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| Diagnostic imaging includes which of the following? |
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| An AP radiographic film is taken... |
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| FRONT TO BACK (Anterior to Posterior) |
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| What is used to enhance visualization of structures during a diagnostic imaging procedure? |
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| ASSESS THE PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE |
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| Which procedure is used to evaluate heart function? |
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| Cholangiography is a radiographic study of the... |
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| Which of the following is the most useful for viewing soft tissue? |
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| Ultrasound involves the use of... |
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| HIGH FREQUENCY SOUND WAVES |
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| Nuclear medicine studies are also referred to as... |
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| The MIBG scan is a specific type of isotope scan used to identify a problem with the... |
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| Urine collected over a 24-hour period is tested to determine... |
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| LEVEL OF NITROGENOUS WASTES |
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| The term staging refers to... |
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| DEGREE OF TUMOR METASTASIS |
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| The normal percentage of oxygen saturation in arterial blood is ____ of capacity. |
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| The ____ is the physician who will provide a biopsy report. |
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| The Gram stain is used to identify a... |
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| Anaerobic bacteria are able to survive... |
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| A culture provides information about the type of ___ present. |
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| Thoracentesis is the removal of ____. |
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| FLUID FROM THE PLEURAL CAVITY |
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| Electroencephalography is a recording of _____. |
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| ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY OF THE BRAIN |
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| The display and recording of the electrical activity of skeletal muscle is called an... |
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| Arterial saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen is measured with the use of ___. |
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| An estimation of the arterial levels of carbon dioxide is determined with the use of... |
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| Information about the patient's lung capacity, resistance, and ventilatory pressure is obtained and displayed with the use of ____. |
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| Deep-vein thrombosis can be diagnosed with the use of _____. |
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| What is the first priority of the STSR when an intraoperative X-Ray is being taken? |
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| PROTECT THE STERILE FIELD FROM CONTAMINATION |
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| Roentgenography is synonymous with the term _____. |
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| Auscultation involves the use of a(n) ____. |
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| An otoscope is used for viewing the... |
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| Correct placement of indwelling catheters, tubes, and drains may be verified by... |
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| Mammography uses X-rays to locate tumors of the... |
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| Which of the following can be performed to create an easy entrance into most vessels of the body? |
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| Contrast media can be introduced.... |
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| For which portion of the body is Renografin most often used? |
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| URINARY SYSTEM (Reno = kidneys) |
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| Which vein is frequently used for insertion of an angiographic catheter? |
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| The Doppler probe can be used within the sterile field as long as it is ____. |
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| COVERED WITH A STERILE DRAPE |
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| The normal blood value of platelets is ____ x 10^3/mm^3 |
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| An anesthesiologist may order plain radiographic films of the chest for which purpose? |
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| LUNG ABNORMALITIES THAT MAY INTERFERE WITH THE EXCHANGE OF GASES DURING ANESTHESIA |
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| The escape of fluid from the pleural space is known as _____. |
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| To prevent contamination of the surgical patient during an X-Ray, the surgical technologist will... |
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| COVER THE X-RAY CASSETTE WITH A CASSETTE COVER |
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| What is the tern used to describe an item as being able to allow X-Rays to pass through, such as an operating room table? |
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| Which of the following may be used in a nonselective angiography to quickly inject large amounts of contrast solution? |
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| Which substance determines the radiodensity of contrast materials? |
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| Which patient condition counterindicates an angiogram? |
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| What term describes making an incision and dissecting through tissue layers to expose the vessel and make an incision into the vessel for induction of a catheter? |
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| Which type of scan is a diagnostic tool used to identify how different areas of the brain function by highlighting chemical or metabolic activity? |
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| When using contrast media is indicated, which type of scan would be used for a patient with an allergy to iodine? |
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| Which diagnostic procedure uses high-frequency sound waves? |
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| Ultrasonagraphy is ideal for the examination of a fetus because... |
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| IT DOES NOT USE IONIZING RADIATION |
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| What invasive procedure involves the introduction of a transducer attached to the end of a gastroscope into the esophagus to allow for closer approximation with the heart? |
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| The device used in the operating room to determine patency of an arterial anastomosis is a... |
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| The range 4.3 to 5.9 is normal for which hematology value? |
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| The range 11.5 to 15.5 is normal for which hematology value? |
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| The normal range for the hematocrit of a female is... |
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| 3.5% to 5% is the normal hematology value for which of the following? |
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| The normal range for the hemoglobin of a female is ____. |
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| The excision of tissue or aspiration of fluid to determine the nature of the disease for treatment is known as a... |
