Microbiology
Staphylococcus aureus would most likely present where?
skin and mucous membranes
A drug that interferes with the blood clotting mechanism is:
Heparin
The most effective protection from the radiation of x-rays is a:
lead apron
What does the prefix cephalo/o pertain to?
the head
The minimum exposure time for unwrapped instruments in a flash sterilizer that is set at 2700F is:
3 minutes
What immune protection is available to the fetus?
Natural Passive Immunity
An anticoagulant used in vascular surgery is:
protamine sulfate
Excessive exposure to radiation can affect what body system?
reproductive system
What does the prefix dacry/o refer to?
the tear duct
To be sterilized effectively, a linen pack must not weigh more than:
12lbs
A laboratory procedure useful in classifying bacteria using a staining procedure is:
Gram stain
The most common diuretic is:
Lasix
What agent is used to inflate a pneumatic tourniquet?
air or oxygen
What does the suffix -cele refer to?
a hernia
The process called cavitation occurs in the:
ultrasonic cleaner
The bacteria highly resistant to sterilization and disinfection is:
Spores
Halothane is also called:
Fluothane
A Cavitron unit is used for:
Phacoemulsification
What does the suffix -phasia refer to?
pertains to speech
To kill spores, an item must be immersed in a 2% aqueous solution of glutaraldehyde for:
10 hours
The destruction of bacteria by white cells during the inflammatory process is called:
Phagocytosis
Pharmacokinetics focuses on:
Process by which drugs move through the body
A grounding pad is not required for the electrocautery in:
a bipolar unit
What is a fistula?
an abnormal passageway that forms between 2 structures
To achieve 2700F, the required pressure is:
27 psi