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Question 1

Which of the following is the wound classifications for a bronchoscopy:

Clean

Contaminated

Dirty and infected

Clean-contaminated
CORRECT ANSWER

Clean-Contaminted




Question 2

Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?

Teeth

Sinuses

Tonsils

Villi
CORRECT ANSWER

Teeth




Question 3

The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is:

Atropine sulfate


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,Alpha-chymotrypsin

Acetylcholine chloride

Pilocarpine hydrochloride

CORRECT ANSWER

Alpha-chymotrypsin




Question 4

When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they
should be positioned:

Flat

Upside down

Vertical

Angled

CORRECT ANSWER

Flat




Question 5

How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a
patient to the OR?

Place stretcher sideways in elevator

Enter head first, exit feet first

Position in elevator is irrelevant

Enter feet first, exit head first

CORRECT ANSWER

Enter head first, exit feet first




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,Question 6

Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen
frequently used in gynecological surgery?

Midline

Paramedian

McBurney's

Pfannenstiel

CORRECT ANSWER

Pfannenstiel




Question 7

Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:

Calcium

Nitrogen

Potassium

Albumin

CORRECT ANSWER

Potassium




Question 8

Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an:

Tort

Malpractice

Personal liability



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, Informed consent

CORRECT ANSWER

Informed consent




Question 9

Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors?

Fascia

Periosteum

Dura mater

Arterial wall

CORRECT ANSWER

Fascia




Question 10

Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them?

Argon

Excimer

Carbon dioxide

Neodymium: YAG

CORRECT ANSWER

Argon




Question 11

Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?


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