Practice Exam #3

Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with:

Covering a sterile back table for later use is:

Excision of a constricted segment of the aorta with reanastomosis is preformed to correct:

What is done to the umbilicus during the abdominal skin prep?

The high ligation of the gonadal veins of the testes performed to reduce venous plexus congestion is a/an:

Which method uses ultrasonic energy to fragment the lens?

Untreated acute otitis media may result in:

Which of the following can be injured if the arm is placed on the arm board greater than 90 degrees?

What agent is used to flush the harvested saphenous vein during a CABG?

What is compressed during rapid-sequence induction and intubation?

Which incisional approach would be used for a splenectomy?

In which procedure would a Bookwalter retractor be used?

To maintain control of the stretcher, the patient should be transported to the OR:

Which of the following hemostatic agents is contraindicated for use in the presence of infection?

The facial fracture that involves the complete separation of the maxilla from the cranial base is a/an:

What is a Verres needle used for during a laparoscopy?

An axillary role is placed for lateral positioning to:

Which of the following types of suture create the least trauma and drag?

The sterile surgical technologist should drape a table from:

Which surgical speciality would utilize a phacoemulsification machine?

Frozen sections are sent to pathology:

Which of the following is a correct statement when using the closed-gloving technique?

Which of the following enlarges and illuminates the surgical field during cataract procedures?

Following a TURP, a patient may have which of the following placed for bladder irrigation and compression?

Thought processes take place in the:

Which of the following is the body's primary source of energy?

What type of speciality equipment uses liquid nitrogen and is often utilized to repair retinal detachment?

Which procedure would this needle holder be used in?

The laboratory test that determines the ratio of erythrocytes to whole blood is:

The pacemaker of the heart is/are the:

What is the result of adding epinephrine to a local anesthetic?

For which of the following diagnoses would a patient undergo endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography?

In what position would a patient be placed following a tonsillectomy?

Which of the following procedures may require use of a manometer to check CSF pressure?

What radiopaque contrast medium is used intraoperatively when the patient is allergic to iodine?

Which of the following is a non-electrolytic and isotonic solution used during a TURP?

What organ detects changes in the level of insulin and releases chemicals to regulate the level of blood glucose?

A substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microbes on living tissue is a/an:

Which nerve could be damaged by improperly padded stirrups?

Where should the surgical technologist begin when performing closing counts?

Kantrex, bacitracin or Ancef mixed with saline for irrigation would do which of the following?

The shared passageway for food and air is the:

What surgical instrument is used to visualize the prostate and remove tissue during a TURP?

Which organization has legal oversight for the safety of healthcare providers in the work place?

A patient may be asked to shower at home with an antimicrobial soap before coming to the hospital for surgery to:

The kidneys are located in the:

How many mL of water is necessary to inflate a 5-mL ballon on the Foley indwelling catheter?

Which of the following would be incorrect technique when removing the sterile gown and gloves?

Which of the following must be tested prior to the use of a fiberoptic bronchoscope?

At what point is it appropriate to lower the leg when draping for a knee arthroscopy?

Which of the following procedures is performed for cervical impotence?

Why is the orientation of the vein graft reversed during a CABG?

How many minutes are wrapped instruments with no lumens sterilized at 270 degrees F?

Which chemical substance causes the immune system to form antibodies?

A second intention would heals by:

What precaution is utilized to prevent cardiovascular complications when positioning an anesthetized patient?

Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but typically do not destroy:

Which of the following incisions may be used for the repair of a zygomatic fracture?

Which of these terms refers to the inability to direct both eyes at the same object?

Which area is prepped last when performing the skin prep for a Bartholin's cystectomy?

Which of the following types of specimens would not be placed in a preservative solution?

A patient's fingernail polish is removed to:

In which position would a patient be placed to counteract hypovolemia?

What is the risk if a tourniquet is inflated for a prolonged period of time?

The structure that lies along the posterior border of the testis is the:

The process by which blood cells are formed is known as:

Which of the following sterilizers operates with condition, exposure, exhaust and dry cycles?

The adipose tissue overlying the symphysis is the:

Polymethyl methacrylate would most likely be used on which of the following procedures?

Which of the following psychological factors is important for the surgical team to address for pediatric patients?

What are the sequential steps performed prior to entrance into the sterile field?

Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is most applicable to the surgical patient?

What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction from the dermatome?

During closure of a nephrectomy in the lateral position, the OR table is straightened to facilitate:

If an ophthalmologist orders trimming of eyelashes, how is it safely performed?

The inner lining of the uterus is the:

The basic unit of the nervous system is the:

Which of the following is used in order to ensure preservation of the facial nerve during a parotidectomy?

What is the correct technique for preforming the surgical skin prep?

What procedure involves a series of treatments that result in permanent placement of prosthetic teeth?

The basic, living structural and functional unit of the body is known as the:

Confining and containing instruments with bioburden prevents which of the following?

What procedure would a cottle elevator be used in?

How many hours is the steam biological indicator incubated?

Trauma to which two of the following cranial nerves would result in the loss of smell and vision?

What should be done by the transporter if a discrepancy occurs in the identification of a patient in the nursing unit?

In the OR, HEPA is a type of:

Which of the following is a procedure for treatment of glaucoma?

