or tumors - incision is made externally to the eye B) Removal of portions of the inferior and middle turbinates to increase aeration and drainage and to relieve pressure against the floor of the nose C) Creation of a new passageway for drainage and removal of any diseased tissue in the sphenoidal sinuses - incision is made through an intranasal or external approach D) Creation of a new passageway between the maxillary sinuses and the nasal cavity to establish drainage and to remove any diseased tissue, polyps or tumors- incision is made in the oral mucous membrane above the canine teeth called fossa - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Creation of a new passageway between the maxillary sinuses and the nasal cavity to establish drainage and to remove any diseased tissue, polups or tumors-incision is made in the oral mucous membrane above the canine teeth called fossa Healing from the bottom of the wound to the top is called ________. A) Gradual B) Granulation C) Second intention D) Keloid - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Granulation Prep sponges are _________ and kept isolated from the sterile field. NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ Which of the following is not a desirable working trait for an O.R. Tech? A) The ability to identify breaks in aseptic technique B) Ability to prioritize C) Good organizational skills D) To inform the surgeon that he/she is doing the procedure wrong - CORRECT ANSWERS D) To inform the surgeon that he/she is doing the procedure wrong Tissue edges are brought together with precision, avoiding strangulation and eliminating dead space, promotes _________. A) Tissue healing B) Wound healing C) Radiation therapy D) Immune response - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Wound healing What must be achieved to prevent loss of patient's blood, to provide as bloodless as field as possible for accurate dissection and to prevent hematoma formation? A) Necrosis B) Hemostasis C) Crenation D) Hemolysis - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Hemostasis The depression in the hip bone which receives the head of the femur, is called the __________. A) Acetabulum B) Acromioclavicular (AC joint) C) Condyle D) Femoral condyle - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Acetabulum A sponge that can be easily identified by x-ray is called ____________. NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ A) Radiomimetic B) Radiopaque C) Radionuclide D) Radiolus - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Radiopaque During a cholecystectomy, the patient is placed in the supine position with a small pad or gallbladder left placed under the ________ quadrant. A) Left upper B) Right upper C) Left lower D) Right lower - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Right upper Directly beneath the skull lie three protective coverings of the brain called __________. A) Meninges B) Periostea C) Galeas D) Pericranium - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Meninges During a craniotomy, periosteum is stripped from the bone with a __________. A) Periosteal knife B) Periosteal elevator C) Scalpel D) Plain knife - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Periosteal elevator What type of cast is applied to the trunk from the hips to or including the lower portion of the head for fractures of the cervical or upper thoracic vertebrae? A) Body jacket B) Shoulder spica NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ C) Body cast D) Minerva jacket - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Body jacket A collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity characterized by lung collapse, it is called _________. A) Hemothorax B) Thoracocentesis C) Pleurathorax D) Pneumothorax - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Pnenumothorax An anastomosis along the alimentary canal may be the result of the removal of an obstruction of the ___________. A) Esophagus B) Duodenum C) Colon D) All answers are correct - CORRECT ANSWERS D) All answers are correct During a craniotomy, the brain surface is protected with __________. A) Moist gauze B) Bone wax C) Moist cottonoid strips D) Dry gauze - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Moist cottonoid strips A localized collection of pus in the intracranial region usually occurring secondary to infections of the middle ear, nasal sinuses, face or skull, or from contamination from penetrating wounds or skull fractures, describes a(n) _________. A) Brain tumor B) Hydrocephalus C) Hematoma D) Brain abcess - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Brain abscess NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ A) Artherosclerosis B) Coronary artery disease C) Aneurysm D) Heart block - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Aneurysm Which of the following is not an indication for a resection of the small and large intestines? A) Carcinoma B) Intasuception C) Cholecystitis D) Polyps - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Cholecystitis Dorsal recumbent refers to ________. A) Lying face up B) Standing bent over at the waist C) Standing erect D) Lying face down - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Lying face up Normal oral body temperature is _________. A) 97.6*F B) 98.6*F C) 99.6*F D) 96.7*F - CORRECT ANSWERS B) 98.6*F The heart lies in the ________ suspended by the great vessels with 2/3 of its mass to the left of the midline. A) Mediastinum B) Rid cage C) Thoracic pleura NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ D) Visceral