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Sugical Technology 3rd Quarter Test
Diagnostic Procedures, OB-GYN, ENT, General Surgery, GU, Ortho (Pending)
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02/27/2012

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Term
Diagnostic imaging includes which of the following?
Definition
RADIOGRAPHY
Term
An AP radiographic film is taken...
Definition
FRONT TO BACK (Anterior to Posterior)
Term
A myelogram is used to:
Definition
EVALUATE THE SPINE
Term
What is used to enhance visualization of structures during a diagnostic imaging procedure?
Definition
CONTRAST MEDIUM
Term
Angiography is used to:
Definition
ASSESS THE PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE
Term
Which procedure is used to evaluate heart function?
Definition
CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION
Term
Cholangiography is a radiographic study of the...
Definition
GALLBLADDER
Term
Which of the following is the most useful for viewing soft tissue?
Definition
MRI
Term
Ultrasound involves the use of...
Definition
HIGH FREQUENCY SOUND WAVES
Term
Nuclear medicine studies are also referred to as...
Definition
ISOTOPE SCANNING
Term
The MIBG scan is a specific type of isotope scan used to identify a problem with the...
Definition
ADRENAL GLAND
Term
Urine collected over a 24-hour period is tested to determine...
Definition
LEVEL OF NITROGENOUS WASTES
Term
The term staging refers to...
Definition
DEGREE OF TUMOR METASTASIS
Term
The normal percentage of oxygen saturation in arterial blood is ____ of capacity.
Definition
96-100%
Term
The ____ is the physician who will provide a biopsy report.
Definition
PATHOLOGIST
Term
The Gram stain is used to identify a...
Definition
BACTERIA
Term
Anaerobic bacteria are able to survive...
Definition
WITHOUT OXYGEN
Term
A culture provides information about the type of ___ present.
Definition
BACTERIA
Term
Thoracentesis is the removal of ____.
Definition
FLUID FROM THE PLEURAL CAVITY
Term
Electroencephalography is a recording of _____.
Definition
ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY OF THE BRAIN
Term
The display and recording of the electrical activity of skeletal muscle is called an...
Definition
EMG
Term
Arterial saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen is measured with the use of ___.
Definition
PULSE OXIMETRY
Term
An estimation of the arterial levels of carbon dioxide is determined with the use of...
Definition
CAPNOGRAPHY
Term
Information about the patient's lung capacity, resistance, and ventilatory pressure is obtained and displayed with the use of ____.
Definition
SPIROMETRY
Term
Deep-vein thrombosis can be diagnosed with the use of _____.
Definition
PHLEBORHEOGRAPHY
Term
What is the first priority of the STSR when an intraoperative X-Ray is being taken?
Definition
PROTECT THE STERILE FIELD FROM CONTAMINATION
Term
Roentgenography is synonymous with the term _____.
Definition
RADIOGRAPHY
Term
Auscultation involves the use of a(n) ____.
Definition
STETHOSCOPE
Term
An otoscope is used for viewing the...
Definition
EAR
Term
Correct placement of indwelling catheters, tubes, and drains may be verified by...
Definition
RADIOGRAPHY
Term
Mammography uses X-rays to locate tumors of the...
Definition
BREAST
Term
Which of the following can be performed to create an easy entrance into most vessels of the body?
Definition
SELDINGER TECHNIQUE
Term
Contrast media can be introduced....
Definition
INTRAVENOUSLY
Term
For which portion of the body is Renografin most often used?
Definition
URINARY SYSTEM (Reno = kidneys)
Term
Which vein is frequently used for insertion of an angiographic catheter?
Definition
SAPHENOUS
Term
The Doppler probe can be used within the sterile field as long as it is ____.
Definition
COVERED WITH A STERILE DRAPE
Term
The normal blood value of platelets is ____ x 10^3/mm^3
Definition
130-140
Term
An anesthesiologist may order plain radiographic films of the chest for which purpose?
Definition
LUNG ABNORMALITIES THAT MAY INTERFERE WITH THE EXCHANGE OF GASES DURING ANESTHESIA
Term
The escape of fluid from the pleural space is known as _____.
Definition
PLEURAL EFFUSION
Term
To prevent contamination of the surgical patient during an X-Ray, the surgical technologist will...