All of the following statements are true for paper-plastic peel packs, except:

Which is a method of bacterial survival when environmental conditions are not conductive to growth and viability?

A chemical reaction that provides energy by the breakdown of food is:

Which term refers to an abnormal increase in the number of cells?

During a strabismus correction, resection has a greater effect on which muscle?

Besides temperature, time and moisture, what other factor determines the outcome of the steam sterilization process?

Phagocytosis by the white blood cells is an example of which line of defense?

Which heat-resistant, spore-forming Bacillus does the steam sterilization biological indicator contain?

First step of urine production when fluids and dissolved substances are forced through a membrane by pressure is called:

Which of the following items should not be sterilized by dry heat?

Which of the following procedures would be preformed with the patient in the lateral position?

What is the proper procedure when a pack of sponges contains an incorrect number after the patient has entered the OR?

What is a frequently used IV barbiturate for general anesthesia induction?

The principal male hormones produced in the testes is:

What is the best site for obtaining cortical bone graft?

Which of the following is preformed for suspected ectopic pregnancy?

Which of the following is an example of proper sterile technique when preforming the prep for a split-thickness graft?

Which of the following lasers would be contraindicated for use in the posterior chamber of the eye?

The valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle is the:

Which of the following monitoring devices would be used within a vessel?

Which of the following is used intraoperatively to asses vascular patency?

Which of the following needles would be used for a liver biopsy?

A diagnostic procedure performed for patients with prostatic cancer is known as a:

Brachytherapy is performed to treat:

Which structure regulates the amount of light entering the eye?

Where is the incision for a Caldwell-Luc procedure made?

Which of the following must be in the chart prior to the patient being taken to the OR per The Joint Commission?

What procedure is performed to correct chronic cerebral ischemia?

What term refers to the spread of cancerous cells to other parts of the body?

For which of the following diagnoses would a patient require pancreaticojejunostomy?

What is the name of this retractor?

A capillary network of blood vessels within the renal cortex that functions as a filter is called the:

Which characteristic describes an amphiarthrosis?

Recommended range of intraabdominal pressure in an adult patient when using insufflation during a laparoscopic procedure

The device used for real-time intraoperative assessment of blood flow is a/an:

The structure that allows the eardrums to vibrate and connects the middle ear and the oropharynx is the:

Which type of procedure would require a stent dressing?

Which technique is not acceptable when draping?

What action should be taken if the patient has withdrawn the surgical informed consent prior to surgery?

Which of the following catheter tips is used in a patient with a urethral stricture?

Which of the following instrument sets will be needed when a frontal sinus fracture repair is performed?

When breaking down the sterile field, the surgical technologist should place the grossly contaminated instruments where?

Cell destruction by steam sterilization occurs by:

Which of the following arteries does not arise directly from the aorta?

Small radiopaque surgical patties used during cranial procedures are:

An identification bracelet is placed on a surgical patient upon admission to the:

What is the most abundant ion in the body?

The set of teeth that erupt at about 6 months of age and are later replaced are the:

In which structure of the heart are the leads for a permanent pacemaker placed?

The correct sterilization times required to render specific items sterile are initially established by the:

When adding 30mL of injectable saline to 30mL of 0.5% Marcaine, what strength does the drug become?

What is the purpose of the third lumen in a three-way indwelling Foley catheter?

Which cranial nerve is severed as a last resort treatment of Ménière's disease?

The most abundant extracellular ion necessary for the transmission of impulses is:

Which arteries are formed by the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta?

What is the surgical technologist's role during the transfer of the patient from the OR bed to the stretcher?

In which of the following procedures would fine hooks of various angles be used?

Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia?

What is a surgical procedure for the treatment of acute otitis media?

Which structure of the ear is responsible for equilibrium?

What does the term strike-through mean?

Which of the following hemostatic agents must be applied dry and only handled with dry gloves and instruments?

What procedure is performed to immobilize the jaw following a mandibular fracture?

According to the Rule of Nine's, what percentage is assigned to the front and back of the trunk?

The cranial nerve that regulates secretion of gastric juice is the:

What type of procedure might require a laparoscopy combination drape?

How many milliliters equal two (2) ounces?

Which of the following total arthroplasty procedures would require the postoperative use of an abduction splint?

Which of the following facilitates exposure for thyroidectomy?

How long must an item be immersed in glutaraldehyde to be sterile?

Why is cardioplegia used?

Legal term used when a non-English speaking patient signs a surgical informed consent in English, but doesn't understand

The unsterile size of the perimeter of a sterile wrap is:

When opening a sterile wrapper, the unsterile person should open the first corner:

Which of the following is the least inert of the synthetic meshes?

The roof of the mouth is formed by the:

What classification of drug reduces tissue inflammation?

How is the patient positioned on the OR table for a knee arthroscopy?

What is the purpose of maintaining the air exchange rate at 15-20 times per hour in the OR?

Preoperative bladder drainage prior to D & C would be preformed with which of the following catheters?

In which of the following cases might the surgeon use a Gigli saw?

What drainage device is preferred for a radical neck dissection?

What is the recommended method of hair removal from an operative site?

Which of the following is not a type of sterilizing agent?

Which of the following sterilization processes is most economical?

Which procedure is performed to improve the vision of patients with myopia?

Which of the following neurological retractors is handheld?