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Denning [Date] [Course title]
,in most vascular procedures, heparin is administered to the patient to prevent the formation of blood
clots. Once the procedure is complete, the surgeon might request that _____ be administered to the
patient to reverse the effects of the heparin.
-Naloxone (Narcan)
-protamine sulfate
-vitamin k
-papaverine - Answer: Protamine sulfate
when working on peripheral vascular procedures the CST is aware of the possibility of embolus
formation. to deal with this possibility, Jose ensures that ____ catheters are in the room.
-foley
-pezzar
-fogarty
-groshong - Answer: Fogarty
inferior vena cava filter insertion can be accomplished by way of two approaches, the femoral approach
and the jugular approach. the main goal of this procedure is to:
-restore circulation
-prevent hypoxia
-shunt blood flow
-prevent pulmonary embolism - Answer: prevent pulmonary embolism
An Esmarch tourniquet is used to exsanguinate a limb and help reduce blood loss. This equipment is
used all of these surgical procedures except
A. total knee arthroplasty.
B. ORIF of ankle.
C. carpal tunnel release.
D. ORIF of hip - Answer: ORIF of the hip
the CN is preparing and positing the patient scheduled for an LAVH in room 6. the best site for
placement of the dispersive electrode is the:
, -back
-butt
-thigh
-forearm - Answer: thigh
The cst in the cysto room is working with surgeon on a cysto TURP. The surgeon needs to evacuate the
prostatic chips that are obstructing his view. The cst anticipates the need for:
-irrigation
-Van Buren sounds
-Ellik evacuator
-resectoscope - Answer: Ellik evacuator
In an abdominal perineal resection, the cst should anticipate the nee for patient positioning in the
lithotomy position and two separate sterile fields. What else will be needed?
-EEA
-Randall forceps
-Bennett retractor
-vascular tunneler - Answer: EEA
For the approach on a lumbar laminectomy, the surgeon has asked for a self-retaining retractor with
ratcheted arms. CST should pass the:
-Weitlaner retractor
-Gelpi
-Finochietto
-Beckman - Answer: Beckman
The pathology associated with radical neck dissection and mandibulectomy is malignancy of the mouth
and jaw. The cst working on this procedure should anticipate the possible need for two sterile setups
and graft harvesting. the most likely site of graft procurement for this procedure is the:
-Iliac crest
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