Definition
COVER THE X-RAY CASSETTE WITH A CASSETTE COVER
Term
What is the tern used to describe an item as being able to allow X-Rays to pass through, such as an operating room table?
Definition
RADIOLUCENT
Term
Which of the following may be used in a nonselective angiography to quickly inject large amounts of contrast solution?
Definition
PRESSURE INJECTOR
Term
Which substance determines the radiodensity of contrast materials?
Definition
IODINE
Term
Which patient condition counterindicates an angiogram?
Definition
ALLERGY TO SHELLFISH
Term
What term describes making an incision and dissecting through tissue layers to expose the vessel and make an incision into the vessel for induction of a catheter?
Definition
CUT DOWN
Term
Which type of scan is a diagnostic tool used to identify how different areas of the brain function by highlighting chemical or metabolic activity?
Definition
PET
Term
When using contrast media is indicated, which type of scan would be used for a patient with an allergy to iodine?
Definition
MRI
Term
Which diagnostic procedure uses high-frequency sound waves?
Definition
ULTRASOUND
Term
Ultrasonagraphy is ideal for the examination of a fetus because...
Definition
IT DOES NOT USE IONIZING RADIATION
Term
What invasive procedure involves the introduction of a transducer attached to the end of a gastroscope into the esophagus to allow for closer approximation with the heart?
Definition
TEE
Term
The device used in the operating room to determine patency of an arterial anastomosis is a...
Definition
DOPPLER
Term
The range 4.3 to 5.9 is normal for which hematology value?
Definition
MALE RBC
Term
The range 11.5 to 15.5 is normal for which hematology value?
Definition
FEMALE HEMOGLOBIN
Term
The normal range for the hematocrit of a female is...
Definition
35% to 46%
Term
3.5% to 5% is the normal hematology value for which of the following?
Definition
FEMALE RBC
Term
The normal range for the hemoglobin of a female is ____.
Definition
11.5-15.5%
Term
The excision of tissue or aspiration of fluid to determine the nature of the disease for treatment is known as a...
Definition
BIOPSY
Term
For which purpose does a surgeon use a suture on a specimen?
Definition
TO IDENTIFY MARGINS
Term
Foreign bodies that may have legal value are often turned over to the police as evidence. It is recommended that the person who turns the foreign body over to a law-enforcement official receive a
Definition
RECEIPT
Term
Handing off a small specimen to the circulator can be a challenging task. The surgical technologist may use which device to make this task easier?
Definition
TELFA
Term
Which type of biopsy involves the removal of a portion of the tissue mass or lesion for pathology study?
Definition
INCISIONAL BIOPSY
Term
Which specimen can be altered if placed in formalin?
Definition
GALLSTONES
Term
What color do gram-positive bacteria turn in a Gram stain?
Definition
BLUE
Term
What color do gram-negative bacteria turn in a Gram stain?
Definition
PINK
Term
Tissue or fluid that is suspected of being infected may be cultured for a pathogen to be identified. This is called...
Definition
CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY
Term
An ECG is useful for graded exercise tesing. This is also referred to as a...
Definition
STRESS TEST
Term
Which diagnostic imaging procedure allows the surgeon to view anatomic structures during the surgical procedure?
Definition
FLUOROSCOPY
Term
The xiphoid process is the ____ portion of the sternum.
Definition
DISTAL
Term
The gallbladder is found in the ____ abdominal quadrant.
Definition
RIGHT UPPER
Term
Another name for the iliac region of the abdomen is...
Definition
INGUINAL
Term
The linea alba is found...
Definition
MEDIALLY WHERE ABDOMINAL APONEUROSES JOIN
Term
The long, vertical, straplike muscle of the abdominal wall is the...
Definition
RECTUS ABDOMINIS
Term
Another name for the alimentary canal is the .... tract
Definition
DIGESTIVE
Term
The inner layer of the digestive tract wall is called the
Definition
MUCOSA
Term
Parasympathetic innervation to the stomach is provided by the .... nerve
Definition
VAGUS
Term
The three portions of the small intestine are the...
Definition
DUODENUM, ILEUM, AND JEJUNUM
Term
The appendix is attached to the...
Definition
CECUM
Term
Which of the following is a function of the omenta?