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| For which purpose does a surgeon use a suture on a specimen? |
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| Foreign bodies that may have legal value are often turned over to the police as evidence. It is recommended that the person who turns the foreign body over to a law-enforcement official receive a |
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| Handing off a small specimen to the circulator can be a challenging task. The surgical technologist may use which device to make this task easier? |
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| Which type of biopsy involves the removal of a portion of the tissue mass or lesion for pathology study? |
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| Which specimen can be altered if placed in formalin? |
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| What color do gram-positive bacteria turn in a Gram stain? |
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| What color do gram-negative bacteria turn in a Gram stain? |
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| Tissue or fluid that is suspected of being infected may be cultured for a pathogen to be identified. This is called... |
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| An ECG is useful for graded exercise tesing. This is also referred to as a... |
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| Which diagnostic imaging procedure allows the surgeon to view anatomic structures during the surgical procedure? |
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| The xiphoid process is the ____ portion of the sternum. |
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| The gallbladder is found in the ____ abdominal quadrant. |
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| Another name for the iliac region of the abdomen is... |
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| The linea alba is found... |
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| MEDIALLY WHERE ABDOMINAL APONEUROSES JOIN |
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| The long, vertical, straplike muscle of the abdominal wall is the... |
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| Another name for the alimentary canal is the .... tract |
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| The inner layer of the digestive tract wall is called the |
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| Parasympathetic innervation to the stomach is provided by the .... nerve |
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| The three portions of the small intestine are the... |
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| DUODENUM, ILEUM, AND JEJUNUM |
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| The appendix is attached to the... |
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| Which of the following is a function of the omenta? |
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| LIMIT PERITONEAL INFECTION |
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| Which gland has both exocrine and endocrine functions? |
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| What is the largest parenchymal organ in the abdominal cavity? |
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| The outer layer of the digestive tract wall is called the... |
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| Which of the following is a function of the colon? |
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| The beta cells of the islets of Langerhans are responsible for the production of.. |
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| Which organ is the single largest mass of lymphatic tissue in the body? |
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| Bile is produced by the... |
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| Which of the following are functions of the liver? |
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| The biliary tract terminates at the... |
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| A Kocher-type incision is... |
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| In what position is the patient placed when a McBurney's incision will be used? |
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| A diagphragmatic hernia is located |
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| Which type of hernia is located within Hesselbach's triangle? |
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| Nissen fundoplication is the procedure performed to correct a... |
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| creation of an opening from the stomach to the skin. |
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| Gastroscopy is accomplished by inserting the gastroscope through the... |
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| The use of a Penrose drain is often employed during inguinal herniorrhaphy to... |
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| retract the spermatic cord. |
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| The term dysphagia means difficulty... |
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| Maloney dilators are used to dilate the... |
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| A purse-string suture is used... |
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| to tighten or close an opening. |
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| Which incisional approach is most common for appendectomy? |
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| An end ieostomy is created from the... |
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| The term chyme refers to... |
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| a mixture of partially digested food. |
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| Removal of the gallbladder is called... |
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| The condition of gallstones is called... |
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| What is the function of a T-Tube? |
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| In addition to a major general surgical instrumentation set, which of the following will also be needed for a cholecystectomy? |
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| CBD (common bile duct) exploration instrument |
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| What position is used to displace the abdominal contents to enhance the surgeon's view of the lower abdominal region? |
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| Whipple pancreaticoduodenectomy involves the removal of the... |
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| head of the pancreas, distal one-third of the stomach, duodenum, proximal 10 cm of jejunum, gallbladder, cystic and common bile ducts, and peripancreatic and hepatoduodenal lymph nodes. |
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| Which reconstructive procedures must be performed following pancreaticoduodenectomy? |
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| Pancreaticojejunostomy, hepaticojejunostomy (or choledochojejunostomy,) and gastrojejunostomy. |
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| Modified radical mastectomy involves removal of... |
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| the breast and axillary lymph nodes. |
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| Removal of all parathyroid glands leads to... |
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| What position will the patient be placed in to facilitate thyroidectomy? |
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| Supine with the neck hyperextended. |
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| creation of an opening into the trachea. |
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| Insufflation of the abdomen is acheived with the sue of.. |
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| Which of the following describes the anatomic area that will be prepped for a laparotomy? |
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| Midchest to midthighs and bilaterally. |
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| Hemorrhoids are removed with the patient in the ... position |
