In minimally invasive surgery, which of the following would involve Cartesian coordinate
geometry? correct answers robotic endowrist because it mimics the coordinated actions of the
human arm
What is a direct complication resulting from a total laryngectomy with a radical neck dessection?
correct answers salivary fistula due to weakness in the pharyngeal suture line
following an AV fistula procedure, a patient develops "steal syndrome." What is the MOST
appropriate action to remedy this condition? correct answers revise fistula
which of the following is the reason a surgeon would choose to use a locking plate rather than a
non-locking when repairing a fracture?
a. low bone density
b. comminuted fracture
c. compound fracture
d. high bone density correct answers a. low bone density
after a coronary artery bypass, the patient is have difficult transitioning off the CPB machine.
What is the MOST frequently used intervention to address this situation? correct answers intra-
aortic balloon pump (IABP)
a patient requires breast reconstructive surgery for breast cancer. When the surgeon places a
tissue expander, which muscles are lifted to allow for the placement of the expander? correct
answers pectoralis major, serratus anterior, superior rectus sheath
which of the following conditions may be induced when thrombin is used in the management of
hemostasis during a vascular procedure?
a. thalassemia
b. disseminated intravascular clotting
, c. thrombocytopenia
d. von Willebrand's disease correct answers b. disseminated intravascular clotting
a patient presents with a traumatic soft tissue injury with a Class III wound. Which of the
following is the MOST appropriate dressing?
a. dermabond
b. telfa
c. tegaderm
d. wound VAC correct answers d. wound VAC
which of the following is an example of a secondary dressing?
a. ACE bandage
b. 4x4 sponge
c. wound VAC
d. Telfa correct answers a. ACE bandage
which type of drain is generally used for large open contaminated wounds such as perirectal,
perianal fistulas, and subcutaneous abscess cavities? correct answers Penrose drain
which of the following is a CONTRAINDICATION for the use of negative pressure wound
therapy?
a. skin grafts
b. pressure ulcers
c. skin flaps
d. untreated osteomyelitis correct answers d. untreated osteomyelitis
which type of splint would be placed on a patient immediately postoperative for an ORIF
olecranon fracture? correct answers long arm