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- Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? A. Teeth B. Villi C. Sinuses D. Tonsils - Ans >>> Teeth The teeth are located in the sockets of the alveolar processes of the mandible and maxillae.
- What is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? A. Clean B. Contaminated C. Dirty and infected D. Clean-contaminated - Ans >>> Clean-contaminated
- The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: A. Atropine sulfate B. Alpha-chymotrypsin C. Acetylcholine chloride D. Pilocarpine hydrochloride - Ans >>> Alpha-chymotrypsin
- How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR? A. Place stretcher sideways in elevator B. Enter head first, exit feet first C. Position in elevant is irrelevant D. Enter feet first, exit head first - Ans >>> Enter head first, exit feet first
- Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors? A. Fascia B. Periosteum C. Dura mater D. Arterial wall - Ans >>> Fascia
- What laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? A. Argon B. Excimer C. Carbon dioxide D. Neodymium: YAG - Ans >>> Argon
- Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: A. Tort B. Malpractice C. Personal liability D. Informed Consent - Ans >>> Informed Consent
- Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?
A. Cardia B. Fundus C. Pylorus D. Antrum - Ans >>> Cardia
- Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: A. Viruses B. Bacteria C. Fungi D. Spores - Ans >>> Spores
- Syndactyly refers to: A. Cleft palate B. Webbed finger C. Fused tarsale D. Torn ligaments - Ans >>> Webbed fingers
- The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: A. Stretcher
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa D. Clostridium tetani - Ans >>> Escherichia coli
- Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site? A. Opposite side from surgeon B. Same side as surgeon C. Foot of OR table D. Head of OR table - Ans >>> Same side as surgeon
- A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: A. Sterile B. Disinfected C. Surgically clean D. Moistened and dehydrated - Ans >>> Surgically clean
- Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty? A. Ampulla of Vater B. Duct of Santorini
C. Wirsung's duct D. Sphincter of Oddi - Ans >>> Ampulla of Vater
- What identifiers must be verified by the patient on their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR?A. Name, social security #, physician B. Name, medical record #, allergies C. Name, date of birth, diagnosis D. Name, date of birth, physician - Ans >>> Name, date of birth, physician
- What are spiral-shaped bacteria called? A. Cocci B. Bacilli C. Spirilli D. Diplococci - Ans >>> Spirilli
- The primary function of the gallbladder is to: A. Store bile B. Produce bile C. Emulsify fats
D. Site, age, gender - Ans >>> Time, shielding, distance
- Which is the first part of the small intestine? A. Duodenum B. Jejunum C. Ileum D. Cecum - Ans >>> Duodenum
- What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery? A. Prone B. Lateral C. Supine D. Lithotomy - Ans >>> Lateral
- How are rickettsiae transmitted? A. Arthropod bites B. Physical contact C. Blood exposure
D. Airborne organisms - Ans >>> Arthropod bites
- What is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope? A. Colposcopy B. Laparoscopy C. Urethroscopy D. Hysteroscopy - Ans >>> Colposcopy
- Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called: A. Tamponade B. Pericarditis C. Infarction D. Cardiomyopathy - Ans >>> Tamponade
- Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to the PACU? A. Anesthesia provider B. Circulator C. Surgeon
- Medication used to dilate the pupil is called: A. Miotics B. Myopics C. Mydriatics D. Muscarinics - Ans >>> Mydriatics
- Which of the following drapes is non-fenestrated? A. Laparotomy B. U-drape C. Transverse D. Craniotomy - Ans >>> U-drape
- Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a patient's identification bracelet? A. During insertion of an IV catheter B. Never until patient is discharged from facility C. Postoperatively when taken to the nursing unit D. When patient is awake and alert and can verbally identify self - Ans >>> Never until patient is discharged from facility
- What is the position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement? A. Prone B. Sims C. Supine D. Kraske - Ans >>> Supine
- Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy? A. Carbon dioxide B. Nd:YAG C. Supine D. Argon - Ans >>> Argon
- Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility? A. Clerical B. Mechanical C. Biological D. Chemical - Ans >>> Biological
- What is the action of antagonist drugs? A. Inhibit the clotting process B. Achieve neuroleptanesthesia C. Increase the effects of opiates D. Counteract the action of another drug - Ans >>> Counteract the action of another drug
- Which of the following directional terms describes the type of skin prep of an entire extremity? A. Spiral B. Horizontal C. Longitudinal D. Circumferential - Ans >>> Circumferential
- What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant? A. Bilateral ovaries only B. Bilateral fallopian tubes and ovaries, uterus C. Unilateral involved ovary and fallopian tube D. Unilateral involved ovary and fallopian tube, uterus - Ans >>> Bilateral fallopian tubes and ovaries, uterus
- Which term refers to an abnormal thoracic curve of the spine referred to as "hunchback"? A. Lordosis B. Scoliosis C. Kyphosis D. Alkalosis - Ans >>> Kyphosis
- What is the medical term for a bunion? A. Talipes valgus B. Hallux valgus C. Hallus varus D. Talipes varus - Ans >>> Hallux valgus
- What incision is also known as a lower oblique? A. Inguinal B. Paramedian C. Infraumbilical D. Thoracoabdominal - Ans >>> Inguinal
- How is the surgical informed consent signed if an adult patient is illiterate? A. Authorized individuals signs patient's name B. Patient marks with an "X" and witness verifies C. RN and surgeon sign that patient gave consent D. Surgeon and RIsk Manager sign consent - Ans >>> Patient marks with an "X" and witness verfies
- What direction should the stretcher be oriented when transporting a patient to the OR department? A. Feet first, side rails up B. Feet first, side rails down C. Head first, side rails up D. Head first, side rails down - Ans >>> Feet first, side rails up
- Which of the following routine preoperative laboratory studies would be ordered for premenopausal women with no history of hysterectomy? A. HCG B. HBV C. HIV
D. HDL - Ans >>> HCG
- Which portion of the surgical gown is considered non-sterile? A. Outside closure ties B. Two inches below neckline to table level C. Upper arms, neckline and axillary region D. Sleeves; two inches above the elbows to the cuffs - Ans >>> Upper arms, neckline and axillary region
- What is the name of the urinary catheter with a small, curved tapered tip used on patients with urethral strictures? A. Iglesias B. Coude C. Pigtail D. Bonanno - Ans >>> Coude
- What is the surgical position commonly used for thyroid and gallbladder surgery? A. Supine B. Fowler's
