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SURGICAL STUDY QUESTIONS

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show Retracted with a penrose drain  
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Polyglycolic acid sutures are   show
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The pounds of pressure necessary in a flash steam sterilizer set a 270 F is   show
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A pt is having elective surgery. The nurse notes that her white cell count is 14,000 cu mm. This would indicate that   show
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Distal refers to   show
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Meckel's diverticulum is found in the   show
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In which case would a Frazier suction be used?   show
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Airborne contamination is reduced by recirculation of filtered outside air at a rate of   show
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show ensure safe and healthful working conditions  
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Body heat in pediatric pts is controlled with all the following EXCEPT   show
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show accept permission by phone, telegram, or in written communication  
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show 3 minutes  
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A retention suture passes through all of the following EXCEPT   show
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show Indirect  
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Dead space is the space   show
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show 30 minutes  
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Funnel chest is also known as   show
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Which trm denotes low or decreased blood volume   show
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Injection of contrast media into the brachial, carotid, or vertebral artery to study the intra-cranial vessels is called   show
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show 10 min at 270F  
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show nonabsorbable  
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show ascending colon  
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Dacryo refers to   show
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show below stretcher level  
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The maximum size of a linen pack must not exceed   show
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Another name for a stay suture is a   show
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show cystic duct, cystic artery  
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Adeno means   show
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show gentle and slow in order to prevent circulatory depression  
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show increase the temperature of the steam  
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show silk  
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show abdominal perineal resection  
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The term for fluid or water in the ventricles of the brain is   show
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The pt may be left on the transport stretcher unattended   show
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show 100C  
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An anti-inflammatory drug whose effect is useful in reversing early rejection of organ transplants in   show
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show pyloric stenosis  
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show basin-like depression  
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A procedure performed to treat myasthenia gravis is a(n)   show
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show decrease coughing  
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A procedure that is done to give the bowel a rest when there is advanced inflammation is   show
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show Duval  
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Heat-sensitive items that can be completely immersed can be processed via the______in 30 min   show
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show 50 mL of 1% solution  
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show deficient blood supply to a part  
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show push the stretcher from the head  
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show can be reused  
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show retractor  
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show head  
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The purpose of the two-way stopcock on a verres needle is   show
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show fistula in ano  
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show escharectomy  
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The method of sterilization used for liquids is   show
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Medullary canal reamers are used to insert   show
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show epigastric hernia  
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show reverse trendelenburg  
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show cell protein  
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show laparoscope  
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show ultraclean air, controlled filter, dilution, and distribution of air, and unidirectional positive-pressure stream of air  
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A rotator cuff tear would occur in the   show
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Which position would be chosen for a pneumonectomy?   show
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show the lumen should be blown out with air to force-dry before packaging  
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A rib raspatory is a   show
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show Mixter  
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show Jennings  
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show 30 days  
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How are the legs placed in the lateral position?   show
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Which statement regarding the changing of a glove during an operation is TRUE?   show
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show ventilation provides a minimum of 20-30 air exchanges per hour, scavenger systems prevent buildup of anesthetic gases*humidity is kept at 20-30%*, room temp is 68-76%  
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How many thoracic vertebrae are there?   show
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When moving a pt from lithotomy position   show
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show it may never be used  
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show Yankauer  
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The most susceptible organ to laer injury is the   show
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The principal hazard encountered in splenectomy is   show
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When assisting with a cast application one must   show
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show Thromboembolism  
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Which is an acceptable means of pouring a sterile solution onto a sterile field?   show
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show Peroneal  
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What advantage is phacoemulsification for cataract removal?   show
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The structure that covers the entrance of the laryx when one swallows, thus preventing food from entering the airway(trachea) is called?   show
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Physiologic salt solution used intravenously when the body needs additional sodium, calcium, and potassium is   show
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show Prevent pressur on the lower arm  
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A viscous jelly used to occupy space, thus preventing damage, in anterior segment surgery of the eye is   show
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show Collodian  
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show Marcaine  
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The instrument used to measure the depth of the uterus during a dilation and curettage is a   show
