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Surgical Know How 4 Trivia Quiz

For those who enjoyed my other surgical quizzes.

A multiple-choice quiz by bedfordforrest. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bedfordforrest

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
265,927

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1518

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. If I was about to scrub into a RCR with decompression, what type of case would this be? Hint

Knee surgery

Shoulder surgery

Brain surgery

Abdominal surgery

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Question 2 of 10

2. A uterus can be removed using laparascopic technology alone.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. A hallux valgus repair is actually what? Hint

Knee replacement

A bunionectomy

Humeral head osteotomy

Carpal tunnel repair

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Question 4 of 10

4. A thermachoice ablation is what kind of procedure? Hint

Ablation of defective nerve tissue

Ablation of colonic polyps

Ablation of the endometrium (inside of the uterus)

Ablation of condyloma

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Question 5 of 10

5. The drug of choice for cardiac anesthesia is? Hint

Morphine

Fentanyl

Sodium Pentathol

Propofol

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Question 6 of 10

6. You should always wash your hands BEFORE and AFTER using sterile gloves.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. If I need a pack of laps on the surgical field, I am running out of? Hint

People

Sutures

Sponges

Instruments

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Question 8 of 10

8. Anesthesiologists can perform some surgical procedures.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Condyloma is caused by what? Hint

Cancer

HPV virus

Bacterial infection

Genetic disorder

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these is not a structure of the rotator cuff? Hint

Teres Minor

Anterior acetabular ligamentum

Subscapularis

Infraspinatus

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. If I was about to scrub into a RCR with decompression, what type of case would this be?

Answer: Shoulder surgery

This would be a rotator cuff repair with subacromial decompression. This is a very common orthopedic case, usually done arthroscopically.

2. A uterus can be removed using laparascopic technology alone.

Answer: True

Using a morselator the uterus can be shaved into small pieces and evacuated via the laparascopic instruments.

3. A hallux valgus repair is actually what?

Answer: A bunionectomy

It is the common name for an Austin/Aiken bunionectomy. In this procedure the large toe is repaired. The metatarsal bone is cut with a saw, brought inward, and finally fixated with a screw of the surgeons preference.

4. A thermachoice ablation is what kind of procedure?

Answer: Ablation of the endometrium (inside of the uterus)

The thermachoice machine uses heat to stop bleeding from the endometrium.

5. The drug of choice for cardiac anesthesia is?

Answer: Fentanyl

This drug is considered the gold standard in cardiac anesthesia. It is a powerful narcotic that is usually used for pain control in other procedures. In cardiac surgery it is the main drug for induction and maintenance of anesthesia.

6. You should always wash your hands BEFORE and AFTER using sterile gloves.

Answer: true

It is actually recommended to wash your hands before and after donning any type of gloves, and before and after any patient care.

7. If I need a pack of laps on the surgical field, I am running out of?

Answer: Sponges

Laps is a short form of laparotomy sponges.

8. Anesthesiologists can perform some surgical procedures.

Answer: True

There are various invasive procedures that an anesthesia provider can perform, including catheterizations and spinal cord implants.

9. Condyloma is caused by what?

Answer: HPV virus

Condyloma or "genital warts" is caused by the same virus that causes cervical cancer and many other ailments.

10. Which of these is not a structure of the rotator cuff?

Answer: Anterior acetabular ligamentum

I made that one up...lol

Source: Author bedfordforrest

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