Ast Practice Exam 3 Questions And Answers
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What is the recommended range of intra-abdominal pressure in an adult patient when
using an insufflator during a laproscopic procedure?
A. 8-11
B. 12-15
C. 16-19
D. 20-23 - CORRECT ANSWERS 12-15
Which of these terms refers to the inability to direct both eyes at the same
object?
A. Strabismus
B. Chalazion
C. Glaucoma
D. Cataract - CORRECT ANSWERS Strabismus
What procedure is performed to correct chronic cerebral ischemia?
A. Rhizotomy
B. Cranioplasty
C. Arteriography
D. Endarterectomy - CORRECT ANSWERS Endarterectomy
Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia?
A. I
B. V
C. VI
D. VII - CORRECT ANSWERS V
What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction form the dermatome?
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,A. Bacitracin ointment
B. Iodophor solution
C. Petrolatum gel
D. Mineral oil - CORRECT ANSWERS Mineral oil
Which of the following is an example of proper sterile technique when performing
the prep for a split-thickness skin graft?
A. Donor site first
B. Recipient site first
C. Donor site only
D. Recipient site only - CORRECT ANSWERS Donor site first
According to the Rule of Nines, What percentage is assigned to the front and back
of the trunk?
A. 27%
B. 18%
C. 4 1/2%
D. 1 % - CORRECT ANSWERS 18%
Which term refers to an abnormal increase in the number of cells?
A. Atrophy
B. Dysplasia
C. Hyperplasia
D. Hyperthrophy - CORRECT ANSWERS Hyperplasia
A second intention wound heals by:
A. Granulation
B. Evisceration
C. Primary union
D. Delayed suturing - CORRECT ANSWERS Granulation
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,Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with:
A. Lidocaine
B. Digitoxin
C. Prostigmin
D. Furosemide - CORRECT ANSWERS Lidocaine
How many milliliters equal two (2) ounces?
A. 40
B. 50
C. 60
D. 70 - CORRECT ANSWERS 60
Covering a sterile backtable for later use is:
A. Permissible for up to one hour before the procedure
B. Permissible in instances of an emergency
C. Not permissible for up to 2 hours before the procedure
D. Not permissible under any circumstances - CORRECT ANSWERS Not permissible
under any circumstances
In which position would a patient be placed to counteract hypovolemia?
A. Left lateral
B. Right lateral
C. Trendelenburg
D. Reverse Trendelenburg - CORRECT ANSWERS Trendelenburg
Which of the following types of suture create the least tissue trauma and drag?
A. Swaged multifilamen
B. Swaged monofilament
C. Threaded multifilament
D. Threaded monofilament - CORRECT ANSWERS Swaged monofilament
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, Which organization has legal oversight for the safety of healthcare providers in
the work place?
A. EPA
B. CDC
C. OSHA
D. NIOSH - CORRECT ANSWERS OSHA
Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of needs is the most applicable to the surgical
patient?
A. Esteem and prestige
B. Love and belonging
C. Safety and security
D. Physiological and survival - CORRECT ANSWERS Physiological and survival
Which of the following would be incorrect technique when removing the sterile gown
and gloves?
A. Circulator unites gown
B. Gown removed inside-out
C. Gloves removed inside-out
D. Gloves removed first - CORRECT ANSWERS Gloves removed first
What type of procedure might require a laparoscopy combination drape?
A. Pilonidal cystectomy
B. Subacromial decompression
C. Abdominoperineal resection
D. Femorofemoral bypass - CORRECT ANSWERS Abdominoperineal resection
Cell destruction by steam sterilization occurs by:
A. Cellular membrane damage
B. Interrupt cellular division
C. Altering cellular data
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Exam Solution Graded A+
What is the recommended range of intra-abdominal pressure in an adult patient when
using an insufflator during a laproscopic procedure?
A. 8-11
B. 12-15
C. 16-19
D. 20-23 - CORRECT ANSWERS 12-15
Which of these terms refers to the inability to direct both eyes at the same
object?
A. Strabismus
B. Chalazion
C. Glaucoma
D. Cataract - CORRECT ANSWERS Strabismus
What procedure is performed to correct chronic cerebral ischemia?
A. Rhizotomy
B. Cranioplasty
C. Arteriography
D. Endarterectomy - CORRECT ANSWERS Endarterectomy
Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia?
A. I
B. V
C. VI
D. VII - CORRECT ANSWERS V
What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction form the dermatome?
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,A. Bacitracin ointment
B. Iodophor solution
C. Petrolatum gel
D. Mineral oil - CORRECT ANSWERS Mineral oil
Which of the following is an example of proper sterile technique when performing
the prep for a split-thickness skin graft?
A. Donor site first
B. Recipient site first
C. Donor site only
D. Recipient site only - CORRECT ANSWERS Donor site first
According to the Rule of Nines, What percentage is assigned to the front and back
of the trunk?
A. 27%
B. 18%
C. 4 1/2%
D. 1 % - CORRECT ANSWERS 18%
Which term refers to an abnormal increase in the number of cells?
A. Atrophy
B. Dysplasia
C. Hyperplasia
D. Hyperthrophy - CORRECT ANSWERS Hyperplasia
A second intention wound heals by:
A. Granulation
B. Evisceration
C. Primary union
D. Delayed suturing - CORRECT ANSWERS Granulation
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,Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with:
A. Lidocaine
B. Digitoxin
C. Prostigmin
D. Furosemide - CORRECT ANSWERS Lidocaine
How many milliliters equal two (2) ounces?
A. 40
B. 50
C. 60
D. 70 - CORRECT ANSWERS 60
Covering a sterile backtable for later use is:
A. Permissible for up to one hour before the procedure
B. Permissible in instances of an emergency
C. Not permissible for up to 2 hours before the procedure
D. Not permissible under any circumstances - CORRECT ANSWERS Not permissible
under any circumstances
In which position would a patient be placed to counteract hypovolemia?
A. Left lateral
B. Right lateral
C. Trendelenburg
D. Reverse Trendelenburg - CORRECT ANSWERS Trendelenburg
Which of the following types of suture create the least tissue trauma and drag?
A. Swaged multifilamen
B. Swaged monofilament
C. Threaded multifilament
D. Threaded monofilament - CORRECT ANSWERS Swaged monofilament
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, Which organization has legal oversight for the safety of healthcare providers in
the work place?
A. EPA
B. CDC
C. OSHA
D. NIOSH - CORRECT ANSWERS OSHA
Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of needs is the most applicable to the surgical
patient?
A. Esteem and prestige
B. Love and belonging
C. Safety and security
D. Physiological and survival - CORRECT ANSWERS Physiological and survival
Which of the following would be incorrect technique when removing the sterile gown
and gloves?
A. Circulator unites gown
B. Gown removed inside-out
C. Gloves removed inside-out
D. Gloves removed first - CORRECT ANSWERS Gloves removed first
What type of procedure might require a laparoscopy combination drape?
A. Pilonidal cystectomy
B. Subacromial decompression
C. Abdominoperineal resection
D. Femorofemoral bypass - CORRECT ANSWERS Abdominoperineal resection
Cell destruction by steam sterilization occurs by:
A. Cellular membrane damage
B. Interrupt cellular division
C. Altering cellular data
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