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QUESTIONS FOR CST EXAM

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ADENEXA REFERS TO   ACCESSORY ORGANS  
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A DROP IS DENOTED BY THE ABBREVIATION   gt  
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THE ABBREVIATION ung REFERS TO   OINTMENT  
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PROXIMAL IS A TERM THAT INDICATES A POINT   NEAR TO THE BODY  
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ADDUCTION MEANS   MOVEMENT TOWARD MEDIAN PLANE  
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ISCHEMIC CAN BE DEFINED AS   A decreased supply of oxygenated blood to the body part or organ  
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A cystocele   is a herniation of the urinary bladder  
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Nulli is a prefix that means   none  
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False is indicated by the prefix   pseudo  
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Tiny red or purple spots on the skin appearing as a result of small hemorrhages within the dermal or submucosal layers are called   petechiae  
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Kerato refers to   horny or cornea  
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The suffix lysis means   breaking down  
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The left eye is indicated by the following letters   OS  
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Tissue death is called   necrosis  
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The secretion of excessive sweat is also known as   diaphoresis  
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Which radiografphic procedure has the ability to make images in multiple planes   MRI  
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The abscence of a normal body opening, duct, or canal is called   Atresia  
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Epistaxis can be defined as   bleeding from the nose  
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Blood gas analysis is called   ABG  
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A ganglion is   collection of nerve endings  
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The lungs are covered in a serous membranous sac called the   visceral pleura  
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the passageway for food and liquids into the digestive system, and for air into the respiratory system, is the   pharynx  
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The vocal cords are located in the   larynx  
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The function of the trachea is to   conduct air to and from the lungs  
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The nasal cavity is divided into two portions by the   septum  
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The bones of the palm of the hand are referred to as   metacarpals  
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The muscles important in respiration are   intercostal  
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The thick, fan-shaped muscle that lies on the anterior chest is the   pectoralis major  
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The triangular muscle of the shoulder that abducts the arm is the   deltoid  
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which of the abdominal muscles orginigates at the pubic bone and ends in the ribs   *RECTUS ABDOMINIS  
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One of the principal muscle of the pelvic floor is the   levator ani  
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The gastrocnemius is the chief muscle of the   calf of the leg  
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A connective tissue band that holds bones together is called   ligament  
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The two bones that form the side walls and the roof of the cranium are the   parietal bones  
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The sternocleidomastoid muscle is located   along the side of the neck  
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The medial bone of the forearm, which is located on the small-finer side of the hand is called the   ulna  
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The bone that is shaped like butterfly and forms the anterior portion fo the base of the cranium is the   Sphenoid  
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The bone that forms the posterior portion of the skull is the   occipital  
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The lower jawbone is the   mandibule  
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The adult vertebral column has   26 bones  
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The conjuntiva is   the covering of the anterior globe except the cornea  
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The part of the brain responsible for maintenance of balanced and muscle tone, as well as coordination of voluntary muscle is   the cerebellum  
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The area of the brain that controls the respiratory center is the   medulla oblongata  
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The largest part of the brain is the   cerebrum  
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The winding cone-shaped tube of the iner ear is the   cochlea  
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the vein in the bend of the elbow that is commonly used as a site for veinpuncuture is the   median cubital vein  
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The superior and inferior mesenteric arteries supply the   intestines  
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the vein that drains the veins of the chest wall and epties into the superior vena cava is the   azygos vein  
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The AV node causes   ventricular contraction  
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The descending aorta termiantes at the level of the fourth lumbar vertebra, dividing into   two common iliac arteries  
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Tiny blood vessels that permeate and nourish tissue are called   capillaries  
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the reabsorption of water and electrolytes is the main function of the   large intestine  
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The terminal portion of the large intestine is the   anal canal  
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Which structure is known as the "fatty appron"?   greater omentum  
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The common bile duct is the union of the   cystic duct and hepatic duct  
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the function of the molar teeth is to   crush and grind food  
