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Surgical First Assist

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1. Epinephrine should be used in this situation






2. Which of the following is an example of an isotonic IV solution?






3. When closing the peritoneum or intestine - which type of needle is used?






4. Excessive secretion of growth hormones in adults causes






5. Which vein proximally travels across the neck of the abdominal aorta?






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






7. The flexure at the junction of the duodenum and jejunum is the






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






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






10. The branches of the aortic arch are...






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






12. Know the following vessels






13. What is the most common type of hernia that occurs in females?






14. Which nerve that innervates the muscles around the chin must be protected from injury when repairing a fracture of the madible?






15. To prevent the plates - screws and rods from breaking when performing a spinal fusion - bone graft is need to fuse to...






16. The node of Lund is located in the






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






18. What should be sent postop with the patient who has arch bars applied?






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






20. Mechanical - thermal - and chemical are appropriate mechanisms to achieve






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






22. Ulnar nerve damage could result from






23. Which nerves are at risk for injury when a humeral shaft fracture occurs?






24. Sutures fromt he ear may be removed after






25. Wound drains may be secured with






26. Fissure Sylvius separates the






27. A vagotomy is typically performed in conjection with which other procedure?






28. What is the loose areolar tissue that seperates the breast fromt he pectoralis major muscle?






29. When possible during a plastic surgery procedre - incision should be placed






30. What blood componenets are essential in clot formation?






31. The area where the common bile duct joins the pancreatic duct and enters the duodenum is called the






32. Reasons for skin graft failure include






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






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






35. The dura plan that seperates the cerebrum from the cerebellum is the






36. Which is the best indicator for possible failure of a below-th-knee amputation to heal?






37. Removal of devitalized tissue is...






38. Which branch of the trigeminal nerve must be identified and prserved when performing a submandibular gland removal?






39. The uterine artery is a branch of th anterior trunk of the






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






41. What are complications of internal K-wire fixation f a Colles' fracture?






42. A common autologous donor site for a free flap graft for replacing the jaw bone is the






43. Jackson's membrane would be found near the






44. The terminal arterial branches of the aorta are the






45. The series of arcades along the mesenteric border thorughout the length of the colon is called the






46. What is not considered a permanent urinary diversion?






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






48. What statement concerning the Bankart procedure is correct?






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






50. What body system evokes a physiologic response that is similar to the response evoked by sympathomimetic cardiovascular drugs?