Tech in Surgery NCCT Practice Test
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Cancer that has spread from one place to another within the body is called______. Correct AnswerMetastatic
A wasting or decrease in size of an or
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Tech in Surgery NCCT Practice Test
Questions and Answers Already Passed
Cancer that has spread from one place to another within the body is called______. Correct AnswerMetastatic
A wasting or decrease in size of an organ or tissue is _____. Correct Answer-Atrophy
The suffix meaning the creation of a new opening for drainage is ______. Correct Answer--ostomy
Organs of the circulatory system include _____. Correct Answer-Heart, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels,
and nodes
The tricusoid valve is located between the _____. Correct Answer-Right atrium and the right ventricle
Normal respirations occur approximately 12-20 times per_____. Correct Answer-Minute
The process by which white blood cells engulf bacteria is called _____. Correct Answer-Phagocytosis
An infection acquired in the hospital is called _____. Correct Answer-Nosocomial
A phatogen is a(an) _____. Correct Answer-Disease-causing microorganism
A drug that prolongs blood clotting time is called _____. Correct Answer-Anticoagulant
A life-threatening, acute allergic reaction in which cells release histamine-like subsances is called _____.
Correct Answer-Anaphylaxis
A medication used to restore blood pressure in acute hypotensive states is _____. Correct AnswerNorepinphrine
A patient grounding pad is placed on a (an) ____. Correct Answer-Fleshy area of skin
If a needle is broken, it must be ____. Correct Answer-Accounted for in its entirety
All but one of the following precautions should be followed when working with disinfectants except
Correct Answer-An unlabeled bottle or container may be used if you recognize the fluid
Which endoscope is used for visualization of the urinary bladder? Correct Answer-Cystoscope
Which position is better to avoid fatigue during long periods in the O.R.? Correct Answer-A wide stance
Jewelery and prosthectic devices are _____ removed from the patient. Correct Answer-Rountinely
All of the following are intraoperative routines for the O.R. tech with the exception of _____. Correct
Answer-Carry on a conversation with the circulator
Partial excision of the kidney is called _____ Correct Answer-Heminephrectomy
Of the following statements, which is false concerning draping procedures? Correct Answer-Drapes should
be fanned or shaken to insure the are completely open.
An excission of a small piece of lung tissue for mocroscopic examination that is usually used to determine
a diagnosis in pulmonary disease is called _____. Correct Answer-Lung biospy
A cement-like substance that is frequently used to augment arthroplasty components to bone is called
_____. Correct Answer-Methyl methacrylate
The _____ is primarily responsible for positioning the patient. Correct Answer-Circulator
Surgical care preformed without overnight hospitalization is _____. Correct Answer-Ambulatory surgery
Which of the following describes a catagory 2 wound? Correct Answer-Entry into alimentary canal
respritory system or GU system encountered
All of the folloeing are factors that affect the steam sterilization process except _____. Correct AnswerType of sterilant
EO sterilization depends on all of the following except _____. Correct Answer-Gravity
After use, heavy instruments should be placed Correct Answer-In a seperate location
When preparing instruments for sterilization _____. Correct Answer-Box locks should be open
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