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show Decrease secretion of gastric acid  
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Before surgery, elastic bandages or special stockings are sometimes applied to the lover extremities to   show
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Surgical masks should be changed   show
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Why would benzoin be applied to the skin before dressing application   show
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show Shirodkar  
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Pneumoperitioneum is effected by instilling gas into the peritoneal cavity by way of a   show
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In addition to providing bladder drainage following a suprapubic prostatectomy, a foley catheter   show
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show A conductive strap in direct contact with the pts skin, with one end of the strap fastened to the OR table metal frame  
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Safety during use of the defibrillator includes all of the following EXCEPT   show
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show Heparin  
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Nipple reconstruction can be enhanced by the use of a(n)   show
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show Above the kidney  
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The following are all contraindications to vaginal hysterectomy EXCEPT   show
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Instruments used to close the vaginal vault in an abdominal hysterectomy must be   show
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The addition of adrenalin to a local anesthetic provides   show
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During laser surgery, each of the following policies must be adhered to EXCEPT   show
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There are ___ parathyroids   show
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show Hemovac  
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The sphincter at the junction of the small and large intestine is the   show
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show Hep B  
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show Methylene blue  
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Which stage of wound healing takes place when there is tissue loss with an inability to approximate wound edge?   show
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An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tunica vaginalis is referred to as a   show
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show Elevator  
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show Cranioplasty  
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show Wear double gloves,masks and protective eyewear worn,**NEEDLES RESHEATHED**,universal precautions undertaken  
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Health care workers who are potentially exposed to blood, can be vaccinated to prevent   show
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show Suprapubic cystostomy catheterization  
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A common radiopaque contrast medium used in the OR is   show
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What is the purpose of a chest tube and water-seal drainage?   show
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show Respiratory function  
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show Weitlaner  
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A double-bowl-shaped glass evacuator used to irrigate the bladder during transurethral surgery is called   show
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An approach to infection control designed to prevent transmission of blood-borne diseases in health care settings is called   show
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show Prostate  
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In which intention of healing is there a wide, fibrous scar?   show
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show Staphylococcus Aureus  
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show Osmotic diuretic  
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The organism causing hepatitis B is a   show
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show Cortisone  
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Hemorrhage is suspected if   show
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show 5  
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show Wrist  
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Documenting,tracking,and registering are mandated for   show
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show Phimosis  
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show Second  
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show Anaerobes  
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show Pancreas  
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show Pituitary  
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show Osteomyelitis  
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Oxytocics are used to   show
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show Mason-Judd  
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show Beckman-Adson  
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show Adhesions  
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show Hakim  
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A spinal fusion is usually effected by auto-genous grafts taken from the pts   show
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show Thromboembolism, fat embolism, infection  
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Nonunion of bone can be treated with   show
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show Categorization,Series  
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Nosocomial infection refers to   show
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show Remains sterile and keeps tables sterile  
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show Nonsterile  
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show Provide long-term drainage in ureteral obstruction  
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Uterotubal insufflation is a   show
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show 120  
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Which of the following inst. is not found in a vaginal procedure?   show
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show Colporrhaphy  
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Which nasal sinus can be approached only through an external eyebrow incision?   show
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Which sinus is surgically opened in a Caldwell-Luc procedure?   show
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show Kuntschner nail  
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The second cranial nerve is the   show
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The normal body temp in centigrade measurement is   show
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show To assess arterial gases  
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show Levin  
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A tissue expander would be used for   show
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show Distend the bladder walls for visualization  
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show Debridement  
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show Blepharoplasty  
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show Pterygium  
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show Arch Bar  
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show Nasal  
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Lacrimal probes are called   show
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show Tympanic membrane  
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Which of the following appliances can be used for intramedullary fixation of a femur?   show
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show Heartbeat less than 60 beats per min  
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If a needle punctures a sterile team members glove   show
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A Tenckhoff catheter is placed into   show
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The needle used for a liver biopsy is   show
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Each of the following treats glaucoma EXCEPT   show
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show Myringotomy knife  
