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Surgical First Assist

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1. Which ligament connects the thryoid to the trachea?






2. Woulds in which there is significant bacterial contamination - foreign bodies - or extensive tissue trauma are generally closed by which intention?






3. The T-wave indicates






4. Which nerves can be injured during a lateral lower leg fasciotomy?






5. What is the purpose for the surgical creation of an arteriovenous fistula?






6. What is the preferred procedure for recurrent or persistent carcinoma of the cervix after radiation therapy has been completed?






7. Normal adult male range for RBC is...






8. A stagnorn stone is one that lodges and continues to grow int he






9. When the myocardium weakens and enlarges - losing the ability to pump blood into the systemic circulation - the resulting condition is called






10. Which two arteries must be preserved during pancrease retrieval?






11. What body system evokes a physiologic response that is similar to the response evoked by sympathomimetic cardiovascular drugs?






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






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






14. The trendelengurg position would be most appropriate for which procedure?






15. In cataract surgery - a viscous jelly sometimes used to occupy space is...






16. Which nerve must be preserved to prevent muscle weakness during a parotidectomy?






17. A left subcostal incision indicates surgery of the






18. A rounded protuberance found at a point of articulation with another bone is called a






19. What is the loose areolar tissue that seperates the breast fromt he pectoralis major muscle?






20. A radical lymphadenectomy is performed to treat cancer of the






21. Which type of hernias occur in Hesselbach's triangle?






22. A method to protect tissue fromt the CO2 laser is to cover the area with






23. The legal doctrine that mandages every professional to carry out his or her duties according to the national standards of care practiced throughout the country is the






24. The most reliable tendon graft for primary reconstruction of the anteior cruciate ligament is...






25. General and regional anesthesia contribute to body heat loss by causing






26. The earliest sign of MH is...






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






28. The doctrine of respondeat superior refers to...

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






30. The ovarian artery is a branch of the






31. The nerve of Grassi is associated with the






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






33. The coronary arteries originate at the base of the ascending aorta - aka






34. The gelantinous substance within an intervertebral disc is called the






35. Two-thirds of the breast tissue rests on the pectoralis major muscle and the other one-third rests on the






36. Where is Hartmann's pouch located?






37. The carotid body and carotid sinus are two sensory structures; the carotid body is a






38. Pathologic enlargement of the male breast is called






39. What is the most common change in vital signs that are associated with early hypovolemic shock?






40. An elderly patient who is one week postabdominal surgery complains of a 'popping' sensation associated with coughing or straining. the most likely cause is...






41. Liability is a legal rule that






42. Which two electrolytes are essential for normal cardiac contractions?






43. Which retractors are typically used to retract the strap muscles during a thyroidectomy?






44. During a carotid endarterectomy - which arteries are initially incised?






45. Which organ is frequently trapped in the inguinal sac of female patients?






46. Which muscle is an important anatomical landmark in fractures of the forearm?






47. Between what postop days can dehiscence typically occur?






48. Retraction of eyelid tissues requiring intermittent retraction and release over a period of time is accomplished by utilizing






49. the anaerobic bacterium that causes gas gangrene is...






50. The anatomical division between the inguinal and femoral regions is the

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