SURGICAL FIRST ASSIST BOOK EXAM STUDY GUIDE: Pharmacology and Anesthesia PACKAGE DEAL

Lymph channels run parallel to which structures? - ANSWER veins Body temperature is regulated by the - ANSWER hypothalamus Which two electrolytes are essential for normal cardiac contractions? - ANSWER potassium and calcium Water constitutes what average normal percentage of total body weig...

The primary purpose of a robotic device designed to hold and maneuver a laparoscope is to - ANSWER eliminate tremor associated with operating an endoscope. Which of the following are the MOST important considerations when preventing wound infection in the surgical patient? 1. pathogen transmitta...

299. During a Whipple procedure, which of the following surgical maneuvers is performed to dissect the lateral peritoneal attachments of the duodenum? - ANSWER Kocher Which site is used for autotransplanting one ormore of the parathyroid glands? - ANSWER Forearm A major concern in draining a...

435. Which of the following nerves can be injured during a lateral lower leg fasciotomy? - ANSWER Superficial peroneal nerve The most reliable tendon graft for primary reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament is: - ANSWER Patellar The type of fracture that is caused by impaction of one...

An emergency drug that increases myocardial contractility is: - ANSWER Calcium chloride Which of the following body systems evokes a physiologic response that is similar to the response evoked by sympathomimetic cardiovascular drugs - ANSWER Sympathetic nervous system One kilogram is equal to:...

Which of the following methods should the surgical assistant consider when cutting sutures? - ANSWER According to the surgeon's preference Which of the following would affect normal wound healing? - ANSWER Peripheral vascular disease The most common cause of delayed wound healing in the opera...

Lymph channels run parallel to which structures? - ANSWER Veins Lymph channels run parallel to veins Body temperature is regulated is regulated by the: - ANSWER Hypothalamus The hypothalamus regulates body temperature Which two electrolytes are essential for normal cardiac contractions? ...

Lymph channels run parallel to which structures? A. Nerves B. Veins C. Arteries D. Ligaments - ANSWER B. Veins Body temperature is regulated by the: A. Pons B. Cerebellum C. Midbrain D. Hypothalamus - ANSWER D. Hypothalamus Which two electrolytes are essential for normal cardiac contra...