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In which surgical specialty would a perfusionist be neccessary?   show
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The preferred method of gloving is__In changing during a case, this method___be used   show
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show Restore fluid volume quickly  
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show Contaminated  
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The malleus, incus, and stapes are located in the   show
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Protective goggles are worn during CO2laser surgery to   show
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When gloving a surgeon   show
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show Abduction pillow  
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The blue-green wavelength produced by a laser that is capable of treating retinal detachment,diabetic retinopathy, and macular neovascular lesion is   show
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show The pt is reprepped, and new drapes and instruments are used  
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At which artery is the blood pressure taken?   show
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show Destroy bacteria  
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show Produce hormones  
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Oxygenated blood is returned to the left atrium of the heart from the lungs via the   show
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Bile is manufactured in the___and stored in the___   show
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show Median  
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When intraoperative cultures are obtained, each of the following is EXCEPT   show
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show Potts-Smith  
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show Separation of layers of surgical wound  
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The first part of the small intestine is known as the   show
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show Escherichia Coli  
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show Sodium Bicarbonate  
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show Check integrity of balloon by inflating it with the correct amount of sterile water prior to insertion  
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The proper setting for a tourniquet applied to the thigh is about   show
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show Litholapaxy  
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The surgical procedure performed electively as a permanent method of sterilization is   show
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When doing a skin prep, which includes a draining sinus, the contaminated area is   show
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The portion of the stomach located at the approach to the small intestine is the   show
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show Lasix  
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The normal bladder capacity is   show
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Rectal surgery preparation is done   show
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When changing a gown during a case, the____is(are)removed first,the____second, and a rescrub is____   show
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show Mesh Dermatome  
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show Stent  
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show Preoperative visit  
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The kidneys are held in place by the   show
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A culture and sensitivity is done to   show
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Which of the following is considered the most effective agent for scrubbing?   show
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show Alexanders periosteotome,Duval forceps,**JOSEPHS SAW**,Levsche knife  
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Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation(TENS)would be utilized for   show
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During basic femoral head fixation, the length and position of the implant is determined by the use of   show
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show Biologic vascular  
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Fingerlike projections at the end of the fallopian tubes are called   show
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All of the following are true of self-adhering plastic incision drapes EXCEPT   show
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show KELOID  
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All of the following statements are true during deep vaginal procedures EXCEPT   show
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show CARBON DIOXIDE  
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show CERVICAL SPINE  
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show HEP B  
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Staphylococcus is usually transmitted by   show
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A bacteria with a thick coat that protects it from temperature extremes or strong chemicals is a   show
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show CONTINUOUS IRRIGATION  
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show Discard it from the field and cover the area with another sterile drape  
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show SWAN-GANZ  
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What procedure is accomplished to relieve myasthenia gravis?   show
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Which specimen would be placed in formalin?   show
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Alegal wrong committed by one person involving injury to another person is called?   show
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show HARRINGTON RODS  
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show SODIUM PENTOTHAL  
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show NONCONSTRAINED  
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show Invasion of privacy  
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show Protect the gloved hands by cuffing the end of the sheet over them  
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A chronic granulomatous inflammation of a meibomian gland in the eyelid is a(n)   show
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A drug given preoperatively that enables the liver to prouce clotting factors in blood is   show
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show When a contaminated area of the intestinal tract is entered  
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A slowly progressive contracture of the palmar fascia is called   show
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If rubber suction tubing is to be reused   show
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Who is responsible for the final count when reliefs have taken place during the case?   show
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Which of the following statements is a contraindication to intraocular lens(IOL) implant?   show
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Neo-Synephrine is   show
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show Injuries sustained by the pt in the OR due to negligence  
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show Discard gown,gloves,caps,masks,and shoe covers before leaving OR suite  
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show Constrict the pupil  
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a neuro headrest skull clamp is called   show
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A _______ is a mouth gag   show
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Specialized instruments for a cleft lip repair would include   show
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show cydex  
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show Steris  
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show between 14 and 28 days  
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Packages wrapped in musulin must have   show
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show the contents must be used or discareded after the bottle is opened  
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show 1 inch or more  
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The room temperature in the OR should be   show
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