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A suture packet contains an incorrect number of needles. The best prac ce to reduce the
possibility of errors is - Ans remove the suture packet from the sterile field, label it as incorrect,
and place the packet in a secure place in the opera ng room.
Microbial cells can best be understood by categorizing their cellular organiza on into specific
biological forms. Chlamydiae and mycoplasmas are classified as which type of cellular
organiza on? - Ans Type 2, unicellular
Michelle experiences sudden flashes of light that are very brief and in the outside of center
part of their vision (peripheral vision). The flashes occur more when she moves her eyes. Upon
examina on, the ophthalmologist suggested that she should schedule for emergency repair of
re nal detachment under general anesthesia. Which diure c is recommended during
intraopera vely? - Ans Mannitol
The Harmonic scalpel operates with the use of - Ans ultrasonic energy.
Which of the following involves the extra blood being pumped into the lung arteries makes the
heart and lungs work harder, and the lungs can become congested? - Ans Ventricular septal
defect (VSD)
The central nervous system consists of - Ans the brain and spinal cord.
To ensure proper func oning of the ultrasonic cleaner, rou ne maintenance should be
performed according to the manufacturer's instruc ons, and the opera ng instruc ons
provided by the manufacturer should be followed. Cleaning solu on in the ultrasonic cleaner
should always be changed - Ans when visibly dirty.
, Mohs surgery is a precise surgical technique used to treat skin cancer. Which of the following
condi ons is ideal for this procedure? - Ans Basal cell carcinoma
Which of the following is the inser on of an arterial balloon catheter into an artery to establish
patency and normal blood flow? - Ans Angioplasty
The term indicated for cessa on of breathing, especially during sleep, is - Ans apnea.
Which of the following is the sequence of draping a da Vinci robot?
I. The endoscope and assembly are draped.
II. The instrument arm is draped.
III. The touch screen monitor and the camera arm are draped.
IV. The ports, instruments, and arm clutching are draped. - Ans IV, II, III, and I
Which of the following is a moving vascular obstruc on which is usually a blood clot, but may
also be a fat globule, plaque, air or foreign body? - Ans embolus
Rhinoplasty is a common plas c surgery procedure. Why is rhinoplasty performed? - Ans
Reshapes the external nose for aesthe c or func onal purposes
Which of the following condi ons is a contraindica on for a thyroidectomy? - Ans
Uncontrolled severe hyperthyroidism
, As you are se3ng up your case for the day, the circulator dropped a package of sterilized in
pervious wrapping material on the floor. She opened it and placed it on the sterile back table.
You brought to her a5en on that your back table is contaminated. Why? - Ans A dropped
package sterilized in pervious wrapping material must be considered unsterile. The pervious
wrapping material allows for the implosion of air and contaminants into the package.
Rhizotomy is a surgical procedure to - Ans sever nerve roots.
Gowns are required to be worn according to standard precau ons to reduce microbial and
body fluid contamina on of the surgical wound to provide a barrier - Ans between the sterile
team members and the surgical site.
A pa ent is scheduled for knee arthroscopy. How is the pa ent posi oned? - Ans Supine with
the knees at the lower break in the table
Which of the following lympha c ssues func on to assist the immune system with the
produc on of an bodies in response to bacteria or viruses? - Ans Lingual tonsils
KUB is radiography of the kidney, ureters, and bladder. KUB may be used to outline structures
of the urinary system, including any stones. Which of the following size of stones is ideal for KUB
diagnos c? - Ans stones larger than 2 mm
Which of the following is a mechanical method to control bleeding? - Ans Hemoclip
During laparoscopic surgery, the surgeon is experiencing constant need of excessive pressure
required for insuffla on to create a pneumoperitoneum. What are the possible reasons?
I. The pa ent's anesthe c is "light."