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1. What is the name of the condition when the foreskin of the penis cannot be retracted to normal position? correct answers Phimosis 2. What shape are bacilli? correct answers Rod-shaped 3. What type of stapling device is used to perform low anterior anastomosis? correct answers EEA 4. Whic...

Bacteria can be reduced in the operating room by A. Aeration of rooms overnight B. damp dusting of surfaces each morning. C. reducing air exchange in the room. D. Maintaining humidity level above 70% correct answers B. damp dusting of surfaces each morning Which of the following is...

49. What is the first federal act to establish patient privacy standards? a. Health insurance portability and accountability act b. Patient protection and affordable care act c. Patient care partnership d. Safe medical device act correct answers a. Health insurance portability and accountabi...

Which structure, during a total hip arthroplasty, requires intramedullary reaming prior to placement of a prosthesis? correct answers Femoral canal What should be transported to the PACU with a patient who underwent a thyroidectomy? correct answers Tracheotomy tray Which of the following is a ...

46. Which of the following directional terms describes the tpe of skin prep of an entire extremity? a. Spiral b. Horizontal c. Longitudinal d. Circumferential correct answers d. Circumferential 47. What organs are excused if an ovarian tumor is malignant? a. Bilateral ovaries only b. ...

1. Which of the following is not a hemostatic agent used in orthopedic surgery? correct answers Xeroform 2. During a cleft palate procedure, which equipment should the surgical technologist be prepared to set up quickly? correct answers Drill 3. Which knife blade should be placed on the knife ...

What is used to retract the spermatic cord during an inguinal herniorraphy? A. Skin hook B. Penrose drain C. Vessel loops D. Umbilical tapes correct answers B. Penrose drain Why is an indwelling Foley catheter placed prior to a hysterectomy? A. Record fluid intake B. Avoid injury to bladder...

1. Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia? a. I b. V c. VI d. VII correct answers b. V 2. What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction from the dermatome? a. Bacitracin ointment b. Lodophor solution c. Petrolatum gel d. Mineral oil correct answers ...

Which of the following is a type of tissue forceps? Brown-Adson Pean Allis Schnidt correct answers Brown-Adson Which endoscope is used to visualize the heart and major vessels? Ventriculoscope Bronchoscope Mediastinoscope Angioscope correct answers Angioscope The goal of the surgic...

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 dige...

Which of the following statements is correct for the handling of dirty instruments during the breakdown of the sterile setup? correct answers dirty instruments are opened or disassembled and placed in basin of water During a thyroidectomy, what structure must be identified to preserve the functio...

Which of the following is considered the MOST important skill for a surgical technologist? A. management of specimens B. management of sponges C. maintaining an orderly setup D. ensuring adequate lighting correct answers A. management of specimens A specimen obtained for frozen section is g...

Ethylene oxide sterilization destroys microbes by the process of: correct answers alkylation What is the most common cause of aortic aneurysms? correct answers atherosclerosis What nerve is at greatest risk during a thyroidectomy? correct answers Recurrent laryngeal Which nerve could be com...

Alpha-chymotrypsin correct answers The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: a. Atropine sulfate b. Alpha-chymotrypsin c. Acetylcholine chloride d. Pilocarpine hydrochloride Argon correct answers Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without hea...