Final
Biological mechanisms of bone grafting include all of the following EXCEPT:
Osteoreduction
Ms. J. F. is a 45 year-old, gravida 4, para 4. She noticed occasional leakage of fluid from the urethra when sneezing or coughing for the past 6 months. She has scheduled an appointment with a urologist. What test is performed to diagnose this condition? :
a clinical exam in which the client fills their bladder & coughs while in lithotomy position
If Y. U. has the extracapsular approach, the Surgical Technologist will prepar
a cystotome and I/A machine.
If excision is required at the base of the tongue:
a hemiglossectomy is required.
An ovarian cyst that may contain hair, teeth, fluid, and other tissue is a(n)
dermoid cyst
The process of removing waste products from the blood of a client in renal failure is called:
dialysis
Hydroureter refers to:
distention of the ureter with fluid.
Facial nerve damage may be decreased by use of:
a nerve stimulator
Good exposure for thyroid surgery is ensured by all of the following EXCEPT:
firm retraction of the recurrent laryngeal nerve and surrounding structures
Orchiopexy can be defined as
fixation of a testicle
The lobes of the thyroid are connected by the:
isthmus
The cricoid cartilage is a:
ring of cartilage at the inferior base of the larynx
The instrument used to remove the laminae during a laminectomy is a:
rongeur.
Lateral curvature of the spine is called:
scoliosis.
Placement of an artificial sphincter is done to treat:
incontinence
The position for abdominal hysterectomy is:
supine with arms on an armboard.
Tears flow freely into the nose due to the:
nasolacrimal duct
Priapism is defined as a condition:
of prolonged erection without sexual stimulaiton.
Oliguria
scanty urine flow
Which of the following is NOT an abnormal uterine position?
septate
A uterine anomaly in which there is a wall completely or partially dividing the uterine cavity is called:
septate uterus
The trigone in the urinary bladder consists of a triangular shape of two ____________ & one ______________.
ureteral orifices, urethral orifice.
Urine empties from the bladder through a tube called the:
urethra.
A radical cystectomy is the removal of the:
urinary bladder & all reproductive organs.
An ileostomy may drain:
urine or liquid stool
An IVP is done to:
show lesions, stones, or other abnormalities.
The surgical indication represented by incomplete closure of the vertebral arches in newborns is:
spina bifida.
The outermost layer of the testicular capsule is the:
tunica vaginalis
Postoperatively, Y. U. asks you "Why did I receive a steroid injection during surgery?" Based on your knowledge of pharmacology, you respond:
"A steroid drug is used to decrease inflammation and decrease the likelihood of your body rejecting the new lens."
Craniosyntosis is treated with which surgical procedure?
Craniectomy
What is the term for reconstructive surgery of cranial defects?
Cranioplasty
Manual placing of pressure in the suprapubic region is known as:
Crede's maneuver.
Which of the following would most likely be used to stabilize a cervical fracture?
Crutchfield tongs
Biting of small pieces of soft tissue during neurosurgical procedures require the use of a/an:
Cushing Pituitary Rongeur.
A herniated nucleus pulpous is treated with which surgical procedure?
Decompression laminectomy
Which of the following is NOT necessary for a lumbar sympathectomy?
Dilator
Sagging and eversion of the lower lid is termed:
Ectropion
Which procedure records the electrical activity of the brain?
Electroencephalogram
Removal of the entire eyeball is:
Enucleation
Anesthesia for a cystoscopy may be:
Epidural, General, and spinal (all of the above)
Ms. P. W. experienced severe left flank pain, diaphoresis, and nausea. A right renal calculus was diagnosed. Ms. P. W. was scheduled for an ESWL. What does ESWL mean?
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
The most preventable cause of blindness is:
Glaucoma
Exophthalmos is often seen in patients with:
Graves' disease
An involuntary inability to start the urine stream
Hesitency
An example of a uterine manipulator is a:
Hulka
The extraocular muscles are innervated by cranial nerves:
III, IV, VI (3,4,6)
Of the following, which would least likely be used for neurosurgery?
Insufflation tubing
Which muscles are divided when approaching the kidney through a lumbar approach?
Internal & external oblique
Ms. P. W experienced severe left flank pain, diaphoresis, and nausea. What diagnostic tests are done to confirm the diagnosis of renal calculus.
Intravenous pyelogram and urinalysis
How is a urologic bed different from a standard OR table?
