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Surgical First Assist

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1. During common bile duct exploration - which structures are more likely to be accidently injured?






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






3. Delayed wound healing may be related to...






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






5. Which section of the stomach is wrapped behind the esophagus during a Nissen procedure?






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






7. Which two arteries must be preserved during pancrease retrieval?






8. The mammary gland is fixed to the overlying skin and underlying pectoral fascia by fibrous bands known as






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






10. What is at the greatest risk for fluid volume deficit?






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






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






13. What should not be administered to a patient who is exhibiting asystole?






14. What statement describes second-degree AV block?






15. What is the purpose for the surgical creation of an arteriovenous fistula?






16. The drug added to a local anesthetic to increase diffusion is...






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






18. Ulnar nerve damage could result from






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






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






21. A patient scheduled for surgery has a hematocrit reading of 45% of total blood volume - which is...






22. The T-wave indicates






23. In the event that a child needs an emergency procedure and the parents cannot be located to sign the permission






24. Which nerves are affected by carpal tunnel syndrome?






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






26. What may be requested during an emergency femoral embolectomy?






27. Hemolytic reactions caused by ABO






28. This artery divides into the anterior and middle cerebral arteries






29. This local anesthetics has a longer duration






30. Which arteries are contained within the cardinal ligament?






31. The usual location of a Meckel's diverticulum is...






32. Some patients may show the most severe and lifethreatening type of reaction to certain drugs known as






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






34. Significantly decreased volume of circulating blood or plasma in the body may cause the patient to go into






35. The donor left kidney is preferred in order to procure additional length of the






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






37. The superior margin of the hip bone s called the






38. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to...






39. Platelet concentration is often transfused during the immediate preoperative period for the purpose of...






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






41. What is a potential physiological response when lowering patient's legs from the lithotomy position?






42. The arterial blood supply to the breast is supplied from branches of the






43. What is normal cardiac output for an adult?






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






45. Which arteries supplies blood to the thyroid gland?






46. Common pathogens infecting traumatic wounds often require the use of...






47. Which dressing is used when moderate to heavy fluid drainage is expected?






48. Which procedures involve abdominal - perineal - and groin dissection?






49. A vulsellum forceps is used in ___ surgery.






50. Which ligament is attached to the posterior lateral condyle of the femur and to the notch of the midline of the tibia between the tibial condyle?