pleura - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Mediastinum The gastric procedure that refers to the creation of a small proximal gastric pouch by stapling with bypass of the distal end of the stomach by a gastrojejunostomy, is a ________. A) Gastric bypass B) Billroth 1 C) Billroth 2 D) Total gastrectomy - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Gastric bypass The gastric procedure that refers to the subtotal gastrectomy and gastrojejunostomy in which the remaining portion of the stomach is anastomosed to the jejunum is a _______________. A) Gastric bypass B) Billroth 1 C) Billroth 2 D) Total gastrectomy - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Billroth 2 Direct visualization of the mediastinal space and lymph nodes by means of a lighted scope is called a(n) __________. A) Bronchoscopy B) Laryngoscopy C) Esophagoscopy D) Mediastinoscopy - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Mediastinoscopy Direct visualization of the interior of the larynx through a lighted scope is called a(n) ________. A) Bronchoscopy B) Laryngoscopy C) Esophagoscopy NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ D) Mediastinoscopy - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Laryngoscopy Direct visualization of the tracheobronchial following insertion of a rigid or flexible light scope is called a(n) _________. A) Bronchoscopy B) Laryngoscopy C) Esophagoscopy D) Mediastinoscopy - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Bronchoscopy A holding together by new tissue produced by inflammation of injury of two structures which are normally separate, is called __________. A) Fistula B) Approximation C) Adhesion D) Lysis - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Adhesion A __________ anesthesia is used for many procedures on adults. Epinephrine may be added to help localize the agent, prolong the anesthetic action and provide hemostasis. A) Hemopathic B) Local C) Spinal D) Abdominal - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Local Skin closure tapes are commonly used in conjunction with subcuticular suturing to improve the __________. A) Color of the skin B) Cosmetic results C) Healing time D) Infection rates - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Cosmetic results NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ C) Colectomy D) Ileostomy - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Hemicolectomy The examination of the mucosa of the rectum and anal canal is called ___________. A) Colonoscopy B) Gastroscopy C) Anoscopy D) Proctoscopy - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Proctoscopy The use of laboratory methods to establish a clinical diagnosis of the nature of disease is ________. A) Clinical pathology B) Anatomic pathology C) Humoral pathology D) Surgical pathology - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Clinical pathology A programmable electronic device that can store, retrieve and process data is ____________. A) MRI B) Fluroscope C) Computer D) CT scan - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Computer The use of electromagnetic energy and radio frequencies for identifying abnormalities in an anatomic structure is ___________. A) Ultrasonography B) Thermography C) Magnetic resonance imagine D) Endoscopy - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Magnetic resonance imagine (MRI) NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ The use of sound vibrations to study alterations of anatomical structures is _________. A) Ultrashound B) Ultrasonogram C) Ultrastructure D) Ultrasonography - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Ultrasonography Which of the following gases will be used to establish a pneumoperitoneum? A) Carbon dioxide B) Oxygen C) Nitrogen D) Argon - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Carbon dioxide Chest tubes are required on most cases in which the _________ cavity is entered. A) Pelvic B) Abdominal C) Spinal D) Thoracic - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Thoracic The chemicals used in the treatment of catgut that cause it to resist absorption for a longer period of time than plan cat gut are __________. A) Enzymes B) Iodized salts C) Synthetic salts D) Chromic salts - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Chromic salts Which of the following pairs is the most common major complications of endoscopy? A) Pain, Perforation NCCT Full Exam 475Questions and Answers latest 2024/2025 RATED A+ B) Bleeding, Pain C) Perforation, Bleeding D) Pain, Adhesions - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Perforation, Bleeding Which of the following statements is not true regarding the spleen A) It is a vital organ and cannot be removed B) It filters blood and removes old red, white blood cells, and platelets C) Activates lymphocytes to attack foreign matter in blood D) This organ has a usually large blood supply - CORRECT ANSWERS A) It is a vital organ and cannot be removed Choose the best abdominal incision which is used to perform operations on the uterus. A) Pfannenstiel B) Right lower paramedian C) Lower median D) Left subcostal - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Pfannenstiel Which of the following is placed and tied so that it remains completely under the skin surface? A) Stick tie B) Traction suture C) Buried suture D) Continuous tie - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Buried suture The ability of tissue fluid to move across the strand of suture material is called ________. A) Allergic reactions B) Free flow C) Pliability