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mumps occur in the   parotid glands  
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The supporting structure of the male reproductive system is the   spermatic cord  
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Staphylococcus aureus would most likely be transmitted by   nose and mouth  
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Rod-like shaped bacteria are identified microscopically as   bacili  
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What organism is responsible for a boil   Staphylococcus aureus  
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the burn classification that is characterized by a dry, pearly white, or charred-appearing surface is   third degree burn  
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OSHA Is a governmental regulating agency whose aim is to   execute requirementes designed to prevent transmission of blood-borne pathogens in the work enviroment  
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A wound that is infected or one in which there is excessive loss of tissue heals by   secondary intention  
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the type of wound healing that requires debridement is   third  
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a drug that interferes with the blood clotting mechanism is   Heparin  
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An mg is a measurement of   weight  
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The solutios used intravenously to replace plasma when plasma is not available is   Dextran  
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a drug that increase blood pressure   epinephrine  
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the action of an anticholinergic drug is to reduce   secretions  
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Nalaxone (Narcan) is an example of a   narcotic  
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Avitene is   a hemostatic  
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An absorbable gelatin hemostatic agent that is often soked in thrombin or epinephrine solution is   Gelfoam  
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Each of the following agents must be applied using dry gloves or instruments EXCEPT   *GELFOAM, collastat, avitene, helistat  
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An anticoagulant given subcutaneously, intravenously or as a flush is   heparin  
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A drug that decreases the tendency of plood platelets to clot is   warfarin sodium  
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an antibiotic used intraoperatively is   Gentamicin  
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a topical antibiotic is   Bacitracin  
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An osmotic diuretic agent used to decrese cerebral edema and intraocular edema is   manitol  
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A systemic agent used to control uterine hemorrhage is   pitocin  
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Solu-Medrol is an   anti-inflammatory  
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Tubal patency may be tested by the installation of _________ into the uterine cavity   methylene blue  
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A mydriatic drug, Neo-Synephrine, is used to   dilate the pupil  
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Immobility of the eye, along with lowered intra-ocular pressure is facillitated by the use of   retrobulbar block  
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Miochol is a   miotic  
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Heparin effects are reversed by   protamine sulfate  
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Levophed   restores and maintains blood pressure  
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A drug used to trear metabolic acidosis is   sodium bicarbonate  
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Neuroleptoanalgesia combines   a tranquilizer and narcotic  
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The most frequently used barbiturate for intravenous anesthesia is   pentothal  
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Halothane is also called   Flouthane  
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The indication for an epidural would be   anorectal, vaginal, perineal and obstetric procedures  
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Compazine is   an antiemetic  
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Pontocaine is   tetracaine HCL  
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A drug used to reverse hypotension is   Levophed  
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A drug that could be used to reverse the effects of muscle relaxants is   Prostigmin  
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Which piece of ewuipment of extreme importnace when anesthesia induction begins   suction  
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The minimum distance a nonsterile person should remain from a sterile field is   1 foot  
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Identify which of the following is not safe practice   sterile tables may be covered from later use  
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Tables are considered steril   only on the top  
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At the end of the case, drapes should be   checked for instruments, rolled off, and placed in a hamper  
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if a solution soaks through a sterile drape   cover wet area with imprevious sterile drape or towel  
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The pounds of pressure necessary in a steam sterilizer set at 250oF is   15 - 17  
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Positive assurance that sterilization conditions have been achieved can only be obtained through   biological control test  
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A wrapped tray of instruments is sterilized in a gravity displacement sterilizer at 250oF for   30 minutes  
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The minimum exposure time for unwrapped instruments in a flash sterilizer that is set at 270oF (132oC) is   3 minutes  
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When steam is used to sterilize a rubber tubing or catheter   a residual of distilled water should be left inside the lumen  
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To be sterilized effectively, a linen pack must not weigh more than   12 pounds  
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gravity displacement utilizes _______ to destroy microorganisms   steam  
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The process called cavitation occurs in the   ultrasonic cleaner  
