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[Show more]Which ligaments attach the uterus to the sides of the pelvic cavity? 
 
(A) Uterosacral 
(B) Cardinal 
(C) Broad 
(D) Rectouterine Answer (C) Broad 
 
Where are the malleus, incus, and stapes located? 
 
(A) Middle ear 
(B) Outer ear 
(C) Inner ear 
(D) External ear Answer (A) Middle ear 
 
Which of...
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Add to cartWhich ligaments attach the uterus to the sides of the pelvic cavity? 
 
(A) Uterosacral 
(B) Cardinal 
(C) Broad 
(D) Rectouterine Answer (C) Broad 
 
Where are the malleus, incus, and stapes located? 
 
(A) Middle ear 
(B) Outer ear 
(C) Inner ear 
(D) External ear Answer (A) Middle ear 
 
Which of...
The surgeon asks you to first gently supinate, then gently pronate the operative wrist of a 14-year old patient in supine position. The operative extremity is positioned at 80 degrees to the torso. Which of the following most accurately describes the movement of the operative thumb (which direction ...
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Traffic patterns in the surgery department are designed to: Answer Aid in preventing surgical site infections 
 
What is the principal goal of suctioning blood and body fluids from the wound? Answer Improve wound visibility 
 
The principal goal of the surgical assistant during the surgical procedur...
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Add to cartTraffic patterns in the surgery department are designed to: Answer Aid in preventing surgical site infections 
 
What is the principal goal of suctioning blood and body fluids from the wound? Answer Improve wound visibility 
 
The principal goal of the surgical assistant during the surgical procedur...
The primary purpose of a robotic device designed to hold and maneuver a laparoscope is to Answer eliminate tremor associated with operating an endoscope. 
 
Which of the following are the MOST important considerations when preventing wound infection in the surgical patient? 
1. pathogen transmittal ...
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Add to cartThe primary purpose of a robotic device designed to hold and maneuver a laparoscope is to Answer eliminate tremor associated with operating an endoscope. 
 
Which of the following are the MOST important considerations when preventing wound infection in the surgical patient? 
1. pathogen transmittal ...
Lymph channels run parallel to which structures? Answer veins 
 
Body temperature is regulated by the Answer hypothalamus 
 
Which two electrolytes are essential for normal cardiac contractions? Answer potassium and calcium 
 
Water constitutes what average normal percentage of total body weight? An...
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Add to cartLymph channels run parallel to which structures? Answer veins 
 
Body temperature is regulated by the Answer hypothalamus 
 
Which two electrolytes are essential for normal cardiac contractions? Answer potassium and calcium 
 
Water constitutes what average normal percentage of total body weight? An...
American Board of Surgical Assistants TEST REVIEW questions with correct answers
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Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? Answer Teeth 
 
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? Answer Clean-Contaminated 
 
The enzyme used to soften The zonules of the lens before cataract surgery Answer Alpha-chymotrypsin 
 
How shoul...
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Add to cartWhich of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? Answer Teeth 
 
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? Answer Clean-Contaminated 
 
The enzyme used to soften The zonules of the lens before cataract surgery Answer Alpha-chymotrypsin 
 
How shoul...
True or false 
the central axon of a sensory nerve can extend from the distal little toe to the white column upward to the medulla oblongata inside the skull for a total distance of 5 feet. Answer True 
 
What is the ideal core temperature range for the post-op patient? Answer 97-100f 
(36-38)c 
 
w...
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the central axon of a sensory nerve can extend from the distal little toe to the white column upward to the medulla oblongata inside the skull for a total distance of 5 feet. Answer True 
 
What is the ideal core temperature range for the post-op patient? Answer 97-100f 
(36-38)c 
 
w...
Mask should? Answer 1.) Mask should never be untied and allowed to hang down. 
2.) Masks should only be handled by the strings. 
3.) Masks should always be changed between procedures. 
4.) Masks should not only cover the mouth. 
 
The prefix that means above or upon is: Answer Epi- 
 
What classific...
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Add to cartMask should? Answer 1.) Mask should never be untied and allowed to hang down. 
2.) Masks should only be handled by the strings. 
3.) Masks should always be changed between procedures. 
4.) Masks should not only cover the mouth. 
 
The prefix that means above or upon is: Answer Epi- 
 
What classific...
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When should the consent form for surgery be completed? Answer Prior to the procedure, before any medications are administered 
 
In what position is the patient placed during surgery? Answer Supine 
 
What are 3 types of operative admissions for surgery? Answer Emergency, urgent, and elective 
 
Nam...
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Add to cartWhen should the consent form for surgery be completed? Answer Prior to the procedure, before any medications are administered 
 
In what position is the patient placed during surgery? Answer Supine 
 
What are 3 types of operative admissions for surgery? Answer Emergency, urgent, and elective 
 
Nam...
Which state of anesthesia is defined as a reversible state of unconsciousness, immobility, muscle relaxation, & loss of sensation throughout the entire body produced by the administration of one or more anesthetic agents? Answer General anesthesia 
 
Which of the following is not a role of the crede...
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Add to cartWhich state of anesthesia is defined as a reversible state of unconsciousness, immobility, muscle relaxation, & loss of sensation throughout the entire body produced by the administration of one or more anesthetic agents? Answer General anesthesia 
 
Which of the following is not a role of the crede...
The passageway for foods and liquids into the digestive system, and for air into the respiratory system, is the Answer pharynx 
 
the secretion of excessive sweat is also known as Answer diaphoresis 
 
Circulation that is established through an anastomosis between two blood vessels supplying or drai...
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Add to cartThe passageway for foods and liquids into the digestive system, and for air into the respiratory system, is the Answer pharynx 
 
the secretion of excessive sweat is also known as Answer diaphoresis 
 
Circulation that is established through an anastomosis between two blood vessels supplying or drai...
A sterile surface field is created by the use of sterile drapes. The only area that is considered sterile is the Answer Top surface of the drape 
 
Skin preparation around the operative eye is performed using alternative technique of cleansing with Answer Antiseptic solution and rinsing with sterile...
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Add to cartA sterile surface field is created by the use of sterile drapes. The only area that is considered sterile is the Answer Top surface of the drape 
 
Skin preparation around the operative eye is performed using alternative technique of cleansing with Answer Antiseptic solution and rinsing with sterile...
Who is Crawford Long MD Answer Discovered Surgical Anesthesia 
From GA 
First to use ether as an aid in surgery on March 30 1842 
Has a statue in Washington DC, he did not document his findings, William Morton MD took the credit. 
 
