A patient diagnosed with temporomandibular disorder might be scheduled for the following surgical intervention?

A patient diagnosed with temporomandibular disorder might be scheduled for the following surgical intervention?

a. Parotidectomy
b. FESS
c. TMJ arthroscopy
d. Mandibulectomy

Answer: Not Available.

In otorhinolaryngologic surgery which of the following interventions might require two surgical teams with two separate set ups and counts?

In otorhinolaryngologic surgery which of the following interventions might require two surgical teams with two separate set ups and counts?

a. Tracheostomy
b. Laryngectomy
c. UPPP
d. Radical neck dissection

Answer: D

All of the following are sinuses associated with the FESS surgical intervention except ?

All of the following are sinuses associated with the FESS surgical intervention except ?

a. Frontal
b. Maxillary
c. Ethmoid
d. Parotid

Answer: D

Prior to incision on the surgical intervention of a tracheostomy, the CST in the scrub role should ensure that the tracheotomy tube is on the field and ?

Prior to incision on the surgical intervention of a tracheostomy, the CST in the scrub role should ensure that the tracheotomy tube is on the field and ?

a. Local is ready
b. Patency of the balloon
c. Bipolar cautery available
d. Suture is ready

Answer: B

The preferred topical anesthetic used by the otorhinolaryngologic surgeon prior to incision is?

The preferred topical anesthetic used by the otorhinolaryngologic surgeon prior to incision is?

a. Bupivacane
b. Marcaine with epinephrine
c. Cocaine
d. Lidocaine jelly

Answer: C

The pathology associated with the stapedectomy , in which there is a hardening of the ossicles of the inner ear is?

The pathology associated with the stapedectomy , in which there is a hardening of the ossicles of the inner ear is?

a. Sinusitis
b. Cholesteatoma
c. Otitis media
d. Otosclerosis

Answer: D

A cholesteatoma is a benign cyst or tumor that can damage the ossicles and erode the mastoid cells. The surgical intervention associated with this pathology is:

A cholesteatoma is a benign cyst or tumor that can damage the ossicles and erode the mastoid cells. The surgical intervention associated with this pathology is:

a. Myringotomy
b. Mastoidectomy
c. Tympanoplasty
d. Stapedctomy

Answer: B

The CST scrubbed on a T&A procedure knows that by removing the palatine & pharyngeal tonsils from the patients lymphatic system is weakened. The specimen needs to be sent?

The CST scrubbed on a T&A procedure knows that by removing the palatine & pharyngeal tonsils from the patients lymphatic system is weakened. The specimen needs to be sent?

a. Separated by left & right
b. Frozen
c. Fresh
d. Everything in one container

Answer: A

During a parotidectomy the CST in the scrub role must ensure that the following piece of equipment is on the sterile field ________ to prevent damage to the facial nerve.

During a parotidectomy the CST in the scrub role must ensure that the following piece of equipment is on the sterile field ________ to prevent damage to the facial nerve.

a. Bipolar cautery
b. Microscope
c. Umbilical tape
d. Nerve stimulator

Answer: D

The following patient position "supine with arms tucked at sides, scapular roll to hyperextend the neck" should be associated with the following surgical intervention:

The following patient position "supine with arms tucked at sides, scapular roll to hyperextend the neck" should be associated with the following surgical intervention:

a. FESS
b. Turbinectomy
c. Parotidectomy
d. Thyroidectomy

Answer: D

The myringotomy procedure involves the pathology of otitis media the use of a microscope. The CST should have the following implant available for the surgeon to implant.

The myringotomy procedure involves the pathology of otitis media the use of a microscope. The CST should have the following implant available for the surgeon to implant.

a. Cochlear implant
b. Primary Eustachian tube
c. Teflon
d. Autograft

Answer: B

A subdural hematoma causes pressure on the brain to decrease.

A subdural hematoma causes pressure on the brain to decrease.

a. False
b. True

Answer: A

Brain injuries only occur with rapid deceleration.

Brain injuries only occur with rapid deceleration.

a. False
b. True

Answer: A

An incision into the cranium is called a craniotomy.

An incision into the cranium is called a craniotomy.

a. False
b. True

Answer: B

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is called kyphosis.

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is called kyphosis.

a. True
b. False

Answer: B

A discectomy involves the removal of a disk.

A discectomy involves the removal of a disk.

a. False
b. True

Answer: B

A laminectomy involves the removal of a disk.

A laminectomy involves the removal of a disk.

a. False
b. True

Answer: A

Cranial nerve II is a sensory nerve.

Cranial nerve II is a sensory nerve.

a. True
b. False

Answer: A

The cauda equina starts at about the first lumbar vertebra.

The cauda equina starts at about the first lumbar vertebra.

a. True
b. False

Answer: A

All cranial nerves originate in the brain stem.

All cranial nerves originate in the brain stem.

a. True
b. False

Answer: B

The dorsal root of a spinal nerve is a sensory nerve.

