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| Which scalpel handle would accommodate a #11 disposable knife blade? |
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| Which type of instrument alloy is lightweight, durable and non-magnetizing? |
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| What is the term for the cut lines in the jaws of hemostatic clamps or forceps? |
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| Which scissors are often called "Suture scissors" and are typically straight and relatively blunt tipped? |
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| Which type of surgical device provides a bloodless surgical field by way of extremity compression? |
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| What is the term for the opening in a surgical drape that is placed over the operative site? |
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| Metzenbaum, Potts- Smith, Mayo are examples of which type of instrument? |
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| What is the term used for the thread or tape sewn into a countable sponge that makes it visible on x-rays to prevent retained items? |
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| Richardson, Kelly, Weitlaner are examples of which type of instrument? |
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| Which of the following types of surgical sponges are prepackaged in units of 5? |
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| What is the Geometric shape usually achieved by the placement of the first layer of sterile surgical drapes? |
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| What device is used unsterilely in surgery for deep vein thrombosis DVT prophylaxis? |
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| Sequential compression device |
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| During laparoscopic procedures where carbon dioxide gas is used for insufflation, the intraabdominal pressure in the average healthy adult patient is kept at: |
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| Which of the following catheters is used to drain the kidney and is placed with the aid of a cystoscope? |
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| What phase occurs while the CST maintains and continually monitors the sterile field? |
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| Recent studies have shown the preoperative use of ______ is the best method of patient hair removal. |
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| In order for the pulse oximeter to work properly, what must be removed from the patient? |
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| Prior to transportation to the OR, the caregiver should check the patients ____ for accuracy and firmness attachment. |
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| How many individuals will assist an awake patient from the stretcher to the operating table? |
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| Where is the safety strap located when a patient is in supine position? |
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| 2in proximal from the knees |
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| The arm boards should not be abducted more than _____ degrees, to prevent nerve damage. |
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| Loss of heat from the patient's body to the environment is AKA |
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| Which of the following is not considered prior to positioning the patient for a procedure? |
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| Surgeon and circulator preferences must be considered |
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| Which of the following surgical positions is used to displace the abdominopelvic organs cephalad to provide better visualization of the surgical site? |
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| Which of the following positions reduces blood flow to the upper body, venous drainage is promoted, and respiration is facilitated? |
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| Fowler's and Reverse Trendelenburg |
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| While placing the patient in lithotomy position, how must the patient's extremities be placed in the stirrups? |
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| Raise and lower legs slowly and simultaneously by 2 individuals |
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| Which of the following is the correct way to position a patient in Left Lateral? |
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| Placed on the operating table with left side downward, exposing the right side of the body |
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| What is the proper gloving used for ureteral catheterization insertion and skin prep? |
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| Which of the following skin prep solutions used in the OR provides rapid and significant reduction in skin microbial counts? |
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| Which of the following skin prep parameters is used for an Abdominal Case? |
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| Incision site, Nipple line to mid-thigh |
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| Which of the following is included in OR attire? |
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| Hair cover, Mask, and shoe covers (it was all of the above) |
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| Which of the following terms describes stopping the loss of blood (hemorrhage)? |
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| During which phase (1-5) of the clotting process involves the formation of a thrombus by platelets? |
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| Which of the following factors affecting hemostasis involves bleeders caused by an outside source? |
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| Acquired Hemostatic Disorder |
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| Define the following Hemostatic method: The use of a Rochester Peon and Laparotomy sponges |
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| Define the following hemostatic method: The use of an Argon Plasma Coagulation |
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| Which of the following mechanical hemostatic methods is utilized as buttresses over the suture line: Adding pressure over small needle holes of vessel anastomosis? |
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| An individual with AB blood type is considered a(n): |
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| An individual with an O blood type is considered a(n): |
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| Which of the following is considered an intentional wound? |
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| Which of the following wounds is considered a penetration? |
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| Healing that occurs from side to side in ideal conditions AKA |
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| A wound that is left open and allowed to heal from inner layer to the outside surface AKA |
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| Which phase of wound healing by first intention involves the creation of a cicatrix? |
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| Phase 3: Maturation Phase |
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| A wound that is not sutured and that gradually fills in by granulation heals by which intention? |
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| Which post operative wound complication would require immediate surgical treatment? |
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| Which postoperative wound complication involves partial or total separation of a layer or layers of tissue after closure? |
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| Which postoperative wound complication involves protrusion of the viscera through the edges of a totally separated wound? |
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| Which classification of surgical wounds best describes a minor break in sterile technique during the procedure? |
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| Which classification of surgical wound best describes a major break in sterile technique during the procedure? |
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