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HBV, HCV, and alcohol abuse are precursors to which of the following diseases?cirrhosis
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During cholangiography, bubbles in the contrast media would likely:give the appearance of a stone on x-ray
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A Whipple procedure is done for treatment of a tumor in which abdominal organ?pancreas
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Another name for a thyroid tenaculum is a:Lahey
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Which potentially life-threatening disease or condition can result from untreated thyrotoxicosis?thyroid storm
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Tetany is a serious potential post-op complication of which type of surgical intervention?thyroidectomy/parathyroidectomy
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What term describes a benign condition of breast enlargement in men?gynecomastia
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Which stage of breast cancer is characterized by evidence of distal metastasis?Stage IV
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Which anatomical structure is the largest mass of lymphatic tissue in the body?spleen
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Which of the following is NOT a region of the pancreas?capsule
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The triangle of Calot is an anatomical space bounded by structures in which surgical procedure?cholecystectomy
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What is achieved by insufflation of carbon dioxide into the abdominal cavity?pneumoperitoneum
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Where is the gallbladder located in relation to the liver?inferior surface of the right lobe
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What is the name of the fibrous and serous capsule that covers the liver?Glisson’s
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For which surgical procedure would the Buie pile forceps be used?hemorrhoidectomy
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A typical end-to-end bowel anastomosis is accomplished with which of the following suturing techniques?two-layer, interrupted technique for seromuscular approximation with silk; continuous for mucosa with absorbable suture
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In which of the following abdominal incisions would the linea alba be opened down to the peritoneum?median vertical
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Which incision is traditionally used for open appendectomy?McBurney
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A Maloney bougie dilator is used in which anatomical structure?esophagus
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Doyen, Kocher, Dennis, and Allen are names of which type of instrument?intestinal clamps
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What does TEP stand for in general surgery?totally extraperitoneal patch
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What term is used for surgical opening of the abdominal or peritoneal cavity?laparotomy
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Which type of hernia occurs below the abdominocrural crease and more frequently in females?femoral
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What is another way of saying “cephalad to caudad”?head to tail
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Which fascial sheet is attached to the iliac crest, linea alba, and pubis?Scarpa’s
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What is another name for an acquired ventral hernia through the linea semilunaris?Spigelian
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A gastrostomy can be created by all of the following methods EXCEPT:endovascular
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Which suturing technique is often used on the appendiceal stump?pursestring
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Great care is taken to identify and preserve the long thoracic and thoracodorsal nerves in which surgical procedure?modified radical mastectomy
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Where are the parathyroid glands located in relation to the thyroid?dorsal, superior and inferior
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What do the parathyroid glands regulate in the body?blood calcium concentration
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The skin incision for a thyroidectomy will follow which anatomical lines?Langer’s
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Which handheld retractors are frequently used to retract tissues during thyroidectomy?Green
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What type of hernia protrudes through the transversalis fascia in the area of Hesselbach’s triangle?direct
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What type of hernia results from a failure of the deep internal ring to close during fetal development and allows intestinal protrusion into the scrotum?indirect
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What is the name for the type of hernia in which both direct and indirect defects are present?pantaloon
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What is the name of a gastric mass of indigestible vegetable fiber and hair that may require surgical excision?bezoar
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For which type of hernia repair could a Penrose drain be used as a method of gentle traction of the spermatic cord?McVay inguinal herniorrhaphy
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A vagotomy is a surgical treatment option for:gastric ulcers
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Which type of intestinal obstruction involves a telescoping of a portion of the intestine into another portion?intussusception
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Which type of surgical procedure is used to release abnormal tissue connections in the abdominal viscera and layers?lysis of adhesions
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End-to-end, end-to-side, side-to-side, and Roux-en-Y are techniques for:bowel anastomosis
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In a laparoscopic appendectomy, all of the following methods could be used for dissection of the appendix EXCEPT:intraluminal circular stapler
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Which statement is CORRECT regarding polyps and diverticula in the colon?Polyps protrude inward, and diverticula protrude outward from the intestine.
