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peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom - ansmetallic taste
in mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent - ansulnar nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - ansupper body ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations - anssuccinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI compatible -
ansligating clip
positioning device for head cases - ansmayfield head positioner
suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as - ansswaged
overpressurization can lead to - anshypercarbaria
most commonly used local anesthetic - anslidocaine
double gloving - ansthe american college of surgeons endorses double gloving for all surgery
and invasive procedures
anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily aroused from sleep -
ansmoderate sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels - ansJCO
factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control - anstissue
handling
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase - ans3 week old neonate for
cardiac anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis - ansvicryl
trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to - anshypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when - ansat completion of the surgical procedure
which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position - anscompression
of abdominal cavity
primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and invasion of
pathogens - anskeratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving - ansclosed gloving can only be used for initial
gloving
what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history - anscricoid
pressure during induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among surgical techs and
nurses - ansthe cumulative effect of repeated patient handling events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex - anspuritis, edema, erythema and visicles
6-48 hours after exposure
patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler - anstrue latex allergy
191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety - ansuse of an
OR bed to accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury - anspassing sharp items using neutral / hands
free techniques instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient - ansbookwalter
silk loses tensile strength after what period of time - ans1 year
physical characteristic of suture - ansknot strength
appropriate steps to remove sterile gown - answipe gloves clean, untie side of gown, grasp
gown at one shoulder seam
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practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows: - ansinstitutional policy
laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to sepsis -
ansinadvertent trocar puncture through bowel on insertion
risk factor for PONV - ansFEMALE GENDER
source of radiation in OR - ansC arm
ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as - anspliability
NOT a characteristic of silk suture - ansmemory
risk reduction strategy to reduce RSI - ansreplacing or tagging sponges and laparotomy
instruments with RFID chips
skin injuries related to shearing occur when the patient is in what position - anstrendelenburg
intracorporeal suture technique uses suture tying process analogous to - ansinstrument tying
health professionals should employ which strategy to reduce risk of allergic reaction to latex -
ansuse powder free gloves that have low levels of protein and chemical allergens
patient right regarding consent - ansright to informed consent
patient has numb and tingly mouth, lips and tongue, and metallic taste after peripheral nerve
block - ansa toxic overdose to local anesthetic, monitoring and increasing flow rate in IV
saline
select the intervention that is an engineered control factor to protect patient from hypothermia
- ansset ambient room temp between 68-73
CO2 gas is used to insufflate to: - ans9 L/min, 14-16 mm Hg
treatment for LAST includes - anslipids
correct order of removal for soiled sterile attire - ansgown, gloves, mask
sponge counts should be performed - ansbefore the procedure, before closure of each body
cavity, before wound closure, at skin closure
suture that helps eliminate tension of primary suture line - ansretention
tensile strength of lactic and glycolic acid polymers is sufficient for how many weeks - ans2-
3
concern with large doses of ketamine - ansrespiratory depression
patient having cardiac surgery, consider all of the following except: - ansRBCcount?
there are blank main coronary arteries which originate in the blank - ans2, sinuses of valsalva
most stable and rigid fixation of a fracture - anslocked plating system
NOT included in the retroperitoneal space - ansspleen
filtering mechanism if located in which region of the kidney - ansrenal cortex ?
