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“Bowel technique” refers to steps used by the surgical team to prevent postoperative:
a) adhesion formation b) hemorrhage c) incisional hernia formation d) surgical site infection |
surgical site infection |
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Which suturing technique is often used on the appendiceal stump? a) interrupted b) horizontal mattress c) purse string d) vertical mattress |
purse-string
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Which stage of breast cancer is characterized by evidence of distal metastasis? a) Stage I b) Stage II c) Stage III- b d) Stage IV |
Stage IV |
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Surgical removal of the entire breast without any lymph nodes is a(n):
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Simple Mastectomy |
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Which fascial sheet is attached to the iliac crest, linea alba, and pubis?
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Scarpa's |
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Which anatomical structure is the largest mass of lymphatic tissue in the body?
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Spleen |
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Where is the gallbladder located in relation to the liver?
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Inferior surface of the right lobe |
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For which type of hernia repair could a Penrose drain be used as a method of gentle traction of the spermatic cord?
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McVay inguinal herniorrhaphy |
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What is the name of the fibrous and serous capsule that covers the liver?
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Glisson's |
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If a mastectomy is scheduled to follow a breast biopsy and frozen section results indicate carcinoma, what is done?
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Re-prep, redrape patient; team changes gowns and gloves; and use new instruments.
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HBV, HCV, and alcohol abuse are precursors to which of the following diseases?
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cirrhosis |
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Great care is taken to identify and preserve the long thoracic and thoracodorsal nerves in which surgical procedure?
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Modified Radical Mastectomy |
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Bifurcated drains and fluffy pressure dressings are used following mastectomy primarily to:
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Prevent formation of hematoma and seroma |
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Surgical skin preps for breast procedures for carcinoma should be performed vigorously and thoroughly to prevent postoperative surgical site infections in immunocompromised patients. True or False |
False |
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The upper-hand and Thompson retractors are complex self-retaining retractors frequently used in major abdominal procedures True or False |
True |
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What is the name for the first lymph node in the axillary chain that is frequently biopsied in conjunction with a breast biopsy, lumpectomy, or mastectomy? 1. attendant 2. gaurdian 3. leader 4. sentinel |
Sentinel |
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What type of incision is made for excisional biopsy of a centrally located breast mass involving the lactiferous ducts?
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Circumareolar
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Which potentially life-threatening disease or condition can result from untreated thyrotoxicosis?
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Thyroid Storm |
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A Maloney bougie dilator is used in which anatomical structure?
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Esophagus |
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A typical end-to-end bowel anastomosis is accomplished with which of the following suturing techniques? 1. one-layer, continuous technique for seromuscular approximation with absorbable suture 2. one-layer, interrupted technique for mucosal approximation only with silk suture 3. two-layer, continuous technique for seromuscular approximation with absorbable, interrupted for mucosa with silk suture 4. two-layer, interrupted technique for seromuscular approximation with silk; continuous for mucosa with absorbable suture |
two-layer, interrupted technique for seromuscular approximation with silk; continuous for mucosa with absorbable suture |
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Which type of surgical procedure is used to release abnormal tissue connections in the abdominal viscera and layers?
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lysis of adhesion |
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In a laparoscopic appendectomy, all of the following methods could be used for dissection of the appendix EXCEPT:
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intraluminal circular stapler |
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During cholangiography, bubbles in the contrast media would likely:
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Give the appearance of a stone on an X-ray |
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A T-tube or wound drain left in place following laparoscopic cholecystectomy would MOST likely exit through:
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one of the 5 mm right port site incisions |
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What is the name of a gastric mass of indigestible vegetable fiber and hair that may require surgical excision?
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bezoar |
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A vagotomy is a surgical treatment option for:
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gastric ulcers |
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Where are the parathyroid glands located in relation to the thyroid?
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dorsal, superior and inferior |
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What is another name for an acquired ventral hernia through the linea semilunaris?
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Spigelian |
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Which of the following is the MOST common permanent colostomy?
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sigmoid |
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What type of hernia protrudes through the transversalis fascia in the area of Hesselbach’s triangle?