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All of the following statements regarding instruments sets are true EXCEPT   instruments must be placed in perforated trays, heavy instruments are placed ont he bottom, *ALL INSTRUMENTS MUST BE CLOSED, all detachable parts must be disassembled  
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all of the following statements regarding steam sterilization are true EXCEPT   flat packages are placed on the shelf on edge, small packages, placed one on top of the other, are criss-crossed, basins are placed on their sides, * SOLUTIONS MAY BE AUTOCLAVED ALONG WITH OTHER ITEMS AS LONG AS THEY ARE ON A SHELF ALONE  
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Wrapped basin sets may be sterilized by steam under pressure at 250oF for a minimum of   20 minutes  
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Which of the following statements regarding the sterilization of basin sets is true   basins must be separated by a porous material if they are nested  
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Why would gas sterilization be chosen over steam sterilization   it is less damaging to items  
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The chemical agent used in gas sterilization is   ethylene oxide  
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What chemical system uses peracetic acid as the sterilant   steris  
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The lumen of a tubing undergoing ethylene oxice (EO) sterilization is   dried thoroughly  
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Why is ethylene oxide diluted with an inert gas such as chloroflurocarbon   it provides flame retardation  
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In a high-speed flash sterilizer, unwrapped instruments are exposed for a minimum of   3 minutes  
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To kill spores, an item must be immersed in a 2% aqueous solution of glutaraldehyde for   10 hours  
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"Slow exhaust" in a gravity displacement steam sterilizer is used for   solutions  
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Oil is best sterilized by   convection hot air  
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what is the function of an aerator in EO sterilization   it is a separate unit used to decrese the aeration time  
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Ethylene oxide destroys cells by   interfering with the normal metabolism of the protein and reporductive precesses  
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Activated glutaraldehyde is used to disinfect endoscopes for   20 minutes  
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when using a high-level disinfectant, always   rinse items with sterile distilled water before using  
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the chemical sterilant used in the STERIS method of sterilizing is   peracetic acid  
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The Endoflush system   initially cleans reusable channeled instruments  
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Which of the following is not an acceptable wrapper for gas sterilizaation   nylon  
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Which of the following is the only acceptable plastic that can be used for a steam sterilization wrapper   polypropylene  
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an item dropped on the floor is considered safe only if   it is enclosed in an imprevious material  
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The room temperature in an OR should be   between 68 and 76oF  
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If an OR staff member wears eyeglasses   the glasses should be wiped with an antiseptic solution before each operation  
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The most effective protection from the radiation of x-rays is a   lead apron  
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It is considered good technique to   handle the mask only by the strings  
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sterile gloves   should be wiped off after donning to remove lubricant  
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electrical cords should be   removed from pathways so equipment is not rolled over them  
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Scatter radiation effects are directly related to   amount of radiation and length of exposure time  
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when using a patient roller, how many people are necessary to move the patient safely and efficiently   four  
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To move the patient from the transport stretcher to the OR table   one person stands next to the stretcher, one adjacent to the OR table, while the patien moves over  
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When moving a patient with a fracture in the OR< all of the following are true EXCEPT   extra personnel necessary, SUPPORT OF THE EXTREMITY SHOULD ALWAYS BE FROM BELOW THE SITE OF FRACTURE, lifters on the affected side support the fracture, the surgeon should be present  
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To avoid compromising the venous circulation, the restraint or safety strap should be placed:   2 inches above the knee  
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A patient with a fractured femur is being moved to the OR table, who is responsible for supporting and protecting the fracture site?   the physician  
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Crossing the patient's arms across his or her chest may cause   interference with respiration  
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A precaution always taken when the patient is in the supine position is to   protect the heels from pressure on the OR table  
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During lateral position a   pillow is placed between the legs  
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To prevent strain to the lumbosacral muscles and ligaments when the patient is in the lithotomy position:   the buttocks must not extend beyond the table edge  
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When using an armboard, the most important measure is to   avoid hyperextension of the arm  
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Anesthetized patients should be moved slowly to   allow the circulatory system to adjust  
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If the patient is in a supine position, the circulator must always   see that the ankles and legs are not crossed  
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Diastolic blood pressure refers to   the relaxation phase between heartbeats  
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Systolic blood pressure represents   the greatest force caused by contraction of the left bentricle of the heart  
