National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Bundle Set

Tympanosplasty - Answer Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles) After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator and proceeds to prep the patient for surgery. What is the best ac...

1. Which of the following is considered the MOST important skill for a surgical technologist? A. management of specimens B. management of sponges C. maintaining an orderly setup D. ensuring adequate lighting - Answer A. Management of specimens 2. During the postoperative phase, the person...

A surgical technologist is preparing the incision site for the dressing follwing a (tah). The patient has developed a hematoma at the incision site. The surgeon has left the room. Which of the following actions should the surgical tech take? A. Place a pressure dressing B. Cover with dermabond ...

During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step? - Answer Suction the fluid from the abdomen. A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the...

After which war did Surgical Technology begin? - Answer WWII When was AORT established? - Answer 1969 Which 2 accrediting bodies became responsible for the ST certification in 1974? - Answer LCC-ST + ARC-ST What year did AORT become AST? - Answer 1978 In 2006 LCC-ST becomes? - An...

What suturing technique features short lateral stitches that are taken beneath epithelial layer of skin? - Answer subcuticular Who is responsible for the proper care and handling of intraoperative specimens? - Answer surgical technologist in the scrub role and the circulator What procedure...

- nurse was surgeons assistant - duty was instrument prep - assisted with ether administration - Answer before WWII - need for OR personnel increased - nursing shortage - corpsmen trained to assist in surgery - Answer after WWII - nursing shortage continued - corpsmen circulated, nurs...

1. During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, in contents begins spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the next step? A. Suction the fluid B. Continue removing the appendix as planned C. Place a Kelly clamp over t...

Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - Answer pledget In which of the following positions is a patient placed for a right nephrectomy? - Answer left lateral kidney Which of the following ve...