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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 - Answer-B. foramen magnum Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR 1. A surgical tec...
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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 - Answer-B. foramen magnum Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR 1. A surgical tec...
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 - Answer- A. Management of specimens 2. During the postoperative phase, the personn...
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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 - Answer- A. Management of specimens 2. During the postoperative phase, the personn...
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 act...
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Add to cartTympanosplasty - 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 act...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - Answer- pledget In which of the following positions is a patient placed for a right nephrectomy? - Answer- left lateral kidney Which of the following veri...
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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? - Answer- pledget In which of the following positions is a patient placed for a right nephrectomy? - Answer- left lateral kidney Which of the following veri...
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 - Answer- A.management of specimens The surgical incision that allows for the BEST vis...
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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 - Answer- A.management of specimens The surgical incision that allows for the BEST vis...
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 a...
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Add to cartWhich 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 a...
Which is not a conductor of electrical energy – Answer- rubber During CPR the CST – Answer- maintains a sterile field A particle of laser light energy – Answer-photon when lifting a heavy object – Answer- lift with a slow even motion the reduce airborne contamination, static elec...
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Add to cartWhich is not a conductor of electrical energy – Answer- rubber During CPR the CST – Answer- maintains a sterile field A particle of laser light energy – Answer-photon when lifting a heavy object – Answer- lift with a slow even motion the reduce airborne contamination, static elec...
The purpose of the sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is for the: - Answer- Staging of cancer in axillary node involvement. How much 0.25% bupivacaine (Marcaine) should be mixed with 1 mL of 1.0% lidocaine (Xylocaine) to make the solution equal strengths of both medications? - Answer- 4.0 mL If a K...
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Add to cartThe purpose of the sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is for the: - Answer- Staging of cancer in axillary node involvement. How much 0.25% bupivacaine (Marcaine) should be mixed with 1 mL of 1.0% lidocaine (Xylocaine) to make the solution equal strengths of both medications? - Answer- 4.0 mL If a K...
A patient should be placed in which of the following positions for a thoracoabdominal incision - Answers- lateral When a patient is in the dorsal recumbent positon, arms on arm boards should not be extended past a 90 degree angle to avoid stretching and compression of the - Answers- brachial plex...
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Add to cartA patient should be placed in which of the following positions for a thoracoabdominal incision - Answers- lateral When a patient is in the dorsal recumbent positon, arms on arm boards should not be extended past a 90 degree angle to avoid stretching and compression of the - Answers- brachial plex...
For peripheral vascular procedures, 5,000 units of heparin, used topically, should be diluted in - Answer- 1,000 mL normal saline A male patient weighing 240 pounds has just lost 3 liters of blood intraoperatively due to a bleeding vessel. The surgical technologist should - Answer- Have lap spong...
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Add to cartFor peripheral vascular procedures, 5,000 units of heparin, used topically, should be diluted in - Answer- 1,000 mL normal saline A male patient weighing 240 pounds has just lost 3 liters of blood intraoperatively due to a bleeding vessel. The surgical technologist should - Answer- Have lap spong...
the vein where blood is drawn from inside the elbow - Answer- median cubital vein the glomerulus is - Answer- a 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 th...
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Add to cartthe vein where blood is drawn from inside the elbow - Answer- median cubital vein the glomerulus is - Answer- a 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 th...
When a patient is in the prone position, the elbows should be properly padded and the shoulders extended no greater than 90 degrees to avoid injury to the - Answer- Ulnar nerve and brachial plexus (The padding on the elbows protects the ulnar nerve. The shoulder extension at no greater than 90 degr...
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Add to cartWhen a patient is in the prone position, the elbows should be properly padded and the shoulders extended no greater than 90 degrees to avoid injury to the - Answer- Ulnar nerve and brachial plexus (The padding on the elbows protects the ulnar nerve. The shoulder extension at no greater than 90 degr...
radiopaque - Answer- A form of contrast media used within the body that is visible when exposed to x-ray is? a fluid filled sac - Answer- A lumbar meningocele involves removal of? Mastoidectomy - Answer- Which of the following procedures may require a postauricular incision? damp dusting of...
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Add to cartradiopaque - Answer- A form of contrast media used within the body that is visible when exposed to x-ray is? a fluid filled sac - Answer- A lumbar meningocele involves removal of? Mastoidectomy - Answer- Which of the following procedures may require a postauricular incision? damp dusting of...
Which of the following are reasons for keeping the OR at a relative humidity level of between 50-55% - Answer- Reduced risk of infection and Minimization of static electricity When performing a laparoscopic/robotic radical prostatectomy, how should the patient be positioned - Answer- Modified lit...
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Add to cartWhich of the following are reasons for keeping the OR at a relative humidity level of between 50-55% - Answer- Reduced risk of infection and Minimization of static electricity When performing a laparoscopic/robotic radical prostatectomy, how should the patient be positioned - Answer- Modified lit...
Pronation - Answer- palm down Supination - Answer- Palm up Hypovolemia in burns - Answer- loss of body fluid rules of nines - Answer- extend of burns Blood supply to bone - Answer- periosteum colporrhaphy - Answer- prolapse of vaginal wall - lithotomy Oxytocin - Answer- causes uter...
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Add to cartPronation - Answer- palm down Supination - Answer- Palm up Hypovolemia in burns - Answer- loss of body fluid rules of nines - Answer- extend of burns Blood supply to bone - Answer- periosteum colporrhaphy - Answer- prolapse of vaginal wall - lithotomy Oxytocin - Answer- causes uter...
After which war did Surgical Technology begin? - Answer- WWII When was AORT established? - Answer- 1969 Which 2 accrediting bodies became responsible for the ST certification in 1974? - Answer- LCC-ST + ARC-ST What year did AORT become AST? - Answer- 1978 In 2006 LCC-ST becomes? - Answer...
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Add to cartAfter which war did Surgical Technology begin? - Answer- WWII When was AORT established? - Answer- 1969 Which 2 accrediting bodies became responsible for the ST certification in 1974? - Answer- LCC-ST + ARC-ST What year did AORT become AST? - Answer- 1978 In 2006 LCC-ST becomes? - Answer...
Which of the following is an affirmative defense that alleges that the plaintiff is mutually responsible for an injury through a lack of care in combination with negligence of the healthcare provider? o Malevolence o Comparative negligence o Malfeasance o Contributary negligence - Answer...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is an affirmative defense that alleges that the plaintiff is mutually responsible for an injury through a lack of care in combination with negligence of the healthcare provider? o Malevolence o Comparative negligence o Malfeasance o Contributary negligence - Answer...
While being tranferred from the stretcher to the operating room, the patient expresses fear if not awakening from anesthesia. The surgical technologist should - Answer- Have the anesthesia care provider address the patients concerns The monopolar current of an ESU travels - Answer- From the gener...
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Add to cartWhile being tranferred from the stretcher to the operating room, the patient expresses fear if not awakening from anesthesia. The surgical technologist should - Answer- Have the anesthesia care provider address the patients concerns The monopolar current of an ESU travels - Answer- From the gener...
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