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direct |
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The surgeon may request which of the following for irrigation to aid in destroying any residual tumor cells after dissection?
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sterile water |
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What is the incision routinely used for open cholecystectomy?
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right subcostal |
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What is achieved by insufflation of carbon dioxide into the abdominal cavity?
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pneumoperitoneum |
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Pancreaticodudenectomy is also known as which of the following procedures?
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Whipple |
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What is another way of saying "cephalad to caudal"?
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head to tail |
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Which of the following is NOT a region of the pancreas?
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Capsule |
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Which type of viewing instrument would be used for surgical treatment of hemorroids?
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anoscope |
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Conversion from a laparoscopic procedure to an open procedure is always a possibility that the surgical technologist should be prepared for. True or False |
True |
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The Triangle of Calot is an anatomical space bounded by stuctures in which surgical procedure?
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cholecystectomy |
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What is the reason for injecting saline through the cholangiogram catheter prior to the contrast media?
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The saline will test the patency of the cystic duct prior to injecting the contrast |
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The Hasson technique for establishing pneumoperitoneum requires the use of a Verres needle. True or False |
True |
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Dilation of the submucosal and subcutaneous venous plexus that lines the anal canal is called?
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hemorroid |
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The skin incision for a thyroidectomy will follow which anatomical lines?
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Langer's |
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A surgical technologist may "run" or operate the laparoscopic camera durimg minimally invasive procedures to free up the hands of the surgeon and surgical first assistant. True or False |
True |
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A gastrostomy can be created by all of the following methods EXCEPT:
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endovascular |
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Which incision is traditionally used for open appendectomy?
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McBurney |
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End-to-end, end-to-side, side-to-side, and Roux-en-Y are techniques for:
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bowel anastomosis |
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Another name for tyroid tenaculum is:
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Lahey |
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What is the name for the type of hernis in which both direct and indirect defects are present?
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pantaloon |
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Which type of intestinal obstruction involves a telescoping of a portion of the intestine into another portion?
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intussusception |
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What does TEP stand for in general surgery?
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totally extraperitoneal patch |
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Which type of hernia occurs below the abdominocrural crease and more frequently in females?
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femoral |
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What term describes a benign condition of breast enlargement in men?
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gynecomastia |
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A whipple procedure is done for treatment of a tumor in which abdominal organ?
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pancreas |
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In which of the following abdominal incisions would the linea alba be opened down to the peritoneum?
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median vertical |
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What do the parathyroid glands regulate in the body?
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Blood calium concentration |
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For which surgical procedure would the Buie pile forceps be used?
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hemorrhoidectomy |
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An intestinal stoma is created at a point below the costal margin, above the belt line, and at the lateral edge of which muscle?
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rectus abdominus |
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A needle-localization procedure may be performed in radiology for assistance in locating discrete masses in the:
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breast |
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Which of the following are endocrine-secreting glands of the pancreas that make up only 1% of the organ?
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islets of Langerhans |
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Due to the vascular and friable nature of the liver, a surgeon may choose to use suture on which type of needle?
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blunt |
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What term is used for surgical opening of the abdominal or peritoneal cavity?
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laparotomy |
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Doyen, Kocher, Dennis, and Allen are names of which type of instrument?
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intestinal clamps |
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What type of hernia results from a failure of the deep internal ring to close during fetal development and allows intestinal protrusion into the scrotum?
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indirect |
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The hepatic and splenic flexures are located proximally and distally in which part of the large intestine?
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transverse |
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Which surgical position is used exclusively for anorectal surgical procedures?
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Kraske |
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Which handheld retractor is specially designed for use in open cholecystectomy to elevate the liver?
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Harrington |
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Tetany is a serious potential post-op compliction of which type of surgical intervention?
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thyroidectomy |
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Which statement is CORRECT regarding polyps and diverticula in the colon?
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Polyps protrude inward, and diverticula protrude outward from the intestine |
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Which held hand retractors are frequently used to retract tissues during tyroidectomy?
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Green |
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