Final Exam

Advance directive is another term for

Pause before procedure to check patient, procedure, surgical site

Decreases the oxygen capacity of red blood cells

The horseshoe shaped bone that protects and allows movement of the tongue, pharynx, larynx.

___ air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and chest wall causing the lung to collapse

Absence of all microorganisms including Spores and viruses, AKA sterile

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

Artificially acquired passive immunity

How many vertebra in the sacral region of the spine?

In an emergency an ____ airway is the HIGHEST priority of the physical needs

Microorganisms that usually occupy a certain area of the body

The body is in the supine position with the feet higher than the head

Wound healing by __ has extensive tissue loss cannot sustain sutures and prone to complications

The absence of pathogens

Complications of hypothermia include (more than one answer)

Front of the gown, waist to mid-chest and the entire sleeve (around) is all considered sterile

The ___ is a national medical research body

How many vertebra in the lumbar region of the spine?

Some toxic gases found in surgical smoke include ( more than one answer)

Position where patient is put in a sitting position with a 45, 60, or 90 degree angle

Naturally acquired active immunity

The humidity in the OR should be between

Dangerous by-product generated from the use of lasers and instruments that cauterize

dangerous pressure in muscles that decrease blood flow, nourishment, oxygen to nerves/muscles

The ___ is the body's thermostat or temperature control.

Hospital acquired infection

___ protects safety of workers, requires security to be in place in case of workplace violence

Wound healing by ___ needs to be left open for drainage and then left to heal by 2nd intention

Risk factors for DIC include which of the following (more than one)

____ is the network of channels through which the nutrient fluids of the body circulate.

___ is located in pulmonary artery. Prevents back flow from entering the right ventricle

Area of the eye behind the cornea and in front of the lens and iris, contains aqueous humor

What does the A stand for in the PASS acronym

In this procedure the head of the pancreas is removed due to cancer /tumors

What does the R stand for in the RACE acronym

Which degree of burn affects the epidermis, has no blisters, and no scar tissue?

The weight supporting solid central portion of a vertebra

T/F Rigid bronchoscopy is most commonly used for children when removing a foreign body

Innermost layer of blood vessel

___ is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle and consists of two cusps.

The left ___ position is a side lying position

T/F: Anaphylaxis signs include tachycardia, hypotension, facial edema, hypoxia, and brochospasm

Uncoordinated and fast contractions of the heart

State of being free from disease causing microorganisms except spores

Used to test the steam sterilizer to guarantee the sterilization process has taken place

The __ of the ear is shaped like an anvil

This occurs when the opening of the penis is on the underside of the penis rather than the tip

The ___ intestine absorbs most of the nutrients, while the ___ intestine absorbs water

This IV anesthetic induces hypnosis and is used as a supplement for other anesthetic agents

This medicine is an opioid agonist and a schedule II controlled substance

The 2nd and 3rd most common causes of anaphylatic shock include (more than one answer)

_____ marks the surgical site

The transparent, biconvex body behind the pupil of the eye. Refracts light rays.

The difference between a surgical scrub and a medical scrub is the position hands to elbows

The ___ is where the sperm become motile and fertile

___ maintains fluid balance. Produces lymph and white blood cells

This is used during the staring and maintenance of general anesthesia, AKA "milk of amnesia"

Which of the following means descended testicle

Where does gas exchange occur ?

The term for cleaning instruments while preventing deposits of metals on to instruments

This is an inner ear disorder that causes episodes of vertigo

Supine position of the body with legs separated and supported in raised stirrups

T/F: There is a 30 day grace period for exp dates on peel packs

Increased intracranial pressure due to severe closed head injury could lead to death

How many vertebra in the cervical region of the spine?

