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Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia? ✔Correct Answer--V (Five)
What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction from the dermatome? ✔Correct
Answer--Mineral oil
Which of the following is an example of proper sterile technique when performing the prep for a split
thickness skin graft? ✔Correct Answer--Donor site first
What is the recommended range of intra-abdominal pressure in an adult patient when using an
insufflator during a laparoscopic procedure? ✔Correct Answer--12-15mm Hg
Which of these terms refers to the inability to direct both eyes at the same object? ✔Correct
Answer--Strabismus
What procedure is performed to correct chronic cerebral ischemia? ✔Correct Answer--
Endarterectomy
According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to the front and back of the trunk?
✔Correct Answer--18%
Which term refers to an abnormal increase in the number of cells? ✔Correct Answer--Hyperplasia
A second intention wound heals by: ✔Correct Answer--Granulation
Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with: ✔Correct Answer--Lidocaine
How many millileters equal two (2) ounces? ✔Correct Answer--60
Covering a sterile back table for later use is: ✔Correct Answer--Not permissible under any
circumstances
In which position would a patient be placed to counteract hypovolemia? ✔Correct Answer--
Trendelenburg
Which of the following types of suture create the least tissue trauma and drag? ✔Correct Answer--
Swaged monofilament
Which organization has legal oversight for the safety of healthcare providers in the work place?
✔Correct Answer--OSHA
Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is most applicable to the surgical patient? ✔Correct
Answer--Physiological and survival
, Which of the following would be incorrect technique when removing the sterile gown and gloves?
✔Correct Answer--Gloves removed first
What type of procedure might require a laparoscopy combination drape? ✔Correct Answer--
Abdominoperineal resection
Cell destruction by steam sterilization occurs by: ✔Correct Answer--Coagulation of protein
which technique is not acceptable when draping? ✔Correct Answer--Unfold drape before bringing
up to the OR table
A patient's fingernail polish is removed to: ✔Correct Answer--Allow for use of pulse oximeter
What is the purpose of maintaining the air exchange rate at 15-29 times per hour in the OR?
✔Correct Answer--Reduce microbial count
How many mL of water is necessary to inflate a 5-mL balloon on the Foley indwelling catheter?
✔Correct Answer--10 mL
In an opthalmologist orders trimming of eyelashes, how is safely performed? ✔Correct Answer--
Fine scissors coated with water-soluble gel
What is the correct technique for performing the surgical skin prep? ✔Correct Answer--Incision
site to periphery using circular motion
The laboratory test that determines the ration of erythrocytes to whole blood is: ✔Correct
Answer--Hematocrit
What is the proper procedure to follow when a pack of sponges contains an incorrect number after
the patient has entered the OR? ✔Correct Answer--Hand off the sterile field and isolate
Which of the following types of specimens would not be placed in a preservative solution?
✔Correct Answer--Calculi
Where should the surgical technologist begin when performing closing counts? ✔Correct Answer--
Operative field
Which of the following catheter tips is used in a patient with a urethral stricture? ✔Correct
Answer--Coude
Which type of procedure would require a stent dressing? ✔Correct Answer--Neck
Which of the following is used in order to ensure preservation of the facial nerve during a
parotidectomy? ✔Correct Answer--Nerve stimulator
Which of the following hemostatic agents is contraindicated for use in the presence of infection?
✔Correct Answer--Absorbable collagen
During closure of a nephrectomy in the lateral position, the OR table is straightened to facilitate:
✔Correct Answer--Tissue approximation
Correct & 100% Verified Answers| Latest Version|
Already Graded A+
Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia? ✔Correct Answer--V (Five)
What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction from the dermatome? ✔Correct
Answer--Mineral oil
Which of the following is an example of proper sterile technique when performing the prep for a split
thickness skin graft? ✔Correct Answer--Donor site first
What is the recommended range of intra-abdominal pressure in an adult patient when using an
insufflator during a laparoscopic procedure? ✔Correct Answer--12-15mm Hg
Which of these terms refers to the inability to direct both eyes at the same object? ✔Correct
Answer--Strabismus
What procedure is performed to correct chronic cerebral ischemia? ✔Correct Answer--
Endarterectomy
According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to the front and back of the trunk?
✔Correct Answer--18%
Which term refers to an abnormal increase in the number of cells? ✔Correct Answer--Hyperplasia
A second intention wound heals by: ✔Correct Answer--Granulation
Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with: ✔Correct Answer--Lidocaine
How many millileters equal two (2) ounces? ✔Correct Answer--60
Covering a sterile back table for later use is: ✔Correct Answer--Not permissible under any
circumstances
In which position would a patient be placed to counteract hypovolemia? ✔Correct Answer--
Trendelenburg
Which of the following types of suture create the least tissue trauma and drag? ✔Correct Answer--
Swaged monofilament
Which organization has legal oversight for the safety of healthcare providers in the work place?
✔Correct Answer--OSHA
Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is most applicable to the surgical patient? ✔Correct
Answer--Physiological and survival
, Which of the following would be incorrect technique when removing the sterile gown and gloves?
✔Correct Answer--Gloves removed first
What type of procedure might require a laparoscopy combination drape? ✔Correct Answer--
Abdominoperineal resection
Cell destruction by steam sterilization occurs by: ✔Correct Answer--Coagulation of protein
which technique is not acceptable when draping? ✔Correct Answer--Unfold drape before bringing
up to the OR table
A patient's fingernail polish is removed to: ✔Correct Answer--Allow for use of pulse oximeter
What is the purpose of maintaining the air exchange rate at 15-29 times per hour in the OR?
✔Correct Answer--Reduce microbial count
How many mL of water is necessary to inflate a 5-mL balloon on the Foley indwelling catheter?
✔Correct Answer--10 mL
In an opthalmologist orders trimming of eyelashes, how is safely performed? ✔Correct Answer--
Fine scissors coated with water-soluble gel
What is the correct technique for performing the surgical skin prep? ✔Correct Answer--Incision
site to periphery using circular motion
The laboratory test that determines the ration of erythrocytes to whole blood is: ✔Correct
Answer--Hematocrit
What is the proper procedure to follow when a pack of sponges contains an incorrect number after
the patient has entered the OR? ✔Correct Answer--Hand off the sterile field and isolate
Which of the following types of specimens would not be placed in a preservative solution?
✔Correct Answer--Calculi
Where should the surgical technologist begin when performing closing counts? ✔Correct Answer--
Operative field
Which of the following catheter tips is used in a patient with a urethral stricture? ✔Correct
Answer--Coude
Which type of procedure would require a stent dressing? ✔Correct Answer--Neck
Which of the following is used in order to ensure preservation of the facial nerve during a
parotidectomy? ✔Correct Answer--Nerve stimulator
Which of the following hemostatic agents is contraindicated for use in the presence of infection?
✔Correct Answer--Absorbable collagen
During closure of a nephrectomy in the lateral position, the OR table is straightened to facilitate:
✔Correct Answer--Tissue approximation
