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Surgical First Assist

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1. Cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular origin can be treated with






2. The invagination of the proximal intestine into the lumen of the distal intestine is called






3. Hernia means






4. Which is not a carppal bone?






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






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






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






8. A potential complication that can occur when the patient is undergoing an occipital craniotomy while in Fowler's position is...






9. The specific gravity of a normal urine sample is...






10. Intraoperative fluid and electroyte imbalance are affected by






11. One kilogram is equal to...






12. What microorganisms is responsbile for causing postoperative wound edge erythema and rebound tenderness?






13. What is a result of potassium imbalance?






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






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






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






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






18. Which solutions are used during a diagnostic cystoscopy?






19. If the suture breaks and the remainder of the suture line stays intact - which suture technique was utitlized?






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






21. The valve that prevents the retrograde flow of blood into the atrium from the left ventricle is the






22. The flexure at the junction of the duodenum and jejunum is the






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






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






25. Which procedure is done for chronic dacryocystitis?






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






27. A common autologous donor site for a free flap graft for replacing the jaw bone is the






28. If a surgical assistant places the operative patient's well-being above all other factors - then the s.a. is aid to have a strong






29. Postop hernias are common after which incisions?






30. Which lymph nodes are located between the pectoralis major and minor muscles?






31. Sutures fromt he ear may be removed after






32. Which affect renal vascular resistance?






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






34. A microscopic blood count that estimates the percentages of each type of leukocyte within a sample is called a






35. The dura plan that seperates the cerebrum from the cerebellum is the






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






37. When closing the peritoneum or intestine - which type of needle is used?






38. What is considered to be a biological hazard in the operating room?






39. Clostridium perfringens is associated with with clinical condition?






40. Drains are typically passed to the exterior through?






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






42. Intercostal nerves and vessels are located






43. Body temperature is regulated by the






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






45. What could occur when a posterior fossa craniotomy is performed with the patient in a sitting position?






46. Chvostek's sign can indicate






47. What causes localized temperature elevation during the inflammatory response?






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






49. The purpose of hemostasis is to...






50. Which breast procedure removes the entire breast and axillary contents but preserves the pectoral muscles?