FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT AST QUIZ 1 EXAM

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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT AST QUIZ 1 EXAM

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Question 1: Which of the following is a hypertrophic scar formation

Answer:

Keloid scar formation is a hypertrophic scar formation that often occurs in dark-skinned individuals Question 2: The wavelength of laser light:

Answer:

The wavelength of laser light energy extends from near-ultraviolet to far-infrared

Question 3: What is the classification of Surgilon?

Answer:

Surgilon is an example of a nylon suture. It is braided nylon with minimal tissue reaction and is coated to reduce tissue drag

Question 4: What type of scar formation is considered hypertrophic

Answer:

Hypertrophy occurs when the body overproduces collagen; therefore the scar formation would be Keloid

Question 5: The combining form meaning gland is:

Answer:

The combining form aden/o means gland such as adenoma

Question 6: What classification is a Bake surgical instrument

Answer:

The Bakes common duct dilator comes in a set of sequentially sized dilators #3-#10

Question 7: Which salivary gland is drained by Stensen's duct

Answer:

The excretory duct of the parotid salivary gland is Stenson's duct

Question 8: The abnormal enlargement of the male breast is called

Answer:

Gynecomastia refers to the excess development of the male breast due to pathological or physiological reasons

Question 9: Which of the following is the most inert in tissue?

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Polypropylene is one of the most inert suture materials Question 10: Immediately after receiving a medication, the surgical technologist in the scrub

role should:

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Immediately after a medication is transferred to the sterile field the CST must label it Question 11: The type of fracture that is caused by forcing one bone upon another is called

Answer:

An impacted fracture is when the broken ends of bones are forced into each other creating bone fragments Question 12: One of the distinguishing features of viruses is that they are:

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viruses are obligate intracellular parasites, meaning they rely completely on the host cells for survival

Question 13: Which of the following ligaments suspends the uterus

Answer:

The broad ligament is one of four ligaments that extend from the pelvic walls and suspend the uterus Question 14: Which of the following is a passive drain that allows fluid to exit by capillary action?

Answer:

The Penrose drain is a type of passive drain; one end is inserted into the wound and the other is outside the wound to allow the fluid to move out of the wound to be absorbed by the dressing

Question 15: Which term refers to the end of a bone

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The epiphyses (plural; epiphysis, sing,) are the proximal and distal ends of the bone

Question 16: The colon begins at the

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The large intestine begins at the cecum; cecum begins inferior to the ileocecal valve

Question 17: Where is cerebrospinal fluid formed

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Cerebrospinal fluid is formed in the choroid plexuses of the brain

Question 18: What does the prefix "contra-" mean?

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The prefix contra means against or opposite such as contralateral Question 19: The inferior portion of the brain stem is the:

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The medulla portion of the brain is a continuation of the spinal cord and forms the inferior portion of the brain stem

Question 20: Which of the following arteries supplies blood to the brain

Answer:

The internal carotid and vertebral arteries supply blood to the brain

Question 21: Irregular shaped bones that develop in the sutures of the skull are called:

Answer:

Small, irregular shaped bones located within the sutures of cranial bones; the number of bones varies with each person

Question 22: The brain contains how many ventricles

Answer:

The lateral ventricles are located in each cerebral hemisphere; third ventricle is located between the halves of the thalamus; forth ventricle is located in the brain stem

Question 23: Which laser should not be used in the presence of clear fluids?

Answer:

The carbon dioxide laser beam is absorbed by water, therefore it is not effective for transmitting through clear liquids

Question 24: In which surgical procedure would be blunt needles be used

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A blunt needle would be used for a liver resection due to the tissue being so friable Question 25: Which of the following would have a positive effect on wound healing?

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Early ambulation is one of the most important factors in the recovery of the surgical patient; therefore, it would not interfere with the healing process for a patient Question 26: The preoperative medication used to neutralize stomach acidity is:

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Sodium citrate is an H2 blocker that neutralizes stomach acid and is given preoperatively Question 27: What type of surgical laser is determined by its:

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Lasers are named according to the active medium that is used such as gas, solid, liquid or semiconductor crystals