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WorksheetsCST practice exam 1
Total questions: 115
Worksheet time: 58mins
which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?
villi
teeth
sinuses
tonsils
which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?
contaminated
dirty and infected
clean
clean-contaminated
the enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is?
Atropine sulfate
Alpha-chymotrypsin
Acetylcholine chloride
pilocarpine hydrochloride
hyperkalemia is a high concentration of?
nitrogen
calcium
potassium
albumin
which laser beam can travel through clear tissue without heating them?
carbon dioxide
Argon
excimer
Neodymium: Yag
which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?
Pylorus
Fundus
Antrum
Cardia
low level disinfectants kill most microbes but do not destroy?
spores
Viruses
Bacteria
fungi
Syndactyly refers to?
cleft palate
fused tarsals
webbed fingers
torn ligament
the islets of Langerhans secrete?
insulin
bile
intrinsic factor
inhibiting hormones
through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?
Duct of Santorini
Ampulla of Vater
Wirsung's duct
Sphincter of Oddi
what are spiral shaped bacteria called?
Diplococci
Cocci
Bacilli
SPIRILLI
The primary function of the Gallbladder is to?
Produce bile
store bile
Metabolize fats
Emulsify fats
which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access to the operating room?
Provides for thorough cleaning
eliminate air Turbulence
uses less space for opening
aid in controlling temperature
what are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure?
exposure, frequency, concentration
type of procedure, equipment, radiation dose
site, age, gender
time, Shielding, distance
How are Rickettsiae Transmitted?
Airborne Organism
Arthropod bites
Physical contact
Blood Exposure
which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope?
laparoscopy
colposcopy
Urethroscopy
Hysteroscopy
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called?
Tamponade
Pericarditis
Infarction
Cardiomyopathy
which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid?
-lysis
-Centesis
-Tomy
-Dynia
which laboratory test determines bacteria identification?
Prothrombin time
Gel electrophoresis
Manual count
Gram stain
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called?
Miotics
Myopics
mydriatics
Muscarinics
which laser is best used during a vitrectomy?
Excimer
Nd:YAG
Carbon dioxide
Argon
which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility?
Biological
Clerical
Chemical
Mechanical
the Apron-like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is the?
Ligamentum
Mesentery
Omentum
Peritoneum
what is the action of antagonist drugs?
counteract the action of another drug
inhibit the clotting process
increase the effects of opiates
achieve neuroleptanesthesia
what organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant?
unilateral involved ovary and fallopian tube, uterus
unilateral involved ovary and fallopian tube
bilateral ovaries only
bilateral fallopian tubes, and ovaries, uterus
which term refers to an abnormal thoracic curve of the spine referred to as hunchback?
alkalosis
kyphosis
lordosis
scoliosis
what incision is also known as a lower oblique?
infraumbilical
paramedian
inguinal
thorracoabdomunal
what is the medical term for a bunion?
hallux valgus
talipes varus
hallux varus
talipes valgus
the small intestine attaches to the posterior abdominal wall by the?
peritoneum
mesentery
lesser Omentum
Falciform ligament
what is the term for a relationship in which two organisms occupy the same area and one organism benefits while the other is unharmed?
mutualism
neutralism
parasitism
commensalism
A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is?
Miochol
Depo-Medrol
Healon
Wydase
how is the surgical informed consent signed if an adult patient is illiterate?
Surgeon and risk manager sign consent
Authorized individual signs patient's name
RN and surgeon sign that patient gave consent
Patient marks with X and witness verifies
which of the following routine preoperative laboratory studies would be ordered for premenopausal woman with no history of hysterectomy?
HDL
HIV
HCG
HBV
what is the name of the urinary catheter with a small, curved tapered tip used on patient's with urethral strictures
Coude
Pigtail
Bonanno
Iglesias
A congenital defect in which the fetal blood vessel between the pulmonary artery and the aorta does not close is?
Ventricular septal defect
Coarctation of the aorta
Tetralogy of Fallot
Patient's ductus arteriosus
the mumps may be diagnosed by finding inflammation in which of the following glands?
Thyriod
parotid
Sublingual
Submandibular
which of the following is a nonadherent dressing?
Adaptic
Kling
Elastoplast
Collodion
which of the following terms describes a hernia that occurs withing Hesselbach's Triangle?
Indirect
Hiatal
Femoral
Direct
which of the following incisions are oblique?
Pfannenstiel
Paramedian
Kocher
Epigastric
which of the following dilators are used on the common duct?
Bakes
Pratt
Van Buren
Hegar
which of the following is a mechanical method of hemostasis?
