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[Show more]The surgical technologist is preparing for a laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy. Which of the following equipment is needed for the procedure? 
A. endoscopic retrieval bag 
B. harmonic scalpel 
C. endoscopic GIA 
D. Alexis retractor correct answer: B. harmonic scalpel 
 
Which of the follow...
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Add to cartThe surgical technologist is preparing for a laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy. Which of the following equipment is needed for the procedure? 
A. endoscopic retrieval bag 
B. harmonic scalpel 
C. endoscopic GIA 
D. Alexis retractor correct answer: B. harmonic scalpel 
 
Which of the follow...
Cancer that has spread from one place to another within the body is called______. correct answer: Metastatic 
 
A wasting or decrease in size of an organ or tissue is _____. correct answer: Atrophy 
 
The suffix meaning the creation of a new opening for drainage is ______. correct answer: -ostomy...
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Add to cartCancer that has spread from one place to another within the body is called______. correct answer: Metastatic 
 
A wasting or decrease in size of an organ or tissue is _____. correct answer: Atrophy 
 
The suffix meaning the creation of a new opening for drainage is ______. correct answer: -ostomy...
The surgical technologist observed a patient fall during the transfer from the gurney to the operating bed. Which of the following items are required in the incident report? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) 
A. patient's name 
B. personnel involved 
C. type of anesthesia used 
D. location of...
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Add to cartThe surgical technologist observed a patient fall during the transfer from the gurney to the operating bed. Which of the following items are required in the incident report? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) 
A. patient's name 
B. personnel involved 
C. type of anesthesia used 
D. location of...
The anesthesia care provider (ACP) is performing an induction on a known asthmatic patient. The patient experiences a laryngospasm during intubation. The patient's oxygen saturation is 65%. The scrubbed surgical technologist should: correct answer: prepare for a tracheostomy. 
 
Which of the follo...
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Add to cartThe anesthesia care provider (ACP) is performing an induction on a known asthmatic patient. The patient experiences a laryngospasm during intubation. The patient's oxygen saturation is 65%. The scrubbed surgical technologist should: correct answer: prepare for a tracheostomy. 
 
Which of the follo...
The surgical technologist is preparing the room for a left total hip arthroscopy. Where should the ST stand? correct answer: Lower right side of the patient 
 
What should the OR temp be? correct answer: 68-73 
 
The surgical technologist is assisting in circulating and needs to pour saline onto t...
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Add to cartThe surgical technologist is preparing the room for a left total hip arthroscopy. Where should the ST stand? correct answer: Lower right side of the patient 
 
What should the OR temp be? correct answer: 68-73 
 
The surgical technologist is assisting in circulating and needs to pour saline onto t...
Which of the following items should the surgical technologist have in the room for an ORIF of an ankle case? (Select the two (2) correct answers.) correct answer: A. small fragment tray 
B. extremity pack 
C. reciprocating saw 
D. vascular tray 
E. laminectomy tray 
 
Which of the following fac...
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Add to cartWhich of the following items should the surgical technologist have in the room for an ORIF of an ankle case? (Select the two (2) correct answers.) correct answer: A. small fragment tray 
B. extremity pack 
C. reciprocating saw 
D. vascular tray 
E. laminectomy tray 
 
Which of the following fac...
which instrument is used to extract disc fragments from herniated intervertebral disc? correct answer: pituitary rongeur 
 
where is the appendix located? correct answer: RLQ 
 
the surgical technologist is scrubbing in on an emergent craniotomy to relieve the patient's increased intracranial pre...
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Add to cartwhich instrument is used to extract disc fragments from herniated intervertebral disc? correct answer: pituitary rongeur 
 
where is the appendix located? correct answer: RLQ 
 
the surgical technologist is scrubbing in on an emergent craniotomy to relieve the patient's increased intracranial pre...
Following a triple bypass surgery, a patient goes into cardiac arrest. Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the surgical technologist? 
A. Remove sharps from sterile field. 
B. Retrieve the automated external defibrillator. 
C. Remain in gown and gloves to preserve the sterile fie...
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Add to cartFollowing a triple bypass surgery, a patient goes into cardiac arrest. Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the surgical technologist? 
A. Remove sharps from sterile field. 
B. Retrieve the automated external defibrillator. 
C. Remain in gown and gloves to preserve the sterile fie...
Which of the following key information should be on the outside of a peel package of a sterilized instrument? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) 
type of case the instrument is used in 
length of sterilization 
sterile indicator 
name of item 
date of sterilization correct answer: sterile indi...
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Add to cartWhich of the following key information should be on the outside of a peel package of a sterilized instrument? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) 
type of case the instrument is used in 
length of sterilization 
sterile indicator 
name of item 
date of sterilization correct answer: sterile indi...
The circulating nurse notices that the patient is actively bleeding from one of the operative sites and the surgeon has left the room. Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist take? 
A. Break scrub and inform the surgeon. 
B. Remain in gown and gloves and apply pressure. 
C. B...
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Add to cartThe circulating nurse notices that the patient is actively bleeding from one of the operative sites and the surgeon has left the room. Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist take? 
A. Break scrub and inform the surgeon. 
B. Remain in gown and gloves and apply pressure. 
C. B...
Which of the following are applications of thrombin during a laminectomy procedure? (Select the two (2) correct answers.) 
A. I.V. 
B. poured 
C. mixed with sterile water 
D. injected 
E. sprayed correct answer: B. Poured, E. Sprayed 
 
Which of the following is a correct suture cutting technique? ...
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Add to cartWhich of the following are applications of thrombin during a laminectomy procedure? (Select the two (2) correct answers.) 
A. I.V. 
B. poured 
C. mixed with sterile water 
D. injected 
E. sprayed correct answer: B. Poured, E. Sprayed 
 
Which of the following is a correct suture cutting technique? ...
Which of the following positioning equipment is needed when preparing to do a posterior spinal fusion of the T3-L2 range? 
Which of the following positioning equipment is needed when preparing to do a posterior spinal fusion of the T3-L2 range? 
A. Wilson frame 
B. Mayfield head frame 
C. bean bag 
...
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Add to cartWhich of the following positioning equipment is needed when preparing to do a posterior spinal fusion of the T3-L2 range? 
Which of the following positioning equipment is needed when preparing to do a posterior spinal fusion of the T3-L2 range? 
A. Wilson frame 
B. Mayfield head frame 
C. bean bag 
...
The surgical technologist is preparing the room for a left total hip arthroplasty. The surgical technologist should stand at the 
 
A. lower right side of the patient. 
B. head of the patient. 
C. mid-right side of the patient. 
D. left side of the patient correct answer: A. lower right side of the...
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Add to cartThe surgical technologist is preparing the room for a left total hip arthroplasty. The surgical technologist should stand at the 
 
A. lower right side of the patient. 
B. head of the patient. 
C. mid-right side of the patient. 
D. left side of the patient correct answer: A. lower right side of the...
The circulating nurse notices that the patient is actively bleeding from one of the operative sites and the surgeon has left the room. Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist take? 
A. Break scrub and inform the surgeon. 
B. Remain in gown and gloves and apply pressure. 
C. B...
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Add to cartThe circulating nurse notices that the patient is actively bleeding from one of the operative sites and the surgeon has left the room. Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist take? 
A. Break scrub and inform the surgeon. 
B. Remain in gown and gloves and apply pressure. 
C. B...
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