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The nerve supply for the female pelvis comes from the autonomic nerves that enter the
pelvis through the - ANSWER Superior hypogastric plexus
which surgical approach reduces the morbidity and mortality in removal of an acoustic
tumor - ANSWER Translabyrinthine approach
Pt with hepatobiliary disease, The perioperative nurse, during the preoperative
assessment, questions and examines the patient for signs and symptoms of jaundice,
petechiae, and lethargy and: - ANSWER review chart for bleeding and coagulation
times and the platelet count.
The external ear canal lining - ANSWER reduces bacterial levels in the outer ear
Miotics and mydriatics produce opposite effects on the pupil of the eye. Select the most
appropriate statement about miotic and mydriatic drugs - ANSWER Mydriatic drugs,
such as phenylephrine, dilate the pupil.
Vascular access in pediatric patients may be established intraoperatively for short-term
(weeks) or long-term (months, years) use - ANSWER Central venous line
What is the term for the bloodless plane that contains loose areolar tissue and permits
mobility of the scalp - ANSWER Subgaleal space
Pericardial tamponade includes which of the following signs or symptoms - ANSWER
Narrow pulse pressure
Which statement regarding level III and level IV trauma centers best describes the
difference between the two types of centers - ANSWER A level III trauma center
provides advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), surgery, stabilization, and transfer,
while a level IV only provides ACLS services before immediate transfer to a higher level
center
A percutaneous method of instituting femoral vein-femoral artery cardiopulmonary
bypass (CPB) can be used for minimally invasive (or conventional open) procedures
and in emergency situations where the environment is not conducive to traditional CPB
methods. Select the areas where percutaneous CPB would be indicated - ANSWER
Cardiac catheterization unit and intensive care unit
, Which two similar hernia repair approaches reestablish the integrity of the transversalis
fascia and simultaneously reestablish and strengthen the posterior inguinal floor by
sewing the transversalis fascia to the Poupart ligament? - ANSWER The McVay or the
Cooper ligament repair
Identify the class of medications that can increase the risk or severity of a reaction to
contrast media - ANSWER Beta Blockers
The recommended length of time for inflation of an upper extremity tourniquet on a
patient under 50 years old is_______while the recommended pressure is _____. -
ANSWER 1 hour; 250-300 mmHg
continuous tourniquet pressure less than 1 hour on the upper extremity and less than 2
hours on the thigh. Tourniquet pressure should not exceed the recommended maximum
cuff pressure limits of 300 to 350 mm Hg for the thigh and 250 to 300 mm Hg for the
arm and the lower leg.
the statement that reflects a true special consideration for skin preparation before facial
surgery. - ANSWER Leave the eyebrows and eyelashes intact to preserve facial
appearance and expression.
A minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) procedure relies on Miccoli
instruments added to the standard thyroid or neck dissection setup, a 30-degree
endoscope, and an ultrasonic (harmonic) scalpel with scissors to ligate and divide the
vessels. An important risk reduction strategy for any minimally invasive procedure would
be - ANSWER consider and plan for the possibility of conversion to open thyroidectomy
he external ear, which includes the auricle (or pinna) and external auditory canal, is
composed of cartilage covered with skin. The primary function of the auricle is to -
ANSWER concentrate and conduct incoming sound waves into the external auditory
canal.
Describe the internal inguinal ring - ANSWER Structures that traverse the inguinal canal
enter it from the abdomen by the internal ring, a natural opening in the transversalis
fascia
The perioperative nurse should plan to remain close to the elderly patient during
induction because - ANSWER Airway anatomy changes in the elderly
The child inhales the favorite flavor while drifting off to sleep. This complementary
therapy falls within the category of: - ANSWER clinical aromatherapy
Which of the following sulci is of particular anatomic importance during surgery? -
ANSWER Two sulci of particular anatomic importance during surgery are: (1) the lateral
sulcus, or sylvian fissure, which divides the temporal lobe from the frontal and parietal