Electrosurgery
Thrombin
Laser
Ligature
The organ that is connected by a duct to the duodenum is the?
Stomach
Liver
Pancreas
Gallbladder
A Brain tumor causing alteration of muscle tone, voluntary muscle coordination, gait and balance would likely be located in the?
medulla
Cerebellum
Pons
Diencephalon
what is the term for a relationship that benefits one organism at the expense of another?
Mutualism
Neutralism
Commensalism
Parasitism
what type of disease is characterized by rapid onset and a rapid recovery?
Primary
acute
Chronic
Asymptomatic
which organelle is responsible for the production of energy?
Lysosomes
Goldi complex
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic reticulum
what type of anesthesia is a combination of inhalation and intravenous drugs?
Balanced
Spinal
Sedation
Regional
who is ultimately responsible for obtaining the surgical informed consent?
Surgeon
Nurse
Patient
Guardian
what position is most commonly used for neurosurgical procedure?
supine
semi-fowler's
Lithotomy
Trendelenburg
the outer layer of the intestine is the?
submucosa
mucosa
serosa
Muscularis
which of the following solutions should be used to prep the donor site for a split-thickness skin graft?
chlorhexidine
Lodophor
Avagard
Merthiolate
what type of drape would be used for a flank procedure?
Perineal
Aperture
Extremity
Transverse
which thermal method of hemostasis utilizes intense, focused light?
Harmonic
Laser
Bipolar
Monopolar
the Larynx is located between the?
Trachea and bronchi
Nasal cavity and pharynx
Nasal and oral cavities
Pharynx and trachea
The most common cause of retinal detachment is?
Trauma
Aging
Glaucoma
Inflammation
what postoperative complication is associated with total hit arthroplasty?
Compartment syndrome
Pulmonary embolism
Upper extremity weakness
Urinary incontinece
the vocal cords are located in the?
larynx
Pharynx
Trachea
Bronchus
what type of acquired immunity is a vaccination?
Artificial passive
Artificial active
Natural passive
Natural active
when would the anesthesia provider request Cricoid pressure?
Endotracheal extubation
Epidural injection
Endotracheal intubation
Bier Block
which instrument would be used during a keratoplasty to remove the cornea?
Phacoemulsifier
Oculotome
Westcott
Trephine
which of the following regulations states that blood and body fluids should be considered infectious?
Standard Precautions
Body substance isolation rules
medical device safety act
postexposure prophylaxis
which structures have oral, nasal, and laryngeal divisions?
Esophagus
Trachea
Pharynx
Glottis
otoplasty is performed to correct a congenital deformity of which structure?
ear
nose
eye
Mouth
an injury a patient sustains as a result of the care given by a healthcare professional is called?
Liability
Latrogenic
Battery
Tort
the highly vascular layer of the eye that absorbs light rays and nourishes the retina is the?
Choroid
Macula
Iris
Sclera
which aneurysm usually develops between the renal and iliac arteries?
descending thoracic
aortic arch
ascending thoracic
abdominal aortic
the agent used to flush an artery to prevent clotting is?
ringer's lactate
heparin
thrombin
Protamine sulfate
what is the next step for reattachment of a severed digit after debridement?
bone to bone fixation
vessel reanasthemosis
tendon to tendon fixation
nerve Reanasthemosis
what type of skin graft includes the epidermis and all of the dermis?
pedicle
full-thickness
composite
split-thickness
which type of muscle is striated and voluntary?
heart
visceral
skeletal
cardiac
which of the following terms refers to absence of the external ear?
Ectrosyndactyly
anophthalmia
microtia
Cheiloschisis
which organ causes gas gangrene?
staphylococcus epidermidis
clostridium perfringens
staphylococcus aureus
clostridium botulinum
chest rolls should span the distance bilaterally between which two anatomical structures?
Acromioclavicular joint to iliac crest
iliac crest to iliac crest
nipple to umbilicus
scapula to gluteus maximus
which ossicle of the middle ear covers the oval window?
incus
stapes
malleus
utricle
which of these instruments would be used during a keratoplasty?
Cottingham punch
Kilner hook
Kerrison rongeur
Bowmen probe
a partially dislocated joint is called?
Malrotation
Malunion
Avulsion
Subluxation
what condition is characterized by build-up of fatty deposits such as cholesterol?
Embolism
Thrombosis
Atherosclerosis
Arteriospasm
plaster rolls casting should be submerged in which of the following?
lukewarm water
cold saline
lukewarm saline
warm saline
the Avascular, clear portion of the eye covering the iris is the?
conjunctiva
pupil
sclera
cornea
which term describes a rod-shaped microorganism?
spirillum
coccus
bacillus
helical
when using a warm cycle of the EtO sterilizer, what is the minimum sterilization temperature in Fahrenheit?
