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Which of the following is the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes? foramen magnum Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR 1. A surgical technologist was just informed that the case has been moved to OR 2 and the next case in OR 1 is scheduled in two hours. Which of the following is the BEST course of action? New sterile supplies and instruments should be obtained for OR 2 and the setup in OR 1 should be disposed of. Which of the...

For which of the following procedures would a mcburney's incision be indicated? A. Appendectomy B. Herniorrhaphy C. Cholecystectomy D. Gastrectomy Appendectomy Which incisional approach would be used for a splenectomy? A. Right subcostal B. Supraumbilical C. Pfannenstiel D. Left subcostal Left subcostal When the surgeon makes a McBurney's incision, which muscle is encountered first and divided in the direction of its fibers?

passive voice subject received the action instead of performing it monitoring learning strategy: Krashen hypothesizes that language instruction results in the creation of a mental monitor through which the learner filters spoken and written output. The monitor aids learners in achieving accuracy, but may hinder the development of fluency. The ideal is a balance where the student has opportunities for unrestricted fluency and for using the monitor to "edit" and develop accuracy. ...

Which of the following methods should be used for routine processing of a specimen? A. frozen section B. in formalin C. smeared biopsy D. aspiration biopsy B Hydrocephalus is a condition marked by excessive A. HGH. B. CSF. C. subarachnoid space. D. gamma globulin. B Immediately prior to ovulation, the structure preparing to rupture from the ovary wall is the A. corpus luteum. B. corpus albicans. C. graafian follicle. D. secondary follicle. C Which of the following pr...

Which of the following is a type of tissue forceps? A. Brown-Adson B. Pean C. Allis D. Schnidt A. Brown-Adson Which endoscope is used to visualize the heart and major vessels? A. Ventriculoscope B. Bronchoscope C. Mediastinoscope D. Angioscope D. Angioscope The goal of the surgical scrub is to lower the population of which flora to an irreducible minimum? A. Parasitic B. Resident C. Transient D. Enteric B. Resident Which needle is used during the bladder suspens...

A grinding sqealing noise when brakes are applied indicates worn out brake lining On most vehicles, the pressure differential valve Controls the brake-warning lamp Technician A says theat the parking brake should be engaged while installing and adjustingdrum brake components. Technician B says that if the parking brake prevents a brake shoe from contacting the anchor, one should adjust the length of the parking brake cable B only Tech A says traction control systems help keep the rear...

1.During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step? A.Suction the fluid from the abdomen. B.Continue removing the appendix as planned. C.Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation. D.Close the wound and terminate the procedure. A 2.A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The surgical technologist begins removing ...

1.During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step? A.Suction the fluid from the abdomen. B.Continue removing the appendix as planned. C.Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation. D.Close the wound and terminate the procedure. A 2.A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The surgical technologist begins removing ...

NB: Answers are highlighted in yellow and appear at the bottom of the choices. 1.A complication of steep reverse Trendelenburg position is A. deep vein thrombosis. B. arterial compression. C. cardiac overload. D. respiratory alkalosis. A. deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following positions should be utilized for posterior colpotomy? A. prone B. supine C. lithotomy D. Fowler's C. lithotomy Which of the following BEST prevents hypothermia in the OR? A. fo...

1. Which of the following is considered the MOST important skill for a surgical technologist? A. management of specimens B. management of sponges C. maintaining an orderly setup D. ensuring adequate lighting A. Management of specimens 2. During the postoperative phase, the personnel primarily responsible for transporting soiled instrumentation to decontamination is the A. housekeeping staff. B. anesthesia technician. C. surgical technologist. D. central processing technician. C. ...

A SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST IS PREPARING THE INCISION SITE FOR THE DRESSING FOLLWING A (TAH). THE PATIENT HAS DEVELOPED A HEMATOMA AT THE INCISION SITE. THE SURGEON HAS LEFT THE ROOM. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS SHOULD THE SURGICAL TECH TAKE? A. PLACE A PRESSURE DRESSING B. COVER WITH DERMABOND C. STERI-STRIP THE INCISION D. HAVE THE SURGEION RETURN D. HAVE THE SURGEON RETURN WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A SIGN OF CARDIAC ARREST? A. EDEMA B. CONVULSION C. CYANOSIS D. HYPERT...

