Welcome to your Surgical Technology A NAME: EMAIL: Mobile: [The safest method for loading a blade on a knife handle is to use:] gloved hand needle holder mixter Adson forceps None . [Betadine is categorized as a/an:] alcohol chlorhexidine gluconate iodophor sterilant None . [When sending a frozen specimen to the lab:] send immediately for analysis send in a dry container verify with the surgeon before handing it off the sterile field All of the above None . [Specimens should never be placed on:] Raytec 4 × 4 Telfa emesis basin None of the above None . [Stones are sent to pathology in:] formalin dry container sterile saline not sent to pathology None . [An osmotic diuretic agent used to decrease cerebral edema and intraocular edema is:] Diuril furosemide papaverine mannitol None . [Packages wrapped in muslin must have:] one thickness two thicknesses three thicknesses four thicknesses None . [Which of the following causes the disease “mad cow”?] Virus Prion Spore Fungi None . [The reason for using suture boots on a suture thread instead of just a clamp is:] the clamp is part of the count and should not be used once you clamp the suture, it should not be removed until the end of the case if you use a clamp on suture it will crimp suture altering the integrity of the suture they are yellow and easy to identify None . [All of the following statements regarding sterility are true EXCEPT:] wrapper edges are unsterile instruments or sutures hanging over the table edge are discarded sterile person pass each other back to back a sterile person faces a nonsterile person when passing None . [Standard precautions evolved from a practice called:] universal aseptic technique EBP the method of thinking and doing None . [All of the following statements regarding muslin wrappers are true EXCEPT:] muslin must be laundered, even if unused, in order to rehydrate it a 140 thread count of unbleached muslin is used for wrappers muslin is flexible and easy to handle small holes can be repaired by stitching on a patch None . [Universal precautions is a previous policy, it is now called:] recommended precautions evidence-based practice occupational precautions standard precautions None . [Drapes that are self-adhering and transparent and provide an impervious barrier over an incision are called:] incise drapes nonwoven drapes fenestrated drapes woven drape None . [When removing sterile attire, arrange following in proper order (1) remove your gloves, (2) remove your gown, (3) remove your mask] 1, 2, 3 1, 3, 2 2, 1, 3 3, 2, 1 None . [Preps that require two separate preps include:] abdominal perineal prep donor and recipient sites mastectomy with reconstruction surgery All of the above None . [An mg is a measurement of:] length weight volume temperature None . [A general consent form is:] a form authorizing all treatments or procedures a form for all patients having general anesthesia a form for all patients having hazardous therapy another name for an operative permit None . [What type of specimen requires immediate analysis?] Stones Foreign body Frozen section All of the above None . [Why is ethylene oxide diluted with an inert gas?] It increases its effective sterilization It adds convenience and speed It adds humidity It helps with aeration None . [If a solution soaks through a sterile drape:] discard drape and replace it cover wet area with impervious sterile drape or towel cover wet area with at least two layers of fabric fill out an incident report at the end of the case None . [Benzodiazepines produce _____ for up to 6 hours from the onset of the drugs action.] pain relief hallucinations amnesia relief from nausea None . [Most packaged sterilized equipment from a manufacturer such as sutures, sponges, and disposable drapes are sterilized by means of:] ETO Cobalt 60 (ionizing radiation) gravity displacement sterilizer quaternary ammonium compounds None . [The trade name for xylocaine is:] Pontocaine Marcaine Lidocaine Sensorcaine None . [What immune protection is available to the fetus?] Natural active Natural passive Active artificial Passive artificial None . [The chemical name for common household bleach is:] sodium hypochlorite quaternary ammonium compounds petroleum products hydrogen peroxide None . [When using a high-level disinfectant, always:] submerge items while wet rinse items with sterile distilled water before using soak items in saline before using add hot diluent to activated agent None . [Which electrosurgical unit provides precise control of the coagulated area?] Monopolar Blended Bipolar Bovie None . [Anticoagulants such as heparin are used to prevent:] fevers nausea allergic reactions blood clots None . [Stone forceps on a kidney set are:] Lewkowitz Randall Satinsky Mayo None . Time's up