damage to cranial nerve VII - ansdrooping of the corned of the mouth
which lab values are indicative of acute pancreatitis resulting from blockage in the ampulla of
vater - ansamylase, lipase
absolute contraindication for a cholecystectomy is - ansuncontrolled coagulopathy
ductal ectasia is difficult to distinguish from cancer because it presents with - ansa hard
irregular mass, nipple discharge, and enlarged axillary nodes
wound classification for breast surgery - ansclean
correct path of cardiac conduction system - ansSA, AV< bundle of his, purkinjie fibers
branch of the left main coronary artery - anscircumflex coronary artery
patient with CVI is not often treated surgically because - ansCVI is not life threatening or
limb threatening
venous structure that prevents blood backflow - anssemilunar intimal folds
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communication with anesthesia in cases involving facial nerves - ansmuscle relaxants,
paralytic agents, and some local anesthetics must be avoided
primary function of three thyroid hormones - ansregulate energy metabolism
absences of distinct teniae serves as visual landmark for - ansupper margin of rectum
lymphatics of small bowel and portions of colon are located in - ansmesentary
point of insertion for iliopsoas muscle - anslesser trochanter
femoral hernias occur more frequently in - answomen
minimally invasive technique used to remove thyroid tumors deep in the mediastinum -
ansthoracoscopy
colon wall has 5 layers which include - ansmucosa
possible benefit to paramedian incision - ansdecreased risk for hernia
transthoracic esophagectomy with lymph node dissection for cancer of esophagus; which
approach - ansupper midline abdominal and right thoracotomy
burn patient; preparation performed before patient comes to OR - ansprewarm the OR to
above the ambient high temp for adult
distinguishing characteristic of large intestine - ansteniae coli, haustra, epiploic appendages
51 y/o male with hepatobiliary disease; pre op assessment includes - ansreview his chart for
bleeding and coagulation times and platelet count
boundaries for skin prep for patient receiving liver transplant - ansneck to midthigh, bedline
to bedline
during kidney transplant prior to clamping vessels, drugs given - ansheparin and mannitol
hernias that occur in the heselbach's triangle - ansdirect inguinal hernia
incision for removing cancerous testis - ansmidportion of scrotum
correct statement regarding trigone of bladder - ansforms the base of the bladder
nerve supply for female pelvis comes from - anssuperior hypogastric plexus
tear to the meningeal artery results in what kind of hematoma - ansepidural
bloodless plane that contains loose areolar tissue and permits mobility of scalp - anssubgleal
space
vessels of the circle of willis include - ansposterior communicating artery
cranial nerve responsible for pupillary reaction - anscranial nerve III
primary divisions of nerve are known as - ansrami
disadvantage of harrington rods - ansrod breakage is increased
nerves in the lower extremity not commonly implicated in positioning related neuropathies -
anspopliteal
use of PMMA can result in which adverse reaction - anstransient hypotension
ASPECT OF BONE HEALING THAT IS PRESERVED THROUGH
INTRAMEDULLARY REAMING - ansmaintenance of fracture hematoma
closed reduction is the treatment of choice for fractures because - ansdecreased opportunity
for infection
most commonly used pediatric premedication - ansversed
child is being pre oped for surgery and nurse notices mild myotonia congenita; appropriate
risk reduction strategy would be - ansperform careful assessment of family hx to identify risk
for developing MH
congenital anomaly that best reflects indications of fetal surgery - anscongenital
diaphragmatic hernia
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peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom - ansmetallic taste
in mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent - ansulnar nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - ansupper body ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations - anssuccinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI compatible -
ansligating clip
positioning device for head cases - ansmayfield head positioner
suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as - ansswaged
overpressurization can lead to - anshypercarbaria
most commonly used local anesthetic - anslidocaine
double gloving - ansthe american college of surgeons endorses double gloving for all surgery
and invasive procedures
anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily aroused from sleep -
ansmoderate sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels - ansJCO
factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control - anstissue
handling
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase - ans3 week old neonate for
cardiac anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis - ansvicryl
trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to - anshypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when - ansat completion of the surgical procedure
which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position - anscompression
of abdominal cavity
primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and invasion of
pathogens - anskeratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving - ansclosed gloving can only be used for initial
gloving
what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history - anscricoid
pressure during induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among surgical techs and
nurses - ansthe cumulative effect of repeated patient handling events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex - anspuritis, edema, erythema and visicles
6-48 hours after exposure
patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler - anstrue latex allergy
191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety - ansuse of an
OR bed to accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury - anspassing sharp items using neutral / hands
free techniques instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient - ansbookwalter
silk loses tensile strength after what period of time - ans1 year
physical characteristic of suture - ansknot strength
appropriate steps to remove sterile gown - answipe gloves clean, untie side of gown, grasp
gown at one shoulder seam
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practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows: - ansinstitutional policy
laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to sepsis -
ansinadvertent trocar puncture through bowel on insertion
risk factor for PONV - ansFEMALE GENDER
source of radiation in OR - ansC arm
ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as - anspliability
NOT a characteristic of silk suture - ansmemory
risk reduction strategy to reduce RSI - ansreplacing or tagging sponges and laparotomy
instruments with RFID chips
skin injuries related to shearing occur when the patient is in what position - anstrendelenburg
intracorporeal suture technique uses suture tying process analogous to - ansinstrument tying
health professionals should employ which strategy to reduce risk of allergic reaction to latex -
ansuse powder free gloves that have low levels of protein and chemical allergens
patient right regarding consent - ansright to informed consent
patient has numb and tingly mouth, lips and tongue, and metallic taste after peripheral nerve
block - ansa toxic overdose to local anesthetic, monitoring and increasing flow rate in IV
saline
select the intervention that is an engineered control factor to protect patient from hypothermia
- ansset ambient room temp between 68-73
CO2 gas is used to insufflate to: - ans9 L/min, 14-16 mm Hg
treatment for LAST includes - anslipids
correct order of removal for soiled sterile attire - ansgown, gloves, mask
sponge counts should be performed - ansbefore the procedure, before closure of each body
cavity, before wound closure, at skin closure
suture that helps eliminate tension of primary suture line - ansretention
tensile strength of lactic and glycolic acid polymers is sufficient for how many weeks - ans2-
3
concern with large doses of ketamine - ansrespiratory depression
patient having cardiac surgery, consider all of the following except: - ansRBCcount?
