The structure that lies along the posterior border of the testis is the:
A. prostate
B. epididymis
C. tunica vaginalis
D. ejaculatory duct - ANSWER B. The epididmis is a comma-shaped organ that lies
along the posterior border of the testis.
The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle is the:
A. bicuspid
B. tricuspid
C. aortic semilunar
D. pulmonary semilunar - ANSWER A. The valve between the left atrium and left
ventricle is referred to as either the mitral or bicuspid valve.
What is the most abundant ion in the body?
A. calcium
B. sodium
C. potassium
D. magnesium - ANSWER A. Calcium is the most abundant ion in the body.
Which of the follwoing is a method of bacterial survival when enviromental conditions are
not conducive to growth and viability?
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,A. conjugation
B. transduction
C. spore formation
D. genetic mutation - ANSWER C. Spore formation happens when enviromental
conditions are not conducive to growth and viability.
What organ detects changes in the level of insulin and releases chemicals to regulate the
level of blood glucose?
A. liver
B. stomach
C. pancreas
D. gallbladder - ANSWER C. The pancreas regulates the concentration of sugar glucose
levels in the circulatory system. When the concentration of blood glucose increases, the
pancreas senses the change and releases insulin, causing the glucose to move from the
blood and be stored in the liver and muscles. When the blood level of glucose is too low, the
pancreas releases glucagon that causes stored glucose to be released into the circulatory
system.
What does the term strike-through mean?
A. rupture of heat seal during sterilization
B. failure of biological indicator during sterilization
C. perforation of sharp object through sterile wrapper
D. soaking of moisture form unsterile to sterile layers - ANSWER D. When moisture
soaks through a drape, gown or package, "strike-through" occurs and the item is
contaminated.
Which of the following monitoring devices would be used within a vessel?
A. ECG lead
B. swan ganz
C. pulse oximeter
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,D. sphygmomanometer - ANSWER B. A swan ganz monitoring device is inserted within
a branch of the pulmonary artery to measure the central venous pressure, pulmonary artery
pressure, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and cardiac output.
When adding 30 mL of injectable saline to 30 mL of 0.5% Marcaine, what strength does the
drug become?
A. 0.25%
B. 0.5%
C. 0.75%
D. 1.0% - ANSWER A. 30(mL) x .5(%) = 60(mL) x X(%)
60mL / 30mL = .5% / X
30 x .5 = 60 x X
15 = 60X
= 60X / 60
X = 0.25
What action should be taken if the patient has withdrawn the surgical informed consent
prior to surgery?
A. transport patient to OR; inform surgeon
B. do not transport patient; inform surgeon
C. do not transport patient; inform anesthesia provider
D. transport patient to OR; inform OR supervisor - ANSWER B. If a patient has
withdrawn the surgical informed consent prior to surgery, then do not transport patient ad
inform the surgeon.
Confining and containing instruments with bioburden prevents which of the following?
A. fomite formation
B. personnel injury
C. instrument loss
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, D. cross-contamination - ANSWER D. Cross-contamination is the contamination of an
individual or object upon contact with a contaminated item.
The unsterile size of the perimeter of a sterile wrap is:
A. 1/2 inch
B. 1 inch
C. 2 inches
D. 3 inches - ANSWER B. The inside of wrappers is considered sterile except for the
one-inch border / perimeter around the outside edge of the wrapper.
A substance that inhabits the growth and reproduction of microbes on living tissue is a/an:
A. antiseptic
B. disinfectant
C. sterilant
D. sporicidal - ANSWER A. Antiseptic agents are used to perform the patient skin prep,
as well as used by surgical team members to perform the surgical scrub; the agents are used
to "surgically clean" the skin.
What action should be taken by the transporter if a discrepancy occurs in the identification
of a patient in the nursing unit?
A. try to locate family members to verify patient identity
B. transport to OR and inform surgeon of discrepancy
C. inform unit clerk of discrepancy and return to OR
D. do not transport, inform unit supervisor and OR personnel - ANSWER D. Do not
transport, inform unit supervisor, and OR personnel if there is a discrepancy in the
identification of a patient on the nursing unit.
