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Definitive information about the extent and location of ischemic heart disease can be obtained from
which of the following tests - <<ANSWERS>>Cardiac catherization
An interventional radiology procedure used to open a blocked or narrowed blood vessel as a result
of atherosclerosis - <<ANSWERS>>Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
The mitral valve is anchored to the - <<ANSWERS>>left ventricular wall
the semi-invasive diagnostic test that illustrates heart wall motion and blood flow through the heart
and quantifies cardiac function - <<ANSWERS>>Radionuclide imaging
Primary divisions of a nerve are known as - <<ANSWERS>>Rami
the correct branch of the Left main coronary artery - <<ANSWERS>>Circumflex coronary artery
When a thyroglossal duct cyst is present in an adult, it exists as a pretracheal cystic pouch attached
to what structure - <<ANSWERS>>Hyoid
statement regarding risk factors for developing vascular disease is true -
<<ANSWERS>>Arteriosclerosis is a natural part of the aging process.
,Which of the following is an indication for damage control surgery - <<ANSWERS>>Indications for
the potential need for damage control surgery include hemodynamic instability, hemorrhagic shock,
coagulopathy, hypotension, tachycardia, tachypnea, inaccessible major anatomic injury, concomitant
major injury, and altered mental status
The most common congenital cyst found in the neck is - <<ANSWERS>>Thyroglossal duct cysts
The potential for development of a direct inguinal hernia is - <<ANSWERS>>When a weakening or a
tear in the aponeurosis of the transversus abdominis and the transversalis fascia occurs,
A vena cava filter (Greenfield filter) maintains a patent vena cava but prevents pulmonary emboli
(PE) by trapping the emboli at the apex of the device. This procedure may be performed in the OR,
radiology suite, or ICU for critical patients - <<ANSWERS>>Right jugular and right femoral
There are several risk factors associated with dehiscence. Which of the following can be controlled
by the RNFA - <<ANSWERS>>Sutures placed too close together
Access to the substernal compartment is typically facilitated by: - <<ANSWERS>>using long
instruments through a regular thyroid incision.
Pressure against the skin above ____mm hg interferes with tissue perfusion - <<ANSWERS>>32
Latex allergy reaction is best prevented by - <<ANSWERS>>limiting exposure to latex
On postoperative day 2, a patient developed edema, redness, and purulent exudate that appeared
to be isolated to the subcutaneous plane above the sternum. What important criteria must be met
to conclusively define this as surgical site infection (SSI)? - <<ANSWERS>>Positive diagnosis of the SSI
by the surgeon or attending physician
Suture can be used for more than repairing tissue. - <<ANSWERS>>ligate, suture, and close tissue.
Which of the following absorbable suture has the best tensile strength -
<<ANSWERS>>Polydioxanone
The light transmission through an endoscope is achieved by way of - <<ANSWERS>>bundles of
fiberoptic glass rods
,Precautions apply to blood, all body fluids, secretions, and excretions (except sweat), regardless of
whether they contain visible blood, mucous membranes, and nonintact skin. -
<<ANSWERS>>Standard
The nerve supply for the female pelvis comes from the autonomic nerves that enter the pelvis
through the - <<ANSWERS>>Superior hypogastric plexus
Which of the following is an important statement regarding the prevention of degenerative
orthopedic conditions - <<ANSWERS>>Weight-bearing activities and joint movement prevent
cartilage from becoming thin or damaged
The cerebellar tentorium supports which structures of the cerebral hemispheres -
<<ANSWERS>>Temporal lobe
the surgeon makes an incision through which of the following to access the cremaster muscle,
inguinal canal, and cord structures - <<ANSWERS>>External oblique muscle
a physical barrier used in the prevention of adhesions that can take up to 2 weeks to absorb -
<<ANSWERS>>Interseed
Tissue reaction characteristics that need considered when choosing suture include -
<<ANSWERS>>Absorption
The diagnostic test that is performed to differentiate between acute and chronic thrombosis -
<<ANSWERS>>Digital subtraction angiography
Morbidity and mortality may be greater with penetrating trauma because identification of injuries
may be more difficult when injuries are less obvious. In the case of an adult victim with a
lowvelocity, low-caliber gunshot wound, at far range, of the anterior left quadrant of the lower
abdomen, what is the MOI and description of the possible injuries - <<ANSWERS>>enetrating; small
entrance wound, puncture of the anterior wall of the sigmoid colon, no disruption of vessels, and
bullet not found in pelvis
With injury to the brain, swelling may occur quickly, requiring aggressive decisions to manage
increasing intracranial pressure (ICP). What is an appropriate diuretic medication to give and what
nursing actions would be indicated for an older adult patient with traumatic brain injury, increased
, ICP, and a history of congestive heart failure (CHF) - <<ANSWERS>>Furosemide (Lasix) 20-80 mg IV;
monitor for hypotension and note extent of diuresis
Because herbal products are so readily available and have such widespread media attention, many
people think that they can safely self-medicate. Why should the public be aware and educated about
dietary supplements and potential harmful effects - <<ANSWERS>>Unknown substances may be
present in these products.
a possible benefit to the paramedian incision - <<ANSWERS>>decreased risk for hernia
An example of an indication for liver transplantation would be - <<ANSWERS>>primary hepatic
cancer
he largest part of the mammary gland rests on the - <<ANSWERS>>Pectoralis major muscle and
serratus anterior
During ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement, - <<ANSWERS>>The unit is soaked in NS & antibiotic
solution, never lubricated.
Patients with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) are not typically treated surgically as often as
patients with arterial disease because: - <<ANSWERS>>CVI is not life-threatening or limb-threatening
35% of the refractive power of the eye is credited to which part of the eye - <<ANSWERS>>Lens
Oculocardiac reflex (OCR) is an intraoperative emergency that can occur during eye surgery. Select
the definition of the response and contributing factor(s) - <<ANSWERS>>Trigeminal-vagal response
caused by pressure on the globe or retrobulbar block
The perioperative nurse must be prepared for which additional procedure when head and neck
surgery is performed? - <<ANSWERS>>Tracheostomy
The perioperative nurse preparing for a procedure where STSGs will be taken to cover several large
burn areas will need to have available: - <<ANSWERS>>sterile mineral oil, tongue blades, and a
mesher dermatome
the correct term to describe the inward turning of one or both eyes - <<ANSWERS>>Esotropia
