NBSTSA exam prep 121-160 question n answers graded A+ 2023

NBSTSA exam prep 121-160When a patient is in the prone position, the elbows should be properly padded and the shoulders extended no greater than 90 degrees to avoid injury to the Ulnar nerve and brachial plexus (The padding on the elbows protects the ulnar nerve. The shoulder extension at no greater than 90 degrees protects the brachial plexus) During a carotid endarterectomy, the final occlusion clamp to be removed after anastomosis is on the Internal carotid (The clamp on the internal carotid artery should be removed last so that all debris left in the area is flushed out through the external carotid artery) Which of the following angled plates is most frequently closed for a compression hip screw fixation 135 degrees (the 135 degrees angle plates are most frequently closed for compression hip screw fixation because of ease of placement and excellent clinical results) Which of the following is the casting method used to manage a pelvic fracture Spica cast (The spica cast is a 1 1/2 hip spica and is used to manage pelvic fractures) When a surgeon places a 2-stage venous cannula for cardiopulmonary bypass, where should the cannula be placed Right atrium (The right atrium sends deoxygenated blood to the bypass unit through the venous cannula)