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Which part of the kidney becomes the proximal ureter? renal pelvis
Which irrigation or distention fluid would be contraindicated during cystoscopy for fulguration of bladder tumor? saline
Which distention fluid is nonelectrolytic and will lyse malignant tumor cells because of cellular uptake? water
What is the name of the connective tissue that forms the umbilical ligament and is used for traction in radical cystectomy? urachus
Which type of catheter is placed postoperatively following TURP? 3-way 22 Fr. Foley with 30 mL balloon
Which of the following items would likely be needed if the pleural cavity is unintentionally entered during nephrectomy? chest tube with drainage system
Dialysis and kidney transplant are the only two treatments for which of the following? end-stage renal disease
Every instrument or catheter placed into the urethra should be lubricated to minimize mucosal injury or irritation. True
Where in the genitourinary system do calculi originate? kidney
What is the medical term for excision of the urinary bladder? cystectomy
Bonanno, Malecot, and Pezzer are types of : suprapubic catheters
Many hospitals allow use of only sterile gloves to set up the back table for cystoscopy procedures. True
Simple nephrectomy is routinely performed in which position? lateral
The vesical arteries that supply the bladder arise from the: internal iliac artery
Flank, Gibson, inguinal, and scrotal are examples of: operative approaches
Which of the following is responsible for emptying of the bladder and closure of the bladder orifice? detrusor muscle
What device is used through the ureteroscope to capture an intact calculus or fragments if fractured by laser? Question 17Answer basket stone forceps
Approximately how many lobules comprise the average prostate gland? 50
Which cutting instruments should the surgical technologist have ready for anastomosis of the renal vessels into the recipient? #11 blade and 45° angle Potts scissors
When is a patient classified as being in end-stage renal failure? when both kidneys are functioning at or below 10% of normal
What is the more common name for ureteroileocutaneous diversion? ileal conduit
Which of the following is a glass or plastic evacuator used to remove tissue and debris during TURP? Ellik
What might the donor kidney be placed into to reduce possibility of injury during handling and transplantation? woven stockinette
What is the MOST serious post-op complication of penile implant surgery? surgical site infection
Suprarenal glands are more commonly known as: adrenal
Which suture configuration is used to anastomose vessels in transplants? fine, nonabsorbable, double-armed
What anatomical structure is the bladder attached to in males? prostate
Cystoscopy and ureteroscopy procedures are performed in which position? low-lithotomy
Which of the following are male urethral dilators or sounds? Van Buren
Omnipaque, Renografin, and Isovue are used in cystoscopy as: contrast media
What is done with the edge of the ilium that is brought out through the abdominal wall for stoma creation? The edges are everted and affixed to the skin.
In what position is the patient placed for proximal pyelolithotomy? lateral
What is the name of the basic structure composed of renal corpuscles and tubules and numbers over a million? nephron
Which of the following comparisons of normal or typical kidney anatomy is CORRECT? The left kidney is larger and slightly higher than the right.
Surgical technologists are not required to be proficient in endoscopic genitourinary procedures, only open cases because there are cystoscopy specialists who will do them. False
What is the name of a continent urinary reservoir that may be performed following cystectomy? Koch pouch
What is the medical term for the free fold of skin that covers the glans penis? prepuce
Which signal should alert the surgical team that prostate capsule perforation is imminent and may conclude the procedure? leg jerking
Which instrument is used in TURP or TURBT and includes the sheath, obturator, working element, and ESU loops? resectoscope
What is a unique feature of the OR table in a cystoscopy suite? It has a mesh drain attachment.
