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The tube that collects bronchial washings is

Lukens

Which statement best describes an effective surgical hand scrub?

 time or number of strokes, hand to elbow sequence

Exsanguination of a limb before tourniquet inflation is accomplished with wrapping the elevated extremity with:

esmarch

Blood oxygenation can be monitored during surgery by means of a/an:

 pulse oximeter

Compression of the subclavian vessels in the brachioplexus usually caused by the first rib is surgically known as 

 Thoracic outlet syndrome

At the end of the case, drapes should be

checked for instruments, rolled off, and placed in a hamper

Why is the table straightened before closing a kidney incision?

 To create better approximation of tissues

An mg is a measurement of 

weight

Benzodiazepines produce _______ for up to 6 hours from the onset of the drugs action.

amnesia

cervic/o =

pertaining to the neck, cervix

In cataract surgery, a viscoelastic drug sometimes used to occupy space in the posterior cavity of the eye is:

Healon

The self-retaining retractor used when performing a femoral -popliteal bypass is

Weitlaner

A seamless, stretchable material often used to cover extremities during draping is

stockinette

Korotkoff's sounds are

are the first tapping sounds heard when taking a blood pressure

The test used to determine the number of white blood cells in your blood is

white blood cell count

What is considered improper procedure for handling a bullet specimen:

use tissue forceps to gently grasp the bullet

The legal doctrine that mandates every professional nurse and technician to carry out their duties according to national standards of care practiced throughout the country is the:

Doctrine of reasonable man

What self-retaining retractor is used to maintain traction  of brain tissue?

Yasargil

The brush-stroke method of scrubbing prescribes the number of strokes required. Indicate the number for each: nails, fingers, hand (back and palm), and arms.

30,20,20,20

A dropped sterile item may only be used if the:

wrapper is impervious and the contact area is dry

All are true facts regarding MMF except:

standard protocol is to insert the wires counter clock wise and remove them clockwise

Malabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and resultant hydrocephalus are corrected by a neurosurgical:

Both A and C

Sterility can be accomplished by all of the following procedures EXCEPT

culdoscopy

The most commonly used incision for surgical procedures of the heart is:

Median sternotomy

oophorectomy =

removal of ovary

radical mastectomy =

removal of breast tissue, muscle, and lymph nodes

Special operating room tables used for spine surgery include all EXCEPT:

Fracture table

Sagging and eversion of the lower lid is:

ectropion

Oxygen-dependent bacteria are said to be:

aerobic

Arrhythmia:

abnormal heart rhythm

The zygomatic bone is also called the:

cheek bone

What is the preferred solution used for bronchial washings?

Sterile saline

The functional unit of the kidney responsible for removing waste and regulating fluid is:

nephron

The active electrode on the electrocautery is the

tip

A procedure done on young women who have been diagnosed with benign uterine tumors but who wish to preserve fertility is a:

myomectomy

The semilunar valve is also known as:

pulmonary

Identify which of the following is NOT a safe practice.

Sterile tables may be covered for later use

The tissue covering of the kidney that keeps it in its normal position is:

Gerota’s

An obligatory parasite is

a type of microorganism that depends on a living tissue to survive

The conjunctiva is the:

covering of the anterior globe except the cornea

A common suture gauge used on a carotid endarterectomy procedure is:

6-0 and 7-0

What is the area of the brain that controls respirations?

Medulla oblongata

Process of terminal decontamination follows every surgical case. Decontamination of the walls consists of

spot clean where soiled

The type of immunity that is acquired by a vaccination is:

artificial active acquired immunity

The smallest diameter on a French scale is a

3

A grounding pad is not required for the electrocautery in

a bipolar unit

The last sensation to leave the patient during general anesthesia induction is:

hearing

Damage to or loss of specimens results in:

All of the above/below

The lithotomy position requires each of the following except

Each leg is raised slowly and gently as it is grasped by the toes

aneurysm =

bulging of an arterial wall

The orthopedic fracture table provides

both A and B

All are true in preparing nonsterile equipment except

arrange the room according to how the surgical tech likes it

Accreditation for surgical technology programs is:

CAAHEP

How is a frozen section sent to the laboratory?