It has x-ray capability, a drainage system.
Select the FALSE statement about the Jackson Bed.
It places the patient in a kneeling position.
What is the purpose of injecting 1% lidocaine with epinephrine into the vaginal mucosa before beginning a vaginal hysterectomy?
It reduces bleeding and improves visualization in the operative field.
During an abdominal hysterectomy, the surgeon has made incision into the anterior vaginal mucosa. Which instrument would you pass next for extension of the incision to form the vaginal cuff?
Jorgensen scissors
Which of the following instruments should be included in the set-up for a laminectomy?
Kerrison rongeur
Once the spinous process is exposed on a laminectomy, the next instrument needed to remove the process is the:
Kerrison rongeur.
Ms. J. F. is a 45 year-old, gravida 4, para 4. She noticed occasional leakage of fluid from the urethra when she sneezes or coughs. She has scheduled an appointment with a urologist. What position will Ms. F. be in during her surgical procedure?
Lithotomy
Anesthesia used most commonly for a patient receiving a peritoneal dialysis catheter is:
Local
Anesthesia for an internal urethrotomy MAY include:
Local, MAC, spinal, general (all of the above)
What procedure is NOT used to treat stress incontinence?
MAGPI.
A potent diuretic that maybe used to decrease intraocular pressure is known as:
Mannitol
A surgical drill that is specialized for neurosurgery and requires additional training for use and maintenance is called:
Midas Rex
Which of the following positions would most likely be used for performing a lumbar laminectomy?
Modified prone
Another name for an interdigital neuroma is:
Morton's neuroma
A neurologic study in which radiopaque substance is injected into the subarachnoid space through a lumbar puncture is called a/an:
Myelogram
Choose the "normal" constituent of urine
Urea
Following anastomosis of a ureter during a ureteral reimplantation procedure, a _______ is left in place to ensure free drainage of the kidney post-operatively.
Urethral catheter or stent
Vesico- means:
Urinary bladder
Hydrocephalus is treated with which surgical procedure?
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement
A radical hysterectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy is a/an:
Wertheim procedure.
You are working in the office of the OR. A urology nurse calls to schedule an orchiectomy for Tuesday morning at 8:00 am. What is the most important question you should ask to ensure that the OR team has the correct supplies?
What approach will the surgeon use?
Which of the following is NOT a positioning aid for intracranial procedures?
Wilson frame
What precaution is followed post-operatively for a patient with arch bars?
Wire cutters are kept at the bedside
Select the item below that is NOT a surgical device used to assist the surgeon during infant circumcision.
Wood's lamp
tissue transferred from an animal to a human
Xenograft
Who would NOT be a candidate for vaginal hysterectomy?
a nulliparous patient with disease of the hip joint
Removal of an ovarian cyst during laparoscopic cystectomy is facilitated with:
a retrieval bag such as an Endopouch
Ovarian torsion is:
a twisting of an ovarian cyst that causes pain and ischemia.
During laparoscopic hysterectomy, exposure of the structures around the uterus is provided using:
a uterine manipulator
Mandibular fractures are treated by occlusion of the teeth through use of:
arch bars
A congenital collection of abnormal vessels of the brain that increase in size with time best describes:
arteriovenous malformation
The circle of Willis is located
at the base of the brain
A ventricular shunt can be placed distally in the _________ or the _________.
atrium peritoneal cavity
Sympathetic and parasympathetic are terms denoting the division of the:
autonomic nervous system
The contractions of involuntary muscles are controlled by the:
autonomic nervous system.
A Foley catheter is placed into a presurgical hysterectomy patient to:
avoid injury to the bladder.
Ms. P. W. experienced severe left flank pain, diaphoresis & nausea. A right renal calculus was diagnosed. Ms. P. W. had an ESWL. ESWL is an abbreviation for:
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.
A congenital defect in which the bladder is herniated through the abdominal wall in the suprapubic region is called:
extrophy of the bladder.
To obtain appropriate specimens for the eye bank:
eyes are placed in the specimen bottle with the cornea up.
The parotid gland is divided by the
facial nerve
Fertility ends in perimenopause and a woman cannot become pregnant during this phase.
false
Hyperopia is a refractive visual defect which is also known as _________________ which means the patient cannot see _____________.
farsightedness; near
The suffix "-pexy" refers to:
fixation of.