The dorsal root of a spinal nerve is a sensory nerve.

a. False
b. True

Answer: B

The brachial plexus is on level with the lumbar vertebrae.

The brachial plexus is on level with the lumbar vertebrae.

a. True
b. False

Answer: B

The convolutions of the brain are called gyri.

The convolutions of the brain are called gyri.

a. True
b. False

Answer: A

The first cervical vertebra (C1) is called the axis.

The first cervical vertebra (C1) is called the axis.

a. False
b. True

Answer: A

There are 33 vertebrae in the vertebral column.

There are 33 vertebrae in the vertebral column.

a. False
b. True

Answer: B

There are two parietal lobes.

There are two parietal lobes.

a. False
b. True

Answer: B

Sensory nerves tell the muscles to move.

Sensory nerves tell the muscles to move.

a. False
b. True

Answer: A

Cranial nerve X is the trigeminal nerve.

Cranial nerve X is the trigeminal nerve.

a. False
b. True

Answer: A

Cranial nerve IV is the vagus nerve.

Cranial nerve IV is the vagus nerve.

a. True
b. False

Answer: B

The brain stem contains the medulla oblongata, pons, and cerebellum.

The brain stem contains the medulla oblongata, pons, and cerebellum.

a. True
b. False

Answer: B

The spinal cord terminates at the level of the first and second vertebrae.

The spinal cord terminates at the level of the first and second vertebrae.

a. False
b. True

Answer: B

Sensory nerves are:

Sensory nerves are:

a. Both afferent and efferent
b. Afferent
c. Efferent
d. Neither afferent nor efferent

Answer: B

The occipital lobe of the brain deals with:

The occipital lobe of the brain deals with:

a. Hearing
b. Smell
c. Breathing
d. Vision

Answer: D

Broca's area deals with:

Broca's area deals with:

a. Body temperature
b. Vision
c. Speech
d. Hearing

Answer: C

The _____ is the layer of tissue that sits just beneath the bone in the cranium.

The _____ is the layer of tissue that sits just beneath the bone in the cranium.

a. Dura mater
b. Periosteum
c. None of these choices is correct.
d. Pia mater

Answer: A

Incision into the cranium for access to the brain is called:

Incision into the cranium for access to the brain is called:

a. Hydrocephalus
b. Craniostenosis
c. Craniectomy
d. Craniotomy

Answer: D

_____ clips are used on the scalp.

_____ clips are used on the scalp.

a. Hemi
b. Raney
c. Rogers
d. Randell

Answer: B

Which of the following is the name of a flexible saw?

Which of the following is the name of a flexible saw?

a. Gigli
b. Miltex
c. Hudson
d. Penfield

Answer: A

Cranial nerve IV deals with _____ and proprioception.

Cranial nerve IV deals with _____ and proprioception.

a. Acoustics
b. Eye movement
c. Smell
d. Saliva secretion

Answer: B

Cranial nerve I is the _____ nerve.

Cranial nerve I is the _____ nerve.

a. Optic
b. Oculomotor
c. Olfactory
d. Facial

Answer: C

There are _____ pairs of spinal nerves.

There are _____ pairs of spinal nerves.

a. 32
b. 31
c. 12
d. 30

Answer: B

The _____ artery provides the brain with most of its blood.

The _____ artery provides the brain with most of its blood.

a. Internal carotid
b. Basilar
c. Splenic
d. External carotid

Answer: A

CSF is produced from the medial walls of the:

CSF is produced from the medial walls of the:

a. Fourth ventricle
b. None of these choices is correct.
c. Lateral ventricles
d. Third ventricle

Answer: C

The ventricles are filled with:

The ventricles are filled with:

a. Dura mater
b. Gray matter
c. CSF
d. White matter

Answer: C

The two hemispheres of the cerebrum are connected by the:

The two hemispheres of the cerebrum are connected by the:

a. Dura mater
b. Sulcus
c. Medulla
d. Corpus callosum

Answer: D

The _____ is the largest portion of the human brain.

The _____ is the largest portion of the human brain.

a. Cerebrum
b. Cerebellum
c. Pons
d. Medulla oblongata

Answer: A

The outermost layer of the meninges is called the:

The outermost layer of the meninges is called the:

a. Arachnoid space
b. Dura mater
c. Pia mater
d. Arachnoid mater

Answer: B

Aneurysms are weak spots in vessel _____

Aneurysms are weak spots in vessel _____

a. Dura
b. Walls
c. All of these are correct.
d. Junctions

Answer: B

There are _____ meninges.

There are _____ meninges.

a. Three
b. Two
c. Four
d. Five

Answer: A

CSF flows around the:

CSF flows around the:

a. PNS
b. CNS
c. Thoracic vertebrae
d. CPM

Answer: B

There are _____ pairs of cranial nerves.

There are _____ pairs of cranial nerves.

a. 31
b. 30
c. 32
d. 12

Answer: D