In minimally invasive surgery, which of the following would involve Cartesian coordinate ge-
ometry? - ANSWER robotic endowrist because it mimics the coordinated actions of the
human arm
What is a direct complication resulting from a total laryngectomy with a radical neck dessec-
tion? - ANSWER salivary fistula due to weakness in the pharyngeal suture line
Following an AV fistula procedure, a patient develops "steal syndrome." What is the MOST
appropriate action to remedy this condition? - ANSWER revise fistula
Which of the following is the reason a surgeon would choose to use a locking plate rather
than a non-locking when repairing a fracture?
A. Low bone density
B. Comminuted fracture
C. Compound fracture
D. High bone density - ANSWER a. Low bone density
After a coronary artery bypass, the patient is have difficult transitioning off the CPB machine.
What is the MOST frequently used intervention to address this situation? - ANSWER in-
tra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
A patient requires breast reconstructive surgery for breast cancer. When the surgeon places
a tissue expander, which muscles are lifted to allow for the placement of the expander? -
ANSWER pectoralis major, serratus anterior, superior rectus sheath
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, Which of the following conditions may be induced when thrombin is used in the manage-
ment of hemostasis during a vascular procedure?
A. Thalassemia
B. Disseminated intravascular clotting
C. Thrombocytopenia
D. Von Willebrand's disease - ANSWER b. Disseminated intravascular clotting
A patient presents with a traumatic soft tissue injury with a Class III wound. Which of the fol-
lowing is the MOST appropriate dressing?
A. Dermabond
B. Telfa
C. Tegaderm
D. Wound VAC - ANSWER d. Wound VAC
Which of the following is an example of a secondary dressing?
A. ACE bandage
B. 4x4 sponge
C. Wound VAC
D. Telfa - ANSWER a. ACE bandage
Which type of drain is generally used for large open contaminated wounds such as
perirectal, perianal fistulas, and subcutaneous abscess cavities? - ANSWER Penrose drain
Which of the following is a CONTRAINDICATION for the use of negative pressure wound ther-
apy?
A. Skin grafts
B. Pressure ulcers
C. Skin flaps
D. Untreated osteomyelitis - ANSWER d. Untreated osteomyelitis
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ometry? - ANSWER robotic endowrist because it mimics the coordinated actions of the
human arm
What is a direct complication resulting from a total laryngectomy with a radical neck dessec-
tion? - ANSWER salivary fistula due to weakness in the pharyngeal suture line
Following an AV fistula procedure, a patient develops "steal syndrome." What is the MOST
appropriate action to remedy this condition? - ANSWER revise fistula
Which of the following is the reason a surgeon would choose to use a locking plate rather
than a non-locking when repairing a fracture?
A. Low bone density
B. Comminuted fracture
C. Compound fracture
D. High bone density - ANSWER a. Low bone density
After a coronary artery bypass, the patient is have difficult transitioning off the CPB machine.
What is the MOST frequently used intervention to address this situation? - ANSWER in-
tra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
A patient requires breast reconstructive surgery for breast cancer. When the surgeon places
a tissue expander, which muscles are lifted to allow for the placement of the expander? -
ANSWER pectoralis major, serratus anterior, superior rectus sheath
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, Which of the following conditions may be induced when thrombin is used in the manage-
ment of hemostasis during a vascular procedure?
A. Thalassemia
B. Disseminated intravascular clotting
C. Thrombocytopenia
D. Von Willebrand's disease - ANSWER b. Disseminated intravascular clotting
A patient presents with a traumatic soft tissue injury with a Class III wound. Which of the fol-
lowing is the MOST appropriate dressing?
A. Dermabond
B. Telfa
C. Tegaderm
D. Wound VAC - ANSWER d. Wound VAC
Which of the following is an example of a secondary dressing?
A. ACE bandage
B. 4x4 sponge
C. Wound VAC
D. Telfa - ANSWER a. ACE bandage
Which type of drain is generally used for large open contaminated wounds such as
perirectal, perianal fistulas, and subcutaneous abscess cavities? - ANSWER Penrose drain
Which of the following is a CONTRAINDICATION for the use of negative pressure wound ther-
apy?
A. Skin grafts
B. Pressure ulcers
C. Skin flaps
D. Untreated osteomyelitis - ANSWER d. Untreated osteomyelitis
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