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| The flow of food and liquids from the stomach to the small intestine is controlled by the... |
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| The surgical connection of two hollow or tubular structures is called an... |
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| Indications for a cholecystostomy include all except... |
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| traumatic rupture of the gallbladder. |
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| The incidence of pancreatic cancer is highest in the... |
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| head of the pancreas and the Vater's ampulla. |
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| The primary indication for a splenectomy is... |
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| All are true regarding varicose veins except that the... |
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| indications for treatment include significant leg edema and immobility. |
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| Segmental resection of the breast refers to the removal of... |
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| the tumor and a reasonable margin of healthy tissue. |
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| Mastectomy is the removal of the... |
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| If breast reconstruction is being performed, two setups may be required immediately follwoing, to prevent... |
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| Which hormone increases the calcium levels in the blood? |
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| Complications of thyrotoxicosis include... |
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| All are symptoms of hypothyoidism except... |
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| During a thyroidectomy, it is important to preserve the... |
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| recurrent laryngeal nerve. |
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| Once the peritoneum is entered, lap sponges should be... |
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| moistened with warm saline. |
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| Which suture technique is applied when closing the indirect hernia sac? |
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| When performing an esophagectomy, which instrumentation should be added to the basic instrument set? |
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| A Billroth I or II refers to a... |
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| Roux-en-Y technique is most commonly used to repair a... |
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| Which procedure is used to treat cancer of the rectum? |
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| Addominoperineal resection. |
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| Which instrument would NOT be included in the intestinal instrument tray? |
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| Which of the following is NOT a part of the renal tubule? |
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| Which of the following is NOT a part of the renal tubule? |
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| Which renal filtration structure restricts the movement of blood, cells, and large molecules? |
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| glomerular capillary endothelium |
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| Which portion of the renal tubule system is responsible for increasing the surface area for enhanced absorption and secretion? |
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| Proximal convoluted tubule |
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| The medial border of the kidneys that receives the renal blood vessels is called the... |
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| Which outer portion of the kidney contains the glomeruli? |
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| Which structures unite to form the renal pelvis? |
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| Which artery provides the blood supply to the kidney? |
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| Which muscle is responsible for emptying the bladder and closing the bladder orifice? |
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| Which important clinical landmark is marked by ureteral and urethral orifices? |
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| Which artery provides the blood supply to the bladder? |
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| The portion of the skin covering the distal base of the penis that forms a free fold in the.. |
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| The proximal portion of the male urethra is the... |
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| Which portion of the male reproductive system can be found passing through the spermatic cord and eventually conducting semen into the prostatic urethra? |
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| Which rare condition is indicated by an overproduction of cortisol by the cortex of the adrenal gland? |
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| Of the four basic chemical types of urinary calculi, which accounts for the majority of cases? |
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| Which disorder is marked by multiple fluid-filled, benign cysts in the parenchyma of the kidney? |
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| Polycystic kidney disease |
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| Which congential condition is marked by the absence of the anterior wall of the urethra? |
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| Which blood test can indicate the possibility of prostatic cancer? |
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| Which diagnostic tool involves the use of intravenous dye and radiological films to view the urological system? |
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| Which extraperitoneal incisional option can be used to access the lower portion of the ureter? |
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| All of the following are true for a nephrectomy except that... |
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| radical kidney nephectomy involves excision of the kidney only. |
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| Which surgical procedure involves diverting urine flow through an isolated loop of bowel? |
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| Which statement regarding adrenalectomies is NOT true? |
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| Adrenal tumors can always be removed endoscopically. |
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| Which suture would be appropriate for closure of a ureterotomy? |
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| Mild stress incontinence in women can be reduced by an... |
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| The procedure involving the removal of only the testis and the epididymis is... |
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| What surgical instrument is used to remove tissue fragments from within the bladder during a transurethral resection of the prostate? |
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| Which prostatectomy procedure involves an incision into the bladder to remove the prostate en bloc? |
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| The right kidney is located slightly lower than the left, due to the... |
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| All of the following are true for the female urethra except that the urethra... |
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| is approximately 10cm in length. |
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| Which statement regarding bladder tumors is not true? |
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| Malignant tumors occur only in young adults. |
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| During a TURP, which of the following is a late sign of systemic absorption of the irrigating fluid that affects the neurological system? |
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| During a TURP, which of the following is a late sign of systemic absorption of the irrigating fluid that affects the neurological system? |
