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Fundamental Knowledge
Microbiology
Occupational Hazards
Pre-op Preparation
Neurosurgery
100
The vocal cords are located in the?
Larynx
100
Passage of fluid through a cell membrane is called
Osmosis
100
Excessive exposure to Radiation can effect the
Reproductive organs
100
The position for most open bladder surgery would be
Supine, bolster under pelvis
100
Raney clips are
Hemostatic scalp clips
200
The function of the Trachea is to
conducts air to and from the lungs
200
Oxygen-dependent bacteria are said to be
symbiosis
200
Radiation of the staff is monitored with
film badges
200
In which circumstance could a patient sustain injury to the pudendal nerves?
Placed on the fracture table
200
What tongs provide skeletal traction for a cervical fracture?
Crutchfield
300
The nasal cavity is divided into two sections by the
septum
300
The destruction of bacteria by white blood cells during the inflammatory process is called
Phagocytosis
300
ionizing radiation protection is afforded by the use of
Lead
300
Which fracture is important to consider when positioning the aging patent?
Skeletal changes, range of motion and tissue fragility.
300
A surgical procedure used most often to control intractable pain of terminal cancers called
cordotomy
400
The bones of the palm of the hand are referred to as
metacarpals
400
Bacteriostatic means
to inhibit growth of microorganisms
400
a potential safety hazard associated with laser surgery is
Eye injury
400
When positioning a patient for a procedure, what provides maximum patent safety, and maximum surgical site exposure?
Body does not touch metal, equipment, mayo stand or personnel are not resting on a patient, bony prominences are padded.
400
Which operative procedure facilitates the draining of a subdural hematoma?
Burr Holes
500
What muscles are important in respirations?
intercostal
500
Staphylococcus aureus would most likely be transmitted by
nose and mouth
500
An O.R. hazard that has been linked to increased risk os spontaneous abortion is exposure to
Waste anesthetic gas
500
When prepping for a great bx, a breast scrub should be eliminated or done gently for what reason?
Dispersal of cancer cells
500
Hemostasis in neurosurgery is achieved by using Gelfoam saturated in saline or
topical thrombin