SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY QUIZ

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY QUIZ

ANSWERS FOR THE QUIZ TWELVE :

QUESTION NUMBER 1 . ANSWER IS :      d) cerebellum

QUESTION NUMBER 2 . ANSWER IS:      a) inhibit salivation

QUESTION NUMBER 3 . ANSWER IS:  e) increase peristalsis

QUESTION NUMBER 4 . ANSWER IS:      b) pH

QUESTION NUMBER 5 . ANSWER IS:   d) 55%

QUESTION NUMBER 6 . ANSWER IS:   a)  hemoglobin

QUESTION NUMBER 7 . ANSWER IS:   b)  erythrocytes

QUESTION NUMBER 8 . ANSWER IS:  c) fibrinogen

QUESTION NUMBER 9 . ANSWER IS:  b) leukocytes

QUESTION NUMBER 10 . ANSWER IS:    d)  hemoglobin

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QUIZ THIRTEEN  :

Match  neurosurgical procedures with the correct description.

1. Which of the followings is the last substance formed during blood clot formation:

a) thrombin

b) thromboplastin

c) prothrombin

d) fibrinogen

e) fibrin

2. Antibody production is an important function of which of the followings:

a) erythrocytes

b) thrombocytes

c) platelets

d) leukocytes

e)  none of the above

3. When typing blood, technician looks for which of the followings:

a) clumping but not clotting

b) clotting but not clumping

c) both clumping and clotting

d) neither clotting nor clumping

4. The number of ABO blood antigens:

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

e) 5

5.   The common ABO blood type:

a) A

b)  B

c)  AB

d)  O

e) RH

6. Which ABO blood type lacks ABO antibodies: 

a)  A

b)  B

c)  AB

d) O 

7. Person who is Rh O positive has:

a) Rh antibodies but no antigens

b)  Rh antigens but no antibodies

c)  both Rh antigens and antibodies

d) neither Rh antigens nor antibodies                                                                                              

8.  When a child suffers from erythroblastosis foetalis, the mother:

a) can be either Rh positive or Rh negetive

b) must be Rh positive

c) must be Rh negetive

d) must be neither Rh positive or Rh negetive

9. The number of brain ventricles that secrete or store cerebrospinal fluid:

a)  one

b) two

c)  three

d) four

10.  What is the condition of abnormal enlargement of ventricles called:

a) hydrocephalus                                                          

b) av malformation                                                           

c) hypocephalus                                                         

d) av shunt        

Have fun with this Quiz Thirteen.

Answers will be posted on my next blog.

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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY QUIZ

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY QUIZ

ANSWERS FOR THE QUIZ ELEVEN :

QUESTION NUMBER 1 . ANSWER IS :      b) prone

QUESTION NUMBER 2 . ANSWER IS:  e)  all of the above

QUESTION NUMBER 3 . ANSWER IS:  d) all of the above

QUESTION NUMBER 4 . ANSWER IS:  e) epidural veins

QUESTION NUMBER 5 . ANSWER IS;   c)  pituitary rongeur

QUESTION NUMBER 6 . ANSWER IS:  c)  disc space

QUESTION NUMBER 7 . ANSWER IS:   e) all of the above

QUESTION NUMBER 8 . ANSWER IS:  a) cauda equina

QUESTION NUMBER 9 . ANSWER IS:  a) foramen magnum 

QUESTION NUMBER 10 . ANSWER IS:  d)  middle cerebral artery 

Carotid artery ligation:
 Carotid artery ligation is performed to occlude the internal carotid artery. It is done to control anticipated hemorrhage during intracranial surgery for any vascular anomalies. Special clamps such as the selverstone, selibi, and crutchfield carotid artery clamp should be available.

QUIZ TWELVE  :

Match  neurosurgical procedures with the correct description.