The temperature of the OR should be

Correct order of anesthesia A- Induction, B- Emergence, C- Recovery, D- Maintenance

Middle layer of blood vessel

True/False: A microscope should be available for Mohs surgery

This occurs when the urethra ends in an opening on the upper side of the penis

This type of burn damages bone nerves, vessels, muscle and will most likely need reconstruction

A blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen

Artificially acquired active immunity

The ___ secretes parathyroid hormone which regulates serum calcium and phosphate

Wound healing by ___ intention has sharp clean edges and needs to be sutured within 4-6 hrs.

Which degree of burn affects the dermis and epidermis, blisters, red, painful, and scaring?

Light-sensitive nerve cell layer of the eye containing photorecptor cells (rods & cones)

You must discard entire back table if you accidentally touch the field with your bare fingers

Depression between the spiny process and the transverse process of the lamina of the vertebra

The ____ position is supine with the head up and at an angle (sitting)

The _____ is the structure that secretes substances that increase the sperm mobility

removing all the blood from an organ or person

Exposed needles are considered ______

The ___ turns into the ejaculatory duct

____ collection of ductless glands that secrete hormones into the blood stream

What does the P stand for in the PASS acronym

T/F: When opening peel packs its okay to have minor holes and tears in package

Streptococcus pyogens causes what

Where do the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas join?

This type of hemostatic agent is used typically with thrombin

____ is a pea-shaped bone in the wrist that is in a tendon

Number of metacarpal bones ___

The sperm pass through the _______ on their way to the epididymis.

What treatment should be done if patient has malignant hyperthermia (more than one answer)

T/F Malignant hyperthermia can cause cyanosis and skin can take on a mottled appearance

The what does the first S in the acronym PASS stand for

Injury to spine in which the vertebral body is severely compressed

Infectious agents found under the finger nails and in the subungual area, more than one answer

Which of the following incisions is used in genitourinary

The ___ of the ear is shaped like a stirrup

Wound healing by ___ needs to be open for a period of time before it can be sutured

When should the back table and mayo stand be removed after a procedure is complete?

Primary purpose of draping is

What does the A stand for in the RACE acronym

___ is the fibrous vascular membrane covering a bone, except at extremities

The ___ prevents infection and infectious diseases

All of the following are apart of the "Six Basic Rights" EXCEPT

Also known as the external tunica of the eyeball

Middle ear infection

How many pairs of spinal nerves are along the spinal cord

LV, aorta, ascending aorta, aortic arch, thoracic, abdominal, common illiac, femoral, popiteal

Correct a cleft lip

Most reliable way to diagnosis malignant hyperthermia

True or False LASER acronym means "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation"

Fast heart rate

What does the E stand for in the RACE acronym

wound healing by ___ edges cannot be brought back together and has a higher risk of infection

Fire extinguisher with an C rating is used for what

An example of a sentinel event would be amputation of the wrong limb

Position where patient is lying horizontally with face and torso facing up

Shallow depression on a bone into which another bone fits- Ex- Scapula to humerus

Space behind the iris and in front of the ligament of the lens contains the virtuous humor

an infection that is in the bloodstream and affects the entire body

Compression on the median nerve caused by repetitive movement or fluid retention

This stops bacteria from growing

Pigmented layer that surrounds the pupil. Constricts and dilates the pupil

This is known as the twisting of the male organ that produces hormones and sperm.

The ____ space between the posterior abdominal wall and the peritoneum, where the kidneys are

____ protect the OR staff from smoke but they do not evacuate the smoke

Types of anesthesia blocks include the following EXCEPT

How many vertebra in the thoracic region of the spine?

What does tubular re-absorption, glomerular filtration, and tubular secretion have in common

T/F Bile emulsifies fats for the digestive process and comes from the liver

The abbreviation ____ means immediately

Some signs of malignant hyperthemia include which of the following (more than one answer)

Fire extinguisher with an B rating is used for what

Preparing for a tracheotomy, the STSR should check the patency of the tracheotomy tube _____.

Which procedure is the riskiest in terms of sharps injuries?