there are blank main coronary arteries which originate in the blank - ans2, sinuses of valsalva
most stable and rigid fixation of a fracture - anslocked plating system
NOT included in the retroperitoneal space - ansspleen
filtering mechanism if located in which region of the kidney - ansrenal cortex ?
damage to cranial nerve VII - ansdrooping of the corned of the mouth
which lab values are indicative of acute pancreatitis resulting from blockage in the ampulla of
vater - ansamylase, lipase
absolute contraindication for a cholecystectomy is - ansuncontrolled coagulopathy
ductal ectasia is difficult to distinguish from cancer because it presents with - ansa hard
irregular mass, nipple discharge, and enlarged axillary nodes
wound classification for breast surgery - ansclean
correct path of cardiac conduction system - ansSA, AV< bundle of his, purkinjie fibers
branch of the left main coronary artery - anscircumflex coronary artery
patient with CVI is not often treated surgically because - ansCVI is not life threatening or
limb threatening
venous structure that prevents blood backflow - anssemilunar intimal folds
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Exam Questions and 100% Correct Answers for
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A Comprehensive Exam Study Guide with 100%
Verified Questions and Answers by Expert.
Latest Updated Study Guide 2025/2026
communication with anesthesia in cases involving facial nerves - ansmuscle relaxants,
paralytic agents, and some local anesthetics must be avoided
primary function of three thyroid hormones - ansregulate energy metabolism
absences of distinct teniae serves as visual landmark for - ansupper margin of rectum
lymphatics of small bowel and portions of colon are located in - ansmesentary
point of insertion for iliopsoas muscle - anslesser trochanter
femoral hernias occur more frequently in - answomen
minimally invasive technique used to remove thyroid tumors deep in the mediastinum -
ansthoracoscopy
colon wall has 5 layers which include - ansmucosa
possible benefit to paramedian incision - ansdecreased risk for hernia
transthoracic esophagectomy with lymph node dissection for cancer of esophagus; which
approach - ansupper midline abdominal and right thoracotomy
burn patient; preparation performed before patient comes to OR - ansprewarm the OR to
above the ambient high temp for adult
distinguishing characteristic of large intestine - ansteniae coli, haustra, epiploic appendages
51 y/o male with hepatobiliary disease; pre op assessment includes - ansreview his chart for
bleeding and coagulation times and platelet count
boundaries for skin prep for patient receiving liver transplant - ansneck to midthigh, bedline
to bedline
during kidney transplant prior to clamping vessels, drugs given - ansheparin and mannitol
hernias that occur in the heselbach's triangle - ansdirect inguinal hernia
incision for removing cancerous testis - ansmidportion of scrotum
correct statement regarding trigone of bladder - ansforms the base of the bladder
nerve supply for female pelvis comes from - anssuperior hypogastric plexus
tear to the meningeal artery results in what kind of hematoma - ansepidural
bloodless plane that contains loose areolar tissue and permits mobility of scalp - anssubgleal
space
vessels of the circle of willis include - ansposterior communicating artery
cranial nerve responsible for pupillary reaction - anscranial nerve III
primary divisions of nerve are known as - ansrami
disadvantage of harrington rods - ansrod breakage is increased
nerves in the lower extremity not commonly implicated in positioning related neuropathies -
anspopliteal
use of PMMA can result in which adverse reaction - anstransient hypotension
ASPECT OF BONE HEALING THAT IS PRESERVED THROUGH
INTRAMEDULLARY REAMING - ansmaintenance of fracture hematoma
closed reduction is the treatment of choice for fractures because - ansdecreased opportunity
for infection
most commonly used pediatric premedication - ansversed
child is being pre oped for surgery and nurse notices mild myotonia congenita; appropriate
risk reduction strategy would be - ansperform careful assessment of family hx to identify risk
for developing MH
congenital anomaly that best reflects indications of fetal surgery - anscongenital
diaphragmatic hernia