Definition
LIMIT PERITONEAL INFECTION
Term
Which gland has both exocrine and endocrine functions?
Definition
PANCREAS
Term
What is the largest parenchymal organ in the abdominal cavity?
Definition
LIVER
Term
The outer layer of the digestive tract wall is called the...
Definition
SEROSA
Term
Which of the following is a function of the colon?
Definition
Production of Vitamin K
Term
The beta cells of the islets of Langerhans are responsible for the production of..
Definition
Insulin
Term
Which organ is the single largest mass of lymphatic tissue in the body?
Definition
SPLEEN
Term
Bile is produced by the...
Definition
LIVER
Term
Which of the following are functions of the liver?
Definition
PRODUCES BILE
Term
The biliary tract terminates at the...
Definition
SPHINCTER OF ODDI
Term
A Kocher-type incision is...
Definition
OBLIQUE
Term
In what position is the patient placed when a McBurney's incision will be used?
Definition
Supine
Term
A diagphragmatic hernia is located
Definition
in the diaphragm
Term
Which type of hernia is located within Hesselbach's triangle?
Definition
Direct
Term
Nissen fundoplication is the procedure performed to correct a...
Definition
hiatal hernia
Term
Gastrostomy is the...
Definition
creation of an opening from the stomach to the skin.
Term
Gastroscopy is accomplished by inserting the gastroscope through the...
Definition
mouth
Term
The use of a Penrose drain is often employed during inguinal herniorrhaphy to...
Definition
retract the spermatic cord.
Term
The term dysphagia means difficulty...
Definition
swallowing.
Term
Maloney dilators are used to dilate the...
Definition
esophagus.
Term
A purse-string suture is used...
Definition
to tighten or close an opening.
Term
Which incisional approach is most common for appendectomy?
Definition
McBurney's
Term
An end ieostomy is created from the...
Definition
terminal ileum.
Term
The term chyme refers to...
Definition
a mixture of partially digested food.
Term
Removal of the gallbladder is called...
Definition
Cholecystectomy.
Term
The condition of gallstones is called...
Definition
cholelithiasis.
Term
What is the function of a T-Tube?
Definition
Drain bile.
Term
In addition to a major general surgical instrumentation set, which of the following will also be needed for a cholecystectomy?
Definition
CBD (common bile duct) exploration instrument
Term
What position is used to displace the abdominal contents to enhance the surgeon's view of the lower abdominal region?
Definition
Trendelenburg
Term
Whipple pancreaticoduodenectomy involves the removal of the...
Definition
head of the pancreas, distal one-third of the stomach, duodenum, proximal 10 cm of jejunum, gallbladder, cystic and common bile ducts, and peripancreatic and hepatoduodenal lymph nodes.
Term
Which reconstructive procedures must be performed following pancreaticoduodenectomy?
Definition
Pancreaticojejunostomy, hepaticojejunostomy (or choledochojejunostomy,) and gastrojejunostomy.
Term
Modified radical mastectomy involves removal of...
Definition
the breast and axillary lymph nodes.
Term
Removal of all parathyroid glands leads to...
Definition
tetany.
Term
What position will the patient be placed in to facilitate thyroidectomy?
Definition
Supine with the neck hyperextended.
Term
Tracheotomy is the...
Definition
creation of an opening into the trachea.
Term
Insufflation of the abdomen is acheived with the sue of..
Definition
carbon dioxide.
Term
Which of the following describes the anatomic area that will be prepped for a laparotomy?
Definition
Midchest to midthighs and bilaterally.
Term
Hemorrhoids are removed with the patient in the ... position
Definition
Kraske
Term
The flow of food and liquids from the stomach to the small intestine is controlled by the...
Definition
pyloric sphincter.
Term
The surgical connection of two hollow or tubular structures is called an...
Definition
anastomosis.
Term
Indications for a cholecystostomy include all except...
Definition
traumatic rupture of the gallbladder.
Term
The incidence of pancreatic cancer is highest in the...
Definition
head of the pancreas and the Vater's ampulla.
Term
The primary indication for a splenectomy is...
Definition
trauma
Term
All are true regarding varicose veins except that the...
Definition
indications for treatment include significant leg edema and immobility.
Term
Segmental resection of the breast refers to the removal of...
Definition
the tumor and a reasonable margin of healthy tissue.
