Question 1

What is the type of surgery that utilizes a small telescopic device to view orthopedic anatomy and a second incision to remove or repair orthopedic anatomy?

Accepted Answer

A) Laparoscopy 
B) Cryptorchidism 
C) Arthroscopy 
D) None of the above 
A) Laparoscopy 
B) Cryptorchidism 
C) Arthroscopy 
D) None of the above

Question 2

At what joint is a dewclaw removed on the front foot?

Accepted Answer

A) Phalange joint 
B) Hip joint 
C) Carpometacarpal joint 
D) Tarsometatarsal joint 
A) Phalange joint 
B) Hip joint 
C) Carpometacarpal joint 
D) Tarsometatarsal joint

Question 3

If microorganisms originating from an endogenous source contaminate a surgical wound, what would be the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

A) Surgical instruments not properly sterilized 
B) Bacteria that are already present inside the patient's body 
C) Improper surgical gloving techniques 
D) Bacteria embedded in gauze sponges 
A) Surgical instruments not properly sterilized 
B) Bacteria that are already present inside the patient's body 
C) Improper surgical gloving techniques 
D) Bacteria embedded in gauze sponges

Question 4

Technician Sally has just returned to the surgical suite to find her patient with cyanotic mucous membranes. What does this condition reflect?

Accepted Answer

A) Anemia 
B) Blood loss 
C) Desaturation of hemoglobin 
D) Hepatic compromise 
A) Anemia 
B) Blood loss 
C) Desaturation of hemoglobin 
D) Hepatic compromise

Question 5

What is the purpose of a dry/dry bandage?

Accepted Answer

A) To keep the wound dry from rain or other moisture 
B) To absorb exudate and allow debris to adhere 
C) To prevent moisture loss from the wound 
D) None of the above 
A) To keep the wound dry from rain or other moisture 
B) To absorb exudate and allow debris to adhere 
C) To prevent moisture loss from the wound 
D) None of the above

Question 6

Which method of wound closure is achieved by the suturing or grafting of a wound soon after injury?

Accepted Answer

A) Delayed primary closure 
B) Secondary closure 
C) Contraction closure 
D) Primary closure 
A) Delayed primary closure 
B) Secondary closure 
C) Contraction closure 
D) Primary closure

Question 7

For an onychectomy, where is the tourniquet placed prior to surgery?

Accepted Answer

A) Below the elbow 
B) Above the elbow 
C) Above the metacarpals 
D) A tourniquet is not used. 
A) Below the elbow 
B) Above the elbow 
C) Above the metacarpals 
D) A tourniquet is not used.

Question 8

Which instrument is T-shaped, has a cylindrical cutting blade, and is used for boring holes in bone for grafting or biopsy?

Accepted Answer

A) Trephine 
B) Curette 
C) Chisel 
D) Osteotome 
A) Trephine 
B) Curette 
C) Chisel 
D) Osteotome

Question 9

What is the correct terminology that refers to an opening up; usually thought of as relative to a surgical suture line?

Accepted Answer

A) Arroyo 
B) Dehiscence 
C) Delineation 
D) Ascerbation 
A) Arroyo 
B) Dehiscence 
C) Delineation 
D) Ascerbation

Question 10

When preparing a patient for surgery, what is an example of a suitable antiseptic for cleaning and preparing the surgical site?

Accepted Answer

A) Hydrogen Peroxide 
B) Alcohol 
C) Hexachlorophene 
D) Chlorhexidine Gluconate 
A) Hydrogen Peroxide 
B) Alcohol 
C) Hexachlorophene 
D) Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Question 11

During a surgical procedure, at what time(s) are surgical sponges counted?

Accepted Answer

A) Prior to the incision 
B) At any time new sponges are added 
C) Prior to closing 
D) All of the above 
A) Prior to the incision 
B) At any time new sponges are added 
C) Prior to closing 
D) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following listed procedures is a nonelective surgery?

Accepted Answer

A) Tail Docking 
B) Hemilaminectomy 
C) Onychectomy 
D) Ovariohysterectomy 
A) Tail Docking 
B) Hemilaminectomy 
C) Onychectomy 
D) Ovariohysterectomy

Question 13

Which of the following statements most closely defines the principle of antisepsis?

Accepted Answer

A) Preventing infection by inhibiting of causative organisms 
B) The elimination and destruction of inorganic elements 
C) A reduction in the number of circulating free radicals 
D) All of the above 
A) Preventing infection by inhibiting of causative organisms 
B) The elimination and destruction of inorganic elements 
C) A reduction in the number of circulating free radicals 
D) All of the above

Question 14

Which type of forceps would be used when a surgeon needs to grasp intestinal tissue while causing minimal trauma?

Accepted Answer

A) Rochester - Pean forceps 
B) Babcock forceps 
C) Roeder clamp 
D) Rochester-Ochsner forceps 
A) Rochester - Pean forceps 
B) Babcock forceps 
C) Roeder clamp 
D) Rochester-Ochsner forceps

Question 15

What general type of lubricant is the most desirable for use on surgical instruments in order to prevent oxidation and keep the parts moving freely?

Accepted Answer

A) A water-soluble lubricant 
B) An oil-based lubricant 
C) None. Stainless steel instrumentation does not require lubrication. 
D) Any lubricant will work, as long as it is washed off after applying. 
A) A water-soluble lubricant 
B) An oil-based lubricant 
C) None. Stainless steel instrumentation does not require lubrication. 
D) Any lubricant will work, as long as it is washed off after applying.

Question 16

Of the different types of gloving techniques, which one has the advantage of minimizing the chance of contamination, due to the outside of the gloves never touching the skin?