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| All of the following are false for circumcision except that... |
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| the procedure can be done on infants with no anesthetic. |
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| All of the following are false for vasovasostomy except that vasovasotomy... |
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| requires the use of a microscope. |
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| All of the following are true for orchiectomy except that... |
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| the scrotum can be closed with staples. |
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| Which of the following fluids is acceptable when doing a TURP? |
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| The term working element refers to the... |
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| All of the following are false for prostatectomy except that... |
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| perineal prostatectomy provides good exposure to the fossa. |
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| What is the medical term for kindey stones? |
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| What do the medula of the adrenal glands secrete? |
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| The kidneys are bounded by the ... muscles on the medial side. |
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| The vascular supply for the ureters in the pelvic section come from the... |
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| branches of the superior or inferior vesical artery. |
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| The male urethra is approximately...in length |
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| Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Cushing's syndrome? |
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| Pheochromocytoma is a tumor affecting the... |
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| Addison's disease affects the... |
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| Which of the following is NOT an alternative for diabetic neuropathy? |
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| In which type of dialyis is the dialysis drained by gravity? |
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| Phimosis is a condition affecting the... |
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| Phimosis is a condition affecting the... |
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| The condition of undescended testes is called... |
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| The aggressive type of testicular cancer malignancy usually strikes males between the ages of... |
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| A white blood cell count over ... usually indicates infection. |
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| Metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) is a nuclear medicine study that is specifically designed to detect... |
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| The O'Conner shield is a(n)... |
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| item that allows the surgeon to examine the prostatic urethra digitally through the rectum without contamination of the operative field. |
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| An...incision is often the choice for a radical orchiectomy. |
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| The...incision is usually used for an adrenalectomy, a renal biospy, or the removal of a small low-lying kidney. |
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| What tumor is the most common pediatric tumor of the abdomen? |
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| If the pleural cavity is entered, what should the STSR anticipate? |
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| Which statement is correct regarding renal transplant from living donors? |
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| The left kidney is preferred because the renal vein is longer on the left. |
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| All are true regarding extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy except that.. |
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| a patient undergoing ESWL is positioned and secured in a prone position after the administration of general anesthesia. |
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| If seeding of malignant cells is a concern, the bladder may be filled with ... prior to the urethral transection. |
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| The Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure may be performed in conjunction with a ... |
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| Varicocelectomy is a procedure to repair... |
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| an abnormal dilation of the spermatic veins in the spermatic cord that drain the testicle. |
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| The pelvic girdle consists of the... |
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| iliac crest, ischia, pubic bones, and sacrum. |
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| Bartholin's glands are located... |
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| The pH of vaginal fluid is... |
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| The uterine lining is called the... |
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| The ligament that supports the bulk of the ovary is called the ... ligament. |
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| The uterine appendages are the ... |
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| ovaries and fallopian tubes. |
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| The uterine tubes are contained within the ... ligament. |
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| The uterine appendages are the ... |
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| ovaries and fallopian tubes |
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| Which of the following is a synonym for the fallopian tubes? |
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| What causes the descent of the fetus through the pelvic canal? |
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| The term gravida indicates the ... |
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| In which position is the patient generally placed into for a D&C? |
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| What accessories are needed for the operating room table in order to place the patient in lithotomy position? |
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| stirrups and foot holders |
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| The term used to describe abnormal labor or childbirth is ... |
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| The Pfannenstiel incision is which type of incision? |
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| lower transverse abdominal |
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| The internal cervical os is the ... |
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| aperture at corpus uteri cervical junction. |
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| The three layers of the uterine wall are the ... |
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| visceral peritoneum, myometrium, and endometrium. |
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| The two hormones from the anterior pituitary that stimulate the ovarian cycle are ... |
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| Where is the most common site for ectopic pregnancy? |
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| The absence or abnormal stoppage of the menses is called ... |
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| The most significant cause of morbidity during a cesarean section is ... |
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| A DeLee suction device is used ... |
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| to clear the neonate's airway in the presence of meconium. |