Term
Mastectomy is the removal of the...
Definition
entire mammary breast.
Term
If breast reconstruction is being performed, two setups may be required immediately follwoing, to prevent...
Definition
seeding.
Term
Which hormone increases the calcium levels in the blood?
Definition
Calcitonin
Term
Complications of thyrotoxicosis include...
Definition
thyroid storm
Term
All are symptoms of hypothyoidism except...
Definition
dyspnea
Term
During a thyroidectomy, it is important to preserve the...
Definition
recurrent laryngeal nerve.
Term
Once the peritoneum is entered, lap sponges should be...
Definition
moistened with warm saline.
Term
Which suture technique is applied when closing the indirect hernia sac?
Definition
purse-string
Term
When performing an esophagectomy, which instrumentation should be added to the basic instrument set?
Definition
Thoracotomy tray.
Term
A Billroth I or II refers to a...
Definition
subtotal gastrectomy.
Term
Roux-en-Y technique is most commonly used to repair a...
Definition
total gastrectomy.
Term
Which procedure is used to treat cancer of the rectum?
Definition
Addominoperineal resection.
Term
Which instrument would NOT be included in the intestinal instrument tray?
Definition
Kelly retractor.
Term
Which of the following is NOT a part of the renal tubule?
Definition
Bowman's capsule
Term
Which of the following is NOT a part of the renal tubule?
Definition
Bowman's capsule
Term
Which renal filtration structure restricts the movement of blood, cells, and large molecules?
Definition
glomerular capillary endothelium
Term
Which portion of the renal tubule system is responsible for increasing the surface area for enhanced absorption and secretion?
Definition
Proximal convoluted tubule
Term
The medial border of the kidneys that receives the renal blood vessels is called the...
Definition
hilum
Term
Which outer portion of the kidney contains the glomeruli?
Definition
Cortex
Term
Which structures unite to form the renal pelvis?
Definition
Major Calyces
Term
Which artery provides the blood supply to the kidney?
Definition
renal
Term
Which muscle is responsible for emptying the bladder and closing the bladder orifice?
Definition
Detrusor
Term
Which important clinical landmark is marked by ureteral and urethral orifices?
Definition
trigone
Term
Which artery provides the blood supply to the bladder?
Definition
Vesical
Term
The portion of the skin covering the distal base of the penis that forms a free fold in the..
Definition
prepuce
Term
The proximal portion of the male urethra is the...
Definition
prostatic urethra
Term
Which portion of the male reproductive system can be found passing through the spermatic cord and eventually conducting semen into the prostatic urethra?
Definition
Ductus Deferens
Term
Which rare condition is indicated by an overproduction of cortisol by the cortex of the adrenal gland?
Definition
Cushing's Disease
Term
Of the four basic chemical types of urinary calculi, which accounts for the majority of cases?
Definition
Calcium
Term
Which disorder is marked by multiple fluid-filled, benign cysts in the parenchyma of the kidney?
Definition
Polycystic kidney disease
Term
Which congential condition is marked by the absence of the anterior wall of the urethra?
Definition
Epispadia
Term
Which blood test can indicate the possibility of prostatic cancer?
Definition
PSA
Term
Which diagnostic tool involves the use of intravenous dye and radiological films to view the urological system?
Definition
IVU
Term
Which extraperitoneal incisional option can be used to access the lower portion of the ureter?
Definition
Gibson
Term
All of the following are true for a nephrectomy except that...
Definition
radical kidney nephectomy involves excision of the kidney only.
Term
Which surgical procedure involves diverting urine flow through an isolated loop of bowel?
Definition
Ilial conduit
Term
Which statement regarding adrenalectomies is NOT true?
Definition
Adrenal tumors can always be removed endoscopically.
Term
Which suture would be appropriate for closure of a ureterotomy?
Definition
6-0 absorbable.
Term
Mild stress incontinence in women can be reduced by an...
Definition
anterior colporrhaphy
Term
The procedure involving the removal of only the testis and the epididymis is...
Definition
simple orchiectomy
Term
What surgical instrument is used to remove tissue fragments from within the bladder during a transurethral resection of the prostate?
Definition
Ellik evacuator
Term
Which prostatectomy procedure involves an incision into the bladder to remove the prostate en bloc?
