Tech in Surgery NCCT Questions and Correct
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_____ is a dye that is introduced into the body cavity in order to become visible to the x-ray
observation. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Contrast medium
A cement-like substance that is frequently used to augment arthroplasty components to bone is
called _____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Methyl methacrylate
A drug that prolongs blood clotting time is called _____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -
Anticoagulant
A life-threatening, acute allergic reaction in which cells release histamine-like subsances is
called _____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Anaphylaxis
A medication used to restore blood pressure in acute hypotensive states is _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -Norepinphrine
A patient grounding pad is placed on a (an) ____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Fleshy area of
skin
A phatogen is a(an) _____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Disease-causing microorganism
A wasting or decrease in size of an organ or tissue is _____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -
Atrophy
, After a case is over, you should _____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Throw your mask away
and get a new one
After surgery, the instruments, used and unused, are cleaned _____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔
-In the designated processing area
After use, heavy instruments should be placed - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -In a seperate
location
All but one of the following precautions should be followed when working with disinfectants
except - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -An unlabeled bottle or container may be used if you
recognize the fluid
All of the folloeing are factors that affect the steam sterilization process except _____. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Type of sterilant
All of the following are intraoperative routines for the O.R. tech with the exception of _____. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Carry on a conversation with the circulator
An excission of a small piece of lung tissue for mocroscopic examination that is usually used to
determine a diagnosis in pulmonary disease is called _____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Lung
biospy
An infection acquired in the hospital is called _____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Nosocomial
Cancer that has spread from one place to another within the body is called______. - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -Metastatic
Answers Graded Highest 100% A++
_____ is a dye that is introduced into the body cavity in order to become visible to the x-ray
observation. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Contrast medium
A cement-like substance that is frequently used to augment arthroplasty components to bone is
called _____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Methyl methacrylate
A drug that prolongs blood clotting time is called _____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -
Anticoagulant
A life-threatening, acute allergic reaction in which cells release histamine-like subsances is
called _____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Anaphylaxis
A medication used to restore blood pressure in acute hypotensive states is _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -Norepinphrine
A patient grounding pad is placed on a (an) ____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Fleshy area of
skin
A phatogen is a(an) _____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Disease-causing microorganism
A wasting or decrease in size of an organ or tissue is _____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -
Atrophy
, After a case is over, you should _____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Throw your mask away
and get a new one
After surgery, the instruments, used and unused, are cleaned _____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔
-In the designated processing area
After use, heavy instruments should be placed - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -In a seperate
location
All but one of the following precautions should be followed when working with disinfectants
except - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -An unlabeled bottle or container may be used if you
recognize the fluid
All of the folloeing are factors that affect the steam sterilization process except _____. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Type of sterilant
All of the following are intraoperative routines for the O.R. tech with the exception of _____. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Carry on a conversation with the circulator
An excission of a small piece of lung tissue for mocroscopic examination that is usually used to
determine a diagnosis in pulmonary disease is called _____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Lung
biospy
An infection acquired in the hospital is called _____. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Nosocomial
Cancer that has spread from one place to another within the body is called______. - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -Metastatic
