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A lumbar puncture removes cerebral spinal fluid from
The epidural space
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A fracture of the frontal process of the maxilla. Nasal bones and orbital floor would be classified as a(n)
LeFort II
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The type of suture that loses tensile strength in 5 to 10 days is
Surgical gut
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Which structure(s) are removed during a tonsillectomy?
Palatine tonsils
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A burn that involves epidermis and part of the dermis is classified as
Second degree
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The type of saw used for limb amputation is a(n)
Oscillating saw
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Nearsightedness is
Myopia
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Which connective tissue connects bone to bone?
Ligament
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A patient suffering from prognathism has a(n)
Projecting jaw
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Microtia can be corrected with which surgical procedure
Otoplasty
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The spleen is located in the
Left hypochondriac region
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The second phase of wound healing is
Proliferation
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Polygalactin 910 is
Vicryl
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Putti-Platt is a procedure to correct
Recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation
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A mayo needle
Is closed eyed
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The position for a patient undergoing excision of Zenker’s diverticulum will be
Semi-fowlers
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The hormone that is present in as few as 10 days after conception is
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
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A common post operative complaint after laparoscopic procedures is
Shoulder pain
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The patient position for a perineal prostatectomy is
Exaggerated lithotomy
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The creation of a nasoantral window in the maxillary bone to remove diseased tissue an drain sinuses is a(n)
Caldwell Luc
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Hair-like extensions responsible for movement of fluid around cells are
Cilia
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The valve separating the right atrium and the right ventricle is the
Tricuspid
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All of the following are factors influencing chemical disinfection EXCEPT
Pounds of steam pressure (psi)
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The instrument not commonly found on a D&C set is
Weitlaner
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Anectine is a(n)
Depolarizing muscle relaxant
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PDS is a(n)
Absorbable, synthetic monofilament suture
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Cheyne-stokes respiration is
Irregular breathing due to apnea or hyperpena
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A contaminated case with an infection rate of 15% to 20% would be classified as
Class III
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Which side of a sterile wrapper is opened first?
The far side
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An example of a hinge joint is the
Elbow
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A single robotic arm is used to
Manipulate endoscopic telescopes
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In Robotics, Roll refers to
Rotation
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Which statement is true about microinstrumentation?
They have a dull finish
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The medication administered after eye surgery to rapidly constrict the pupil is
Miochol
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Wertheim procedure with abdominoperineal resection is called
Posterior exenteration
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According to Erickson’s developmental stages, trust versus mistrust occurs at
0 -1 yrs
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Rhotons are used in
Neurosurgery
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Z-plasty may be performed to correct
Dupuytren’s contracture
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Scar tissue caused by fibrous collagen is
Granulation
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Sterilization by ethylene oxide takes
2-3 hours
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A metal or plastic device that holds a carpule of medication is a(n)
Tubex
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A gunshot wound to the bowel would be closed with
Third intention wound healing
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The temperature of a prevacuum sterilizer should be
270 degrees
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Reglan is a(n)
Antiemetic
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The series of fluid filled canals located in the temporal bone is the
Osseous labyrinth
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Elevated white blood cell count is referred to as
Leukocytosis
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The loss of heat due to collisions of molecules at different temperatures is called
Conduction
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The type of access port used for peritoneal dialysis is a(n)
Tenkhoff
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An example of a self-retaining scalp retractor is
Greenburg
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Which of the following is true about Avitene
It is microfibrillar collagen
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The galea would most likely be closed with
3-0 synthetic absorbable
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Suturing a patch to a bifurcation of an artery to increase the blood flow is called
Profundoplasty
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Which of the following is a rib instrument
Bethune
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The muscle used to cross the legs is the
Sartorius
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Bishop-Harmon forceps would most likely be used in which surgical specialty
Ophthalmic
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The bone marking that is a depression is a(n)
Fossa
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An example of oxidized cellulose is
Surgicel
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Which surgical position has the head tilted downward at 45 degrees
Trendelenburg
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Gastrointestinal anastomosis stapler (GIA) is a(n)
Linear cutter
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The procedure to remove a kidney stone through a flank incision is
Nephrolithotomy
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Bowel serosa is usually approximated with
Nonabsorbable interrupted suture
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The braided, coated polyester suture that is green or white and is contained in an orange packet is
Ethibond
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A Billroth II is a
Gastrojejunostomy
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A thoracic specialty instrument is a(n)
Duval
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Penfields are instruments found in which surgical specialty
Neurosurgery
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During a kidney transplant, the renal vein is connected to the iliac vein with
5-0 double armed prolene
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The method of prostatectomy with the patient in exaggerated lithotomy position is
Perineal
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The muscle used to abduct the thigh is the
Gluteus medius
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Activated glutaraldehyde is also called
Cidex
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Virgin silk suture may be used in this surgical specialty
Ophthalmic
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The association that develops medical device standards is
The association that develops medical device standards is
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A three lumen tube is for
Aspiration, irrigation and escape of air
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What should be done before patient catheterization?
Test balloon
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Which statement is true regarding lateral positioning?
Lower leg is flexed
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The biologic test for EO sterilization involves
Bacillus subtilis
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Distention during hysteroscope is commonly attained by
Dextran
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The series of canals found in compact bone that allows blood vessels and nerves to enter is called the
Haversian system
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The common bile duct joins the pancreatic duct at this anatomical structure
Duct of Wirsung
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Intracranial aneurysms may be approached in all of the following ways EXCEPT
Transsphenoidal
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The normal heat rate for infants is
130 beats per minute
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Which of the following is not true about materials for gowns and drapes?
Non-woven material should be laundered and sterilized after each procedure
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Glutaraldehyde requires an exposure time of _____ to achieve sterilization.
10 hours
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The suture most likely to be used on slow healing wounds where there is a need for wound support is
Polydioxanone
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A total Abdominal Hysterectomy would remove which anatomical structure(s)
Uterus
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If a surgical blade is broken during a procedure, how should the Surgical Technologist handle the count?
The count should reflect all parts of the broken blade
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Gore-tex grafts are made of
Polytetrafluoroethylene
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A benign cyst of the ovary containing contents from old blood is called a(n)
Chocolate cyst
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During a Nissen Fundoplication, the fundus of the stomach is anchored against which anatomical structure?
Diaphragm
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Which surgical procedure may be done while sitting?
Carpal tunnel release
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The space between the cochlea and the semicircular canals of the inner ear is the
Vestibule
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The curette commonly used for endocervical scrapping is a(n)
Kevorkian
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Failure of an organ to develop properly is called
Aplasia
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The chemical produced by a cell infected with viral particles that protects other cells is
Interferon
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The suture line for inner layers of bowel mucosa is
Connel
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