85
65
55
75
which legal principle applies when the patient is given the wrong dose of the local anesthetic?
Respondeat superior
bona fide
Res Ipsa loquitor
assault
the space between the vocal cords is called the?
epiglottis
Glottis
vocal folds
Criciod cartilage
which bacteria can be found in a penetrating wound caused by a rusty nail?
Clostridium tetani
Helicobacter pylori
Bacillus anthracis
Treponema pallidum
which of the following retractors is used for spinal nerve roots?
Meyerding
love
Taylor
Cushing
what size foley catheter is commonly used for adults?
12Fr
8Fr
24Fr
16 Fr
which of the following tumors is typically benign, encapsulated, and arises from tissue covering the central nervous system structures?
Astrocytoma
Meningioma
Oligodendroglioma
Schwannoma
what is the term for thread-like appendages that provide bacteria with motion?
Fimbriae
Mitochondria
Flagella
Mesosomes
how many hours must an item submerse in Glutaraldehyde to sterilize?
7
10
9
8
when a patient's blood pressure is 135/81, 135 refers to?
systolic
diastolic
Pedal pulse
Apical pressure
a term referring to a waxy secretion in the external ear canal is?
Perilymph
sputum
mucous
cerumen
which of the following is an ossicle of the middle ear?
incus
Vestibule
Labyrinth
pinna
what is the term for the process of removing blood from an extremity prior to inflating the pneumatic tourniquet?
Evisceration
Extravasation
Exsanguination
Evacuation
which of the following may require probing and dilation in pediatric patients with upper respiratory infections?
Nasolacrimal duct
Sinus Cavities
Eustachian tube
Tympanic membrane
Satinsky, Herrick, and Mayo clamp be specifically used on which of the following structures?
Prostate bland
seminal vesicle
kidney pedicle
bladder neck
the nasal cavity is divided into two portions by the
vomer
septum
ethmoid
Sphenoid
which of the following is used by the surgeon to intermittently remove prostatic tissue fragments during a TURP?
Randall Forceps
Wire snare
Poole suction
Ellik evacuator
which type of Hematoma is a result of torn bridging meningeal veins?
Intraventricular
subdural
epidural
Intracerebral
the Bowie-dick test is performed?
daily
hourly
weekly
monthly
the spiral, conical structure of the inner ear is the?
Cochlea
Stapes
Vestibule
Labyrinth
which of these conditions is characterized by a fleshy encroachment of conjunctiva onto the cornea?
Strabismus
Chalazion
Pterygium
Ecchymosis
where is a Baker's cyst located?
Olecranon process
popliteal fossa
Greater tubercle
Carpal tunnel
which portion of the ear if affected by Meniere's Syndrome?
Inner
Middle
Eustachian tube
Auditory ossicles
the Cartilaginous nasal septum is anterior to which bone?
Palatine
Mandible
Hyoid
vomer
the most reliable method for determining the efficiency of moist heat sterilizers is the controlled use of biological indicators containing the organism?
Bordetella Pertussis
Clostridium Tetani
Bacillus stearothermophilus
Corynebacterium Diphtheria
which neurosurgical pathology would a myelogram diagnose?
Spinal Stenosis
Myelomeningocele
Creutzfeldt-Jakob
Subdural Hematoma
which of the following terms means a prolapsed bladder causing a bulge in the anterior vaginal wall?
Herniation
Rectocele
Cystocele
Enterocele
how many hours must the steam sterilization biological indicator incubate?
24
12
18
6
the nasal sinus located between the nose and the orbits is the?
Sphenoid
frontal
maxillary
ethmoid
what degrees Celsius is the sterilization biological indicator incubate?
49-54
61-66
43-38
55-60
which of the following is a telescoping of the intestines in neonates requiring immediate surgical intervention?
Tetralogy of Fallot
intussusception
Omphalocele
Pyloric stenosis
the minimum Fahrenheit temperature for sterilization to occur in a Prevacuum steam sterilizer is?
270-276
249-255
256-262
263-269
what is the medical term for nosebleed?
Sinusitis
Hemoptysis
epistaxis
Rhinitis
what is the name of the procedure for the excision of the tunica vaginalis?
Orchiectomy
Hydrocelectomy
Vasectomy
Spermatocelectomy
what is the minimum number of minutes to sterilize unwrapped metal instruments with lumens in the gravity displacement sterilizer at 270F?
15
20
5
10