Dry

A spirometer is an instrument used to:

used to measure the air capacity inhaled and exhaled from the lungs

In cochlear implantation, the receiver is placed into which bone of the skull to gather impulses and send it along to the cerebral cortex?

Mastoid

Amputated extremities are:

wrapped and refrigerated in the morgue

Temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) arhtroplasty is performed for all of these disorders except:

wisdom teeth

When opening a wrapper, the circulator should open the top flap

away from self

Chemical monitors are placed inside and outside of all packs to be sterilized. This monitor shows:

the parameters such as heat and pressure have been reached

Pericardial effusion:

fluid buildup surrounding the heart

The virus that affects the seventh cranial nerve and causes stiffness and drooping of one side of the face is termed:

Bell's Palsy

The umbilical cord proceeding the fetal head is:

cord prolapsed

Why should prep solutions dry before applying drapes?

It enhances the antiseptic effect

What is the normal white blood cell count in an adult male?

5000-10000

What is known as the center of your sterile field

draped patient

modified radical mastectomy =

removal of breast tissue and axillary lymph nodes

Which condition regarding sterile technique is NOT recommended?

sterile tables may be set up and safely covered until time of surgery

A precaution always taken when the patient is in the supine position is to:

Protect the heels from pressure on the OR table

Drapes that are self-adhering and transparent and provide an impervious barrier over an incision are called:

incise drapes

The approach to repairing a hiatal hernia includes EXCEPT

Mediastinal approach

A procedure performed when the cornea is thickened or opacified is called a:

keratoplasty

-algia = 

pertaining to pain

Room temperature for infants and children should be maintained as warm as:

85*F

If the count is incorrect the proper order or procedural steps are: 1. Radiograph is taken 2. Search is initiated 3. Notify surgeon and count repeated:

3,2,1

Papanicolaou indicates:

cytological study of cervical smear

A Foley catheter is placed into the presurgical hysterectomy patient to:

avoid injury to the bladder

If the floor or wall becomes contaminated with organic debris during a case, the circulator:

decontaminates promptly

An alternative approach to surgical TURP utilizing a cystoscopic setup as its base is:

transcystoscopic urethroplasty

Which of the following specimens is NOT placed in preservative solution?

Stones

Nasal polyps are removed with either a polyp forceps or a/an:

nasal snare

The most common vessels used for access procedures to facilitate hemodialysis are:

radial artery and cephalic vein

An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the scrotum is a/an:

hydrocele

Nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate is termed:

benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

During a parotidectomy, what cranial nerve is carefully elevated and retracted in order to preserve it?

Facial

Which of the following is used to control bleeding beneath the skull and around the spinal cord?

Cottonoid

The technique applied to the patient who is unable to be weaned from cardiopulmonary bypass is:

d. Both A and B

The term describing the specimen removal in one piece is:

en bloc

The space caused by separation of wound edges is called:

dead space

lumpectomy =

excision of a breast lesion with surrounding tissue

Which dressing is used after nasal surgery?

Moustache

When performing a C-section, the first count is initiated:

before closing the uterus

All apply to hair removal prior to surgery except:

eyebrows should be shaved with an electric razor

Cooling and flushing of pancreas, liver, and kidneys of cadaver donors is accomplished by cannulation of the organ and infusion of large amounts of cold

Ringer's lactate solution

Fiberoptic lighting is

a cool light

Labor can be induced using

Pitocin

Drugs used to reduce the reabsorption of water, causing frequent urination:

diuretics

An intrathecal injection is:

placed into the subarachnoid space

Fast breathing for short periods of time, followed by apnea is termed:

Cheyne-Stokes

When positioning the patient for a procedure, which of the following provides maximum patient safety and maximum surgical site exposure?

All of the answers