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| Posterior colporrhaphy is performed to ... |
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| A Foley catheter is used routinely during pelvic procedures to ... |
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| decompress the bladder to prevent injury. |
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| The Trendelenburg position is used to prevent injury and enhance visualization by displacing the abdominal contents... |
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| Total abdominal hysterectomy involves the removal of which structure(s)? |
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| Cerclage is performed to .... |
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| close an incompetant cervix. |
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| The ovaries function to ... |
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| Tuboplasty is performed to ... |
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| The external female genitalia are collectively referred to as the ... |
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| domelike portion of the uterus. |
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| annular recess created by the cervical vaginal junction. |
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| All of the following are parts of the uterus EXCEPT the ... |
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| A Pap smear is performed to rule out ... |
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| an abnormal implantation of endometrial tissue. |
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| In which position is the patient placed for a total abdominal hysterectomy? |
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| Marsupialization indicates that ... |
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| A fibroid is a benign tumor found in the ... |
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| Indigo carmine is used following tuboplasty to demonstrate ... |
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| Indigo carmine is used following tuboplasty to demonstrate ... |
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| The term D&C represents... |
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| Cystocele is prolapse of the... |
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| bladder into the vaginal vault. |
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| Vaginal hysterectomy is used to describe the removal of the... |
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| uterus through a vaginal incision. |
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| During which stage of labor is the placenta delivered? |
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| Arterial blood supply to the uterus is provided by the ... |
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| A curette is a surgical instrument used to ... |
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| remove tissue by scraping. |
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| What is the most common reason for the performance of a cesarean section? |
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| Salpingectomy is the removal of the ... |
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| How can the STSR aid in the prevention of adhesion formation following pelvic surgery? |
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| remove powder from gloves |
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| The name given to the external female genitalia is the ... |
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| The external female genitalia is vascularized by branches of the ... |
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| The name of the female erectile tissue located directly above the urethral orifice is known as the ... |
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| Which female gland secretes a lubricating mucoid substance? |
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| The perineum in the female is the area between which two structures? |
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| The name given to the cervical-vaginal junction is the ... |
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| The uterine appendages include the following ... |
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| fallopian tubes and ovaries |
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| The uterus is lined with... |
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| Which name is given to the ligament that suspends the uretus laterally? |
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| Which name is given to the ligament that suspends the uterus anteriorally? |
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| Arterial blood supply to the uterus is derived from the uterine branch of which artery? |
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| Another name given to the fallopian tubes is the... |
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| The fallopian tubes are divided into four regions. Which are the four regions? |
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| fimbria, isthmus, ampulla, intramural region |
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| The name given to where the fallopian tubes enter into the uterus is called the... |
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| Arterial blood supply to the fallopian tubes is derived from which arteries? |
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| Which two hormones do the ovaries release? |
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| estrogen and progesterone |
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| Which hormone does the corpus luteum secrete? |
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| Which hormone is responsible for maintaining the growth of the uterine lining in preparation for the fertilized egg? |
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| A common drug given to induce labor is... |
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| What is the best suture choice for closing an episiotomy? |
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| The labor process is defined by four stages. Stage two begins with ... |
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| complete dilation of the cervix. |
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| Which instruments are typically placed onto the fascia during a cesarean section? |
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| How many counts are performed on a cesarean section? |
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| Which of the following is an indication for a cesarean section? |
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| What is the surgical procedure that involves the placement of a large-diameter Dacron or Mersilene tape around the cervix at the internal os? |
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| What is the term used to describe conversion of a closed cavity into an open pouch? |
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| What is another name given to an anterior and posterior repair? |
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| What is the name given to a fistule that forms between the bladder and vagina? |
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| A benign cyst in the mastoid cavity. |
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| Why is Gelfoam used in ENT surgical procedures? |
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| What does the term apnea mean? |
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| What does the term congenital mean? |
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| What is the superior opening into the larynx called? |
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| Which term is commonly referred to as the throat? |
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| Hemorrhage from the nose is described as ... |
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| The olfactory sense is the sense of .. |
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| What is the name of the lowest tracheal cartilage that forms a ridge between the right and left main stem bronchi? |
