CSFA Exam Review Questions with Correct Answers

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In general, an incision should NOT be allowed to get wet until - CORRECT ANSWER - 24
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hrs following initial closure
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contamination causes a greater number of infections in all types of wounds except tho se v v v v v v v v v v v v v v




v classified as clean - CORRECT ANSWER -Endogenous
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Most wound infections do not become evident clinically for
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n - CORRECT ANSWER -5 days
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are the resting, protective stage of some rod-shaped bacilli - CORRECT ANSWER -
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reverses the effects of opiate agonists and is used clinically to reverse respiratory v v v v v v v v v v v v




v depression and excessive sedation that results from opiate overdosage - CORRECT ANSWER -
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this paricular opportunistic pathogen is responsible for about 90% of all cases of pharyngitis---
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strep throat - CORRECT ANSWER -Streptococcus pyogenes
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sutures are preferable in contaminated wounds - CORRECT ANSWER -Monofilament
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is often encountered in hospital and clinical work because it is a major cause of noso
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v comal infections and is often found in burn victims - CORRECT ANSWER -Pseudomonas
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What is the most common bacteria found in postopeative wound infections - CORRECT
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ANSWER -Staphylococcus aureus
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,Infections due to streptococci or clostridia may become severe within
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CORRECT ANSWER -24
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Clostridium are gram-positive, spore-forming rods that are - CORRECT ANSWER -Anaerobic
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is the transmission of the pain stimulus from the periphery to the brain. -
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What is the most common nonsocomial infection - CORRECT ANSWER - urinary
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tract infection (UTI)
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produces one of the most potent toxins in existence and the cause of the deadly foo d v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v




v poisoning - CORRECT ANSWER -Clostridium botulinum
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Epinephrine 1:200,000 retards the systemic absorption and prolongs the duration of infiltratio n
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anesthesia. Epinephrine is referred to as a - CORRECT ANSWER -vasoconstrictor
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has been found to be the most common causative agent in such ailments as pneum onia,
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v meningitis, boils, arthritis, and osteomyelitis (chronic bone infection) -
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CORRECT ANSWER -Staphylococcus aureus
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Which of the following is commonly used for inhalation induction - CORRECT ANSWER - Halothane
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Which of the following has superior amnestic properties and is an ideal agent for intavenous ti
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tration in the operating room holding area prior to thr patient's entering the operating room. -
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CORRECT ANSWER -Midazolam (Versed)
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, Which of the following is an example of a high-level disinfecting agent? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Glutaraldehyde
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During coagulation, thrombin unites with fibrinogen, a blood protein, to form -
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CORRECT ANSWER -fibrin
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A wound that is known to be infected at the time of surgery and is left open to be closed at a later
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date is categorized as - CORRECT ANSWER -Delayed primary closure
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In patients who develop fever, abdominal pain, and profuse diarrhea, the most frequently see n
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antibiotic-associated enterocolitis is due to which of the following organisms? -
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An adult male is injured in an automobile accident at 2 AM, an exploratory laparotomy for pos sible
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perforated bowel is initiated at 5 AM, which of the following is the BEST wound classifica tion in this
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scenario. - CORRECT ANSWER -contaminated
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This drainage system is associated with increased infection rate in clean wounds -
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CORRECT ANSWER -Penrose drain
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In wound classification, if the gastrointestinal or respiratory tract is entered without significant
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spillage or there is only a minor break in technique the wound would be classified as -
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is a total or partial separation of the wound layers at any level - CORRECT ANSWER - Dehiscence
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produce anxiolysis, sedation, and amnesia. - CORRECT ANSWER -Benzodiazepines
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