ORT Answer Operating Room Technician 
 
Who were the Corpsmen Answ...
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Add to cartWho is Crawford Long MD Answer Discovered Surgical Anesthesia 
From GA 
First to use ether as an aid in surgery on March 30 1842 
Has a statue in Washington DC, he did not document his findings, William Morton MD took the credit. 
 
ORT Answer Operating Room Technician 
 
Who were the Corpsmen Answ...
Teeth Answer Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? 
 
Clean-contaminated Answer Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? 
 
Alpha-chymotrypsin Answer An enzyme used before cataract surgery to soften the zonules of the lens is: 
 
Enter ...
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Add to cartTeeth Answer Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? 
 
Clean-contaminated Answer Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? 
 
Alpha-chymotrypsin Answer An enzyme used before cataract surgery to soften the zonules of the lens is: 
 
Enter ...
The part of a word that comes after the root word and changes its meaning is the Answer suffix 
 
An agent used against fever is Answer antipyretic 
 
anti- = against; pyr- = fever; -ic = pertaining to 
 
A slow pulse rate is Answer bradychardia 
 
brady- = slow; cardia = heart 
 
An incision made ...
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Add to cartThe part of a word that comes after the root word and changes its meaning is the Answer suffix 
 
An agent used against fever is Answer antipyretic 
 
anti- = against; pyr- = fever; -ic = pertaining to 
 
A slow pulse rate is Answer bradychardia 
 
brady- = slow; cardia = heart 
 
An incision made ...
In 1990 the Safe Medical Device Act was passed, granting FDA authority to medical device regulations, therefore healthcare facilities are required to: Answer implement methods of tracking devices 
 
How long would you expect it to take for an absorbable suture to breakdown in the body? Answer 3 week...
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Add to cartIn 1990 the Safe Medical Device Act was passed, granting FDA authority to medical device regulations, therefore healthcare facilities are required to: Answer implement methods of tracking devices 
 
How long would you expect it to take for an absorbable suture to breakdown in the body? Answer 3 week...
To revascularize the heart muscle of a patient with heart disease, a graft may be anastomosed between which of the following 2 vessels. 
 
a. Internal Mammary artery to the affected coronary artery 
b. Subclavian artery to the affected artery 
c. Internal Mammary to Aorta 
d. Subclavian artery to ao...
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Add to cartTo revascularize the heart muscle of a patient with heart disease, a graft may be anastomosed between which of the following 2 vessels. 
 
a. Internal Mammary artery to the affected coronary artery 
b. Subclavian artery to the affected artery 
c. Internal Mammary to Aorta 
d. Subclavian artery to ao...
An ulnar nerve injury can be prevented by the following? 
a. Position arm board greater than 90 degrees 
b. Pad elbows 
c. Place arms at sides palms facing outward 
d. Place arms on non-padded arm boars Answer b. Pad elbows 
 
In the right lateral position? 
a. The patients left side is placed on th...
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Add to cartAn ulnar nerve injury can be prevented by the following? 
a. Position arm board greater than 90 degrees 
b. Pad elbows 
c. Place arms at sides palms facing outward 
d. Place arms on non-padded arm boars Answer b. Pad elbows 
 
In the right lateral position? 
a. The patients left side is placed on th...
What is an acronym? Answer A word form by the initial letters of the principal components of a compound term 
 
What is an ambulatory surgical center? Answer Facility where patients are treated and released the same day; also known as outpatient surgery or same-day surgery center 
 
What is the ARC/...
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Add to cartWhat is an acronym? Answer A word form by the initial letters of the principal components of a compound term 
 
What is an ambulatory surgical center? Answer Facility where patients are treated and released the same day; also known as outpatient surgery or same-day surgery center 
 
What is the ARC/...
Located on the back of the CPU are special openings called _____ for plugging in cables for adding additional computer components. 
drives. 
cords. 
ports. 
networks. Answer ports 
 
The largest storage capacity for portable saved information is the: 
Zip Drive 100. 
Zip Drive 250. 
CD-Rom. 
DVD. An...
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Add to cartLocated on the back of the CPU are special openings called _____ for plugging in cables for adding additional computer components. 
drives. 
cords. 
ports. 
networks. Answer ports 
 
The largest storage capacity for portable saved information is the: 
Zip Drive 100. 
Zip Drive 250. 
CD-Rom. 
DVD. An...
Extracorporeal circulation refers to circulation: 
of blood outside of the body. 
through the muscular tissue of the heart. 
established through an anastomosis between two vessels. 
of blood through the whole body EXCEPT the lungs. Answer of blood outside of the body 
 
Complications can occur durin...
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Add to cartExtracorporeal circulation refers to circulation: 
of blood outside of the body. 
through the muscular tissue of the heart. 
established through an anastomosis between two vessels. 
of blood through the whole body EXCEPT the lungs. Answer of blood outside of the body 
 
Complications can occur durin...
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