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Surgical First Assist

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1. The tibial and common peroneal nerves are terminal branches of the what nerves?






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






3. What is the most common change in vital signs that are associated with early hypovolemic shock?






4. During a carotid endarterectomy - which arteries are initially incised?






5. What would affect normal wound healing?






6. Intercostal nerves and vessels are located






7. The reactions ototoxity and nephrotoxity can be a result of administering






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Cricoid pressure is applied to prevent






16. What drug paralyzes the sphincter muscle of the iris?






17. The isotonic solution that is closest to human physiology is...






18. The lateral ventricles within the cerebral hemisphere communicate with the third ventricle through the opening called






19. Sutures placed in a wound to prevent wound evisceration are called






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






21. Which opthalmic medications are injected into the anteior chamber during a cataract procedure to aid in keeping the iris in position prior to inserting the lens prosthesis?






22. When performing an inguinal hernia repair and incising the external oblique muscle - the sensory nerve that innervates the scrotum and must be preserved is the






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






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






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






26. The three protective tissue layers called the meninges lie in the following order - starting with the most superficial






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






28. Which term refers to the transmission of fluid along a strand of suture?






29. These complications can result from a total thyroidectomy






30. What structures are located in the anterior mediastinum?






31. The three structures that form the anatomical triangle of Calot are...






32. What is the preferred procedure for recurrent or persistent carcinoma of the cervix after radiation therapy has been completed?






33. Which of the following areas located in the fronal gyrus of the brain controls of the function of speech?






34. What methods should the surgical assistant consider when cutting sutures?

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






36. When the myocardium weakens and enlarges - losing the ability to pump blood into the systemic circulation - the resulting condition is called






37. Anatomical landmarks for a laparoscopic inguinal hernia include these






38. A left subcostal incision is typically used for






39. What is a result of potassium imbalance?






40. Dextran is used parenterally to...






41. Another name for the folds on the inner wall of the stomach is...






42. The terminal arterial branches of the aorta are the






43. What could occur when a posterior fossa craniotomy is performed with the patient in a sitting position?






44. A potential complication that can occur when the patient is undergoing an occipital craniotomy while in Fowler's position is...






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






46. What types of incisions are used for laparscopy?






47. Polyglactin 910 suture is...






48. A common pathogen associated with decubitus ulcers is Staphyloccocus






49. The fascia surrounding the kidney is called






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