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CSFA Exam review. Questions & answers
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CSFA Exam reviewTrue - ANS-Placenta previa: A placenta that is attached to the lower portion of the
uterine wall covering the cervix; when the cervix begins to open closer to labor, the
placenta detaches and causes severe maternal hemorrhage.
24 hrs following initial closure - ANS-In general, an incision should NOT be allowed to
get wet until
Endogenous - ANS-______contamination causes a greater number of infections in all
types of wounds except those classified as clean
5 days - ANS-Most wound infections do not become evident clinically for ____ days or
longer after operation
Spores - ANS-_________ are the resting, protective stage of some rod-shaped bacilli
Naloxone (Narcan) - ANS-__________ reverses the effects of opiate agonists and is
used clinically to reverse respiratory depression and excessive sedation that results
from opiate overdosage
Streptococcus pyogenes - ANS-this paricular opportunistic pathogen is responsible for
about 90% of all cases of pharyngitis---strep throat
Monofilament - ANS-_______ sutures are preferable in contaminated wounds
Pseudomonas - ANS-_______ is often encountered in hospital and clinical work
because it is a major cause of nosocomal infections and is often found in burn victims
Staphylococcus aureus - ANS-What is the most common bacteria found in postopeative
wound infections
24 - ANS-Infections due to streptococci or clostridia may become severe within ______
hours
Anaerobic - ANS-Clostridium are gram-positive, spore-forming rods that are
,Nociception - ANS-__________ is the transmission of the pain stimulus from the
periphery to the brain.
urinary tract infection (UTI) - ANS-What is the most common nonsocomial infection
Clostridium botulinum - ANS-_______ produces one of the most potent toxins in
existence and the cause of the deadly food poisoning
vasoconstrictor - ANS-Epinephrine 1:200,000 retards the systemic absorption and
prolongs the duration of infiltration anesthesia. Epinephrine is referred to as a
Staphylococcus aureus - ANS-________ has been found to be the most common
causative agent in such ailments as pneumonia, meningitis, boils, arthritis, and
osteomyelitis (chronic bone infection)
Halothane - ANS-Which of the following is commonly used for inhalation induction
Midazolam (Versed) - ANS-Which of the following has superior amnestic properties and
is an ideal agent for intavenous titration in the operating room holding area prior to thr
patient's entering the operating room.
Glutaraldehyde - ANS-Which of the following is an example of a high-level disinfecting
agent?
fibrin - ANS-During coagulation, thrombin unites with fibrinogen, a blood protein, to form
Delayed primary closure - ANS-A wound that is known to be infected at the time of
surgery and is left open to be closed at a later date is categorized as
Clostridium difficile - ANS-In patients who develop fever, abdominal pain, and profuse
diarrhea, the most frequently seen antibiotic-associated enterocolitis is due to which of
the following organisms?
contaminated - ANS-An adult male is injured in an automobile accident at 2 AM, an
exploratory laparotomy for possible perforated bowel is initiated at 5 AM, which of the
following is the BEST wound classification in this scenario.
Penrose drain - ANS-This drainage system is associated with increased infection rate in
clean wounds
, Clean-contaminated - ANS-In wound classification, if the gastrointestinal or respiratory
tract is entered without significant spillage or there is only a minor break in technique
the wound would be classified as
Dehiscence - ANS-is a total or partial separation of the wound layers at any level
Benzodiazepines - ANS-_______ produce anxiolysis, sedation, and amnesia.
Clean Contaminated, Dirty - ANS-During a repair of the vaginal wall, which is a
classification, purulent drainage is encountered, the classification of the wound changes
to
Keloids - ANS-is a Hypertrophic abnormal raised, thickened scar that extends beyond
the normal borders/margins of the normal scar due to excessive dense fibrous collagen
formation.
side to side - ANS-During first First intention healing the wound heals across the
incision line.
Depolarization - ANS-Sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+) trade places, the electricity
flows in a wave-like motion throughout the heart
Forced air warming blanket - ANS-Which of the following BEST prevents hypothermia in
the OR?
Telfa - ANS-which of the following is considered a non-impregnated nonadherent
dressing.
Fibrin - ANS-During coagulation, thrombin unites with fibrinogen, a blood protein, to
form
protamine sulfate - ANS-______ reverses the effects of heparin administered during
open heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass
Fibrinogen - ANS-Cryoprecipitate is a product derived from plasma that has been frozen
and then thawed. It is rich in clotting factors such as factor VIII and fibrinogen.
Cryoprecipitate is administered to patients with bleeding due to deficiency.
Hypertonic - ANS-A red blood cell in this solution will shrink and wrinkle-up because
water molecules are moving out of the cell
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