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NBSTSA Practice examThe purpose of the sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is for the: - correct 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? - correct answer 4.0 mL
If a Kelly clamp is left in a patient who underwent a cholecystectomy, which of the following legal concepts apply? - correct answer Res ipsa loquitur
A surgeon's preference card indicates the surgeon wears a size L gown and double-gloves with a size 7 inner glove and size 6-1/2 outer glove, and the first assistant wears a size XL gown and double-gloves with a size 7-1/2 inner glove and size 7 outer glove. The first assistant arrives prior to the surgeon. Which
of the following is the proper order to place the sterile attire on the back table? - correct answer XL gown, 7-1/2 glove, 7 glove, L gown, 7 glove, 6-1/2 glove
Which of the following characterizes bacteria of the genus Clostridium? - correct answer anaerobic
A surgical technologist is preparing the incision site for the dressing following 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 technologist take? - correct answer Have the surgeon return
What is the desired effect of atropine sulfate when used as a preoperative medication? - correct answer drying of secretions
When a cholecystectomy is performed, which of the following anatomical structures must be preserved?
- correct answer common duct
Which of the following methods of hospital sterilization does not corrode metal and passes through woven materials like steam? - correct answer ethylene oxide
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