Dyes used in ophthalmic surgery include which of the following:
flourescein sodium
An ovarian cyst that develops as a result of a failure of the ovary to release an egg is a/an:
follicular cyst
An autotransplanted parathyroid gland is often placed in the:
forearm muscle
The surgical correction of urethral stenosis in males is called all of the following EXCEPT:
frenulectomy
The most commonly used diuretic is:
furosemide (Lasix)
An elevated PSA indicates
further testing is necessary to rule out prostate cancer.
The tissue encountered under the skin of the scalp is the:
galea/aponeurosis.
A condition in which an individual's gender at birth is contrary to the one which which they identify is called
gender dysphoria
Anesthesia most commonly used for renal surgery is:
general
"Balano-" is defined as:
glans penis.
The space between the vocal cords is the:
glottis.
Enlargement of the thyroid due to iodine deficiency is called:
goiter
Bruxism is:
grinding of the teeth.
Bishop Harmon utility forceps would be used for:
heavy tissue as the sclera.
Signs of a ruptured urinary bladder are:
hematuria, rebound tenderness & urgency.
Raney clips are:
hemostatic scalp clips
To prevent thrombi from forming in the walls of the renal vein during transfer from the donor to the recipient, ____________ is given just before clamping the renal vessel.
heparin
Signs of BPH are
hesitency
The removal of an excess collection of fluid between the tunica vaginalis & the tunica albuginea is called:
hydrocelectomy.
The removal of an excess collection of fluid between the tunica vaginalis and the tunica albuginea is called:
hydrocelectomy.
Which condition results from an obstruction of the flow of CSF, overproduction of CSF, or improper absorption of CSF?
hydrocephalus
The bone in the neck located between the mandible and the larynx, which supports the tongue and provides attachment for some of its muscles, is the:
hyoid
Which is NOT a cause of menopause?
hysterectomy
Diagnosis of abnormalities of the uterus and Fallopian tubes using X-ray and contrast media is done through:
hysterosalpinography
The most common cause of ureteral injury is:
iatrogenic.
The purpose of the kidney elevator/rest on the OR table is to:
increase the space between the lower ribs and the iliac crest
Brachytherapy is a form of:
internal radiation.
Ms. P. W. experienced severe left flank pain, diaphoresis & nausea. A right renal calculus was diagnosed. Diagnostic tests done to confirm the diagnosis of renal calculi include:
intravenous pyelogram & urinalysis.
A bicornate uterus
is heart-shaped with 2 uterine horns
Structures enclosed in the carotid sheath include the
jugular vein, carotid artery, and vagus nerve.
The veins of the head and neck are drained by the:
jugular veins.
A Seton is used to:
keep a fistula tract open so pus can drain and prevent abscess
LASIK is an abbreviation for:
laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis
A fibroid is a:
leiomyoma.
As you prepare for J. J.'s resection surgery, you organize the following on your Mayo:
lid speculum, Green muscle hooks, Steven's scissors and caliper
Special considerations for a post adrenalectomy patient would be:
life-long need for hormone replacement.
Hydroelectronic fragmentation of calculi transurethrally is called:
lithotripsy
Hydroelectronic fragmentation of calculi transurethrally is called:
lithotripsy.
Bladder stones are crushed with an instrument called a:
lithotrite
Mr. Victor Davis is scheduled for a transurethral resection of the prostate. Supplies prepared for the procedure include a resectoscope, 2,000 ml bag of saline, and Foley catheter. All of the following are components of a resectoscope EXCEPT a/an:
lithotrite
Anesthesia for a vasectomy is most commonly:
local infiltration
The excessive curvature of the lumbar spine is called:
lordosis
To debulk a tumor means that it is:
made smaller through resection.
Penectomy is performed to treat:
malignant cancer of the penis
The drug of choice for adequate diuresis of the living donor before, during, and after post-removal kidney is:
mannitol (Osmitrol).
Which of the following is NOT a muscle of mastication?
maxilla
The area of the brain that controls the respiratory center is the:
medulla oblongata
A meningocele is a herniation of the:
meninges only.
J. K. is a 62 year-old female with a tumor arising from the covering of the brain in the occipital region. She is scheduled for a craniotomy. You are assigned to pass instruments. J. K. has a/an:
meningioma.