1. All of the followings are part of the brain stem except:

a) hypothalamus

b) medulla oblongata

c) mid brain

d) cerebellum

e) thalamus

2. Stimulation by the sympathetic portion of the autonomic nervous system should: 

a) inhibit salivation

b) decrease heart beat rate

c) decrease the rate of breathing

d) constrict blood vessels going to the muscles

e)  increase peristalsis

3. Stimulation of the parasympathetic portion of the autonomic nervous system should:

a) constrict blood vessels going to the intestines 

b) increase heart beat rate

c) constrict peripheral blood vessels

d) increase the rate of breathing

e) increase peristalsis

4. Buffers directly affect blood's 

a) temperature

b) pH

c) ability to transport nitrogen gas

d) volume

e) ability to clot

5.   When whole blood is centrifuged, the plasma content should be approximately:

a) 99%

b)  25%

c)  75%

d) 55%

e) none of the above

6. Which of the following substance is found in erythrocyte: 

a)  hemoglobin

b)  fibrinogen

c)  prothrombin

d) globulin 

7. The most numerous cells found within whole blood are the:

a) platelets

b)  erythrocytes

c)  leukocytes

d) phagocytes                                                                                              
 e) thrombocytes

8.  Which of the following blood component is essential for blood coagulation:

a) albumin

b) globulin

c) fibrinogen

d) hemoglobin

e) valine

9. Phagocytosis is an important function of:

a) erythrocytes

b) leukocytes

c)  thrombocytes

d) A and C only

e) none of the above

10.  15gms/100ml of blood is the average amount of blood 

a) glucose                                                           

b) albumin                                                            

c) ABO antigens                                                         

d)  hemoglobin         

Have fun with this Quiz Twelve.

Answers will be posted on my next blog.

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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY QUIZ

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY QUIZ

ANSWERS FOR THE QUIZ TEN :

QUESTION NUMBER 1 . ANSWER IS :  d) cushion between the vertebrae breaks down

QUESTION NUMBER 2 . ANSWER IS: e)  all of the above

QUESTION NUMBER 3 . ANSWER IS:  a) metzenbaum

QUESTION NUMBER 4 . ANSWER IS: d) carotid

QUESTION NUMBER 5 . ANSWER IS:  e) b and c only

QUESTION NUMBER 6 . ANSWER IS: c)  level of the disc space

QUESTION NUMBER 7 . ANSWER IS: d) bone wax

QUESTION NUMBER 8 . ANSWER IS: a) 5-0 or 6-0 silk suture

QUESTION NUMBER 9 . ANSWER IS: e) all of the above

QUESTION NUMBER 10 . ANSWER IS: a) to reach the depth 

Lumbar sympathectomy:
Excision of a segment of the lumbar sympathetic chain to treat vasospastic disorders and selected cases of peripheral vascular insufficiency; results in increased circulation to the lower extremities. 

QUIZ ELEVEN  :

Match  neurosurgical procedures with the correct description.

1. What is the position used for lumbar laminectomy

a) supine

b) prone

c) lateral

d) lithotomy

e) sitting

2. Lumbar laminectomy and fusion involves identification of the 

a) spinous processes

b) paraspinous  muscle

c) laminae

d) herniated disc

e)  all of the above

3. During  lumbar laminectomy and fusion surgery  nerve root  is retracted with a

a) dural elevator 

b) love retractor

c) copper retractor

d) all of the above

e) a only

4. During  lumbar laminectomy and fusion surgery what veins are packed with cotton strips 

a) dural veins

b) lumbar veins

c) anterior longitudinal veins

d) jagular veins

e) epidural veins

5.   What instruments are used to remove herniated disc during discectomy surgery

a) cobb

b)  kerrison

c)  pituitary rongeur

d) leksell rongeur

e) all of the above

6. During lumbar laminectomy and fusion surgery a x-ray is taken to identify  

a)  pedicle

b)  spinous process

c)  disc space

d) vertebrae 

7. During  lumbar laminectomy and fusion surgery bleeding on the walls of the disc hole is controlled 

a) neuro cottonoid

b)  thrombin soaked cotton pledgets

c)  gelatin sponge

d) bipolar cautery                                                                                              
 e) all of the above

