Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? {{Ans- Teeth Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? {{Ans- Clean - Contaminated The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: {{Ans- Alpha-chymotrypsin How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR? {{Ans- Enter head first, exit feet first Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery? {{Ans- Pfannenstiel When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be positioned: {{Ans- Flat Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: {{Ans- Potassium Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors? {{Ans- Fascia Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? {{Ans- Argon Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: {{Ans- Informed consent Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? {{Ans- Cardia Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: {{Ans- Spores Syndactyly refers to: {{Ans- Webbed fingers The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: {{Ans- Back table The islets of Langerhans secrete: {{Ans- Insulin What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? {{Ans- Extractions Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? {{Ans- Escherichia coli Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site? {{Ans- Same side as surgeon