Presbycusis Hearing loss due to old age Presbyopia impaired vision as a result of aging, difficulty focusing Byssinosis Disease from inhaling cotton fibers. Also called "brown lung disease" or "Monday fever". Reaction against cotton, linen, hemp products in textile/fabric industry. Four (4) types of human errors discussed in Human Factors Engineering. "Errors C.O.S.T. time and money" 1. Commission: doing something wrong 2. Omission: leaving something out 3. Sequence: doing so...

Workers Comp - low fence minimum dB loss before a worker is eligible for compensation, because small hearing losses aren't debilitating Workers Comp - high fence 100% hearing loss Time-Loss Analysis Technique that is based on the premise of a natural course line for accidents --that is, with no outside intervention, each accident sequence would eventually end. Attractive Nuisance Doctrine A person is under the duty to prevent injury to children that may be attracted to something whi...

the vein where blood is drawn from inside the elbow median cubital vein the glomerulus is a cluster of capillaries at one end of the nephron the kidney directly controls blood pressure due to its regulation of fluid in the body the gastrocnemius is the chief muscle of the stomach coverings of the brain from outside to inside dura matter, arachnoid space, pia matter portion of the male urethra that passes through the pelvic floor membranous the superior and inferior mesenteric a...

Risk The measure of the probability and severity of a negative event Probability How likely the event is to occur. This includes exposure, the more people exposed the more likely the event. Risk Management Process 1 Evaluate (Risk ID) 2 Prioritize (Risk Analysis) 4 Cost Benefit (Financing) 4 Implement (Risk Elimination or Reduction) 5 (Administration of Risk Management Process) Review Objective evidence which is documentation Healthy Worker Effect Workers tend to be healthier tha...

Rust, the most common kind of corrosion, is the action of which element on iron or aluminum? Oxygen Isopropyl alcohol has a flammability range between 2% and 12%; therefore, the Upper Explosive Limit is: 12% alcohol in air A worker's exposure to an airborne contaminant in any 8-hour work shift of any 40-hour work week is known as the: Time weighted average. Calculating radioactive decay requires information on the initial quantity of materials, quantity of material at the time of m...

When did the first people start to arrive in America? Around 38,000 BC. (40,000 years ago) Who were the first people to arrive in America? Nomadic Hunter-Gatherers What caused the Nomadic Hunter-Gatherers to come to America? They were following herds of animals they were hunting Define Nomadic Hunter-Gatherers Communities of people who move from place to place, relying on plants and animals found in the wild for food Define Migration The movement of a number of people (or animals),...

types of organization Chronological, Cause-Effect, Narrative, Spatial, Topical, Ascending- Descending, Comparison-Contrast types of organization (also known as text structures or rhetorical patterns) Sequential order an orderly progression of events, ideas, or steps ex. first, second, third, before, next, finally Chronological order an orderly progression of events based in time ex. same as sequential order transition words, plus the use of actual dates Order of importance an ...

Descriptive writing Writing used to create detailed descriptions of people, places, and things, and/or mood and atmosphere. Can stand alone or be part of a narrative Sensory details descriptions of sight, sound, touch, smell, taste transition words words that create a sense of time and organize events in the story narrative writing writing that tells a story or describes a specific person, place, or thing. Persuasive/argumentative writing writing that seeks to convince the reader ot be...

Free Trade the ability for one country to trade with another without hindrance so that all goods can be produced with the greatest efficiency Sole Proprietorships a business where a single person acts as the owner and operator of the business with no distinction between the person and the business Comparative Advantage the ability to produce a good at a lower opportunity cost than another producer Market a space in which goods are exchanged Perceived Value how desirable a product ...