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which of the following is the term for "crossed eyes"?
estropia
anchor-shaped incisions with joining of tissue envelope folds are performed in which procedure?
mastopexy
A full-thickness skin graft may be taken from the inner thigh or labial fold to re-create which anatomic area?
areola
What is the term for the process of removing necrotic tissue or eschar prior to skin grafting?
debridement
What suturing technique would the surgeon use to attach tendons in a toe-to-thumb transfer procedure?
figure of eight
For which procedure would the surgical technologist possibly need a second setup for obtaining a costal cartilage graft?
otoplasty for microtia
Which nerve passes through the carpal tunnel?
median
Which type of incision is MOST frequently used to excise excess skin in a blepharoplasty procedure?
elliptical
What is the name of the oil that is secreted from glands in the skin?
sebum
The term C-arm refers to a(n):
fluoroscopic machine
In which joint would a bucket handle tear be found?
knee
Which tendon is the thickest and strongest in the body?
Achilles
which type of suture would be contraindicated for attaching tendon to bone?
polyglactin 910 (Vicryl)
Which of the following describes the appearance of a stellate bone fracture?
asterisk ( * )
All of the following are indications for total shoulder arthroplasty EXCEPT
moderate impingement syndrome
Which bone is involved in a Colles' fracture?
radius
The surgical technologist may have up to three separate setups in a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy procedure: nasal access, tumor excision, and fascial graft.
true
Which of the following is a radiographic diagnostic procedure performed for suspected aneurysm near the circle of Willis?
cerebral angiogram
Which anatomical structure is the soft, gelatinous part of the intervertebral disc, which is sent as specimen after diskectomy?
nucleus pulposus
Which anatomical structure is the tough band that encases the intervertebral disc material?
annulus fibrosis
Which retractor has a proximal hook placed in the wound and a distal hook for attachment of a weight or sandbag using a sterile Kerlix roll for suspension?
taylor
The saphenous vein used for coronary artery grafting must be reversed before anastomosis due to the presence of valves in the vein
true
Which instrument is a lung-grasping forceps that resembles a very large Pennington?
lovelace
What is the thickest part of the heart?
myocardium
Which congenital defect has four components and is characterized by cyanosis causing appearance of "blue babies"?
tetralogy of Fallot
Which suturing technique maintains the aortic and venous cannulae?
purse string
in which part of the respiratory system does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place?
alveoli
Which instrument is used to make a small opening into the ascending aorta after the Satinsky partial occlusion clamp is placed?
aortic punch
Which instrument is a rib shear?
bethune
Which part of the artery is responsible for vasoconstriction and vasodilation?
tunica media
What is the name of the condition that manifests by deep aching pain in the lower extremity during rest periods?
claudication
What is the name of the condition that involves plaque or clots escaping from the femoral or iliac veins?
deep vein thrombosis
Which is the largest artery in the body?
aorta
The medical term visual acuity is defined as
sharpness of vision
The term that means drooping of the eyelid is
blepharoptosis
A combining form for cornea is
kerat/o
A word part that means two, double is
dipl/o
An abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus is called
oculomycosis
Surgical creation of an opening to reduce intraocular pressure is called
trabeculectomy
A procedure to repair retinal tears by use of an intense beam of light from a laser is
retinal photocoagulation
The combining form cutane/o names which of the following anatomic structures?
Organ covering the body; made up of layers
A precancerous condition of horny tissue that results from excessive exposure to sunlight is
actinic keratosis
The term that meansa small, solid skin elevation is a
papule
The suffix -rrhea is defined as
discharge
The term induration means abnormal spots on the skin that are
hard
Death of tissue caused by loss of blood supply is called
gangrene
A patient with swelling of tissue from accumulation of fluid would be diagnosed as having
edema
An abnormal condition of stiffness, which can affect the temporomandibular joint and make it hard to open the jaw, is
ankylosis
The term rhabdomyolysis is defined as _____ of striated muscle
dissolution
The pronunciation for the anatomic term referring to the upper, wing-shaped portion of the pelvic bone is
ileum
A combining form for tendon is
tendon
The combining form stern/o is defined as
breast bone
The movement in which a limb is placed in a straight position is
extension
The suffix -iatry is defined as
treatment, specialty
After a head injury due to a fall, the patient was unaware of his surroundings and unable to respond to stimuli. He was in a state of
unconsciousness
A deficient supply of blood to the brain for a short time is called
transient ischemic attack
The combining form phas/o is defined as
speech
Which eponym indicates a disease of the CNS with signs and symptoms such as resting tremors, rigidity, expressionless face, shuffling gait, and eventually dementia?
parkinson disease
A young Marine returned home after two tours of combat with symptoms that included mentally reexperiencing combat situations, increased autonomic arousal, social withdrawal, and other related symptoms. The physician diagnosed his condition as
posttraumatic stress disorder
The term aphasia means loss or impairment of
speaking
Pus in the chest cavity (pleural cavity) is known as
pyothorax
Stridor is defined as
harsh, high pitched breath sound heard on inspiration
The suffix that means an instrument used for visual examination is
-scope
Repetitive pharyngeal collapse leading to transient periods of apnea is called
obstructive sleep apnea
A term that means the surgical repair of the larynx is
laryngoplasty
The term that means inflammation of the throat is
pharyngitis
The term hypoxia is defined as a deficiency in
oxygen to the tissues
The term laryngospasm is built from which of the following combinations of word parts?
A word root, combining vowel, and a suffix
A blood test used to determine the amount of protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen
hemoglobin
An injection of a medication either intravenously or intraarterially to dissolve blood clots is called
thrombolytic therapy
The combining form that refers to the body system that protects against pathogens, but does not have its own organs and structures is
immun/o
The laboratory test used to measure the percentage of a blood sample that is composed of erythrocytes is
hematocrit
The term lymphadenitis is defined as inflammation of
lymph nodes
The term cardiology means
study of the heart
A study that uses high-frequency sound waves for detection of blood flow within the vessels is called
doppler ultrasound
Overhead OR spotlights should be placed on highest setting to provide necessary illumination during intraocular procedures.
false
Donor corneas must be screened for HIV, HBV, and CJD prior to transplant
true
Which procedure done on an eye with internal malfunction or loss of contents and no possible recovery of sight provides better mobility and cosmetic result with a prosthetic eye?
evisceration
Perfluoropropane and sulfur hexafluoride are used to:
keep pressure on the retina