Definition
Suprapubic
Term
The right kidney is located slightly lower than the left, due to the...
Definition
liver
Term
All of the following are true for the female urethra except that the urethra...
Definition
is approximately 10cm in length.
Term
Which statement regarding bladder tumors is not true?
Definition
Malignant tumors occur only in young adults.
Term
During a TURP, which of the following is a late sign of systemic absorption of the irrigating fluid that affects the neurological system?
Definition
Seizures
Term
During a TURP, which of the following is a late sign of systemic absorption of the irrigating fluid that affects the neurological system?
Definition
Seizures
Term
All of the following are false for circumcision except that...
Definition
the procedure can be done on infants with no anesthetic.
Term
All of the following are false for vasovasostomy except that vasovasotomy...
Definition
requires the use of a microscope.
Term
All of the following are true for orchiectomy except that...
Definition
the scrotum can be closed with staples.
Term
Which of the following fluids is acceptable when doing a TURP?
Definition
Glycine
Term
The term working element refers to the...
Definition
resectoscope.
Term
All of the following are false for prostatectomy except that...
Definition
perineal prostatectomy provides good exposure to the fossa.
Term
What is the medical term for kindey stones?
Definition
Nephrolithiasis
Term
What do the medula of the adrenal glands secrete?
Definition
Norephinephrine
Term
The kidneys are bounded by the ... muscles on the medial side.
Definition
Psoas
Term
The vascular supply for the ureters in the pelvic section come from the...
Definition
branches of the superior or inferior vesical artery.
Term
The male urethra is approximately...in length
Definition
20cm
Term
The tunica albuginea...
Definition
cover the testes.
Term
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Cushing's syndrome?
Definition
Tachycardia
Term
Pheochromocytoma is a tumor affecting the...
Definition
adrenal medulla
Term
Addison's disease affects the...
Definition
adrenal glands
Term
Which of the following is NOT an alternative for diabetic neuropathy?
Definition
Nephroblastoma
Term
In which type of dialyis is the dialysis drained by gravity?
Definition
CAPD
Term
Phimosis is a condition affecting the...
Definition
penis.
Term
Phimosis is a condition affecting the...
Definition
penis.
Term
The condition of undescended testes is called...
Definition
cryptochidism
Term
The aggressive type of testicular cancer malignancy usually strikes males between the ages of...
Definition
20 and 40
Term
A white blood cell count over ... usually indicates infection.
Definition
10,000
Term
Metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) is a nuclear medicine study that is specifically designed to detect...
Definition
Pheochromocytoma
Term
The O'Conner shield is a(n)...
Definition
item that allows the surgeon to examine the prostatic urethra digitally through the rectum without contamination of the operative field.
Term
An...incision is often the choice for a radical orchiectomy.
Definition
inguinal
Term
The...incision is usually used for an adrenalectomy, a renal biospy, or the removal of a small low-lying kidney.
Definition
lumbar
Term
What tumor is the most common pediatric tumor of the abdomen?
Definition
Wilms'
Term
If the pleural cavity is entered, what should the STSR anticipate?
Definition
A chest tube insertion
Term
Which statement is correct regarding renal transplant from living donors?
Definition
The left kidney is preferred because the renal vein is longer on the left.
Term
All are true regarding extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy except that..
Definition
a patient undergoing ESWL is positioned and secured in a prone position after the administration of general anesthesia.
Term
If seeding of malignant cells is a concern, the bladder may be filled with ... prior to the urethral transection.
Definition
Formalin
Term
The Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure may be performed in conjunction with a ...
Definition
hysterectomy
Term
Varicocelectomy is a procedure to repair...
Definition
an abnormal dilation of the spermatic veins in the spermatic cord that drain the testicle.
Term
The pelvic girdle consists of the...
Definition
iliac crest, ischia, pubic bones, and sacrum.
Term
Bartholin's glands are located...
Definition
within the vestibule.
Term
The pH of vaginal fluid is...
Definition
acidic
Term
The uterine lining is called the...
Definition
endometrium
Term
The ligament that supports the bulk of the ovary is called the ... ligament.
Definition
broad
Term
The uterine appendages are the ...
Definition
ovaries and fallopian tubes.
Term
The uterine tubes are contained within the ... ligament.
