NBSTSA anatomy & physiology UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
During strabismus surgery, what is the FIRST tissue layer that must be incised? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
A Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz (MMK) requires which of the following skin preparations
1. Abdomina
2. Vaginal
3. Rectal
4. Extremity - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - hypotension
What technique is NOT acceptable for draping the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER -
readjust the drapes as necessary after placement
, What type of connective tissue connects muscles to bones? - CORRECT ANSWER -
tendon
what is reshaped during a total hip arthroplasty? - CORRECT ANSWER - acetabulum
What pathological condition may be caused by an excessive production of cerebrospinal fluid in
the brain? - CORRECT ANSWER - hydrocephalus
For a splenectomy procedure, what clamps could be used? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Satinsky
A patient entering the OR for a laparascopic cholecystectomy looks jaundiced. What is the best
explanation for this? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - place a sequential compression device on lower
extremities
When evaluating the patient's skin for the preoperative prep, what is considered a contaminated
area? - CORRECT ANSWER - draining sinus
The oxygen carrying capacity of red blood cells is a function of: - CORRECT ANSWER -
hemoglobin
What is the correct skin preparation for a female patient undergoing a right mastectomy with
possible axillary dissection? - CORRECT ANSWER - shoulder, upper arm and extending
down to the elbow, axilla, chest to the table line, and to the left shoulder
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
During strabismus surgery, what is the FIRST tissue layer that must be incised? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
A Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz (MMK) requires which of the following skin preparations
1. Abdomina
2. Vaginal
3. Rectal
4. Extremity - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - hypotension
What technique is NOT acceptable for draping the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER -
readjust the drapes as necessary after placement
, What type of connective tissue connects muscles to bones? - CORRECT ANSWER -
tendon
what is reshaped during a total hip arthroplasty? - CORRECT ANSWER - acetabulum
What pathological condition may be caused by an excessive production of cerebrospinal fluid in
the brain? - CORRECT ANSWER - hydrocephalus
For a splenectomy procedure, what clamps could be used? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Satinsky
A patient entering the OR for a laparascopic cholecystectomy looks jaundiced. What is the best
explanation for this? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - place a sequential compression device on lower
extremities
When evaluating the patient's skin for the preoperative prep, what is considered a contaminated
area? - CORRECT ANSWER - draining sinus
The oxygen carrying capacity of red blood cells is a function of: - CORRECT ANSWER -
hemoglobin
What is the correct skin preparation for a female patient undergoing a right mastectomy with
possible axillary dissection? - CORRECT ANSWER - shoulder, upper arm and extending
down to the elbow, axilla, chest to the table line, and to the left shoulder