Number of carpal bones

Outer layer of blood vessel

Nothing by mouth

Tourniquet pressure for an upper extremity

This sedative hypnotic medicine is used for emergencies when rapid sequence induction is needed

The surgical techs role during a cardiac arrest

The ___ is used during anesthesia induction to occlude the esophagus preventing aspiration

TRUE/FALSE: A civil violation for breaking HIPAA law can be a fine from $100 to $25,000

The lateral ventricles produce the largest amount of ____ out of the 4.

Red coloring of a gram stain means

A toxin or other foreign substance that induces an immune response (producing antibodies)

Sponge count order A- Mayo Stand, B- Back Table, C- in the field

The ___ position is lying on the chest and abdomen, face down.

____ are cells that break down bone

Juvenile disease that causes the death of the photorecptor cells of the macula (part of retina)

The patient will be positioned in the _____ position for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy

___ is a weakening in the wall of an artery

Surgery on right foot deformity or bunion

What is found at the distal end of the fibula

Single most important thing that all healthcare workers can do to prevent spread of infection

Spinal cord extends through this hole in the vertebra

___is located between the right atrium and the right ventricle and consists of three main cusps

What medication should patient receive if suffering from malignant hyperthermia

True/False: Drapes are a barrier to the skins flora and associated pathogens

___ have thick walls and do not have valves

Schiller's and Lugol's solution used to stain cervical mucosa during what procedure

T/F An ileostomy bypasses the duodenum

When a wound ruptures along a surgical incision

What does the C stand for in the RACE acronym

How many lobes in each lung?

Voluntary or compulsory confinement of those suspected to be infected with a contagious disease

Preoperative shave around the surgical site is done to:

____ consists of skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles.

True/False: Drapes prevent hypothermia and hemorrhaging

True/False- Calling a "time out" is in the Surg Techs scope of practice

Known as cephalopelvic disproportion- baby's head is to large to come out of the vagina

Used to test Gas sterilizer to guarantee the sterilization process is working

This procedure is done to remove the vitreous gel from the middle of the eye

The what does the second S in the acronym PASS stand for

The ____ intestine is 4-5 longer than the ____ intestine.

Of the following which THREE are the best way to minimize surgical smoke

Fire extinguisher with an A rating is used for what

Used to determine the amount body surface affected by burns

blood in urine

39 degrees Celsius is considered a _____ temperature

Lack of oxygen and bluish skin color

Most common anaphylactic shock is caused by what

How many ventricles in the brain

___ protects patients rights relating to the confidentially of medical information

Tourniquet pressure for a lower extremity should be

Set of infection control practices used to avoid transmission of disease through bodily fluids

T/F Hysterectomies done by the da vinci method are believed to be less invasive

____ or growth plate is a thin layer of cartilage between the epiphysis and the diaphysis

____ is located between the left ventricle and the aorta and consists of 3 semilunar cusps

Slow heart rate

Tiny pit or depression in the retina that is the region of clearest vision

Scant amount of urine

The ____ produces melatonin and does not affect the patients temperature

You ___ wear gloves when handling breast milk

The ___ of the bone is also known as the diaphysis.

___ separates the ulna from the skin so it can smoothly move over the olecannon process

Low potassium

Which two procedures are used to prevent spontaneous abortion

Term meaning cleft lip

Violet coloring of a gram stain means

The ____ of the ear is shaped like a hammer

Kills bacteria and microbes directly

Naturally acquired passive immunity

The cavity that contains bone marrow

“no pass” / “no touch” zone for the placement of sharps during surgery to prevent sharps injury

This type of burn affects all skin, causes blisters, charring, and permanent damage of tissue

TRUE/FALSE: A criminal violation of HIPPA law = $50,000 to $100,000 fine and 1-10 years in jail

Avoid using a tourniquet on patient who has been dx with (unless surgeon states otherwise)

Number one priority when receiving a bomb threat by phone

Wrist bones include capitates, hamete, and which of the following (more than one answer)