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Surgical Tech Exam PrepWhich of the following is a method of hemostasis that uses coagulation that causes the tissue to
desiccate, dry, vaporize, or char? - Answer-Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) (Refer to Lesson 16 Video Part 2
"Hemostasis")
The surgical technologist accidentally gets stuck with a used suture needle that was laying on the Mayo
stand. What action could have prevented this incident?
Surgical conscience
Contact precautions
Standard precautions
Neutral zone - Answer-Neutral Zone (Lesson 9)
Which screw is used to compress bone fragments? - Answer-Lag (Refer to Lesson 24 Skill "Orthopedic
Tray and Preparation")
Which surgical team member is responsible for positioning the patient?
Circulator
Surgeon
,Anesthesiologist
Surgical Technologist - Answer-Circulator (Refer to Lesson 1 Skill "Key Terms")
What describes a comminuted fracture? - Answer-Bone break with many fragments (Refer to HI1014
Lesson 6)
What is the correct technique for opening the flaps of an envelope-style sterile pack by a non-sterile
team member? - Answer-Open furthest flap first (Refer to Lesson 9 Video Part 3 "Preparing the Sterile
Field")
What type of orthopedic procedure may require the use of a fracture table? - Answer-Fractured femur
(Refer to Lesson 24 Skill "Orthopedic Tray and Preparation")
What is the correct technique for placement of surgical drapes? - Answer-Begin at incision, move to
periphery (Refer to Lesson 14 Video Part 2 "Preparation Techniques for the Surgical Site")
The process of cavitation occurs in the __________. - Answer-Ultrasonic cleaner (Refer to Lesson 10
Video Part 3 "Sterilization Systems")
The surgeon is repairing a weakness in the wall of the thoracic aorta. What type of defect is being
repaired? - Answer-Aneurysm (Refer to Lesson 26 Skill "Key Terms")
Which medical term is used for removal of the gallbladder? - Answer-Cholecystectomy (Refer to HI1014
Lesson 14)
The surgeon's preference card lists that a Javid shunt be opened for the procedure. What is the purpose
of this item? - Answer-Redirects the flow of blood (Refer to Lesson 26 Skill "Key Terms")
, Which of the following stores the components that are required to perform a minimally invasive
surgery? - Answer-Tower (Refer to Lesson 18 Video Part 2"The Tower")
Where is the best place to perform unassisted gowning? - Answer-On a Mayo stand (Refer to Lesson 9
Skill "Gowning and Gloving")
Which of the following is the correct sequence for removing the soiled gown and gloves at the end of
the procedure? - Answer-The gown is removed first, then gloves are removed, and the mask is removed
last (Refer to Lesson 16 Chapter 19 Reading)
Which of the following is an example of a "simple" break in sterile technique? - Answer-A gloved hand
of a sterile team member touches a nonsterile surface (Refer to Lesson 9 Video Part 4 "Maintaining the
Sterile Field")
Which of the following is the only designated area where sharps may be placed and retrieved? -
Answer-Neutral sharps zone (Refer to Lesson 9 Video Part 3 "Maintaining the Sterile Field")
What type of operating table should the surgical technologist have in the room when preparing for a
posterior lumbar laminectomy? - Answer-Jackson (Refer to Lesson 27 Skill "Neurosurgical Tray and
Preparation")
After an arch bar placement, what should go with the patient to PACU? - Answer-Wire cutters (Refer to
Lesson 23 Chapter 26 Reading)
Which of the following is used to remove gross soil from instruments to prepare for the
decontamination process? - Answer-Sterile-water soaked sponge (Refer to Lesson 16 Video Part 4 "End
of Case Responsibilities")
Which surgical procedure might require the use of a coblator? - Answer-Functional Endoscopic Sinus
Surgery (FESS) (Refer to Lesson 23 Skill "ENT Surgical Tray and Preparation")
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