Term 1 of 118
Metastatic cancer to the spine can occur in the thoracic spine, lumbar spine, and cervical spine
area. Select the statement that best reflects a therapeutic goal for a metastatic tumor of the spine
Preservation of neurologic function
Avoiding tachycardia
Maintenance of fracture hematoma
Maintaining normal blood pressure
Term 2 of 118
While removing a cancerous testis, the surgeon will typically initiate the incision in which of the
following locations
Near the pubic symphysis
In the midline of the abdomen
Ct scan of the head
Just above the inguinal ring
Term 3 of 118
The common bile duct drains into the
Cystic Duct
Duodenum
Jejunum
Spleen
,Term 4 of 118
This technique is primarily reserved for the patient having prophylactic mastectomy and
immediate breast reconstruction.
Scarpa's fascia
1 hr; 250-300 mmHg
Nipple sparing
While sitting upright
Term 5 of 118
Select the statement about the prostate that best reflects its location, size, and weight
The prostate sits below the base of the bladder, is 4 cm at the base, and weighs 20 to 30
grams
The prostate is located above the bladder and is 6 cm in size
The prostate is a small gland located behind the rectum
The prostate is a large organ located in the pelvic cavity
Term 6 of 118
When using a single drape for a lithotomy, the following instructions are correct, except:
Position the drape to allow for maximum exposure of the perineum
Place the drape so the edge is 2 inches from the perineum
Drape the patient with multiple layers for added protection
Ensure the drape covers the entire surgical area without gaps
,Term 7 of 118
Each lung contains how many segments
Duodenum
10
Scaphoid
Clean
Term 8 of 118
Identify the venous structure that prevents blood back flow.
Subgaleal space
Pressure receptors
Semilunar Intimal folds
Adhesions
Term 9 of 118
Innervation of the lungs is part of the _______System
Central Nervous
Autonomic
Peripheral
Somatic
, Term 10 of 118
The recommended length of time for inflation of an upper extremity tourniquet on a patient under
50 is ________ while the recommended pressure is
30 min; 150-200 mmhg
1 hr; 250-300 mmHg
1.5 hr; 200-250 mmhg
2 hr; 300-350 mmhg
Term 11 of 118
Which of the following describes a hydrocele
It refers to inflammation of the testicular tissue
It refers to excess fluid within the tunica vaginalis
Just above the inguinal ring
It refers to a blockage in the spermatic cord
Term 12 of 118
What does the presence of bruit on auscultation of a blood vessel mean?
Thoracoscopy
Blood flow is disrupted
Allograft
Blood flow is fast
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