NBSTSA Anatomy & Physiology Questions
And Answers
During strabismus surgery, what is the FIRST tissue layer that must be incised?
conjunctiva
A trauma patient from a motor vehicle accident is on the way to the operating room. What is
injury is MOST likely related to airbag deployment? arm fractures
List in order the sequence of induction for general anesthesia:
1. leads placed on the patient
2. induction agent is given through an IV
3. patient is prompted to breathe 100% oxygen
4. patient is intubated
5. anesthetic gas agent is selected and applied 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
A Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz (MMK) requires which of the following skin preparations
1. Abdomina
2. Vaginal
3. Rectal
, NBSTSA Anatomy & Physiology Questions
And Answers
4. Extremity 1 and 2 only
When an anesthetized patient's position is changed from lithotomy to supine, the patient's legs
should be lowered slowly to prevent what? hypotension
What technique is NOT acceptable for draping the patient? readjust the drapes as
necessary after placement
What type of connective tissue connects muscles to bones? tendon
what is reshaped during a total hip arthroplasty? acetabulum
What pathological condition may be caused by an excessive production of cerebrospinal fluid in
the brain? hydrocephalus
For a splenectomy procedure, what clamps could be used? Satinsky
, NBSTSA Anatomy & Physiology Questions
And Answers
A patient entering the OR for a laparascopic cholecystectomy looks jaundiced. What is the best
explanation for this? biliary obstruction
A patient with multiple trauma injuries requires surgical intervention. The patient has a history
with DVT and is currently taking anticoagulants. What should be done to ensure a clot does not
develop? place a sequential compression device on lower extremities
When evaluating the patient's skin for the preoperative prep, what is considered a contaminated
area? draining sinus
The oxygen carrying capacity of red blood cells is a function of: hemoglobin
What is the correct skin preparation for a female patient undergoing a right mastectomy with
possible axillary dissection? shoulder, upper arm and extending down to the elbow, axilla,
chest to the table line, and to the left shoulder
What congenital anomalies does the urethra open on the underside of the penis?
hypospadias
And Answers
During strabismus surgery, what is the FIRST tissue layer that must be incised?
conjunctiva
A trauma patient from a motor vehicle accident is on the way to the operating room. What is
injury is MOST likely related to airbag deployment? arm fractures
List in order the sequence of induction for general anesthesia:
1. leads placed on the patient
2. induction agent is given through an IV
3. patient is prompted to breathe 100% oxygen
4. patient is intubated
5. anesthetic gas agent is selected and applied 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
A Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz (MMK) requires which of the following skin preparations
1. Abdomina
2. Vaginal
3. Rectal
, NBSTSA Anatomy & Physiology Questions
And Answers
4. Extremity 1 and 2 only
When an anesthetized patient's position is changed from lithotomy to supine, the patient's legs
should be lowered slowly to prevent what? hypotension
What technique is NOT acceptable for draping the patient? readjust the drapes as
necessary after placement
What type of connective tissue connects muscles to bones? tendon
what is reshaped during a total hip arthroplasty? acetabulum
What pathological condition may be caused by an excessive production of cerebrospinal fluid in
the brain? hydrocephalus
For a splenectomy procedure, what clamps could be used? Satinsky
, NBSTSA Anatomy & Physiology Questions
And Answers
A patient entering the OR for a laparascopic cholecystectomy looks jaundiced. What is the best
explanation for this? biliary obstruction
A patient with multiple trauma injuries requires surgical intervention. The patient has a history
with DVT and is currently taking anticoagulants. What should be done to ensure a clot does not
develop? place a sequential compression device on lower extremities
When evaluating the patient's skin for the preoperative prep, what is considered a contaminated
area? draining sinus
The oxygen carrying capacity of red blood cells is a function of: hemoglobin
What is the correct skin preparation for a female patient undergoing a right mastectomy with
possible axillary dissection? shoulder, upper arm and extending down to the elbow, axilla,
chest to the table line, and to the left shoulder
What congenital anomalies does the urethra open on the underside of the penis?
hypospadias
