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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A SIGN OF CARDIAC ARREST? - ANS CYANOSIS
List in order the sequence of induction for general anesthesia: - ANS leads placed on the
patient
patient is prompted to breathe 100% oxygen
induction agent is given through an I.V.
patient is intubated
anesthetic gas agent is selected and applied
Place the following phases of wound healing by first intention in correct order from first to last: -
ANS Inflammatory
proliferation
remodeling
When preparing endoscopic cameras for ethylene oxide sterilization, which of the following
monitoring processes would be utilized to ensure all parameters of sterilization were met? -
ANS biological indicator
Which of the following rongeurs is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc procedure?
- ANS Kerrison
The surgical technologist in the scrub role should remain sterile following which of the following
surgical procedures? - ANS Carotid endarterectomy
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the DuraPrep applicator and proceeds to prep
the patient for surgery. Which of the following is the BEST action to take at this time? - ANS
Regown and reglove the surgeon.
Local anesthetics containing epinephrine should NEVER be used in which of the following
areas? - ANS Ddigits and penis
To prevent contamination at the end of a surgical procedure, which of the following should be
removed LAST by the surgical technologist in the scrub role? - ANS Surgical gloves
,During a procedure, a surgical technologist notices a hole in his glove. Which of the following
should be done next? - ANS Change the glove using the open-gloving technique.
Which of the following is an unexpected occurrence that involves physiologic or psychologic
injury or death? - ANS Sentinel event
Which of the following is a benign fluid-filled sac that develops in the anterior testis? - ANS
hydrocele
When a cholecystectomy is performed, which of the following anatomical structures must be
preserved? - ANS common duct
Which of the following procedures treats a congenital obstructed lesion found at the distal end of
an infant's stomach? - ANS pyloromyotomy
When inflating a 5-cc balloon on a Foley catheter, which of the following would be the MOST
appropriate choice? - ANS 8-10 mL of sterile water
The tissue that covers bones and provides movement to the skeletal system is - ANS
muscle.
When donning gloves using the open-gloving technique, the ungloved hand will touch the. -
ANS folded edge of the cuff of the glove.
Which of the following is MOST resistant to sterilization processes? - ANS Spore
During a herniorrhaphy, the abdominal area that is bound by the rectus abdominis muscle, the
inguinal ligament, and the inferior epigastric vessels is the - ANS Hesselbach triangle.
Which of the following instruments may be used to extend the arteriotomy during carotid
endarterectomy? - ANS Potts-Smith
When an anesthetized patient's position is changed from lithotomy to supine, the patient's legs
should be lowered slowly to prevent which of the following? - ANS Hypotension
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the - ANS epiphyseal plate.
pad-like sac or cavity that prevents friction within a joint is known as a - ANS Bursa
A resectoscope is used to resect the - ANS Prostate
A cardiac arrest occurs during a procedure, and the surgeon is resuscitating the patient. What is
the responsibility of the surgical technologist in the scrub role during this time? - ANS
Remain sterile and maintain the sterile field.
, During an abdominoperineal resection, which of the following stapling devices should the
surgical technologist have available to form an anal pouch from the ileum? - ANS GIA
Which of the following is MOST commonly used for wound closure in the presence of infection?
- ANS Stainless steel
Herniation of the rectum through a weakened posterior vaginal wall is known as - ANS
Rectocele
Which of the following procedures requires an opening into the gallbladder to permit drainage
and removal of stones? - ANS Cholecystostomy
If the parents of a dependent minor requiring emergency surgery cannot be located, the
operative consent form for surgery may be signed by - ANS two consulting physicians.
A 15-year-old girl with anemia will be undergoing an exploratory procedure and a blood
transfusion will be necessary. The parents are Jehovah's Witnesses and will not consent to a
blood transfusion, but the patient states that she wants the transfusion. The operating room staff
reports this to the nurse manager. Which of the following is the BEST course of action now? -
ANS The physician or nurse manager should contact the hospital's administration to request
that legal counsel becomes involved.
A surgical technologist counts only 9 sponges in a pack on the initial count. After recounting the
sponges, it is confirmed that there are only 9 sponges in the pack. Which of the following is the
appropriate course of action? - ANS Remove the current package from the surgical field,
but not the operating room; document the problem; open a new package; recount.
A pneumatic tourniquet may be used for extremity surgery to - ANS reduce blood loss.
When utilizing a laparoscopic set-up, potential hazards associated with the equipment include -
ANS fiberoptic beam fire.
The primary reason padding is used in positioning a patient is to - ANS prevent injury to
pressure points.
Which of the following procedures may require a postauricular incision? - ANS
mastoidectomy
A patient with multiple trauma injuries requires surgical intervention. The patient has a history of
DVT and is currently taking anticoagulants. Which of the following should be done to ensure a
clot does not develop? - ANS Place a sequential compression device on lower extremities
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