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Surgical First Assist

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1. Which is an alternate procedure to stapedectomy?






2. The normal pH of urine is...






3. The frontal lobe is bounded posteriorly by the central sulcus - also called the






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






5. The veins of sappey drain the






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






7. The superior margin of the hip bone s called the






8. Failure of the intestines to encapsulate within the peritoneal cavity of a newborn is...






9. Which nerves are affected by carpal tunnel syndrome?






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






11. The most common congenital defect of the heart is a






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






13. The arterial blood supply to the breast is supplied from branches of the






14. Anatomical landmarks for a laparoscopic inguinal hernia include these






15. What can be a cause of locking of the knee joint?






16. The arterial blood supply to the nose is from branches of the internal and external






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






18. Which section of the stomach is wrapped behind the esophagus during a Nissen procedure?






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






20. When positioning a patient for a gnecological procedure involving the candy cane stirrups - the surgical assistant is deliverate in avoiding pressure on the laterl aspect of the patient's knee to prevent injury to which nerve?






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






22. An organelle that contains digestive juices is the






23. What is the nourishing coat of the eyeball that consists mainly of blood vessels?






24. Continuous lateral stitches placed beneath the epithelial layer of the skin are...






25. When establishing the pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic procedures - the CO2 gas pressure is kept between






26. Which cranial nerves are at risk for injury during acarotid endarterectomy?






27. Which arteries are contained within the cardinal ligament?






28. The most commonly identified ovarian cyst is the






29. A white count of 14 -000 cu/mm would most likely indicate






30. What antibiotics should not be given as a preoperative prophylaxis to a pediatric patient?






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






32. The condition of imperforate anus includes these






33. A patient who has undergone a right-side herniorrhaphy presents 2-5 days postoperatively with swollen and tender testis. What is a likely complication?






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






35. Between what postop days can dehiscence typically occur?






36. The type of fracture that is caused by impaction of one one upon another is...






37. The principle of personal liability






38. What referes to a civil wrong committed against a person or property - not including a breach of contract?






39. What is not an inhalation anesthetic agent?






40. Chvostek's sign can indicate






41. When removing anal warts with a laser - the rectum is packed with a wet sponge to...






42. The most common intraabdominal childhood tumor is...






43. Epinephrine should be used in this situation






44. Which arteries could be injured if the screws for an anterior cervical discectomy are placed laterally rather than straight or at a medial angle?






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






46. The correct arm placement when positioning a patient supine with arms extended on armboards is...






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






48. A lower oblique incision is called a/an






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






50. The thyroid gland consists of right and left lobes joined by the