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| Enlargement of a structure due to an increase in the size of its cells is called .... |
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| Otosclerosis is the term used to describe ... |
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| The pinna is also known as the ... |
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| Name the three sections of the pharynx... |
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| nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx |
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| Which tonsils are removed during the procedure called tonsillectomy? |
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| Which tonsils are removed during the procedure called adenoidectomy? |
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| osseous ridges on the lateral walls of the nasal cavity. |
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| What term describes the concavity on the tympanic membrane where the malleus is attached? |
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| Which of the following is one of the most frequent causes of epiglottitis? |
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| A reduction in hearing is referred to as... |
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| What is the usual cause of a vocal cord nodule? |
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| In what position will the adult patient be placed to undergo tonsillectomy under local anesthesia? |
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| What is the most common autologus site for securing a graft for tympanoplasty? |
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| Panendoscopy may involve viewing of the ... |
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| What structures are removed during UPPP? |
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| tonsils, adenoids, uvula, portion of the soft palate |
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| Name the structure that separates the outer and middle ear: |
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| Which of the following is not a normal feature of the tympanic membrane? |
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| Name the ossicles of the middle ear from lateral to medial: |
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| The footplate of the stapes rests upon the.... |
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| What fluid fills the spaces of the bony labryrinth? |
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| What is the function of the cristae located in the inner ear? |
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| control dynamic equilibrium |
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| The seventh cranial nerve is also called the ... |
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| An otoscope is used to view the ... |
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| Why is nitrous oxide NOT used during reconstructive ear surgery? |
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| It expands the middle ear. |
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| an incision into the tympanic membrane. |
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| The apex is the ... of the nose. |
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| What is the name of the structure that divides the two chambers of the nasal cavity? |
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| Where are the frontal sinuses located? |
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| The main source of blood supply to the nose is the... |
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| internal maxillary artery. |
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| The olfactory bulb is the tip of the ... cranial nerve. |
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| What process normally affects the nasal septum throughout the life span? |
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| What is the name of the procedure that is used to change the external appearance of the nose? |
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| Hypertrophic turbinates may be treated with ... |
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| Which portion of the phrynx is the most superior? |
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| The medical term for the Adam's apple is the .. |
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| What is the only cartilage in the upper aerodigestive tract to form a complete circle? |
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| Zenker's diverticulum is found in the ... |
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| "Nerve deafness," a condition that involves the cochlear portion of the inner ear or the cochlear division of the acoustic nerve, is known as ... deafness. |
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| The graft harvested prior to the start of a stapedectomy is used ... |
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| to cover the oval window. |
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| Which instrument is routinely used in ear procedures to pass a protheses or a graft? |
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| Which salivary gland is the largest and is located on the lateral sides of the face anterior to the external ear? |
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| What is a major concern when operating on the parotid gland? |
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| Which digestive enzyme found in the salivary glands breaks down carbohydrates? |
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| Which salivary gland is locted inferior to the jaw? |
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| Which salivary gland is located beneath the mucous membrane that covers the floor of the mouth? |
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| Which of the follwing is a symptom of Meniere's Disease? |
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| The term used to define the inflammation of the nasal muscosa is known as... |
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| The name of the radical antrostomy procedure to provide adequate visualization is known as .... |
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| Another name given to the adenoids is the ... tonsils |
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| The main blood supply to the noe comes from which artery? |
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| Internal maxillary artery |
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| Epistaxis is the term given to which condition? |
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| Nasal polyps are growths that originate from the .... |
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| Which of the following describes the condition known as otosclerosis? |
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| hardening of the stapes ****The answer is stapes but the test may say tympanic membrane**** |
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| Which ossicle of the middle ear covers the oval window? |
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| The largest cartilage in the larynx is the ... |
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| Which portion of the ear is responsible for equilibrium? |
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| Which structures are the vocal cords located in? |
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| If acute otitis media is left untreated, it may lead to the condition known as ... |
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| Zenker's diverticulum can occur in which structure? |
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| Ulceration of the esophagus is typically seen in patients who... |
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| Which instruments are used to remove preoperative packing for a septoplasty? |
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| During a tonsillectomy, which instrument can be used to put tension on the tonsil during dissection? |
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| A patient undergoing a Caldwell-Luc is placed in which surgical position? |
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