During Y. U.'s surgery, the surgeon asks for a syringe with Michol. Based on your knowledge of pharmacology, you know Michol is a/an:
miotics
The resection of a fibroid tumor from the uterus is a/an:
myomectomy.
The components of a penile implant include all of the following EXCEPT:
needle.
A Wilm's tumor is also known as:
nephroblastoma
A surgical procedure in which a nerve is freed from binding adhesion for relief of pain and restoration of function is termed a:
neurolysis.
Ms. P. W. experienced severe left flank pain, diaphoresis, and nausea. A right renal calculum was removed. The CST prepared the calculus for transport to lab cy placing it in:
no solution
Vaginal cancer often causes:
no symptoms
The part of a tracheostomy that is used to guide it into place and is kept readily available is the:
obturator
Ovarian cancer:
often has metastasized before it is diagnosed.
Staging might be done in which of the following cases?
oophorectomy
Surgical removal of the testis or the testes is termed:
orchiectomy
A potent diuretic used to prevent ischemic renal failure is:
osmotic diuretic
The common name for retrognathism is:
overbite
Which structure is identified and preserved during thyroid surgery?
parathyroid glands
Mumps occur in the
parotid glands
A leiomyoma that is growing on a stalk is:
pedunculated
Complete removal of the rectum, distal sigmoid, urinary bladder and distal ureters, and the internal iliac vessels and their lateral branches is a:
pelvic exenteration
A Tenckhoff catheter is place into
peritoneal cavity
The Tenckhoff catheter is used for:
peritoneal dialysis
A Cavitron unit is used for:
phacoemulsification
Tumors of the brain include all of the following EXCEPT:
pheochromocytomas.
During lateral positioning, a:
pillow is placed between the legs
A miotic drug is:
pilocarpine
During thyroidectomy, once the skin incision has been made, the first muscle encountered is the:
platysma
A disease of grapelike, fluid filled sacs in the kidney is called:
polycystic kidney disease
One of the most common disorders of the endocrine system, causing infertility and insulin resistance is:
polycystic ovarian syndrome.
The Jackson frames is used for _______ during a ________ fusion.
positioning, lumbar
intraocular lens (IOL) will be implanted in the:
posterior chamber.
The safest and most effective prep solution for the face is:
povidone iodine
Male-to-female sex reassignment procedures may include all of the following EXCEPT:
prostatectomy
All of the following statements are TRUE of a ureteral catheter EXCEPT that they:
provide direct visualization of the bladder
A fleshy encroachment onto the cornea is called a/an:
pterygium
The Glasgow Coma Scale evaluates all of the following EXCEPT:
pupil size
A surgical procedure to correct a redundant renal pelvis & resect a stenotic portion of the ureteropelvic junction is called:
pyeloureteroplasty
Metastasis of malignant tumors of the head and neck into the lymph nodes is treated surgically with:
radical neck dissection.
Epididymectomy is performed to treat:
recurrent infection.
Which of the following is a considered an intraocular procedure?
removal of pterygium
Circumcision refers to:
removal of the foreskin.
Circumcision is:
removal of the prepuce
The renal pedicle includes the:
renal artery and renal vein.
A staghorn calculi is one that lodges and continues to grow eventually filling the:
renal calyx
A staghorn stone is one that lodges and continues to grow in the:
renal calyx
Pyelo- is the root word for the:
renal pelvis
In general, surgery for strabismus is known as:
resection and recession
Non-conducting, isoosmotic glycine irrigating solution must be used in the surgical presence of a:
resectoscope
Parts of a cystoscope include all of the following EXCEPT:
resectoscope.
Functions of the thyroid gland include all of the following EXCEPT:
secretion of TSH.
All of the following are signs of a varicocele EXCEPT:
sharp, stabbing pain in the groin.
Transillumination is the technique a surgeon uses to:
shine a light through a fluid filled structure to identify an abnormality
A sound used to dilate the urethral of a female is ______________ than those used on a male.
shorter and less curved
Surgical trauma to the first and second cranial nerves would cause loss of senses of:
smell and sight
spinal
spinal
Cranial Nerve XI is the:
spinal accessory.
A myelogram is an x-ray of the:
spinal canal.
Anesthesia for a pubovaginal sling procedure MAY include:
spinal, epidural, general, and local (all of the above)
Spinal fusion is done to ________ the spine and a discectomy ______ required.
stabilize, is
Plication is the:
stitching of folds in tissue at the organ's wall to reduce it's size.