Cryptorchidism is more commonly known as: undescended testicles
What is the term for an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid around the testis contained within the tunica vaginalis? hydrocele
What type of light is used for illumination in endoscopic equipment? fiber-optic
Which of the following studies is a radiologic procedure in which contrast media is injected through a cystoscope? retrograde urogram
Which of the following is NOT a type of pubovaginal or suburethral sling? radiopaque vaginal packing
What does specialized tissue within the seminiferous tubules produce? sperm
Radical nephrectomy is usually performed with the patient in which position? supine
What does the adrenal medulla secrete? catecholamines
Which dilating instrument is used to dilate the corpora for placement of penile prosthesis? Hegar
What structure of male anatomy is divided into three sections: prostatic, membranous, and spongy? urethra
Which of the following is the term for the inability to retract the foreskin of the penis? phimosis
Procedures for female urinary incontinence may be performed by gynecologists, urologists, or urogynocologists. True
Into which anatomical area of the abdomen will a transplated donor kidney be implanted? right lower quadrant
Diabetes, vascular disorder, nerve damage, and trauma are all possible causes of: impotence
What is used to resect the prostate gland tissue through the resectoscope? ESU loop electrode
What is one of the main objectives of procedures for female stress incontinence? restore the posterior urethrovesical angle
What is the common diagnosis of a patient undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate? benign prostatic hypertrophy
Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz (MMK) is a traditional version of which general type of procedure? suprapubic vesicourethral suspension
The anatomical structures excised during radical cystectomy are different between male and female patients. True
In which surgical approach would the latissimus dorsi, internal and external oblique muscles be transected for access to the operative site? subcostal flank
Which of the following is given IV after the donor kidney is removed to reverse the heparinization? protamine sulfate
In radical cystectomy with ileal conduit on a male patient, what tissue will be sent for frozen section to verify clear margins? segments of bilateral ureters
Which of the following structures encloses the kidneys and suprarenal glands? Gerota's fascia
Which of the following is NOT a form of polycystic kidney disease? traumatic
Which procedure is performed for testicular cancer, trauma, or necrosis secondary to torsion? orchiectomy
What is the morcellator used for in a laparoscopic simple nephrectomy? chopping the kidney and ureter into small pieces for suctioning
Baumrucker, Iglesias, Stern-McCarthy, and Nesbit are types of: resectoscopes
What measure is taken to reduce the metabolic needs and prevents tubular necrosis of a kidney removed for transplant? cooling with Collins solution or ice slush
How many suture ligatures or free ties should the surgical technologist have prepared for ligation of the renal artery and vein prior to transsection and removal? three
What procedure is performed to remove a calculus lodged in the area of the hilum? pyelolithotomy
Which structure is ligated and transsected first in a radical nephrectomy or laparoscopic simple nephrectomy, following isolation of the vessels and ureter? renal vein
Which of the following procedures could be done in either a male or female patient? TURBT
What is the medical term for the procedure of connecting a donor ureter to a recipient bladder? ureteroneocystostomy
An elevated serum PSA exam might prompt the additional investigation of a(n): prostate biopsy
Vesicourethral suspension and pubovaginal slings are performed to mainly treat moderate to severe: stress incontinence
Which of the following is used to ensure patency of the ureters or allow for drainage of urine from the kidneys? double-J or pigtail stent
What procedure is performed for penile carcinoma resistant to chemotherapy or radiation? penectomy
Where is the hilum of the kidney located? medial midsection
Just before the surgeon clamps the renal vessels of the donor's kidney, what does the anesthesia provider put in the IV? heparin and mannitol
How is the anesthetic jelly that is inserted into the male urethra prior to cystoscopy kept from leaking out? A flexible penile clamp is applied to the head of the penis.
Which incisional approach is used for access to the lower ureter and may be used for donor kidney implantation? Gibson
Which self-retaining retractor is used for open suprapubic prostatectomy? Judd-Mason
At approximately what age or period would a patient MOST likely be diagnosed with a Wilms' tumor? between ages 3 and 8 years
Adenocarcinoma has a direct correlation to each of the following EXCEPT: liver cirrhosis
Which component of the rigid endoscopic system for cystoscopy is blunt ended and minimizes mucosal trauma during insertion? obturator
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