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Surgical First Assist

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1. An elderly patient who is one week postabdominal surgery complains of a 'popping' sensation associated with coughing or straining. the most likely cause is...






2. The ovarian artery is a branch of the






3. The arterial supply to the intestinal tract - with the exception of the stomach - duodenum - and distal rectum - is derived from the






4. When removing anal warts with a laser - the rectum is packed with a wet sponge to...






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






6. When assisting the surgeon with the draping - where should the surgical assistant stand in relation to the surgeon?






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






8. 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?






9. A vesicourethral abdominal suspension is aka






10. What blood componenets are essential in clot formation?






11. 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






12. The five branches of the facial nerve from






13. What is not considered a permanent urinary diversion?






14. Which type of needle would be selected for use on skin or tendon?






15. An injury to the long thoracic nerve could cause






16. Which nerves can be injured during a lateral lower leg fasciotomy?






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






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






19. The thoracic duct begins in the






20. The avascular area located in the mesentery and to the left of the middle colic artery is...






21. The incision for the tracheostomy is approx. 1/4' above the






22. If the veres needle is not positioned inside the peritoneal cavity - what happens to the flow of the CO2 and ressure?






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






24. Cricoid pressure is applied to prevent






25. Newborn vomiting - free of bile - and projectile in nature - is indicative of...






26. Chvostek's sign can indicate






27. Postop hernias are common after which incisions?






28. Which nerves are compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome?






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






30. Under which structure is the nerve trapped in carpal tunnel syndrome?






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






32. 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?






33. Which types of fractures is at the greatest risk for infection?






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






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






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






37. Which nerves are affected by carpal tunnel syndrome?






38. What is the durg of choice when lidocaine fails to achieve response for treating ventricular tachycardia/ventricular fibrillation during sudden cardiac arrest?






39. The liver is divided into two principal lobes by which ligament?






40. Chronic otitis media can lead to loss of hearing. In the early stages - the patient can be helped by






41. Measures to treat atelectasis include






42. Which vein drains the right side of the vertebral column?






43. Which types of fistulas refers to leakage of urine into the vagina?






44. A laceration or avulsion of the extensor tendon at the proximal phalanx or proximal interphalangeal (PIP) join is called a






45. What is a Monteggia fracture?






46. The most frequent site of cartilage tears in the knee joint is the






47. Valves of the gallbladder are called






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






49. To perform cholangiography - which duct is identified and incised for placement of the cholangiocatheter?






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