Surgical Assistant Certification Exam Rated A+
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Term
Bronchoconstruction results from the effects of acetylcholine,
histamine and ________ mediators released within the bronchial walls.
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Inflammatory Analgesic
Sedative Anticoagulant
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2 of 120
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,A lymph node dissection near a cancerous tumor may confirms may
the presence of cancer cells. Removal of the entire downstream chain
of lymph nodes may be performed to eliminate further lymphatic
spread. Which of the following statement most accurately describes a
"Sentinel" lymph node biopsy?
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Removal and biopsy of
successive lymph nodes
starting at the known tumor site
Increasing blood flow to the brain
along the lymphatic pathway
until a "negative" node is
discovered
Absence of branches in the neck, Hypoventilation lengthens the time
superior to the common carotid taken to exhale the anesthetic agent
bifurcation and delays recovery
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3 of 120
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As a first assistant, what is the first response if a patient has an allergic
reaction to a drug?
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, Administer epinephrine immediately Call the surgeon
Maintain sterility of the field Stop the procedure
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4 of 120
Term
In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed:
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Proximal and posterior to the medial Distal and medial to the tibial
femoral condyle, lateral to the tuberosity, lateral to the patellar
patellar ligament. ligament.
Proximal and anterior to the pet Distal and lateral to the lateral
anserinus, medial to the patellar epicondyle, medial to the patellar
ligament. ligament.
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5 of 120
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, Contents of the thoracic outlet, which may be affected by thoracic
outlet syndrome, include which of the following lists of structures?
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Subclavian vein and artery, and Internal jugular vein and artery, and
brachial plexus brachial plexus
Internal jugular vein, common carotid Subclavian vein and artery, and
artery, and vagus nerve median nerve
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6 of 120
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The inferior mesenteric artery serves as principal blood supply to
which of the following structures:
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The Ascending Colon The Transverse Colon
The Splenic Flexure of the
The Sigmoid Colon
colon
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1 of 120
Term
Bronchoconstruction results from the effects of acetylcholine,
histamine and ________ mediators released within the bronchial walls.
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Inflammatory Analgesic
Sedative Anticoagulant
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2 of 120
Term
,A lymph node dissection near a cancerous tumor may confirms may
the presence of cancer cells. Removal of the entire downstream chain
of lymph nodes may be performed to eliminate further lymphatic
spread. Which of the following statement most accurately describes a
"Sentinel" lymph node biopsy?
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Removal and biopsy of
successive lymph nodes
starting at the known tumor site
Increasing blood flow to the brain
along the lymphatic pathway
until a "negative" node is
discovered
Absence of branches in the neck, Hypoventilation lengthens the time
superior to the common carotid taken to exhale the anesthetic agent
bifurcation and delays recovery
Don't know?
3 of 120
Term
As a first assistant, what is the first response if a patient has an allergic
reaction to a drug?
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, Administer epinephrine immediately Call the surgeon
Maintain sterility of the field Stop the procedure
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4 of 120
Term
In knee arthroscopy, the antero-medial portal is placed:
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Proximal and posterior to the medial Distal and medial to the tibial
femoral condyle, lateral to the tuberosity, lateral to the patellar
patellar ligament. ligament.
Proximal and anterior to the pet Distal and lateral to the lateral
anserinus, medial to the patellar epicondyle, medial to the patellar
ligament. ligament.
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5 of 120
Term
, Contents of the thoracic outlet, which may be affected by thoracic
outlet syndrome, include which of the following lists of structures?
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Subclavian vein and artery, and Internal jugular vein and artery, and
brachial plexus brachial plexus
Internal jugular vein, common carotid Subclavian vein and artery, and
artery, and vagus nerve median nerve
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6 of 120
Term
The inferior mesenteric artery serves as principal blood supply to
which of the following structures:
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The Ascending Colon The Transverse Colon
The Splenic Flexure of the
The Sigmoid Colon
colon
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