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tachycardia is a(n)   heartbeat over 100 beats per minute  
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the most common artery used to feel the pulse is the   radial artery  
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the body temperature taken orally is 98.6oF what is it in Celsius?   37oC  
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which term indicates low or decreased blood volume?   hupovolemia  
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If the suregeon wants to assess the patient's ability to void voluntarily via the urethra, yet sees the need for urinary drainage, he could use a   Bonanno suprapubic catheter  
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When catheterizing a patient   the tip of the catheter must be kept sterile  
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in which burn classification are the skin and subcutaneous tissue destroyed   third  
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Uncontrolled increased positive pressure in one side of the thorax causes collapse of the opposite side, which is called   mediastinal shift  
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why is the obese patient at greater surgical risk than one of normal weight   fat has poor vascularity  
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when drawing a blood sample for ABG's what is considered a safe time laps between blood drawing and analysis   10 minutes  
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The preop urinalysis test done on a patient inidicates that the specific gravity is 1.050 this   is above normal range and her or she is dehydrated  
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A type and crossmatch is done   if the surgeons anticipates in advance of the operation that blood loss replacement may be necessary  
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A patient scheduled for surgery has a hematocrit reading of 40% of whole blood volumen. This is   within normal range  
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Inherited deficiencies of coagulation in which bleeding occurs spontaneously after minor trauma is   hemophilia  
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Preoperative chest x-rays   should be done on all surgical patients  
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An electrocardiogram is   an electrical recording of heart activity  
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After being shceduled in the OR for a routine tonsillectomy, the nurese checking the chart of a patient notes that the hemoglobin is 9.0gr This reading is   below normal range  
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A microscopic blood exam that estimates the percentages of each type of white cell is called a   differential blood count  
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Operative records documenting all aspects of perioperative care are required by   JCHO  
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Except for endotracheal tube installation, basic life support cannot be interrupted for more than   5 seconds  
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External caridac compression   provides oxygen to vital tissues  
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which action is the responsibility of the scrub person during an intraoperative CPR effort?   remain sterile, keep track of counted items, and assist as necessary  
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A pt was burned on the lip with a hot mouth gag. Which of the following actions would have prevented this incident   the scrub nurse cooled the item in a basin with sterile water  
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a pt signs a permission form for surgery, but because a language barrier he didn't understand what he has signed. This could constitute a liability case for   assault and battery  
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If a pt falls because he was left unattended, the OR team member could be cited in a lawsuit for   abandonment  
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Which is not considered a safe procedure when caring for dentures inadvertently sent to the OR   wrap in a plastic bag and attach to the patient's chart  
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A lack of care or skill that any nurse or tech in the same situation would be expected to use is the leagal definition of   negligence  
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The leagal doctrine that mandates every pfordessional nurese and tech to carry out theoir duties according to the nat. standards of care practiced throughout the country is   Doctrine of Resonable Man  
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The doctrine of Respondeat Superior refers to   employer liability for employee's negligent conduct  
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Liability is a legal rule that   holds each individuals responsible for his or her own actions  
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a criteria that identifies, measures, monitors and evaluates patient care is   quality assurance programs  
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In which way could a patient's response to impending surgery exchibit itself   tension and anxiety, fear and suspicion, anger and hostility, ALL OF THE ABOVE  
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Excessive exposure to radiation can affect the   reporductive organs  
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radiation exposure of the staff is monitored with   film badges  
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ionizing radiation protection is afforded by the use of   lead  
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a potential safety hazard associated with laser surgery is   eye injury  
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An OR hazard that has been linked to increased risk of spontaneous abortion in female OR employees is exposure to   waste anesthetic gas  
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Which virus can be transmitted by a needle puncture or splash in the eye   Hepatitis B  
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While using the mixture, a scavenging system is used to collect and exhaust or absorb its vapors, IT is called   methylmethacrylate  
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The best measure for staff protection against HIV is   handling all needles and sharps carefully and using barriers to avoid direct contact with blood and body fluids  
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Which body organ is most susceptible to laser injury   the eye  
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how is inhalation of the laser plume best prevented   with mechanical smoke evacuator or suction with a high efficiency filter  
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