Laparoscopic appendectomy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1.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 clamp over the perforation. D.Close the wound and terminate the procedure. - correct answer A 2.A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The surgical technologist b...

NBSTSA PSI CST EXAM REVIEW UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers 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 clamp over the perforation D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure - CORRECT ANSWER- A. Suction the fluid from the...

NBSTSA Practice Exam A (2020) Questions And Answers 1.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 clamp over the perforation. D.Close the wound and terminate the procedure. A 2.A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the d...

PEARLS- P - Patient name, age, allergies Procedure performed Primary language PMH Position during surgery Precautions Personal items Pain management PEARLS- E - Extremities Events (adverse) during procedure Equipment needs Elimination PEARLS- A - Assessment of skin (dressings, packing, drains) Antibiotics PEARLS- R - Relationships Radiology PEARLS- L - Labs due Lines + blood needs PEARLS- S - Special devices (ex. pacemaker) Special needs Spiritual needsSpecial communication n...

1.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 clamp over the perforation. D.Close the wound and terminate the procedure. A 2.A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The surgical technologist begins removing al...

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, with pneumonia. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following acid base imbalances? a) Respiratory alkalosis. b) Respiratory acidosis. c) Metabolic alkalosis. d) Metabolic acidosis. b) Respiratory acidosis. A nurse is caring for a client whose postoperative following a rhinoplasty. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a) Nasal edema. b) M...

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 - B. harmonic scalpel 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 T...

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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 clamp over the perforation D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure - correct answer A. Suction the fluid from the abdomen A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing i...