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NCCT REVIEW- SURGICAL TECH20. Place the options below in the correct order for removing and discarding drapes
postoperatively. (Click and drag the options in the left column to their correct position in the right
column.)
A. Remove any equipment, instruments, cords and tubing.
B. Pull drapes slowly away from the head proceeding downward.
C. Place drapes in proper disposal bag.
D. Apply appropriate wound dressing. - questions and answers-Remove any equipment,
instruments, cords and tubing., Apply appropriate wound dressing., Pull drapes slowly away
from the head proceeding downward., Place drapes in proper disposal bag.
5. Place the options below in the correct order for removal of surgical drapes. (Click and drag
the options in the left column to their correct position in the right column.)
A. Towels and towel clips are removed.
B. The surgical technologist holds the dressings as the drape is rolled over the area to facilitate
removal of the remainder of the drape.
C. The surgical technologist holds the dressing in place while anesthesia releases the clamps.
D. The drape is rolled as it is removed, containing any biohazardous material or disposable
items.
E. The drape is placed in the linen or waste receptacle as needed.
F. The surgical technologist holds the dressing in place while anesthesia releases the clamps.,
The drape is rolled as it is removed, containing any biohazardous material or disposable items.,
The surgical technologist holds the dressings as the drape is rolled over the area to facilitate
removal of the remainder o - questions and answers-F. The surgical technologist holds the
dressing in place while anesthesia releases the clamps., The drape is rolled as it is removed,
containing any biohazardous material or disposable items., The surgical technologist holds the
dressings as the drape is rolled over the area to facilitate removal of the remainder of the
drape., The drape is placed in the linen or waste receptacle as needed., Towels and towel clips
are removed.
A brain biopsy was performed to rule out Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). Which of the
following is the most effective way to prevent cross contamination?
A. Process the instruments with ethylene oxide.
B. Process the instruments with dry heat.
C. Use disposable instruments.
D. Decontaminate with glutaraldehyde. - questions and answers-C. Use disposable instruments.
A patient delivered a baby an hour ago. She develops excessive bleeding and is sent to the OR.
Which of the following instrument sets should the surgical technologist expect to prepare?
A. hysteroscopy and hysterectomy
B. hysterectomy and D&C
C. D&C and laparotomy
, D. laparotomy and hysteroscopy - questions and answers-B. hysterectomy and D&C
A surgical technologist is preparing to do a surgical skin prep for an abdominal procedure. Place
the locations below in the correct order of preparation. (Click and drag the options in the left
column to their correct position in the right column.)
A. sides of the body
B. groin
C. incision site
D. outward
E. incision site, outward, sides of the body, groin - questions and answers-E. incision site,
outward, sides of the body, groin
After a completion of a CABG, the circulating nurse states "Dressings are on and we have
another case to follow. Go ahead and clean up your table." Which of the following statement is
the best reaction?
A. "I'll breakdown; I have a knife handle loaded."
B. "Agreed, the patient dressings are on."
C. "I will once the patient is out."
D. "Agreed, it will allow for a quick turnover." - questions and answers-C. "I will once the patient
is out."
After a final count is performed following an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which of the following
should the surgical technologist do immediately after dressing the wound?
A. Dispose of sharps in an approved container.
B. Place a wet towel over all instruments with box locks open, place in a leak-proof container
and transport to decontamination.
C. Gather unused supplies to be returned in the supply room.
D. Wait to break down the set up until the patient has been transported to the ICU. - questions
and answers-D. Wait to break down the set up until the patient has been transported to the ICU.
After the incision was closed and the drapes were pulled off, the surgical technologist noticed a
rash on skin with bumps and hives around the adhesive tape used to cover the dressing. Which
of the following actions should the technologist take once the physician diagnoses the problem?
A. Remove the adhesive tape, rinse the skin and choose another type of dressing.
B. Reactivate the intermittent compression device on the lower extremities.
C. Note the allergy on the patient's chart and armband.
D. Re-exposed the wound to lavage with chilled saline. - questions and answers-A. Remove the
adhesive tape, rinse the skin and choose another type of dressing.
Alcohol prep solutions destroy microorganisms through desiccation. Therefore, it would not be
used on which prep area?
A. mucous membranes
B. abdomen
C. neck
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