Which is used for scalp hemostasis in cranial procedures? - ANSWER Raney
Local freezing of diseased tissue to facilitate removal without bleeding -
ANSWER Cryosurgery
In severe aortic stenosis, all are indications of valve replacement except: -
ANSWER Palpitations
In event of child requires ER surgery, but parents can't be located to sign surgical consent -
ANSWER Consent signed by 2 consulting physicians
Ethylene oxide sterilization destroys microbes by process of - ANSWER Alkylation
Most common cause of aortic aneurysm - ANSWER Athersclerosis
Used to determine position of cannulated screws during repair of femoral neck fracture? -
ANSWER Guide pins
Instrument shown below used to dilate the: - ANSWER Cervix
Prior to being placed in EtO sterilizer, items must: - ANSWER Be completely dry
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,During general anesthesia induction, which sense is last to be experienced by patient? -
ANSWER Hearing
Purpose of creating an arteriovenous fistula is for - ANSWER Hemodialysis
What nerve is at greatest risk during a thyroidectomy? - ANSWER Recurrent laryngeal
Which nerve could be compressed against humerus in prone position? -
ANSWER Radial
What is surgical procedure for reducing testosterone in prostate cancer? -
ANSWER Orchiectomy
What is the name of the retractor shown below? - ANSWER Harrington
If the broth in steam sterilization biological indicator is yellow after incubation, what action
should be taken? - ANSWER Items must be immediately recalled
Specimen 5cm is equal to - ANSWER 2in
Which vessels arises from right ventricle of heart? - ANSWER Pulmonary artery
Instrument below (lambotte osteotome) is used to - ANSWER Cut bone
Which area is prepped 1st when performing skin prep for skin grafting? -
ANSWER Donor site
Which has legal significance in mishandling of a bullet? - ANSWER Damaging ballistic
markings
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, Which procedures requires preoperative high-level disinfection of endoscope? -
ANSWER Bronchoscopy
Which maintains position of uterus? - ANSWER Broad ligament
What device would surgeon use to preserve facial motor & sensory functions during a
parotidectomy? - ANSWER Nerve stimulator
If surgeon uses a knife blade to incise oral mucosa, the preferred blade is - ANSWER 12
Gravity steam sterilization process can be rendered in effective if the - ANSWER Temp
is below 250°
A suture used to retract a structure to side of operative field is a/an -
ANSWER Traction suture
What must circulating surg tech do when placing patient in supine? - ANSWER Confirm
ankles aren't crossed
What body system aids in metastatic spread of cancer cells? - ANSWER Lymphatic
Which is inserted into TM incision during myringotomy? - ANSWER PE tube
Which organelle contains digestive juices? - ANSWER Lysosome
During a thyroidectomy, if all parathyroid glands are accidentally removed, what
complication will occur? - ANSWER Tetany
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Local freezing of diseased tissue to facilitate removal without bleeding -
ANSWER Cryosurgery
In severe aortic stenosis, all are indications of valve replacement except: -
ANSWER Palpitations
In event of child requires ER surgery, but parents can't be located to sign surgical consent -
ANSWER Consent signed by 2 consulting physicians
Ethylene oxide sterilization destroys microbes by process of - ANSWER Alkylation
Most common cause of aortic aneurysm - ANSWER Athersclerosis
Used to determine position of cannulated screws during repair of femoral neck fracture? -
ANSWER Guide pins
Instrument shown below used to dilate the: - ANSWER Cervix
Prior to being placed in EtO sterilizer, items must: - ANSWER Be completely dry
1
,During general anesthesia induction, which sense is last to be experienced by patient? -
ANSWER Hearing
Purpose of creating an arteriovenous fistula is for - ANSWER Hemodialysis
What nerve is at greatest risk during a thyroidectomy? - ANSWER Recurrent laryngeal
Which nerve could be compressed against humerus in prone position? -
ANSWER Radial
What is surgical procedure for reducing testosterone in prostate cancer? -
ANSWER Orchiectomy
What is the name of the retractor shown below? - ANSWER Harrington
If the broth in steam sterilization biological indicator is yellow after incubation, what action
should be taken? - ANSWER Items must be immediately recalled
Specimen 5cm is equal to - ANSWER 2in
Which vessels arises from right ventricle of heart? - ANSWER Pulmonary artery
Instrument below (lambotte osteotome) is used to - ANSWER Cut bone
Which area is prepped 1st when performing skin prep for skin grafting? -
ANSWER Donor site
Which has legal significance in mishandling of a bullet? - ANSWER Damaging ballistic
markings
2
, Which procedures requires preoperative high-level disinfection of endoscope? -
ANSWER Bronchoscopy
Which maintains position of uterus? - ANSWER Broad ligament
What device would surgeon use to preserve facial motor & sensory functions during a
parotidectomy? - ANSWER Nerve stimulator
If surgeon uses a knife blade to incise oral mucosa, the preferred blade is - ANSWER 12
Gravity steam sterilization process can be rendered in effective if the - ANSWER Temp
is below 250°
A suture used to retract a structure to side of operative field is a/an -
ANSWER Traction suture
What must circulating surg tech do when placing patient in supine? - ANSWER Confirm
ankles aren't crossed
What body system aids in metastatic spread of cancer cells? - ANSWER Lymphatic
Which is inserted into TM incision during myringotomy? - ANSWER PE tube
Which organelle contains digestive juices? - ANSWER Lysosome
During a thyroidectomy, if all parathyroid glands are accidentally removed, what
complication will occur? - ANSWER Tetany
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