Kegel exercises are designed to:
strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.
Ms. J. F. is 45 year old, gravida 4, para 4. She noticed occasional leakage of fluide from the urethra when she sneeezes or coughs. She has scheduled an appointment with a urologist. Ms. J. F.'s diagnosis would be termed:
stress incontinence
Cerebrospinal fluid circulates freely in the:
subarachnoid space
The salivary glands located under the tongue are the:
sublingual
Posterior fossa exploration and exposure of the foramen magnum is executed through a:
suboccipital approach
In what position will the patient be placed for an orchiopexy?
supine
Ms. P. W. experienced severe left flank pain, diaphoresis & nausea. A right renal calculus was diagnosed. Ms. W. received a pigtail ureteral stent prior to ESWL to:
support and dilate the lumen of the ureter thus easing stone removal
Ms. P. W. expereince severe left flank pain, diaphoresis, and nausea. A right renal calculum was diagnosed. Before the ESWL, she received a pigtail ureteral stent. to:
support and dilate the lumen of the ureter thus easing stone removal.
The procedure where only the uterus body is removed is called a/an:
supracervical hysterectomy
The incision for a pubovaginal sling is:
suprapubic and vaginal
What technique is thought to prevent future vaginal prolapse after a hysterectomy?
suturing the cardinal and uterosacral ligaments together and anchoring them to the vaginal vault
An anterior repair involves:
suturing tucks in the vaginal wall to support the bladder.
The medical term dacryo- means:
tear duct
During the corrective eye procedure J. J.'s pulse decreases to 50 beats per minute. Based of your knowledge of potential complications, you known that:
tension has been placed on the eye muscles or the optic nerve causing bradycardia.
Accidental removal of all parathyroid tissue results in:
tetany.
What topical anesthetic is used most frequently for preoperative ocular instillation?
tetracaine
The ligament that surrounds the uterus and is part of the visceral peritoneum is called:
the broad ligament.
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction effects:
the condyle of the mandible and the temporal fossa.
During a microdiscectomy, what is removed?
the herniated portion of the disc
Stereotaxis provides:
the location of a fixed point in space using geometric coordinates.
A cystometrogram is used to evaluate all of the following EXCEPT:
the pyloric sphincter.
Cornu refers to:
the uterine horns
The aquaduct of Sylvius (cerebral aqueduct) connects the _____ and _____ ventricles.
third, fourth
The strap muscles include:
thyrohyoid, omohyoid, sternohyoid, sternothyroid
The largest and most superior cartilage of the larynx is the:
thyroid cartilage
-tripsy
to crush
A precaution necessary when using the kidney elevator/rest on the OR table is:
to press firmly but not too tightly against the body
Major steps in the LASIK procedure include:
topical anesthesia, eyelid retraction, use of a microkeratome to create a flap, reshaping the cornea.
All for the following procedures may be completed through a cystoscope EXCEPT:
total removal of a bladder tumor.
One predictable sequence of items passed to the surgeon beginning a laparoscopy is:
towel clamp, scalpel, Veress needle, syringe.
Using current technique, all of the following procedures would usually require a craniotomy incision EXCEPT:
transphenoidal hypophysectomy
The inguinal approach for an orchiectomy is used to:
treat a malignant tumor
Intracavitary implants are used for:
treatment of endometrial or cervical cancer.
Corneal transplant (penetrating keratoplasty) requires:
trephination of the donor and recipient corneas.
The ____ is the largest of the cranial nerves and has three branches.
trigeminal
The three-branched cranial nerve that provides sensory and motor functions to the head and face is the:
trigeminal
Positioning for vaginal hysterectomy includes all EXCEPT:
tucking arms at sides to provide easier holding of retractors.
Seminal fluid is manufactured in all of the following structures EXCEPT:
tunica vaginalis
Equipment used to emulsify and remove a benign tumor is a/an:
ultrasonic aspirator
Equipment used to remove a benign tumor is called a/an:
ultrasonic aspirator.
A post-voided residual measure is most commonly assessed with:
ultrasound.
The incision for a radical cystectomy is:
upper & lower midline
A post-operative complication associated with radical prostatectomy is:
urinary incontinence.
