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Which two structures form the external tunic of the globe of the eye?
cornea and sclera
Which type of scissors would most likely be used to trim a full-thickness skin graft (FTSG) to size?
tenotomy
Which term describes the thumb side of the hand?
radial
Abdominoplasty procedures cannot be performed on patients who have undergone cesarean sections, due to excessive adhesions in the lower abdomen.
false
How many degree classifications of skin burns are there?
four
Which of the following order of steps for replantation of a digit is CORRECT?
bones, tendons, vessels, then nerves
Before closure in augmentation mammoplasty, what is done to verify correct size?
Temporary sizers are placed and filled with saline, and the table is raised to sitting position to evaluate appearance.
The mandibular symphysis is better known as the:
chin
All of the following are examples of equipment used postoperatively on the patient for pain reduction or stimulation of healing factors EXCEPT:
body exhaust suit
Which portion of the femur articulates with the acetabulum?
head
Surgical repair for recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation include all of the following EXCEPT:
colles
The acromion process involved in the acromioclavicular joint is part of which of the following bones?
scapula
Which of the following pathologies is related to a specific autoimmune process that attacks the joints in the body?
rheumatoid arthritis
Implantable devices made of different alloys can cause breakdown of the device and may cause wound infection.
true
Surgeons may call both Bennett and Hohmann retractors by which other name because of their shapes?
cobra
The infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis, and supraspinatus muscles collectively comprise the:
rotator cuff
Which of the following is a result of torn bridging veins between the cerebral cortex and venous sinuses?
subdural hematoma
Osteophytes are:
bony spurs
Which of the following is the lowest part of the brain stem and contiguous with the spinal cord?
medulla oblongata
How many vertebrae are there in the normal adult spine?
33
Which of the following neurosurgical retractors has attachments for malleable brain spatulas and retractors?
leyla-yasargil
What is the name of the group of spinal nerves that continue from the distal spinal cord at about L-2 in the average adult?
cauda equina
Carpal tunnel syndrome is treated by:
incising the transverse carpal ligament to decompress the nerve
Herniated nucleus pulposus is a congenital disorder that must be treated surgically in the neonate to prevent quadriplegia.
false
Aortic valve stenosis and aortic regurgitation are often as a result of :
rheumatic fever
Where is the apex of the heart located within the mediastinum?
inferiorly on the left side
Which of the following thoracic procedures would require the patient to be put on cardiopulmonary bypass?
pulmonary thromboendarterectomy
Following lung transplantation, the surgeon will perform which procedure to aspirate secretions and check for leaks?
bronchoscopy
Which structure is considered the "pacemaker" of the heart?
SA Node
Which suture is frequently used for anastomosis of the saphenous vein or internal mammary artery in CABG?
6-0 or 7-0 polypropylene
Medtronic OCTOPUS® and Guidant Ultima OPCAB® are what type of devices for coronary artery bypass done off-pump?
stabilizers
What is a commonly used rib self-retaining retractor available in adult and pediatric sizes?
Finochietto
The lumens of veins are larger than the lumens of arteries
true
Which diagnostic study is considered the gold standard for evaluation of vascular disease?
angiography
A #11 blade and forward angle or reverse angle Potts-Smith scissors are frequently used for:
arteriotomy
Use of an angioscope larger than the diameter of the vessel being scoped will most likely result in which of the following?
vasospasm
What are urokinase and streptokinase used for in vascular pathology?
lysis of embolus
What is the specimen in an AAA procedure?
thrombus
A patient with a history of ulcerative colitis was referred to an ophthalmologist because of inflammation of the uvea, a condition called
uveitis
The ophthalmologist suggested the patient seek LASIK treatment to eliminate eyeglasses and correct vision caused by irregular curvature of the cornea or lens, or
astigmatism
The term ophthalmalgia is defined as
pain in the eye
The pronunciation for the anatomic term that is the mucous membrane lining the eyelids is the
conjunctiva
Which of the following means pertaining to within the eye?
intraocular
A method to remove cataracts in which an ultrasonic needle breaks up the lensis called
phacoemulsification
a specialist who fills prescriptions for lenses, but cannot prescribe lenses, is an
optician
Hemorrhage within the anterior chamber of the eye is
hyphema
The combining form cutane/o names which of the following anatomic structures?
Organ covering the body; made up of layers.
The term that means berry-shaped bacterium in twisted chains is
streptococcus
The term that means pertaining to under the skin is
hypodermic
The term that refers to skin transplanted to replace a lost portion of the body skin surface is
skin graft
The term that means fibrous tumor of the skin is
dermatofibroma
The pronunciation for the anatomic structure referring to the scleroprotein component of the horny, or cornified, layer of the epidermis is
keratin
Scoli/o is defined as
(lateral) curved (spine)
the combining form that means bone is
oste/o
The term that means abnormal loss of bone density, which may lead to fractures from slight trauma, is
osteoporosis
A malignant tumor of the bone is called
osteosarcoma
The term arthrodesis is defined as
surgical fixation of a joint
Movement that turns the palms up is called
supination
The combining form spondyl/o is defined as
vertebra
The combining form that means joint is
arthr/o
The term encephalopathy means disease of the
brain
The term that means physical symptoms for which there is no known cause is
somatoform disorders
The term that means paralysis of one (limb) is
monoplegia
Spasticity is defined as
continued contraction of certain muscles due to damage of the brain or spinal cord
an incision into a nerve root is called a
rhizotomy
The surgical term neurolysis is defined as
loosening, separating a nerve.
The term cerebral thrombosis is defined as
blood clot in the cerebrum
A mucopurulent discharge contains
mucus and pus
The patient’s physician listed her diagnosis as COPD due to chronic
bronchitis
The suffix -stomy is defined as
creation of an artificial opening.
Another term for nosebleed is
epistaxis
To establish an airway for a patient choking on a piece of meat, the emergency department physician performed an incision into the trachea called a
tracheotomy
The term that means condition of absence of voice is
aphonia
The term cardiomyopathy is defined as
disease of the heart muscle
The radiographic image of a vein is called a(n)
venogram
Which of the following is the correct spelling of the term which means excessive flow of blood (bleeding internally or externally)?
hemorrhage
the pronunciation of the anatomic term for blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrientcontaining blood away from the heart is a(n)
arteries
A malignant disease characterized by an excessive increase in abnormal leukocytes formed in the bone marrow is
leukemia
A record of the electrical activity of the heart is called a(n)
electrocardiogram
For which surgical procedure would an Fragmatome be used?
vitrectomy
What is the name of the structure that is a small depression containing only cones and has the highest visual acuity?
central fovea
which of the following techniques uses a laser to treat retinal tears or proliferative diabetic retinopathy?
endophotocoagulation
Which of the following names represents an eye speculum that resembles an uncoiled metal paper clip?
barraquer
Which structure has four layers: epithelial cells, substantia propria, elastic lamina, and endothelial cells?
cornea