Definition
broad
Term
The uterine appendages are the ...
Definition
ovaries and fallopian tubes
Term
Which of the following is a synonym for the fallopian tubes?
Definition
uterine tubes
Term
What causes the descent of the fetus through the pelvic canal?
Definition
uterine contraction
Term
The term gravida indicates the ...
Definition
number of pregnancies
Term
In which position is the patient generally placed into for a D&C?
Definition
lithotomy
Term
What accessories are needed for the operating room table in order to place the patient in lithotomy position?
Definition
stirrups and foot holders
Term
The term used to describe abnormal labor or childbirth is ...
Definition
Dystocia
Term
The Pfannenstiel incision is which type of incision?
Definition
lower transverse abdominal
Term
The internal cervical os is the ...
Definition
aperture at corpus uteri cervical junction.
Term
The three layers of the uterine wall are the ...
Definition
visceral peritoneum, myometrium, and endometrium.
Term
The two hormones from the anterior pituitary that stimulate the ovarian cycle are ...
Definition
LH and FSH
Term
Where is the most common site for ectopic pregnancy?
Definition
fallopian tube
Term
The absence or abnormal stoppage of the menses is called ...
Definition
amenorrhea
Term
The most significant cause of morbidity during a cesarean section is ...
Definition
anesthetic problems
Term
A DeLee suction device is used ...
Definition
to clear the neonate's airway in the presence of meconium.
Term
Posterior colporrhaphy is performed to ...
Definition
repair a rectocele
Term
A Foley catheter is used routinely during pelvic procedures to ...
Definition
decompress the bladder to prevent injury.
Term
The Trendelenburg position is used to prevent injury and enhance visualization by displacing the abdominal contents...
Definition
superiorly
Term
Total abdominal hysterectomy involves the removal of which structure(s)?
Definition
Uterus
Term
Cerclage is performed to ....
Definition
close an incompetant cervix.
Term
The ovaries function to ...
Definition
produce and expel ova.
Term
Tuboplasty is performed to ...
Definition
restore tubal patency.
Term
The external female genitalia are collectively referred to as the ...
Definition
vulva
Term
The fundus is the ...
Definition
domelike portion of the uterus.
Term
The fornix is the ...
Definition
annular recess created by the cervical vaginal junction.
Term
All of the following are parts of the uterus EXCEPT the ...
Definition
fimbriae.
Term
A Pap smear is performed to rule out ...
Definition
cervical dysplasia
Term
Endometriosis is ...
Definition
an abnormal implantation of endometrial tissue.
Term
In which position is the patient placed for a total abdominal hysterectomy?
Definition
Supine
Term
Marsupialization indicates that ...
Definition
a pouch is created.
Term
A fibroid is a benign tumor found in the ...
Definition
myometrium.
Term
Indigo carmine is used following tuboplasty to demonstrate ...
Definition
tubal patency
Term
Indigo carmine is used following tuboplasty to demonstrate ...
Definition
tubal patency
Term
The term D&C represents...
Definition
dilation and curettage
Term
Cystocele is prolapse of the...
Definition
bladder into the vaginal vault.
Term
Vaginal hysterectomy is used to describe the removal of the...
Definition
uterus through a vaginal incision.
Term
During which stage of labor is the placenta delivered?
Definition
Third Stage
Term
Arterial blood supply to the uterus is provided by the ...
Definition
uterine arteries.
Term
A curette is a surgical instrument used to ...
Definition
remove tissue by scraping.
Term
What is the most common reason for the performance of a cesarean section?
Definition
failure to progress
Term
Salpingectomy is the removal of the ...
Definition
fallopian tube.
Term
How can the STSR aid in the prevention of adhesion formation following pelvic surgery?
Definition
remove powder from gloves
Term
The name given to the external female genitalia is the ...
Definition
vulva.
Term
The external female genitalia is vascularized by branches of the ...
Definition
pudendal artery.
Term
The name of the female erectile tissue located directly above the urethral orifice is known as the ...
Definition
clitoris
Term
Which female gland secretes a lubricating mucoid substance?
Definition
Bartholin's gland
Term
The perineum in the female is the area between which two structures?
Definition
vaginal opening and anus
Term
The name given to the cervical-vaginal junction is the ...