Accepted Answer

A) Open Gloving 
B) Closed Gloving 
C) Double Gloving 
D) Operational Gloving 
A) Open Gloving 
B) Closed Gloving 
C) Double Gloving 
D) Operational Gloving

Question 17

What is the difference between Kelly forceps and tissue forceps?

Accepted Answer

A) Kelly forceps are transversely grooved on one half of the jaw and Tissue forceps have various patterns of teeth that bite into tissue. 
B) Kelly forceps have various patterns of teeth that bite into tissue, and tissue forceps are transversely grooved on half of the jaw. 
C) There is no difference. Both Kelly forceps and tissue forceps are examples of hemostatic forceps. 
D) Kelly forceps are smooth with no pattern and Tissue forceps have various patterns of teeth that bite into tissue. 
A) Kelly forceps are transversely grooved on one half of the jaw and Tissue forceps have various patterns of teeth that bite into tissue. 
B) Kelly forceps have various patterns of teeth that bite into tissue, and tissue forceps are transversely grooved on half of the jaw. 
C) There is no difference. Both Kelly forceps and tissue forceps are examples of hemostatic forceps. 
D) Kelly forceps are smooth with no pattern and Tissue forceps have various patterns of teeth that bite into tissue.

Question 18

What is the proper motion for using a gauze sponge for hemostasis?

Accepted Answer

A) Blotting 
B) Rubbing 
C) Wiping 
D) All of the above 
A) Blotting 
B) Rubbing 
C) Wiping 
D) All of the above

Question 19

When using an electrosurgery unit, which antiseptic preparation(s) should be voided?

Accepted Answer

A) Gasoline-based preparations 
B) Alcohol-based preparations 
C) Water-based preparations 
D) None of the above 
A) Gasoline-based preparations 
B) Alcohol-based preparations 
C) Water-based preparations 
D) None of the above

Question 20

The Bard-Parker No. 3 scalpel handle uses which detachable scalpel blade?

Accepted Answer

A) No. 10 
B) No. 20 
C) No. 30 
D) No. 40 
A) No. 10 
B) No. 20 
C) No. 30 
D) No. 40

What is the type of surgery that utilizes a small telescopic device to view orthopedic anatomy and a second incision to remove or repair orthopedic anatomy?

At what joint is a dewclaw removed on the front foot?

If microorganisms originating from an endogenous source contaminate a surgical wound, what would be the most likely cause?

Technician Sally has just returned to the surgical suite to find her patient with cyanotic mucous membranes. What does this condition reflect?

What is the purpose of a dry/dry bandage?

Which method of wound closure is achieved by the suturing or grafting of a wound soon after injury?

For an onychectomy, where is the tourniquet placed prior to surgery?

Which instrument is T-shaped, has a cylindrical cutting blade, and is used for boring holes in bone for grafting or biopsy?

What is the correct terminology that refers to an opening up; usually thought of as relative to a surgical suture line?

When preparing a patient for surgery, what is an example of a suitable antiseptic for cleaning and preparing the surgical site?

During a surgical procedure, at what time(s) are surgical sponges counted?

Which of the following listed procedures is a nonelective surgery?

Which of the following statements most closely defines the principle of antisepsis?

Which type of forceps would be used when a surgeon needs to grasp intestinal tissue while causing minimal trauma?

What general type of lubricant is the most desirable for use on surgical instruments in order to prevent oxidation and keep the parts moving freely?

Of the different types of gloving techniques, which one has the advantage of minimizing the chance of contamination, due to the outside of the gloves never touching the skin?

What is the difference between Kelly forceps and tissue forceps?

What is the proper motion for using a gauze sponge for hemostasis?

When using an electrosurgery unit, which antiseptic preparation(s) should be voided?

The Bard-Parker No. 3 scalpel handle uses which detachable scalpel blade?

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What is the type of surgery that utilizes a small telescopic device to view orthopedic anatomy and a second incision to remove or repair orthopedic anatomy?

At what joint is a dewclaw removed on the front foot?

If microorganisms originating from an endogenous source contaminate a surgical wound, what would be the most likely cause?

Technician Sally has just returned to the surgical suite to find her patient with cyanotic mucous membranes. What does this condition reflect?

What is the purpose of a dry/dry bandage?

Which method of wound closure is achieved by the suturing or grafting of a wound soon after injury?

For an onychectomy, where is the tourniquet placed prior to surgery?

Which instrument is T-shaped, has a cylindrical cutting blade, and is used for boring holes in bone for grafting or biopsy?

What is the correct terminology that refers to an opening up; usually thought of as relative to a surgical suture line?

When preparing a patient for surgery, what is an example of a suitable antiseptic for cleaning and preparing the surgical site?

During a surgical procedure, at what time(s) are surgical sponges counted?

Which of the following listed procedures is a nonelective surgery?

Which of the following statements most closely defines the principle of antisepsis?

Which type of forceps would be used when a surgeon needs to grasp intestinal tissue while causing minimal trauma?

What general type of lubricant is the most desirable for use on surgical instruments in order to prevent oxidation and keep the parts moving freely?

Of the different types of gloving techniques, which one has the advantage of minimizing the chance of contamination, due to the outside of the gloves never touching the skin?

What is the difference between Kelly forceps and tissue forceps?

What is the proper motion for using a gauze sponge for hemostasis?

When using an electrosurgery unit, which antiseptic preparation(s) should be voided?

The Bard-Parker No. 3 scalpel handle uses which detachable scalpel blade?

Anesthesia

Animal Care

Dentistry

Imaging

Lab Procedures

Pharmacology

CVPM

Analgesia

Critical Care

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