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Question 16# Print Question

The most common cause of postrenal failure is:

A. A clogged urinary catheter
B. An unintentional ligation of ureters
C. A large retroperitoneal hematoma
D. Acute kidney failure


Question 17# Print Question

Laryngoscopic findings after a superior laryngeal nerve injury include:

A. Ipsilateral vocal cord in a paramedian position
B. Ipsilateral vocal cord in a middling position
C. Asymmetry of the glottic opening
D. Normal examination


Question 18# Print Question

All of the following are true statements regarding wound infection EXCEPT:

A. Irrigation of the operative field and surgical wound with saline solution is beneficial
B. Prophylactic use of antibiotics continued beyond 48 hours is beneficial
C. Irrigation with an antibiotic-based solution has not been shown to be beneficial
D. Antibacterial-impregnated polyvinyl placed over the operative wound area for the duration of the surgical procedure is not beneficial


Question 19# Print Question

The most common cause of an empyema in the postoperative patient is:

A. Pneumonia
B. Systemic sepsis
C. Esophageal perforation
D. Retained hemothorax


Question 20# Print Question

The primary cause of hyperbilirubinemia in the surgical patient is:

A. Sepsis
B. Hematoma from trauma
C. Cholestasis
D. Increased unconjugated bilirubin due to hemolysis




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