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Surgical First Assist

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1. Which cranial nerves innervate the inferior - medial - superior rectus - inferior oblique - and levator palpebrae muscle of the eye?






2. Which ligament connects the thryoid to the trachea?






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






4. Which nerve innervates the the diaphram?






5. The structures of the biliary tract






6. Langer lines generally lie perpendicular to the direction of...






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






8. The correct range for the pneumatic tourniquet pressure on an average adult for an upper extremity is...






9. Hirschsprung's disease is synonymous with






10. In addition to the zygoma - which other bone comprises the zygomatic arch?






11. The head of the pancreas is surrounded by the






12. What types of stitches incoporates the seromuscular layer and submucosa?






13. Hernia means






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






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






16. Which site is used for autotransplanting one or more of the parathyroid glands?






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






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






19. Which hernia involves the peritoneum and te abdominal viscera forms What part of the hernia sac?






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






21. During lateral positioning - a






22. The volume of red blood cells in whole blood is determined by which of the following tests?






23. What is the most common type of hernia that occurs in females?






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






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






26. When performing an open AAA - which artery or arteries are cross-clamped prior to cross-clamping the aorta?






27. What statement describes second-degree AV block?






28. Aminoglycosides are a category of antibiotics that






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






30. Excessive secretion of growth hormones in adults causes






31. An injury to the long thoracic nerve could cause






32. Which vein proximally travels across the neck of the abdominal aorta?






33. When a drug loses its effectiveness in a patient - the patient is said to have developed






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






36. The thoracic duct begins in the






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






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






39. What nerves are located lateral to the long thoracic nerve and innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle






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






41. The nerve of Grassi is associated with the






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






43. The series of arcades along the mesenteric border thorughout the length of the colon is called the






44. Where do the mental nerves and vessels exit from the mandible?






45. Which metacarpals is most commonly fractured when associated with a 'boxer's fracture?






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






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






48. Chvostek's sign can indicate






49. Infants are at risk of losing body heat quickly due to their






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