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Surgical First Assist

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1. Which procedure is done for chronic dacryocystitis?






2. Epinephrine should be used in this situation






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






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






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






6. When drawing a blood sample - a safe time lapse between blood drawing and analysis is...






7. Which fractures is most commonly associated with a fat embolism?






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






9. When an immediate confirmation of malignancy is needed - the specimen will be sent to pathology for






10. Which nerves are compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome?






11. The anastomsis - or linking - of arcades between the superior and inferior mesenteric vessels is known as the long anastomosis of...






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






13. The node of Lund is located in the






14. Which ligament connects the thryoid to the trachea?






15. What nerves must be identified and protected from injury during a thyroidectomy?






16. What types of incisions are used for laparscopy?






17. Studies show that the lowest infection rates have been obtained in surgical cases where patient body hair was






18. A thoracoabdominal incision should be used for






19. The frozen section examination provides the surgen with a






20. Which cranial nerves innervate the superior oblique muscle?






21. The opthalmic artery divides into the






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






23. The reactions ototoxity and nephrotoxity can be a result of administering






24. Meperidine hydrochlride (demerol) is a/an






25. A chemical reaction that provides energy by the breakdown of food molecules is called






26. It is recommended that the square knot is...






27. Where is Hartmann's pouch located?






28. During a laparoscopic hernia repair - staples should not be placed below the lateral iliopubic tract in order to avoid injuring the






29. NOT a layer of an artery






30. The trauma patient with a cervical spine injury at or near C3 or C5 is at great risk for






31. The large artery that arises from the left side of the aortic arch and descends into the arm is the






32. Liability is a legal rule that






33. Which position would be the most optimal for a pilonidal cycstectomy?






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






35. A left subcostal incision indicates surgery of the






36. Prior to plating a mandibular fracture - what should be applied to ensure proper occlusion of the teeth?






37. A chalazion is a chronic inflammation of the






38. Both direct and indirect hernias are the result of tears in the






39. Which nerves are affected by carpal tunnel syndrome?






40. At which vertebral level is the ondontoid process located?






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






42. Which of the following is an example of an isotonic IV solution?






43. 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






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






45. The thoracic duct begins in the






46. A Stamey endoscopic procedure is performed to...






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






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






49. Which fractures are caused by falling on the back of the hand with the wrist flexed - aka reverse Colles' fracture?

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







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