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[Show more]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? 
A.Suction the fluid from the abdomen. 
B.Continue removing the appendix as planned. 
C.Place a Kelly c...
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Add to cartDuring 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? 
A.Suction the fluid from the abdomen. 
B.Continue removing the appendix as planned. 
C.Place a Kelly c...
Which of the following is MOST likely to be in place while transferring a patient from the OR 
table to the stretcher? 
1. IV tubing 
2. Fogarty catheter 
3. EKG wires 
4. Foley catheter - 1 and 4 only 
At the conclusion of the surgical procedure, the Mayo stand should: - remain sterile until the 
p...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is MOST likely to be in place while transferring a patient from the OR 
table to the stretcher? 
1. IV tubing 
2. Fogarty catheter 
3. EKG wires 
4. Foley catheter - 1 and 4 only 
At the conclusion of the surgical procedure, the Mayo stand should: - remain sterile until the 
p...
Which of the following is the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord 
passes? 
A. foramen ovale 
B. foramen magnum 
C. foramen rotundum 
D. foramen of Bochdalek - B. foramen magnum 
Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR 1. A surgical technologist 
wa...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord 
passes? 
A. foramen ovale 
B. foramen magnum 
C. foramen rotundum 
D. foramen of Bochdalek - B. foramen magnum 
Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR 1. A surgical technologist 
wa...
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 - A. Management of specimens 
2. During the postoperative phase, the personnel primarily...
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Add to cart1. 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 - A. Management of specimens 
2. During the postoperative phase, the personnel primarily...
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator and proceeds to prep the 
patient for surgery. What is the best action to take at this time? - Regown and reglove the 
surgeon 
What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - Lateral 
What is the kraske position? - Anatomical posit...
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Add to cartAfter gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator and proceeds to prep the 
patient for surgery. What is the best action to take at this time? - Regown and reglove the 
surgeon 
What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - Lateral 
What is the kraske position? - Anatomical posit...
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 ...
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Add to cartA 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 ...
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 - A.management of specimens 
The surgical incision that allows for the BEST visualization for a...
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Add to cartWhich 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 - A.management of specimens 
The surgical incision that allows for the BEST visualization for a...
Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding 
occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - pledget 
In which of the following positions is a patient placed for a right nephrectomy? - left lateral 
kidney 
Which of the following verifies that autoclav...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding 
occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - pledget 
In which of the following positions is a patient placed for a right nephrectomy? - left lateral 
kidney 
Which of the following verifies that autoclav...
Which of the following layers are transected when a subcostal flank incision is used for a 
nephrectomy? - oblique muscles 
During which of the following surgeries is a Meckel's diverticulum typically discovered? - 
appendectomy 
Sponges that have been added to the sterile field after a procedure h...
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Add to cartWhich of the following layers are transected when a subcostal flank incision is used for a 
nephrectomy? - oblique muscles 
During which of the following surgeries is a Meckel's diverticulum typically discovered? - 
appendectomy 
Sponges that have been added to the sterile field after a procedure h...
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