NBSTSA practice test A questions and answers 2022/2023
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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?
Suction the fluid from the abdomen.
A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressi...
nbstsa practice test a questions and answers 20222023
during a laparoscopic appendectomy
the appendix is perforated
and contents begin spilling into the abdomen which of the following should the s
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NBSTSA practice test A
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 dressing is on. The surgical
technologist begins removing all sharps and non-disposables from the drapes before
pushing everything back. According to best practice, which of the following should be
the NEXT step? - Answer Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile
until the patient is transported to PACU.
Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing? - Answer Several
fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet? - Answer
Padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used to
grasp the cervix? - Answer Schroeder
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively? - Answer Three, two
When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify
the - Answer Contaminating team member
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an excessive
production of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain? - Answer Hydrocephalus
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical
technologist should request additional - Answer Lap sponges
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the - Answer Epiphyseal plate
In which of the following situations can a DNR order be continued in an unconscious
patient for a surgical procedure? - Answer The patient's durable POA requests it be
continued.
A surgeon asks for warm irrigation after a right hemicolectomy. Which of the following
BEST describes the reason for irrigating at this point in the procedure? - Answer To aid
in visual inspection for leakage
The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is - Answer 15-25.
If there is any question related to handling a specific type of specimen, which of the
following departments should be consulted? - Answer Pathology
, NBSTSA practice test A
A patient's dentures are removed in the operating room. Which of the following is the
proper procedure for the care of the dentures? - Answer Place them in a labeled cup
and keep them with the patient's chart.
A patient is scheduled for laser removal of condyloma acuminata. As a safety
precaution, the surgical technologist should have which of the following special
equipment open and available? - Answer Smoke evacuator
Apart from trauma cases, which of the following incisions would be BEST for sigmoid
surgery? - Answer Vertical paramedian
The kidneys help regulate the blood levels of several ions, including - Answer Sodium,
potassium, and calcium
Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding
occurring from needle holes in vessel anatomoses? - Answer Pledget
Which of the following tags indicates the least critical of patients in a triage situation? -
Answer Green
During a craniotomy, removal of the bone flap is followed by - Answer Incision of the
dura mater.
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the DuraPrep applicator and performs
the initial skin prep for surgery. Which of the following is the BEST action to take at this
time? - Answer Regown and reglove the surgeon.
A specimen obtained for frozen section is generally removed from the sterile field
intraoperatively because it - Answer is sent to pathology immediately
A surgeon is preparing to close the abdomen. Which of the following closing supplies
should the surgical technologist have ready for closing the fascial layer? - Answer 0
suture and toothed tissue forceps
During a procedure, a hole is noticed in the surgical technologist's glove. What should
the surgical technologist do NEXT? - Answer Change the glove using the open-gloving
technique.
Which of the following instruments should be included in a transurethral resection of the
prostate (TURP) setup? - Answer Resectoscope
Which of the following terms describes airway assessment by listening with a
stethoscope? - Answer Auscultation
Which of the following techniques promotes safety and protection of the surgical
technologist during the intraoperative phase? - Answer Establishing a neutral zone
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