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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 - ANSWERSB. foramen magnum Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR 1. A surgical technologist was just informed that the case has been moved to OR 2 and the next case in OR 1 is scheduled in two hours. Which of the following is the BEST course of action? A. Cover the sterile fiel...

1.A complication of steep reverse Trendelenburg position is A. deep vein thrombosis. B. arterial compression. C. cardiac overload. D. respiratory alkalosis. - ANSWERSA. deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following positions should be utilized for posterior colpotomy? A. prone B. supine C. lithotomy D. Fowler's - ANSWERSC. lithotomy Which of the following BEST prevents hypothermia in the OR? A. forced air warming blanket B. warmed IV solution C. warmed irrigat...

Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - ANSWERSpledget In which of the following positions is a patient placed for a right nephrectomy? - ANSWERSleft lateral kidney Which of the following verifies that autoclave sterilization has occurred? - ANSWERSa. chemical indicator (incorrect) b. Julian date c. heat-sensitive tape d. biological indicator During a procedure, a major piece of equipm...

Which of the following refers to the process of isolating the surgical site from the rest of the body? - ANSWERSSurgical Draping Which of the following is a type of drape that contains a specific opening to accommodate the surgical incision? - ANSWERSFenestrated Drape Which of the following is a type of drape used to cover nonoperative sites? - ANSWERSnon-fenestrated drape which of the following is a type of drape in which the surgical incision is made through? - ANSWERSincise drape ...

the vein where blood is drawn from inside the elbow - ANSWERSmedian cubital vein the glomerulus is - ANSWERSa cluster of capillaries at one end of the nephron the kidney directly controls blood pressure due to its regulation of fluid in the body the gastrocnemius is the chief muscle of the - ANSWERSstomach coverings of the brain from outside to inside - ANSWERSdura matter, arachnoid space, pia matter portion of the male urethra that passes through the pelvic floor - ANSWERSmembran...

Tympanosplasty - ANSWERSSurgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles) What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - ANSWERSLateral What is the kraske position? - ANSWERSAnatomical position in which the patient is prone, with hips flexed and elevated, head and feet down. When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to the general abdominal set-up? - ANSWERSGastrointestinal For a spl...

Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - ANSWERSpledget In which of the following positions is a patient placed for a right nephrectomy? - ANSWERSleft lateral kidney Which of the following verifies that autoclave sterilization has occurred? - ANSWERSa. chemical indicator (incorrect) b. Julian date c. heat-sensitive tape d. biological indicator During a procedure, a major piece of equipm...

Which of the following refers to the process of isolating the surgical site from the rest of the body? - ANSWERSSurgical Draping Which of the following is a type of drape that contains a specific opening to accommodate the surgical incision? - ANSWERSFenestrated Drape Which of the following is a type of drape used to cover nonoperative sites? - ANSWERSnon-fenestrated drape which of the following is a type of drape in which the surgical incision is made through? - ANSWERSincise drape ...

NBSTSA Practice Exam A Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which of the following layers are transected when a subcostal flank incision is used for a nephrectomy? - ANSWER-oblique muscles During which of the following surgeries is a Meckel's diverticulum typically discovered? - ANSWER- appendectomy Sponges that have been added to the sterile field after a procedure has begun should be counted by the - ANSWER-surgical technologist in the scrub role and the circulator. To help prevent toxic...

CST - NBSTSA App Exams | Questions & 100% verified Answers CST - NBSTSA App Exams | Questions & 100% verified Answers 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 action to take at this time? - ANSWER - Regown and reglove the surgeon What p...