A minimally invasive treatment for uterine fibroids is called:
uterine artery embolization
Colpo- means:
vagina
Which structure is not portion of the male urethra?
vas
The reanastomosis of the vas deferens after ligation is called:
vasovasostomy
The brain contains four fluid-filled spaces called the:
ventricles
"Vaso" is defined as
vessel or duct
Ophthalmoscope is an instrument used to:
view the optic disk, retinal vessels, macula and retina.
Opacity of the vitreous humor is treated by performing a/an:
vitrectomy
A diagnostic test that includes a uroflow, a cystometrogram, & a sphincter electromyogram is called:
volume studies and urodynamic studies
To prevent the transmission of STIs, it is recommended to:
wash the genital area with soap after sexual contact.
Signs of Cushing's Disease include all of the following EXCEPT:
weight loss
Leukoplakia is:
white patches in the mouth that are a sign of oral cancer.
KUB is an ___________ of the kidneys, ________ and bladder.
x-ray, ureters
What position is the patient placed in during a varicocelectomy?
Supine
The incision for a pubovaginal sling is:
Suprapubic and vaginal
Which approach for prostatectomy is performed for BPH?
Suprapubic or TUR depending on the size of the prostate
Which of the following is NOT secreted by the thyroid?
TSH
How is a urologic bed different from a standard OR table
It has x-ray capability, a drainage system.
All of the following are incisional options in a nephrectomy EXCEPT:
Kocher's.
Which of the following would be a good choice of instruments to pass to grasp and elevate the thyroid during surgical excision?
Lahey tenaculum
Peripheral iridotomy is performed with a ______ to treat __________.
Laser; Glaucoma
A pyramidal shaped facial fracture is a:
LeFort II
Which fracture results in separation of facial bones from the cranium?
LeFort III
In what position would the patient be placed during a TURP?
Lithotomy
The cranial nerve that contains special sense fibers for hearing as well as for balance is:
VIII
A traumatic renal contusion is defined as a:
bruise to the kidney
Which operative procedure facilitates the draining of a subdural hematoma?
burr holes
Washings are done:
by instilling and aspirating 50-100 ml of normal saline
The most common type of kidney stone is __________________.
calcium oxalate
The tubes or cuplike extensions that project from the renal pelvis are called:
calyces
During minimally invasive laparoscopic pelvic surgery, the peritoneal cavity is insufflated with:
carbon dioxide
The trachea bifurcates at the:
carina.
Which artery supplies the head and neck?
carotid
The part of the brain responsible for maintenance of balance and muscle tone, as well as coordination of voluntary muscle, is the:
cerebellum
All thought takes place in the:
cerebral cortex
The frontal, temporal, parietal, and occipital regions are divisions of the:
cerebrum
A chronic granulomatous inflammation of a Meibomian gland in the eyelid is a/an:
chalazion
Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by the:
choroid plexus
A major concern common to facial fractures is:
compromise of airway due to presence of bone and teeth fragments, blood clots, and other debris in the wound site.
The instruments used to close the vaginal cuff during an abdominal hysterectomy must be:
considered contaminated.
The 3 lumen of a Foley are used for inflation, drainage, &:
continuous irrigation.
If an ovarian cyst ruptures during dissection or removal
copious irrigation with LR is done.
The medical term kerato- means:
cornea
In a penile "fracture", the _______________ is /are disrupted causing pain and prevent further erections.
corpus caveronsum and corpus spongiosum
The outermost layer of the kidney is the:
cortex
cranial
cranial
The peripheral nervous system contains:
cranial and spinal nerves.
The condition involving premature closure of infant cranial suture lines is referred to as:
craniosyntosis
The purpose for performing a dacryocystorhinostomy is to:
create an opening for tear flow.
To establish a tracheostomy, a midline neck incision is made below the:
cricoid cartilage
A temporary method of ventilation in an emergency situation is a:
cricothyrotomy.
A tissue morcellator is used to:
crush and aspirate excised tissue through the endoscope.
Tissue may be frozen and extracted by the use of a:
cryoprobe
A _________ needle is used for suturing skin during closure
cutting
Herniation of the urinary bladder is called:
cystocele.
If Y. U. has the most common technique used to remove cataracts, she will sign a consent for:
extracapsular cataract extraction with phacoemulsification of the lens.
The structure that covers the entrance of the larynx when one swallows, thus preventing food from entering the airway is called the:
epiglottis
A congenital defect resulting in an abnormal urethral opening any place along the ventral shaft of the penis or perineum is called:
epispadius.
