Term 1 of 241
When a break in antisecptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist in the scrub role should
first notify the:
Circulating nurse
Surgeon
Anesthesia provider
Contaminating team member
Term 2 of 241
Which instrument is most likely used to stabilize a cervical fracture?
Allen
Mayfield clamp
Hoffman device
Safety
Definition 3 of 241
Defibrillator
Who is ultimately responsible for obtaining the surgical informed consent?
This treatment is used for life threatening cardiac dysrythmias and ventricular fibrillation.
What is the most common straight catheter used prior to laparoscopic gynecological
surgery in the OR?
Which legal principle applies when the patient is given the wrong dose of the local
anesthetic?
,Term 4 of 241
A physician prescribed 50 mg of Demerol. The Demerol is supplied in 100 mg/mL. How many mL
of Demerol should be given?
1 ml
1.5 ml
2 ml
0.5 mL
Term 5 of 241
The most common method for decontaminating operating room floors at the end of each case is
to:
Sweep with a broom to remove loose debris
Use a dry mop to collect dust particles
Damp mop or wet vacuum with a detergent-disinfectant solution
Apply a coat of wax for shine and protection
Term 6 of 241
During the application of arch bars, the surgeon will most likely use what between the teeth and
around the bar?
25-gauge or 26-gauge stainless steel wire
surgical drapes
avoid cutting the knot
fiberoptic beam fire
,Term 7 of 241
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is:
sigmoidectomy
alpha-chymotrypsin
skeletal
trendelenburg
Term 8 of 241
When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to the general abdominal set-up?
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
Gastrointestinal
Medial
Term 9 of 241
What is the name of the urinary catheter with a small, curved tapered tip used on patients with
urethral strictures?
Pigtail
Coude
Fogarty
Penrose
, Term 10 of 241
Instruments that come in contact with the appendiceal stump during an appendectomy should
be:
Placed in separate containers and identify
Placed in a separate bin
Returned to the mayo stand
Wiped with a saline sponge
Term 11 of 241
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a(n):
Expressed consent
Implied consent
Confidentiality
Informed consent
Term 12 of 241
A scleral buckle procedure repairs:
Oblique muscles
Corneal scarring
Active electrode
Detached retinas
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