8.  Terminal bundle of fibers of the spinal cord is called

a) cauda equina

b) sacral plexus

c) conus medullaris

d) coccygeal ligament

e) none of the above

9. Where the brain stem passes through to the spinal cord

a) foramen magnum 

b) foramen lacerum

c)  carotid canal

d) stylomastoid foramen

e) none of the above

10.  Circle of willis consist of the following arteries except

a) anterior cerebral artery                                                           

b) internal carotid artery                                                            

c) anterior communicating artery                                                         

d)  middle cerebral artery          

Have fun with this Quiz Eleven.

Answers will be posted on my next blog.

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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY QUIZ

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY QUIZ

ANSWERS FOR THE QUIZ NINE :

QUESTION NUMBER 1 . ANSWER IS : e) all of the above

QUESTION NUMBER 2 . ANSWER IS: b) two operative sites

QUESTION NUMBER 3 . ANSWER IS:  c) transverse

QUESTION NUMBER 4 . ANSWER IS: d) carotid

QUESTION NUMBER 5 . ANSWER IS:   b)  iliac crest

QUESTION NUMBER 6 . ANSWER IS: c)  pituitary rongeur

QUESTION NUMBER 7 . ANSWER IS: b)  thrombin soaked cotton pledgets

QUESTION NUMBER 8 . ANSWER IS: e) a and d only

QUESTION NUMBER 9 . ANSWER IS: e) all of the above

QUESTION NUMBER 10 . ANSWER IS: a) taylor retractor

NEUROSURGERY POSITIONING:
Special care is provided in positioning for neurosurgery include protecting the eyes from pressure,scratch and chemical burn. The joints are protected with proper padding. The foley catheter is checked for tension and kinks to allow proper drainage. 

QUIZ TEN  :

Match  neurosurgical procedures with the correct description.

1. A herniated intervertebral disc is a condition of the spine in which 

a) covering of the spinal cord degenerates

b) body of the vertebrae degenerates

c) laminae fail to fuse and allow the meninges to protrude

d) cushion between the vertebrae breaks down

e) spinal cord ruptures

2. Anterior cervical laminectomy and fusion involves identification of the 

a) anterior surface of the spine 

b) platysma muscle

c) sternocleidomastoid muscle

d) carotid sheath

e)  all of the above

3. During anterior cervical laminectomy and fusion surgery platysma muscle is divided with a

a) metzenbaum 

b) mayo

c) iris

d) all of the above

e) a only

4. During anterior cervical laminectomy and fusion surgery what artery must retracted 

a) transverse cervical

b) thoracic

c) anterior longitudinal

d) carotid

e) vesical

5.   During anterior cervical laminectomy and fusion surgery what structure is retracted medially

a) carotid artery

b)  trachea

c)  esophagus

d) clavicle

e) b and c only

6. During anterior cervical laminectomy and fusion surgery a x-ray is taken to identify  

a)  pedicle

b)  spinous process

c)  level of the disc space

d) none of the above 

7. During anterior cervical laminectomy and fusion surgery bleeding on the walls of the disc hole is controlled using except

a) neuro cottonoid

b)  thrombin soaked cotton pledgets

c)  gelatin sponge

d) bone wax

8.  During anterior cervical laminectomy and fusion surgery dura leak is controlled using 

a) 5-0 or 6-0 silk suture

b) staples

c) 3-0 black braided nylon

d) 5-0 vicryl

e) none of the above

9.  During anterior cervical laminectomy and fusion surgery instruments used to expose are

a) vertebral spreader 

b) markham - meyerding

c)  scoville retractor

d) none of the above

e) all of the above

10.  During anterior cervical laminectomy and fusion surgery a surgairtome may be used to 

a) to reach the depth                                                            

b) to drill deeper hole                                                            

c) to make the hole larger                                                          

d) none of the above           

Have fun with this Quiz Ten.

Answers will be posted on my next blog.

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