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The hepatic and splenic flexures are located proximally and distally in which part of the large intestine?transverse
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“Bowel technique” refers to steps used by the surgical team to prevent postoperative:surgical site infection
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An intestinal stoma is created at a point below the costal margin, above the belt line, and at the lateral edge of which muscle?rectus abdominus
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Which of the following is the MOST common permanent colostomy?sigmoid
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Which surgical position is used exclusively for anorectal surgical procedures?Kraske
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Which type of viewing instrument would be used for surgical treatment of hemorrhoids?anoscope
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Due to the vascular and friable nature of the liver, a surgeon may choose to use suture on which type of needle?blunt
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What is the incision routinely used for open cholecystectomy?right subcostal
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Which handheld retractor is specifically designed for use in open cholecystectomy to elevate the liver?Harrington
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What is the reason for injecting saline through the cholangiogram catheter prior to the contrast media?The saline will test patency of the cystic duct prior to injecting the contrast.
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A T-tube or wound drain left in place following laparoscopic cholecystectomy would MOST likely exit through:one of the 5 mm right port site incisions
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Which of the following are endocrine-secreting glands of the pancreas that make up only 1% of the organ?islets of Langerhans
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Pancreaticoduodenectomy is also known as which of the following procedures?Whipple
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A needle-localization procedure may be performed in radiology for assistance in locating discrete masses in the:breast
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What type of incision is made for excisional biopsy of a centrally located breast mass involving the lactiferous ducts?circumareolar
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What is the name for the first lymph node in the axillary chain that is frequently biopsied in conjunction with a breast biopsy, lumpectomy, or mastectomy?sentinel
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The surgeon may request which of the following for irrigation to aid in destroying any residual tumor cells after dissection?sterile water
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Surgical removal of the entire breast without any lymph nodes is a(n):simple mastectomy
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If a mastectomy is scheduled to follow a breast biopsy and frozen section results indicate carcinoma, what is done?Re-prep, redrape patient; team changes gowns and gloves; and use new instruments.
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Bifurcated drains and fluffy pressure dressings are used following mastectomy primarily to:prevent formation of hematoma and seroma
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Dilation of the submucosal and subcutaneous venous plexus that lines the anal canal is called:hemorrhoid
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The Hasson technique for establishing pneumoperitoneum requires the use of a Verres needle.False
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The upper-hand and Thompson retractors are complex self-retaining retractors frequently used in major abdominal procedures.True
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Conversion from a laparoscopic procedure to an open procedure is always a possibility that the surgical technologist should be prepared for.True
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A surgical technologist may “run” or operate the laparoscopic camera during minimally invasive procedures to free up the hands of the surgeon and surgical first assistant.True
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Surgical skin preps for breast procedures for carcinoma should be performed vigorously and thoroughly to prevent postoperative surgical site infections in immunocompromised patients.False
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Difficulty swallowing or feeling of food sticking in the esophagusDysphagia
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Discomfort or tenderness that occurs with sudden release of pressure; a clinical sign of appendicitisRebound pain
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Type of hernia in which tissues are caught within a fascial defect; may become strangulated if not reducedStrangulated
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Broad sheet of fibrous tissue or expanded tendon that holds muscles together or connects muscle to boneAponeurosis
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Being on or affecting the same side of the bodyIpsilateral
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Antrectomy: removal of distal stomach and pylorus with anastomosis to duodenum; preferred approach for treatment of ulcer or neoplasmBillroth I
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Double-layer membrane of peritoneum attached to back wall of abdominal cavity that supports the small intestineMesentery
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Inflammatory bowel disease that causes erosions in the lining of the large intestineUlcerative colitis
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Yellowing of the skin and eyes due to buildup of bilirubin; visible sign of certain cancers and diseases of the organs of the biliary systemJaundice
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Noninvasive electro-generated shock waves used to break up calculi in the urinary or biliary systemLithotripsy