Definition
fornix
Term
The uterine appendages include the following ...
Definition
fallopian tubes and ovaries
Term
The uterus is lined with...
Definition
endometrium
Term
Which name is given to the ligament that suspends the uretus laterally?
Definition
Broad
Term
Which name is given to the ligament that suspends the uterus anteriorally?
Definition
cardinal
Term
Arterial blood supply to the uterus is derived from the uterine branch of which artery?
Definition
internal iliac
Term
Another name given to the fallopian tubes is the...
Definition
oviducts
Term
The fallopian tubes are divided into four regions. Which are the four regions?
Definition
fimbria, isthmus, ampulla, intramural region
Term
The name given to where the fallopian tubes enter into the uterus is called the...
Definition
cornu
Term
Arterial blood supply to the fallopian tubes is derived from which arteries?
Definition
uterine, ovarian
Term
Which two hormones do the ovaries release?
Definition
estrogen and progesterone
Term
Which hormone does the corpus luteum secrete?
Definition
progesterone
Term
Which hormone is responsible for maintaining the growth of the uterine lining in preparation for the fertilized egg?
Definition
progesterone
Term
A common drug given to induce labor is...
Definition
oxytocin
Term
What is the best suture choice for closing an episiotomy?
Definition
chromic
Term
The labor process is defined by four stages. Stage two begins with ...
Definition
complete dilation of the cervix.
Term
Which instruments are typically placed onto the fascia during a cesarean section?
Definition
Kochers
Term
How many counts are performed on a cesarean section?
Definition
four
Term
Which of the following is an indication for a cesarean section?
Definition
dystocia
Term
What is the surgical procedure that involves the placement of a large-diameter Dacron or Mersilene tape around the cervix at the internal os?
Definition
Shirodkar procedure
Term
What is the term used to describe conversion of a closed cavity into an open pouch?
Definition
marsupialization
Term
What is another name given to an anterior and posterior repair?
Definition
Colporrhaphy
Term
What is the name given to a fistule that forms between the bladder and vagina?
Definition
vesicovaginal fistula
Term
What is a cholesteatoma?
Definition
A benign cyst in the mastoid cavity.
Term
Why is Gelfoam used in ENT surgical procedures?
Definition
To achieve hemostasis
Term
What does the term apnea mean?
Definition
Not breathing
Term
What does the term congenital mean?
Definition
Present at birth
Term
What is the superior opening into the larynx called?
Definition
Glottis
Term
Which term is commonly referred to as the throat?
Definition
pharynx
Term
Hemorrhage from the nose is described as ...
Definition
epistaxis
Term
The olfactory sense is the sense of ..
Definition
smell
Term
What is the name of the lowest tracheal cartilage that forms a ridge between the right and left main stem bronchi?
Definition
Carina
Term
Enlargement of a structure due to an increase in the size of its cells is called ....
Definition
hypertrophy
Term
Otosclerosis is the term used to describe ...
Definition
fixation of the stapes
Term
The pinna is also known as the ...
Definition
auricle
Term
Name the three sections of the pharynx...
Definition
nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx
Term
Which tonsils are removed during the procedure called tonsillectomy?
Definition
palatine
Term
Which tonsils are removed during the procedure called adenoidectomy?
Definition
pharyngeal
Term
What are the conchae?
Definition
osseous ridges on the lateral walls of the nasal cavity.
Term
What term describes the concavity on the tympanic membrane where the malleus is attached?
Definition
umbo
Term
Which of the following is one of the most frequent causes of epiglottitis?
Definition
Virus
Term
A reduction in hearing is referred to as...
Definition
deafness
Term
What is the usual cause of a vocal cord nodule?
Definition
Vocal abuse.
Term
In what position will the adult patient be placed to undergo tonsillectomy under local anesthesia?
Definition
Sitting
Term
What is the most common autologus site for securing a graft for tympanoplasty?
Definition
temporalis fascia
Term
Panendoscopy may involve viewing of the ...
Definition
esophagus
Term
What structures are removed during UPPP?
Definition
tonsils, adenoids, uvula, portion of the soft palate
Term
Name the structure that separates the outer and middle ear:
Definition
tympanic membrane
Term
Which of the following is not a normal feature of the tympanic membrane?
