Surgical First Assist Test 1 Guaranteed A+
Q. A patient appears disheveled and recently suffered the death of a spouse. Which assessment
would you perform?
A. NGASR
Explanation: NGASR The Nurses Global Assessment Risk for Suicide is used to determine a patient's
suicide risk. A patient ...
Surgical First Assist Test 1 Guaranteed A+
Q. A patient appears disheveled and recently suffered the death of a spouse. Which assessment
would you perform? A. NGASR
Explanation: NGASR The Nurses Global Assessment Risk for Suicide is used to determine a patient's
suicide risk. A patient who recently lost a spouse and does not appear concerned with hygiene may
have an increased risk for depression and suicide.
Q. Which of the following would not be included on a surgeon's preference card? A. Patient's
insurance plan
Explanation: Some of the things that could be included on the surgeon's preference card includes:
Glove size
Drapes
Sutures
Patient's name
Surgeon's name
Positioning
Instruments
Procedure
Medications
Disposable supplies
Patient data
Sponges
Notes
Any special request
Prep
Q. Erik Erikson described development that occurs throughout the lifespan. In which of Erikson's
stages of psychosocial development does a child need to begin asserting control and power over his
environment? A. initiative vs. guilt
Explanation: In the stage of initiative vs. guilt children need to begin asserting control and power
over the environment. Success in this stage leads to a sense of purpose. Children who try to exert too
much power experience disapproval, resulting in a sense of guilt.
,Q. A family unit that consists of two parents and a child is known as which of the following? A.
Nuclear family.
Explanation: Families consisting of two parents and children are nuclear families. Assessing family
structure helps a nurse better understand the support and barriers present for the patient and his or
her care. Careful attention to family dynamics and roles not only helps the nurse to better
understand the patient, but also plays a role in planning effective care.
Q. Debridement is what? A. Removal of necrotic tissue.
Explanation:
Correct answer: Removal of necrotic tissue Debridement is the process of surgically removing dead
or damaged tissue from the patient. It is similar to the term amputate but amputation usually
involves cutting off a limb.
Q. Agreement by a patient to accept a course of treatment is known as which of the following? A.
Informed consent.
Explanation: The agreement by a patient to a course of treatment, based on the information
provided, is informed consent. Children under 18 cannot provide informed consent, but only assent;
a parent's informed consent is needed for most procedures. Be familiar with local laws regarding
exceptions, as some minors can seek some care without parental consent. Informed consent must
involve a signature.
Q. Of the following statements, which would not be correct when setting up for robotic surgery?
A. The robotic cart should be placed at the patient's head.
Explanation: The robotic cart should not be placed at the patient's head. If the robotic cart is placed
at the patient's head, it could interfere with anesthesia activities and be a safety problem
Q. Of the following, which would be considered one of the five basic types of MIS (minimally invasive
surgery)? A. All of the above
Explanation: The five basic types of MIS consists of: single incision laparoscopic surgery, robotic
surgery, video assisted thoracoscopic surgery, multiple-incision MIS and natural orifice transluminal
endoscopic surgery.
Q. What is septicemia A. Presence of pathogens contaminating the blood
Explanation: Septicemia means the blood has become septic (contaminated)--a systemic infection.
This condition is due to the presence of bacteria or pathogens in the blood. It can start from
infections elsewhere such as a respiratory infection or simple infected cut and become worse very
quickly. Septicemia is a serious, life-threatening complication following surgery requiring prompt
medical care.
, Q. What is spinal anesthesia used to block A. Somatic sensory nerves and motor fibers
Explanation: Spinal anesthesia blocks somatic sensory and motor fibers. It often used for surgery on
the legs or in the pelvic region.
Q. Actions undertaken by an individual to promote health and well being or to detect disease when it
is early or asymptomatic are known as which of the following? A. Health behaviors.
Explanation: Health behaviors are behaviors undertaken by an individual before illness presents
itself. Health behaviors are focused on promoting health and well being, as well as on catching
disease in the early stages.
Q. Which of these surgical dressings could be used in minor surgeries and for minor wounds to
approximate small incisions and protect the wound? A. Steri-Strips
Explanation: When applying the Steri-Strips, a small amount of biological adhesive such as benzoin
spray can be applied before the strips are put on to help them have extra adhesion. With some
incisions, the Steri-Strips can protect the incision line and serves as a dressing.
Q. The scrub technician receives a medication from the circulator. It is no longer in its original
container, which of the following interventions should the scrub technician do next? A. Label the
medication immediately
Explanation: Typically, most medications are clear in color and it would be very easy to mix
medications up if they are not labeled.
Q. What is a disadvantage of using a standardized care planning form in a multidisciplinary setting?
A. Reduce individual intervention.
Explanation: The need for a nurses individual intervention may diminish with standardized care
planning. It may also limit the focus to problems that are predictable. The other answers are pros of
standardized care planning.
Q. Of the following, which would be considered types of hemostats? A. Kelly and Lambott
Explanation: A Lambott is considered an elevator.
The common hemostats would be:
Kelly
Schnidt
Mosquito
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