Tech in Surgery NCCT Practice Test Graded A+
Medical Terminology and Surgical Practice Questions
1. Cancer that has spread from one place to another within the body is called_______.
️ Metastatic
2. A wasting or decrease in size of an organ or tissue is _____.
️ Atrophy
3. The s...
Tech in Surgery NCCT Practice Test Graded A+
Medical Terminology and Surgical Practice Questions
1. Cancer that has spread from one place to another within the body is called_______.
✔️ Metastatic
2. A wasting or decrease in size of an organ or tissue is _____.
✔️ Atrophy
3. The suffix meaning the creation of a new opening for drainage is ______.
✔️ -ostomy
4. Organs of the circulatory system include _____.
✔️ Heart, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nodes
5. The tricuspid valve is located between the _____.
✔️ Right atrium and the right ventricle
6. Normal respirations occur approximately 12-20 times per_____.
✔️ Minute
7. The process by which white blood cells engulf bacteria is called _____.
✔️ Phagocytosis
8. An infection acquired in the hospital is called _____.
✔️ Nosocomial
9. A pathogen is a(an) _____.
, ✔️ Disease-causing microorganism
10. A drug that prolongs blood clotting time is called _____.
✔️ Anticoagulant
11. A life-threatening, acute allergic reaction in which cells release histamine-like substances is called
_____.
✔️ Anaphylaxis
12. A medication used to restore blood pressure in acute hypotensive states is _____.
✔️ Norepinephrine
13. A patient grounding pad is placed on a (an) ____.
✔️ Fleshy area of skin
14. If a needle is broken, it must be ____.
✔️ Accounted for in its entirety
15. All but one of the following precautions should be followed when working with disinfectants except
✔️ An unlabeled bottle or container may be used if you recognize the fluid
16. Which endoscope is used for visualization of the urinary bladder?
✔️ Cystoscope
17. Which position is better to avoid fatigue during long periods in the O.R.?
✔️ A wide stance
18. Jewelry and prosthetic devices are _____ removed from the patient.
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