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Surgical First Assist

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1. In order to preserve the hepatic artery during liver and pancreas procurement - Which branch artery must be identified and ligated?






2. Which structures may be used for replacement of the ligament during an ACL repair?






3. Lidocaine with epinephrine is contraindicated in surgery of the






4. Epinephrine should be used in this situation






5. A broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic that interferes with synthesis of the cell wall and has a chemical structure similar to the penicillins is...






6. The term for a wound that completely separates and the internal organs extrude is...






7. Cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular origin can be treated with






8. The sphincter located at the distal end of the common bile duct that opens into the duodenum is the






9. The arterial supply to the bladder is derives mainly from the






10. The reversal agent for heparin-induced anticoagulant is...






11. A laceration or avulsion of the extensor tendon at the proximal phalanx or proximal interphalangeal (PIP) join is called a






12. A microscopic blood count that estimates the percentages of each type of leukocyte within a sample is called a






13. Incomplete closure of paired verterbral arches that can be treated surgically is know as






14. The force of integumentary injuries that results from the skin remaining stationary while the underlying tissues shift is known as






15. The mammary gland is fixed to the overlying skin and underlying pectoral fascia by fibrous bands known as






16. The primary drug utilized to treat MH is...






17. The inner lining of the mucosa of the g.i. tract is composed of...






18. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to...






19. In the lateral chest position - a sand bag - or padding is placed under the chest at the axillary level to...






20. Cleft lip repair is usually recommended at






21. Which nerves innervate the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscle - and should be identified and preserved when performing a radical neck dissection?






22. What is the most common physically identifiable pathology of portal hypertension?






23. Which anastomoses is accomplished during a Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)?






24. Zenker's diverticulum is an outpouching of the






25. Which of the following veins drains the intracranial venous sinuses to veins on the outside of the skull?






26. The invagination of the proximal intestine into the lumen of the distal intestine is called






27. Chronic otitis media can lead to loss of hearing. In the early stages - the patient can be helped by






28. The purpose of hemostasis is to...






29. A vagotomy is typically performed in conjection with which other procedure?






30. When performing a tympanoplasty - the graft is secured to the oval window when






31. What may be requested during an emergency femoral embolectomy?






32. Dumping syndrome is a complication of...






33. A needle biopsy of the lung may be accomplished with a






34. Which surgical maneuvers refers to the dissection of the lateral peritoneal attachments of the duodenum to allow inspection of the duodenum - pancreas - and other retroperitoneal structures?






35. What is usually caused by an injury to the middle meningeal artery?






36. A vagal response would be






37. The dura plan that seperates the cerebrum from the cerebellum is the






38. The great sensory nerve of the face and head is the






39. What is the most common liver cancer?






40. A chalazion is a chronic inflammation of the






41. Common pathogens infecting traumatic wounds often require the use of...






42. The position used typically in thyroid and gallbladder surgery is...






43. The drug added to a local anesthetic to increase diffusion is...






44. What should be confirmed before administraion of any blood product?






45. A cholesteatoma is a benign tumor that develops in the






46. The normal adult range of WBC is...






47. The opthalmic artery divides into the






48. The nerves int he axillary region






49. Which vein - in addition to the gonadal and lumbar - should be clamped and ligated when performing a left kidney procurement?






50. The lateral ventricles within the cerebral hemisphere communicate with the third ventricle through the opening called