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Surgical First Assist

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






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






3. Excessive secretion of growth hormones in adults causes






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






5. Which hernia is typically the result of postoperative wound dehiscence?






6. Cephalothin sodium (Keflin) is a/an






7. What structures are located in the anterior mediastinum?






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






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






10. Adipose tissue lies in which skin layer?






11. A left subcostal incision indicates surgery of the






12. Which lasers are used to destroy the lens casule during cataract surgery?






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






14. An organelle that contains digestive juices is the






15. Woulds in which there is significant bacterial contamination - foreign bodies - or extensive tissue trauma are generally closed by which intention?






16. The blood component administered to patients with a clotting problem is...






17. The nerve of Grassi is associated with the






18. One kilogram is equal to...






19. What is used to reinforce a subcuticular closure?






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






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






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






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






24. Lidocaine with epinephrine is contraindicated in surgery of the






25. During cataract surgery - the irrigation/aspiration handpiece is used for






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






27. Mechanical - thermal - and chemical are appropriate mechanisms to achieve






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






29. Postop complications of an appendectomy include these






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






31. Which organ is completely retorperitoneal?






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






33. Which ligaments that contain fibrous tissue and non-striated muscle fibers passes in the inferior direction from the cervix on each side of the rectum to the front of the sacrum?






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






35. Where is Hartmann's pouch located?






36. Which rectus muscle moves the eyeball upward and medially?






37. A patient is being evaluated for undergoing a breast reconstruction procedure and indicates she still smokes. Which procedures would the surgical assistant recommend?






38. General and regional anesthesia contribute to body heat loss by causing






39. Which procedure is done for chronic dacryocystitis?






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






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






42. Which of the following veins drains the intracranial venous sinuses to veins on the outside of the skull?






43. Which incisions allow for optimal exposure of frontal sinus fractures?






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






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






46. What is the body's normal reponse to cell and tissue injury?






47. Which tendone is located under the clavicle and is the site of most rotator cuff repairs?






48. An injury to the long thoracic nerve could cause






49. Which nerve that innervates the muscles around the chin must be protected from injury when repairing a fracture of the madible?






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