Definition
Convex
Term
Name the ossicles of the middle ear from lateral to medial:
Definition
Malleus, Incus, Stapes
Term
The footplate of the stapes rests upon the....
Definition
oval window
Term
What fluid fills the spaces of the bony labryrinth?
Definition
perilymph
Term
What is the function of the cristae located in the inner ear?
Definition
control dynamic equilibrium
Term
The seventh cranial nerve is also called the ...
Definition
facial nerve
Term
An otoscope is used to view the ...
Definition
outer ear
Term
Why is nitrous oxide NOT used during reconstructive ear surgery?
Definition
It expands the middle ear.
Term
Tympanotomy is...
Definition
an incision into the tympanic membrane.
Term
The apex is the ... of the nose.
Definition
tip
Term
What is the name of the structure that divides the two chambers of the nasal cavity?
Definition
septum
Term
Where are the frontal sinuses located?
Definition
Within the frontal bone
Term
The main source of blood supply to the nose is the...
Definition
internal maxillary artery.
Term
The olfactory bulb is the tip of the ... cranial nerve.
Definition
first
Term
What process normally affects the nasal septum throughout the life span?
Definition
deviation
Term
What is the name of the procedure that is used to change the external appearance of the nose?
Definition
rhinoplasty
Term
Hypertrophic turbinates may be treated with ...
Definition
sclerosing agents
Term
Which portion of the phrynx is the most superior?
Definition
nasopharynx
Term
The medical term for the Adam's apple is the ..
Definition
thyroid cartilage
Term
What is the only cartilage in the upper aerodigestive tract to form a complete circle?
Definition
Cricoid cartlilage
Term
Zenker's diverticulum is found in the ...
Definition
esophagus
Term
"Nerve deafness," a condition that involves the cochlear portion of the inner ear or the cochlear division of the acoustic nerve, is known as ... deafness.
Definition
sensorineural
Term
The graft harvested prior to the start of a stapedectomy is used ...
Definition
to cover the oval window.
Term
Which instrument is routinely used in ear procedures to pass a protheses or a graft?
Definition
Alligator
Term
Which salivary gland is the largest and is located on the lateral sides of the face anterior to the external ear?
Definition
Parotid
Term
What is a major concern when operating on the parotid gland?
Definition
the facial nerve
Term
Which digestive enzyme found in the salivary glands breaks down carbohydrates?
Definition
Amylase
Term
Which salivary gland is locted inferior to the jaw?
Definition
submandibular
Term
Which salivary gland is located beneath the mucous membrane that covers the floor of the mouth?
Definition
sublingual
Term
Which of the follwing is a symptom of Meniere's Disease?
Definition
Tinnitus
Term
The term used to define the inflammation of the nasal muscosa is known as...
Definition
rhinitis
Term
The name of the radical antrostomy procedure to provide adequate visualization is known as ....
Definition
Caldwell-Luc
Term
Another name given to the adenoids is the ... tonsils
Definition
pharyngeal
Term
The main blood supply to the noe comes from which artery?
Definition
Internal maxillary artery
Term
Epistaxis is the term given to which condition?
Definition
Nosebleed
Term
Nasal polyps are growths that originate from the ....
Definition
mucous membrane
Term
Which of the following describes the condition known as otosclerosis?
Definition
hardening of the stapes ****The answer is stapes but the test may say tympanic membrane****
Term
Which ossicle of the middle ear covers the oval window?
Definition
Stapes
Term
The largest cartilage in the larynx is the ...
Definition
thyroid cartilage
Term
Which portion of the ear is responsible for equilibrium?
Definition
Semicircular canals
Term
Which structures are the vocal cords located in?
Definition
larynx
Term
If acute otitis media is left untreated, it may lead to the condition known as ...
Definition
mastoiditis
Term
Zenker's diverticulum can occur in which structure?
Definition
Esophagus
Term
Ulceration of the esophagus is typically seen in patients who...
Definition
are alcoholic.
Term
Which instruments are used to remove preoperative packing for a septoplasty?
Definition
Speculum, Bayonet
Term
During a tonsillectomy, which instrument can be used to put tension on the tonsil during dissection?
Definition
Long Allis
Term
A patient undergoing a Caldwell-Luc is placed in which surgical position?
Definition
Modified Supine.
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