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Surgical First Assist

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1. 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?






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






3. Which carpal bones are fractured most frequently?






4. Which solutions are used during a diagnostic cystoscopy?






5. Infants are at risk of losing body heat quickly due to their






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






7. The term epistaxis means






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






9. The normal pH of blodd is...






10. Seepage of skin preparation solution under a patient may result in a






11. The thyroid gland consists of right and left lobes joined by the






12. In order to preserve the hepatic artery during liver and pancreas procurement - Which branch artery must be identified and ligated?






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






14. Which arteries are contained within the cardinal ligament?






15. The type of fracture that is caused by impaction of one one upon another is...






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






17. Incomplete closure of paired verterbral arches that can be treated surgically is know as






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






19. The nerves int he axillary region






20. The fascia surrounding the kidney is called






21. Blood passes through the bicuspid (mitral) valve when it flows from...






22. What would affect normal wound healing?






23. Cell 'drinking' is called






24. Which wound complication would require immediate surgery?






25. 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






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






27. The principal goal of the surgical assistant during the surgical procedure is to...






28. Sutures fromt he ear may be removed after






29. Which anastomoses is accomplished during a Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)?






30. A miotic drug is...






31. Wound drains may be secured with






32. A major concern in draining a gangrenous gallbladder is...






33. Plication of the inferior vena cava or insertion of an imbrella-type filter is performed to treat






34. Extrauterine disease of the female reproductive system may utilize the following lasers via a colposcope or laparoscope






35. In severe aortic stenosis the following are indications for valve replacement






36. During a laparoscopic hernia repair - stapling is avoided in the triangular area inferior to the internal inguinal ring called






37. Which artery is susceptible to injury during a cholesycstecomy?






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






39. An enzyme active in the digestion of starches is...






40. 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?






41. What is a correct statement concerning the principles of suture placment?






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






43. Cleft lip repair is usually recommended at






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






45. The rectus sheath that meet to form a tough fibrous white band that extends from the xiphoid process to the pubic symphysis is the






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






47. Which nerves are most frequently injured due to a shoulder dislocation?






48. When drawing a blood sample - a safe time lapse between blood drawing and analysis is...






49. The T-wave indicates






50. What is the princial goal of suctioning blood and body fluids fromt the wound?