A patient may be asked to shower at home with an antimicrobial soap before coming to the
hospital for surgery to:
A. achieve a cumulative antimicrobial effect
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A. prostate
B. epididymis
C. tunica vaginalis
D. ejaculatory duct - ANSWER B. The epididmis is a comma-shaped organ that lies
along the posterior border of the testis.
The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle is the:
A. bicuspid
B. tricuspid
C. aortic semilunar
D. pulmonary semilunar - ANSWER A. The valve between the left atrium and left
ventricle is referred to as either the mitral or bicuspid valve.
What is the most abundant ion in the body?
A. calcium
B. sodium
C. potassium
D. magnesium - ANSWER A. Calcium is the most abundant ion in the body.
Which of the follwoing is a method of bacterial survival when enviromental conditions are
not conducive to growth and viability?
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,A. conjugation
B. transduction
C. spore formation
D. genetic mutation - ANSWER C. Spore formation happens when enviromental
conditions are not conducive to growth and viability.
What organ detects changes in the level of insulin and releases chemicals to regulate the
level of blood glucose?
A. liver
B. stomach
C. pancreas
D. gallbladder - ANSWER C. The pancreas regulates the concentration of sugar glucose
levels in the circulatory system. When the concentration of blood glucose increases, the
pancreas senses the change and releases insulin, causing the glucose to move from the
blood and be stored in the liver and muscles. When the blood level of glucose is too low, the
pancreas releases glucagon that causes stored glucose to be released into the circulatory
system.
What does the term strike-through mean?
A. rupture of heat seal during sterilization
B. failure of biological indicator during sterilization
C. perforation of sharp object through sterile wrapper
D. soaking of moisture form unsterile to sterile layers - ANSWER D. When moisture
soaks through a drape, gown or package, "strike-through" occurs and the item is
contaminated.
Which of the following monitoring devices would be used within a vessel?
A. ECG lead
B. swan ganz
C. pulse oximeter
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,D. sphygmomanometer - ANSWER B. A swan ganz monitoring device is inserted within
a branch of the pulmonary artery to measure the central venous pressure, pulmonary artery
pressure, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and cardiac output.
When adding 30 mL of injectable saline to 30 mL of 0.5% Marcaine, what strength does the
drug become?
A. 0.25%
B. 0.5%
C. 0.75%
D. 1.0% - ANSWER A. 30(mL) x .5(%) = 60(mL) x X(%)
60mL / 30mL = .5% / X
30 x .5 = 60 x X
15 = 60X
= 60X / 60
X = 0.25
What action should be taken if the patient has withdrawn the surgical informed consent
prior to surgery?
A. transport patient to OR; inform surgeon
B. do not transport patient; inform surgeon
C. do not transport patient; inform anesthesia provider
D. transport patient to OR; inform OR supervisor - ANSWER B. If a patient has
withdrawn the surgical informed consent prior to surgery, then do not transport patient ad
inform the surgeon.
Confining and containing instruments with bioburden prevents which of the following?
A. fomite formation
B. personnel injury
C. instrument loss
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, D. cross-contamination - ANSWER D. Cross-contamination is the contamination of an
individual or object upon contact with a contaminated item.
The unsterile size of the perimeter of a sterile wrap is:
A. 1/2 inch
B. 1 inch
C. 2 inches
D. 3 inches - ANSWER B. The inside of wrappers is considered sterile except for the
one-inch border / perimeter around the outside edge of the wrapper.
A substance that inhabits the growth and reproduction of microbes on living tissue is a/an:
A. antiseptic
B. disinfectant
C. sterilant
D. sporicidal - ANSWER A. Antiseptic agents are used to perform the patient skin prep,
as well as used by surgical team members to perform the surgical scrub; the agents are used
to "surgically clean" the skin.
What action should be taken by the transporter if a discrepancy occurs in the identification
of a patient in the nursing unit?
A. try to locate family members to verify patient identity
B. transport to OR and inform surgeon of discrepancy
C. inform unit clerk of discrepancy and return to OR
D. do not transport, inform unit supervisor and OR personnel - ANSWER D. Do not
transport, inform unit supervisor, and OR personnel if there is a discrepancy in the
identification of a patient on the nursing unit.
A patient may be asked to shower at home with an antimicrobial soap before coming to the
hospital for surgery to:
A. achieve a cumulative antimicrobial effect
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