Increased intracranial pressure due to a tumor, head surgery, or cerebral vascular accident results in all of the following except:
equal pupil response
Long-term diabetes mellitis can cause:
erectile dysfunction
Signs of an STI in a male includes all of the following EXCEPT:
erectile dysfunction.
Risks for uterine cancer include all EXCEPT:
multiparity
Which anomaly is corrected by the MAGPI procedure?
Hypospadius
A general surgeon would be required to scrub in on which of the following procedures?
ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Inderbody fusion)
abdominal
abdominal
When transporting a patient who has an indwelling Foley catheter to x-ray, the urinary drainage bag should be positioned:
below the bladder.
By what age should an orchiopexy be performed?
5-6 years
What is the proper name for lacrimal probes?
Bowman
The recognized father of modern neurosurgery is:
Harvey Cushing
The abbreviation MAGPI means:
Meatal Advancement and Glanuloplasty
Inability to urinate when the bladder is full
Retention
When should a prophylactic antibiotic be given for a TOT?
1 hour before the surgery
In what solution should a testicular biopsy NOT be placed?
10% formalin
The thoracic vertebral column of a normal adult is comprised of __________ vertebrae and is part of the ______ skeleton.
12, axial
Exaggerated curvature of the upper spine is called:
3, 4, and 5 (kyphosis, humpback, and hunchback)
Mr. Victor Davis is scheduled for a transurethral resection of the prostate. Supplies prepared for the procedure include a resectoscope, 2,000 ml bag of saline, and Foley catheter. Post operatively, Mr. V. was most likely to need a:
30 ml- 3 way- 26 French Foley catheter.
The number of pair of spinal nerves is:
31
How many cervical vertebrae are there?
7
A urethral stricture may be dilated by the use of each of the following EXCEPT:
A Braasch bulb.
Preparation for gender reassignment surgery includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A diagnosis of transsexualism.
What type of dressing is recommended for a circumcision?
A nonadherent dressing
Hyphema results from a traumatic injury in which what occurs?
A subconjunctival hemorrhage or tear in the vasculature of the iris occurs causing bleeding in the anterior chamber.
The most common cause of retinal detachment is:
Ageing process
tissue transferred from one human to a different human; tissue taken from a bone bank
Allograft
synthetic or man-made graft material
Alloplast
What is a consideration when preparing for a LAVH?
Abdominal hysterectomy instruments should be readily available.
Where are the adrenal glands located?
Above the kidneys
What is an Ellik?
An evacuator used for the bladder
The first cervical vertebra is called _________.
Atlas
Tissue transferred from one site to another site within the same person
Autograft
The _____________ nervous system functions independently and continuously without conscious effort.
Autonomic
Which of the following instruments would NOT be used in an abdominal hysterectomy?
Auvard weighted speculum
All of the following are types of urinary incontinence EXCEPT:
Basic
A neuropathic disorder characterized by episodes of intense pain in the face originating from the trigeminal nerve is known as:
Both a & b ( Trigeminal neuralgia, and tic douloureux)
While checking the supplies for your lumbar discectomy, you notice you have a monopolar handpiece and a bipolar handpiece on your casecart. Select the best action to take.
Both hand pieces should be open onto the backtable
Nasolacrimal duct obstruction surgery requires the use of:
Bowman probes
Neurogenic bladder is caused by:
CNS injury.
During placement of arch bars, which precaution must be taken?
Care must be taken not to puncture gloves with wire sutures.
Phalen's maneuver and Tinel's sign are indicative of what condition?
Carpal tunnel syndrome
A Nesbit Plication is done to treat what condition?
Chronic inflammation of the tunica albuginea
During an intracapsular cataract extraction, which drug is given to dissolve the zonules that attach to the lens of the eye?
Chymar (alpha-chymar)
Spinal fusion setups require:
Cobb elevators.
The peri-renal layer surrounding the kidney is termed:
Gerota's fascia
If a procedure is scheduled with PLIF, the surgical tech may need to have all of the following EXCEPT:
The CUSA
Bell's Palsy NEVER requires surgical intervention.
False
True or False/ During the Babinski test, if the toes curl downward in an adult, this indicates spinal pathology.
False
What type of suction tip is most commonly used during neurosurgery to keep the field dry?
Frazier
Creating an ileal conduit may be a portion of which procedure?
