Welcome to your Surgical Technology A NAME: EMAIL: Mobile: [The ideal place to do the shave prep is in the:] patient’s room operating room (OR) suite holding area of the OR room where the surgery will be performed None . [Specialized instruments for a cleft lip repair would include:] Cupid’s bow Logan’s bow arch bar wire scissors None . [Blood oxygenation can be monitored during surgery by means of a/an:] blood pressure monitor arterial catheter pulse oximeter CVP catheter None . [The instrument in Figure 15–18B is:] Leksell Pituitary Scoville Taylor None . [Suture techniques include all EXCEPT:] Keith continuous running locking interrupted subcuticular suture None . [When handing skin towels to the surgeon, where should the scrub person stand in relation to the surgeon?] On the opposite side of the table On the same side of the table At the foot of the table Any position is acceptable None . [Which suction tip has an angle and is used in the mouth or throat?] Ferguson Ferguson–Frazier Poole Yankauer None . [IV lines are preoperatively placed to:] immediate intravenous access for medications maintain and manipulate fluid volume maintain electrolyte balance all of the above None . [ETO is mixed with carbon dioxide to:] increase antimicrobial effect reduce flammability of ETO reduce temperature requirement increase microbial killing rate None . [Wrapped basin sets may be sterilized by steam under pressure at 250°F for a minimum of:] 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes None . [During general anesthesia, exhaled CO2 is absorbed by:] soda lime reservoir vaporizer ventilator breathing bag None . [On which setup would either a Pereyra or a Stamey needle be found?] Urological Eye Orthopedic Thoracic None . [The process of terminal decontamination follows every surgical case. Decontamination of the walls consists of:] cleaning all walls up to 3 ft cleaning all walls up to 1 ft spot clean where soiled always clean with alcohol None . [The destruction of bacteria by white cells during the inflammatory process is called:] symbiosis mitosis lymphocytosis phagocytosis None . [Anticoagulants such as heparin are used to prevent:] fevers nausea allergic reactions blood clots None . [How should basins be positioned in the autoclave for sterilization?] Stacked on top of each other On their sides Upside down Does not matter None . [All are ways to identify a patient EXCEPT:] address patient by their full name and state the surgery they are having examine the patient’s identification band and compare with the name and number on the chart ask the patient to state their full name, do not call the patient by their name before asking ask the patient to tell you what procedure they are having None . [The code of ethics of the Association of Surgical Technologists include:] to follow the principles of asepsis to report any unethical conduct or practice to proper authorities to respect and practice the patients legal and moral rights for quality patient care All of the above None . [Right-angled pedicle clamps would be found on a setup for:] splenectomy cholecystectomy hemorrhoidectomy thyroidectomy None . [What is the protocol for an illiterate person who cannot write and the consent form:] the closest relative can sign for them explain the situation and omit a signature two physicians unrelated to the case but in agreement surgery is required they can sign with an X None . [How is inhalation of the laser plume best prevented?] Double mask worn by scrub team Filter on suction Laser on standby whenever possible Mechanical smoke evacuator on field None . [Drugs with the potential to lead to abuse are:] narcotic prescription controlled substances all of the above None . [A continuous suture placed beneath the epidermal layer of the skin in short lateral stitches is called a:] mattress suture transfixion suture retention suture subcuticular suture None . [A Bier block provides:] anesthesia to a distal portion of an extremity anesthesia below the diaphragm anesthetic block surrounding a peripheral nerve anesthetic block to a nerve group None . [If the patient is in a supine position, the circulator must always:] place a pillow between the knees place a pillow under the knees confirm that ankles and legs are not crossed pad the thoracic area adequately None . [When opening a wrapper, the circulator should open the top flap:] toward self away from self after the sides over sterile field None . [The instrument in Figure 15–18A is called:] Leksell Pituitary Scoville Kerrison None . [If you are Rh positive:] you do NOT have the antigen on the surface of red blood cells you can donate blood to all patients you do have the antigen found on red blood cells you CANNOT receive O negative blood None . [If there is a break in sterile technique during the procedure, the STSR should tell:] the surgeon the person who broke technique the circulator everyone in the lounge None . [Which of the following burns cause destruction of the entire thickness of skin?] First degree Second degree Third degree Fourth degree None . Time's up
