Ast Practice Exam #6 Questions And Answers Latest Update
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The plicae circulares, microvilli and villi:
A. Produce bacteria
B. Increase absorption area
C. Secrete digestive enzymes
D. Initiate peristalsis - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Increase absorption area
The microvilli, villi, and the plicae circulares increase the surface area for
absorption and digestion in the small intestine.
Which of the following come as numbered sets frequently used in
neurosurgical procedures?
A. Lacrimal probes
B. Hegar dilators
C. Van Buren sounds
D. Penfield dissectors - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Penfield dissectors
Penfield dissectors are used to separate the dura mater from the cranium
during a craniotomy. The Penfield is atraumatic and its use prevents tearing
the dura mater.
What pathogen is most commonly associated with surgical wound
infections?
A. Staphylococcus aureus
B. Klebsiella pneumonia
C. Bacteroides fragilis
D. Clostridium tetani - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus is a common flora of the skin and also thrives in the
nares of the nose which are the primary source of the microorganism in the
operating room.
,Ast Practice Exam #6 Questions And Answers Latest Update
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Padgett and Reese are types of:
A. Retractors
B. Catheters
C. Dermatomes
D. Implants - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Dermatomes
Padgett and Reese are types of dermatomes used to take skin grafts.
Which of the following is a uterine dressing forceps?
A. Schubert
B. Bozeman
C. Staude
D. Ballantine - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Bozeman
Bozeman forceps are long with a double curve and are included in a D & C
instrument set.
Which burn degree classification involves erythema without blisters?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth - CORRECT ANSWERS A. First
A sunburn usually only involves the epidermis (first degree) and is
characterized by erythema, but not blisters.
,Ast Practice Exam #6 Questions And Answers Latest Update
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What instrument is used to remove plaque during a carotid
endarterectomy?
A. Allis
B. Freer
C. Ferris-Smith
D. Potts-Smith - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Freer
During an endarterectomy, loosely attached plaque can be removed from
the carotid artery with the use of a Freer elevator.
Which of the following neuroglia are star-shaped?
A. Ependyma
B. Oligodendroglia
C. Astrocytes
D. Dermoid - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Astrocytes
Astrocytes are starshaped neuroglia that attach neurons to their blood
vessels.
Which device could be used when placing a patient in the operative
position for a thyroidectomy?
A. Shoulder roll
B. Chest roll
C. Bean bag
D. Axillary roll - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Shoulder roll
A shoulder roll can be used to slightly hyperextend the region to facilitate
making the incision and exposing the thyroid.
, Ast Practice Exam #6 Questions And Answers Latest Update
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In order to expand the abdominal cavity with CO2 prior to a laparoscopic
procedure, the surgeon must use a/an:
A. Aspiration unit
B. Infusion pump
C. Tissue expander
D. Insufflator machine - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Insufflator machine
The machine that infuses the CO2 gas into the abdominal cavity is called an
insufflator.
Which of these surgical instruments would be used during a tonsillectomy?
A. Gerald forceps
B. Pillar retractor
C. Cottle osteotome
D. Vienna speculum - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Pillar retractor
Yankauer suction tip, Hurd dissector & Pillar retractor and palate retractor
are all included on a tonsillectomy instrument set.
Which type of cast would be appropriate for a fractured metacarpal?
A. Short arm
B. Long arm
C. Cylinder
D. Spica - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Short arm
A short arm cast is applied from below the elbow to the metacarpal heads
and is used for fractures of the wrist and metacarpals.
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