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Surgical First Assist

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1. An emergency drug that increases myocardial contractility is...






2. The flexure between the transverse colon and the descending colon is called the






3. During a triple arthrodesis - the capsule of the talonavicular - calcaneoocuboid and subtalar joint are circumferentially incised to...






4. The gram stain differentiates






5. What is a potential physiological response when lowering patient's legs from the lithotomy position?






6. _____ is eucaryotic






7. Wound classification is assigned when






8. Following injury to the lower limb - your patient's knee is evaluated. His leg can easily be displaced anteriorly on a fixed thigh. This would indicate a torn






9. The proper placement of th legs for a patient in the lateral position is...






10. Valves of the gallbladder are called






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






12. The three structures that form the anatomical triangle of Calot are...






13. Normal adult range for potassium is...






14. The most appropriate devices to prevent skin pressure ulcers and deep tissue injury in the OR are...






15. The five branches of the facial nerve from






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






17. The two muscles that form the pelvic diaphragm are...






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






19. Platelet concentration is often transfused during the immediate preoperative period for the purpose of...






20. Traffic patterns in the surgery department are designed to...






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






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






23. An emergency drug used in cardiac surgery that increases myocardial contractility is...






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






25. A sigmoid colostomy is brought through the






26. During hemostasis - prothrombin and thromboplastin - along with calcium ions in the blood - form






27. The junction of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins forms the






28. Cephalothin sodium (Keflin) is a/an






29. Insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle may lead to...






30. Which surgical maneuvers mobilizes the descending colon to the midline to expose the abdominal aorta?






31. Which types of fistulas refers to leakage of urine into the vagina?






32. When performing an inguinal hernia repair and incising the external oblique muscle - the sensory nerve that innervates the scrotum and must be preserved is the






33. Which nerve is at the greatest risk for injury during a thyroidectomy?






34. Where is Hartmann's pouch located?






35. What should be sent postop with the patient who has arch bars applied?






36. During a vascular procedure - monitoring the activated clotting time intraoperatively provides useful data for judging the need for reversal or addition of...






37. By definition - carcinoma in situ is a malignant neoplasm that has not






38. The only depolarizing muscle relaxant in clinical use is...






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






40. A common pathogen associated with decubitus ulcers is Staphyloccocus






41. Which structures must be anastomosed during a liver transplant?






42. Which ligaments enclose the round ligament and extends from the lateral surface of the uterus to the pelvic wall?






43. Which diagnostic imaging techniques are used to aid in diagnosing a rotator cuff tear?






44. Which procedure is done for chronic dacryocystitis?






45. The recommended minimum number of air exchanges in the or is...






46. What is the name for the small pancreatic duct?






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






48. In which incision could retention sutures be used?






49. High doses of nitrous oxide block the metabolism of what vitamin?






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