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Surgical First Assist

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1. When performing a tympanoplasty - the graft is secured to the oval window when






2. At the base of each internal carotid artery is an enlargement called the






3. Sutures fromt he ear may be removed after






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






5. A needle biopsy of the lung may be accomplished with a






6. An organelle that contains digestive juices is the






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






8. The kidney lift should be situated directly below What part of the patient when positioning a patient for a nephrectomy?






9. The ovarian artery is a branch of the






10. What structures of the kidney does urine drain into the major calyces?






11. What is the normal value of the BUN for adults?






12. Which structures may be used for replacement of the ligament during an ACL repair?






13. What local anesthetic is used most frequently for preoperative ocular-instillation?






14. The most reliable tendon graft for primary reconstruction of the anteior cruciate ligament is...






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






16. Meperidine hydrochlride (demerol) is a/an






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






18. An emergency drug that increases myocardial contractility is...






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






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






21. The small ducts that drain bile directly into the gallbladder are called






22. Ulnar nerve damage could result from






23. The five branches of the facial nerve from






24. What types of blood components is the most common source of bacterial infection in a transfusion?






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






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






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






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






29. High doses of nitrous oxide block the metabolism of what vitamin?






30. The amount of tension or pull expressed in pounds that a suture can withstand before it breaks is...






31. During a triple arthrodesis - the capsule of the talonavicular - calcaneoocuboid and subtalar joint are circumferentially incised to...






32. Which wound complication would require immediate surgery?






33. Which vein - in addition to the gonadal and lumbar - should be clamped and ligated when performing a left kidney procurement?






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






35. An absorbable suture that offers extended wound support






36. Which arteries supplies the cecum - ascending colon - hepatic flexure - and proximal portion of the transverse colon?






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






38. The three phases wound healing include these






39. Hirschsprung's disease is synonymous with






40. The gram stain differentiates






41. The nerve of Grassi is associated with the






42. The position used typically in thyroid and gallbladder surgery is...






43. What dye is used in opthalmic surgery to diagnose corneal abrasions?






44. To establish a tracheostomy - a transverse or midilne incision is made in the neck between the






45. Increased WBC - bilirubin - alkaline phosphatase and positive blood culture would be associated with






46. These complications can result from a total thyroidectomy






47. 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






48. What structures are located in the anterior mediastinum?






49. A prolongation of the breast tissue located in the upper - outer part of the breast that passes through an opening in the axillary fascia is called the






50. The proper placement of th legs for a patient in the lateral position is...