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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...

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 clamp over the perforation D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure - ANSWERSA. Suction the fluid from the abdomen A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The...

Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles) - ANSWERSTympanosplasty 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? - ANSWERSRegown and reglove the surgeon What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - ANSWERSLateral What is the kraske position? - ANSWERSAnatomical position in which th...

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...

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 - ANSWERSA. Management of specimens 2. During the postoperative phase, the personnel primarily responsible for transporting soiled instrumentation to decontamination is the A. housekeeping staff. B. anesthesia technician. C. surgical technologist. D. central processing technic...

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...

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 clamp over the perforation D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure - ANSWERSA. Suction the fluid from the abdomen A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The...

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 - ANSWERSA. Management of specimens 2. During the postoperative phase, the personnel primarily responsible for transporting soiled instrumentation to decontamination is the A. housekeeping staff. B. anesthesia technician. C. surgical technologist. D. central processing technic...

Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles) - ANSWERSTympanosplasty 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? - ANSWERSRegown and reglove the surgeon What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - ANSWERSLateral What is the kraske position? - ANSWERSAnatomical position in which th...