1. The wound classification assigned by the CDC to breast surgery.: Clean
2. Identify the marginal boundaries of the breasts.: Second to sixth rib andhorizontally from
the lateral edge of sternum to anterior axillary line
3. Reduction mammoplasty is not indicated for which of the following?: hy-perthelia
4. The RNFA with the vascular surgery service is preparing to discharge Mark Weston, a 51
yr old male who recently had endovascular surgery. He will be taking anticoagulation therapy
for the next 12 weeks. What statement regarding anticoagulation therapy, that is relevant to
Mark, is true?: Do not usetools such as saws or hammers, which could lead to an accident.
5. Pericardial tamponade includes which of the following signs or symp-toms?: Narrow
pulse pressure
6. Identify the venous structure that prevents blood back flow.: SemilunarIntimal folds
7. Velour grafts are impregnated with which of the following to ease handlingwithout the
need to preclot?: Gelatin
8. The blood is oxygenated in the lungs and returns to the left atrium throughthe pulmonary
veins. Where does the blood flow after leaving the left atrium?-
: Through the mitral valve into the left ventricle
9. Which of the following documentation requirements is unique to vascularsurgery?: Clamp
application and removal times
10. Identify from the following, the correct branch of the left main coronaryartery.:
Circumflex coronary artery
11. What does the presence of bruit on auscultation of a blood vessel mean?-
: Blood flow is disrupted
12. Of the following ocular blocks, which carries the highest risk?: RetrobulbarBlock
13. A portion of a parathyroid glands must remain for which of the followingreasons?:
Prevent hypocalcemia and it's complications
14. Select the set of symptoms that is most commonly associated with hy-pothyroidism:
Increased swearing, insomnia, tremor, and muscle weakness
15. An important anatomical landmark in thyroid surgery is known as: Poles
16. A power drill and assorted roasting burrs are essential for middle ear surgery and some
sinus procedures. During drill and power saw use, the scrubperson keeps irrigation solution on
the sterile field to: Prevent clogging of the burr and contamination of the area with bone dust
17. Which nodes in the lymphatic system are responsible for drainage fromthe mouth, lips,
and external nose?: Submandibular
, 18. Fibrous bands of tissue found between abdominal structures that are notnormally
connected are known as: Adhesions
19. Choose the correct flow of bile from the gallbladder: Cystic duct, commonduct, ampulla
of Vater, duodenum
20. Select the statement that best reflects the functional components of thegastrointestinal
tract: The alimentary canal extends from the mouth to the anus
21. Which of the following hernia types is considered a surgical emergency: -
Strangulated
22. Closed thoracostomy will require which of the following: Chest cathetersand water-seal
drainage
23. A minimally invasive technique that may be used to remove parathyroidtumors deep in
the mediastinum is known as: Thoracoscopy
24. The common bile duct drains into the: Duodenum
25. Before reaching the rectus abdominis muscle during surgical exposure,the surgeon must
first progress through which of the following?: Scarpa's fascia
26. The transverse colon ends at the: Splenic flexure
27. The mediastinal surface of the lungs contains a structure known as
in which nerves, vessels, bronchus, and lymphatics enter andleave the lung:
Hilum
28. The absence of distinct teniae serves as a visual landmark for what ab-dominal structure:
Upper margin of the rectum
29. A benefit to the patient undergoing SILS procedure is which of the follow-ing: Less
postoperative pain
30. In health care settings, the primary occupational source of radiation expo-sure is:: Scatter
31. Which of the following best describes the semi-restricted surgical practicearea?: Used
for communication of information between the surgical suite and the rest of the health care
facility
32. If a health care worker who works with radiation become pregnant, sheshould:: Promptly
inform the radiation safety officer
33. When using a single drape for a lithotomy, the following instructions arecorrect, except::
Place the drape so the edge is 2 inches from the perineum
34. When updating the patient's support person during surgery, a nurseshould:: Discuss a
projected time frame for completion of the surgery
35. Safe injection practices:: Include using one syringe per injection