Pelvic exenteration
Which of the following must be included in the setup for a craniotomy?
Periosteal elevator
A condition in which the tunica albuginea is chronically inflamed causing a curvature of the penis is called:
Peyronies' Disease
What type of incision is used for a suprapubic prostatecomy?
Pfannensteil
Which of the following equipment is not needed for the removal of a meningioma?
Pneumatic tourniquet
Ms. J. F. is a 45 year-old, gravida 4, para 4. She noticed occasional leakage of fluid from the urethra when she sneezes or coughs. She has scheduled an appointment with a urologist. Select the procedure that is not indicated for treatment of her condition.
Posterior repair.
What is the active medium for Greenlight laser?
Potassium-titanyl-phosphate
When the prostate gland is removed using the radical retropubic approach, the patient's diagnosis is:
Prostate cancer
Scalp clips used during this procedure are called:
Raney
Where are the kidneys positioned?
Retroperitoneally
Intraocular pressure may be measured with a/an:
Schiotz Tonometer
All of the following are permanent aneurysm clips EXCEPT:
Schwartz
Select the diagnostic test that is NOT done to diagnose prostate cancer.
Semen analysis
What classification is most successful in treatment of cystitis?
Sulfa antibiotics
The position for a MAGPI repair is:
Supine
What is the most common surgical position for eye surgery?
Supine
If a patient's vision is 20/40, what does the 40 refer to?
The distance at which a "normal" person could read the same line on the chart
Mr. Victor Davis is scheduled for a transurethral resection of the prostate. Supplies prepared for the procedure include a resectoscope, 2,000 ml bag of saline, and Foley catheter. Mr. VD begins to bleed uncontrollably during the resection. Electrocoagulation is attempted but does not work. Choose the rationale.
The incorrect irrigation fluid was selected
Choose the INCORRECT statement about macular degeneration.
The wet form is a slow progressing type that has no successful medical treatment.
Which of the following is NOT a current approach for a transphenoidal hypophysectomy?
Through a craniotomy
Why is the OR table straightened before closing a lateral kidney incision.?
To create better approximation of tissues.
During a discectomy, a spinal needle may be placed in the disc space for what reason?
To verify correct placement on x-ray.
A metal plate is commonly placed during ACDF.
True
Blood is supplied to the kidney by the renal artery, which arises from the:
abdominal aorta
Stirrups would NOT be required for which of the following procedures
abdominal hysterectomy
A self-testicular exam should be performed ______________________ a bath by___________________.
after, gently rolling the testicle
Paralysis of the vocal cords results in:
airway obstruction
A possible complication of odontectomy is:
alveolar osteitis
The tooth socket is known as:
alveolus
The first signs of congenital malformations of the uterus are often:
amenorrhea or dysmenorrhea
The two fontanels in the neonate are the:
anterior and posterior
Aqueous humor is located in the:
anterior cavity
The most common approach for a cervical discectomy is:
anterior.
BPH is the abbreviation for _________________ and is the diagnosis for ___________________ procedure.
benign prostatic hyperplasia, TURP
An external levator resection is performed to treat:
blepharochalasis.
Hematuria
blood in the urine
The best way to control bleeding on the cut edges of bone is with _____.
bone wax
A condition due to narrowing of the spinal canal due to aging is called:
degenerative disc disease.
The outermost covering of the brain and spinal cord is the:
dura mater
The outermost covering of the spinal cord is the
dura mater
During a procedure, the periosteum is stripped from the bone with a/an:
elevator
During the procedure, the periosteum is stripped from the bone with a/an:
elevator.
The CUSA probe is used during tumor dissection for:
emulsification and aspiration of tissue.
The CUSA probe is used to:
emulsify tissue and aspirate it.
____________ is a term used in open approach surgery to describe the technique of removing tissue.
en bloc
Endometrial tissue growth outside the uterus is:
endometriosis
Treatment for Wilm's tumor may include all of the following EXCEPT:
endoscopic removal.
Diplopia can be a result of:
entrapped eye muscles due to an orbital floor fracture.
A large, encapsulated collection of blood over one or both cerebral hemispheres which is the result of a linear fracture tearing the middle meningeal artery and produces intracranial pressure is known as a/an:
epidural hematoma.
A condition that sometimes accompanies Graves' disease that affects the eyes is:
exophthalmia.