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106 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following is the wound classification for a broncoscopy |
Clean- Comtaminated |
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The enzyme used to soften the zones of the lens before cataract surgery is |
Alpha-chymotrypsin |
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Which of the following is a curved,transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery? |
Pfannenstiel |
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Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes |
Teeth |
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How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR |
Enter head first exit feet first |
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When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart,they should be positioned |
Flat |
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Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of |
Potassium |
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Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors |
Fascia |
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Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? |
Argon |
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Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an |
Informed consent |
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Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter. |
Cardia |
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Low level disinfectants kill most microbes,but do not destroy |
Spores |
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Syndactyly refers to |
Webbed fingers |
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The islets of Langerhans secrete |
Insulin |
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What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth |
Extractions |
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Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract |
Escherichia coli |
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Where should the first scrub ST stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square of an incision site. |
Same side as the surgeon |
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A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin |
Surically clean |
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Through which of the following do common bile duct and pancreatic duct empty |
Ampulla of vater |
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Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR |
Name,date of birth,physician |
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What are spiral shape bacteria called |
Spirilli |
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The primary function of the gallbladder is to. |
Store bile |
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Which of the following is a non sterile member of the surgical team |
Circulator |
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Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface mounted sliding doors for access to the operating room. |
Aid in controlling temperature |
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What are three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure |
Time, shielding, Distance |
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Which is the first part of the small intestine |
Duodenum |
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What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery |
Lateral |
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How are rickettsiae transmitted |
Arthropod bites |
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Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope |
Colposcopy |
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Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called |
Tamponade |
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Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to PACU |
Anesthesia provider |
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Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid |
-centesis |
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To which portion of the colon is the appendix attached |
Cecum |
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Which laboratory test determines bacterial identification |
Gram stain |
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Medication used to dilate the pull is called |
Mydriatics |
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Which oft the following drapes is non fenestrated? Laparotomy,U-drape,transverse,craniotomy |
U-drape |
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Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a patients identification |
Never until patient is discharge from facility |
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What is the position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement |
Supine |
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Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy |
Argon |
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Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility |
Biological |
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The apron like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is the |
Omentum |
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Which microbes live without oxygen |
Anaerobes |
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Which of the following is an abnormal tract between two epithelium lined surfaces that is open at both ends. |
Fisula |
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What is the action of antagonist drugs |
Counteract the action of another drug |
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Which of the following directional terms describes the type of skin prep of an entire extremity |
Circumferential |
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What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant |
Bilateral fallopian tubed and ovaries,uterus |
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Which term refers to an abnormal thoracic curve of the spine referred to as hunchback |
Kyphosis |
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What is the medical term for a bunion |
Hallux valgus |
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What incision is also known as a lower oblique |
Inguinal |
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The small intestine attaches to the posterior abdominal wall by the |
Mesentery |
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What is the term for a relationship in which two organisms occupy the same area and one organism benefits while the other is unharmed |
Commensalism |
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A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery |
Depo Medrol |
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How is the surgical I formed consent signed if an adult patient is illiterate |
Patient marks with an X and witness verifies |
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What direction should the stretcher be oriented when transporting a patient to the OR department |
Feet first side rails up |
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Which of the routine preoperative laboratory studies would be ordered for premenopausal women with no history of hysterectomy. HCG,HBV,HIV,HDL |
HCG |
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What portion of the surgical gown is considered non sterile |
Upper arms, next line, axillary region |
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What is the surgical position commonly used for thyroid and gallbladder surgery. |
Reverse Trendelenburg |
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What is the name of the urinary catheter with a dmall,curved tapered tip used on patients with urethral strictures |
Coude |
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A congenital defect in which the fetal blood vessel between the pulmonary artery and aorta does not close is |
Patent ductus arteriosus |
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Which of the following is commonly used preservative for tissue specimens |
Formalin |
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What is the first step taken for an incorrect sponge count |
Notify the surgeon |
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The month's may be diagnosed by finding inflammation and which of the following glands |
Parotid |
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What institutional document is completed when an adverse or unusual event takes place in the O.R that may have legal consequences for staff or patient |
Incident report |
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For which procedure would Trendelenburg position provide optimal visualization |
Hysterctomy |
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Which of the following is not adhering dressing |
Adaptic |
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Which of the following is a fenestrated drape. Invise,U-Drape,aperture,elastoplast |
Aperture |
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Which of the following terms describes a hernia within Hesselbachs triangle |
Direct |
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Which of the following incisions is oblique |
Kocher |
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Which of the following is a mechanical method of hemostasis |
Ligature |
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What dilators are used in the common duct |
Bakes |
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The organ that is connected by a duct to the duodenum is the |
Pancreas |
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A brain tumor causing alteration of muscle tone voluntary muscle coordination gait and balance would likely be located in the |
Cerebellum |
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What is the term for a relationship that benefits one organism at the expense of another |
Parasitism |
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What type of disease is characterized by rapid onset and rapid recovery |
Acute |
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Which organelle is responsible for the production of energy |
Mitochondria |
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What type of anesthesia is combination of inhalation and intravenous drugs |
Balanced |
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Who is ultimately responsible for obtaining the surgical informed consent |
Surgeon |
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What position is the most commonly used for neurosurgical procedures |
Supine |
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The outer layer of the intestine is the |
Serosa |
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What solution should be used to prep the donor site for a split thickness skin graft |
Chloehexidine |
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What type of drape would be used for the flank procedure |
Transverse |
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Where should the safety strap be placed on a patient who is in the Supine position |
Over the thighs |
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Which surgical procedure is performed to correct an abnormality in which the urethral meatus is situated on their Superior aspect of the penis |
Epispadias repair |
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Which thermal method of hemostasis utilizes intense focused light |
Laser |
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What is most common cause of intracerebral hemorrhage |
Hypertension |
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The larynx is located between the |
The pharynx and trachea |
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The most common cause of retinal detachment |
Trauma |
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What postoperative complication is associated with total hip arthroplasty |
Pulmonary embolism |
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Which of the following is a type of passive drain |
Penrose |
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The vocal cords are located in the |
Larynx |
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What type of acquired immunity is a vaccination |
Artificial active |
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When would the anesthesia provider request cricoid pressure |
Endotracheal intubation |
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Which instrument would be used during a keratoplasty to remove the cornea |
Trephine |
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What is required minimum number of individuals to transfer an incapacitated patient from the or table to the stretcher |
Six |
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Which of the following regulations states that blood and body fluid should be considered infectious |
Standard precautions |
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What is a major source of distress for toddler and preschool age patients being transported to the operating room |
Separation anxiety |
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Otoplasty is performed to correct A congenital deformity of which structure |
Ear |
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Which structure has oral nasal and laryngeal divisions facts |
Pharynx |
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An injury a patient sustained as a result of care given by a healthcare professional is called |
Latrogenic |
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The highly vascular layer of the eye that absorbs light rays and nourishes the right now is the |
Choroid |
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According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs which of the following is a patient satisfied when she or he trusts the surgical team's ability |
Safety |
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Which aneurysm usually develops between the renal and iliac arteries |
Abdominal aortic |
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An agent used to flush an artery to prevent clotting is |
Heparin |
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What is the next step before reattachment of a severed-digit after debridement |
Bone to bone fixation |
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What type of skin graft includes the epidermis and all of the dermis |
Full thickness |
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Which muscle type is strated and voluntary |
Skeletal |