Question 1

A patient with acquired immunodeficiency virus may have complications of multiple infections from diseases considered to be:

Accepted Answer

A)   benign
B)   opportunistic
C)   symbiotic
D)   transient

Question 2

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common postoperative complication in patients with diabetes due to the increased perfusion of affected tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Placement of a rolled sheet or pad to elevate a pregnant patient's right hip, tilting the operating room table to the left with slight Trendelenburg, or both will shift the weight of the gravid uterus and relieve pressure from the:

Accepted Answer

A)   abdominal aorta and vena cava
B)   bilateral sciatic nerves
C)   pelvic floor and bladder
D)   ureters and right kidney

Question 4

What is the usual cause of a clavicular fracture of a neonate during a vaginal delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)   cephalopelvic disproportion
B)   placenta previa
C)   shoulder dystocia
D)   use of surgical forceps

Question 5

Morbid obesity refers to patients whose body weight is greater than how many pounds over their ideal weight?

Accepted Answer

A)   15
B)   50
C)   75
D)   100

Question 6

Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of which body system?

Accepted Answer

A)   cardiovascular
B)   endocrine
C)   genitourinary
D)   integumentary

Question 7

A patient undergoing bariatric surgery may require extra time for general anesthetic reversal because anesthetic agents may be accumulated in and slowly eliminated from what type of tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   adipose fat
B)   hypertrophic liver
C)   lung alveoli
D)   smooth muscle

Question 8

In what way can the surgical technologist who is setting up his or her back table and Mayo stand reduce an 18-month-old patient's anxiety prior to induction of anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wave to and joke with patient, while maintaining distance from unsterile areas.
B)   Break scrub and hold patient down on bed during IV placement.
C)   Leave room when patient enters to reduce number of persons in room, returning after anesthesia induction.
D)   Perform normal duties of preparation of the sterile field, keeping as quiet as possible for induction.

Question 9

What is the name of the device used to test the blood of patients with diabetes for metabolic status?

Accepted Answer

A)   acetometer
B)   glucometer
C)   insulometer
D)   ketometer

Question 10

In which pediatric age group would all of the craniofacial sinuses be fully developed?

Accepted Answer

A)   neonatal
B)   toddler
C)   preschooler
D)   adolescent

Question 11

What is the chemical and physiological classification of insulin?

Accepted Answer

A)   carbohydrate
B)   hormone
C)   protein
D)   sugar

Question 12

Which of the following activities would present no risk of contracting HIV from an infected individual?

Accepted Answer

A)   conversation in close proximity
B)   pregnancy and childbirth
C)   sharing used hypodermic needles
D)   unprotected sexual relations

Question 13

Which of the following is the major cause of serious trauma suffered by pediatric patients?

Accepted Answer

A)   bicycle falls
B)   birth injuries
C)   electrical burns
D)   motor vehicle accidents

Question 14

Wound healing in bariatric surgery patients is enhanced due to the increased vascularity of adipose tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An emergency laparotomy would be the indicated treatment for all of the following postoperative bariatric surgery complications EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   abdominal catastrophe
B)   gastric perforation
C)   thrombophlebitis
D)   bowel strangulation

Question 16

To preserve evidence in a criminal case, what might be done to the patient's hands if the patient does not require surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)   A hand sanitizer is rubbed into the skin of the hands.
B)   Bags are placed around the hands and taped in place.
C)   Sterile oversized gloves are placed on both hands.
D)   A surgical scrub brush and water are used to 2 inches above the elbows.

Question 17

Vomiting from preoperative narcotics can predispose patients with diabetes to fluid and electrolyte imbalances resulting in:

Accepted Answer

A)   hypertension
B)   hypotension
C)   hyperglycemia
D)   hypoglycemia

Question 18

All of the following national agencies have regulations or protocols for health care workers who may be exposed to infectious diseases in their work environment EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   CDC
B)   NIOSH
C)   NFPA
D)   OSHA

Question 19

A surgical technologist working in a Veteran's Administration (VA)  facility might frequently encounter patients with which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)   COPD
B)   DCIS
C)   IDDM
D)   PTSD

Question 20

Which of the following is a common response of pediatric patients to injury and may result in gastric dilation?

Accepted Answer

A)   assuming a fetal position
B)   hyperventilation
C)   projectile vomiting
D)   syncope and collapse

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A patient with acquired immunodeficiency virus may have complications of multiple infections from diseases considered to be:

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All of the following national agencies have regulations or protocols for health care workers who may be exposed to infectious diseases in their work environment EXCEPT:

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A patient undergoing bariatric surgery may require extra time for general anesthetic reversal because anesthetic agents may be accumulated in and slowly eliminated from what type of tissue?

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Which of the following is the major cause of serious trauma suffered by pediatric patients?

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Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of which body system?

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What is the name of the device used to test the blood of patients with diabetes for metabolic status?

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In which pediatric age group would all of the craniofacial sinuses be fully developed?

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An emergency laparotomy would be the indicated treatment for all of the following postoperative bariatric surgery complications EXCEPT:

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Wound healing in bariatric surgery patients is enhanced due to the increased vascularity of adipose tissue.

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What is the chemical and physiological classification of insulin?

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Placement of a rolled sheet or pad to elevate a pregnant patient's right hip, tilting the operating room table to the left with slight Trendelenburg, or both will shift the weight of the gravid uterus and relieve pressure from the:

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Which of the following activities would present no risk of contracting HIV from an infected individual?

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Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common postoperative complication in patients with diabetes due to the increased perfusion of affected tissues.

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Morbid obesity refers to patients whose body weight is greater than how many pounds over their ideal weight?

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Which of the following is a common response of pediatric patients to injury and may result in gastric dilation?

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A surgical technologist working in a Veteran's Administration (VA) facility might frequently encounter patients with which of the following conditions?

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In what way can the surgical technologist who is setting up his or her back table and Mayo stand reduce an 18-month-old patient's anxiety prior to induction of anesthesia?

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Vomiting from preoperative narcotics can predispose patients with diabetes to fluid and electrolyte imbalances resulting in:

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To preserve evidence in a criminal case, what might be done to the patient's hands if the patient does not require surgery?

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What is the usual cause of a clavicular fracture of a neonate during a vaginal delivery?

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