Welcome to your Surgical Technology A NAME: EMAIL: Mobile: [The instrument in Figure 15–20A is used for:] resection and transection resection and creation of an anastomosis resect tubular structures and vessels perform the same function as a purse string suture None . [Evidence-based practice (EBP) relies on:] opinion and tradition past evident practices current practices science and evidence None . [When there is a relationship between two organisms and one benefits from the expense of the other it is termed:] mutualism commensalism parasitism fungi None . [A short-acting drug useful during intubation to produce paralysis and also to produce muscle relaxation is:] Sublimaze Valium Versed Anectine None . [If arch bars remain in the patient postoperatively, which instrument must accompany the patient to postanesthesia care unit (PACU) in order to open the mouth in case of emergency?] B A C None of the above None . [One gram is equal to:] 1,000 mg 100 mg 10 mg 1 mg None . [A regional block that uses the tourniquet is a/an:] Bier block intrathecal block peridural block field block None . [Which is not a method of sterilization but is a heating process that destroys microorganisms at a temperature and exposure time but does not alter their chemical makeup:] decontamination pasteurization hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization ETO gas sterilization None . [Resolving power of an operating microscope means:] the ability to discern detail the ability to enlarge the image the adaptation of operative procedure to individual patient requirements the ratio of image size on viewer’s retina with and without magnification None . [A cutting needle would not be used on:] the skin the bowel the tendon sheath the eye None . [Bacteria cultures obtained during surgery are:] ABGs aerobic anaerobic Both B and C None . [What gram stain turns red at the end of the staining procedure?] Gram-positive Gram-negative Acid-fast positive Acid-fast negative None . [Implied consent:] is the preferred option for consents is allowed by law in emergencies when no other authorized person may be contacted is never legally valid is the permission for surgical action None . [What is the test that is used to check for air trapped in the prevacuum sterilizer?] Biological indicator Bowie–Dick test Chemical indicator Prevacuum test None . [When there is a relationship between two organisms that occupy the same space but one organism benefits and the other does not but is unharmed it is termed:] mutualism commensalism parasitism none of the above None . [The classification of the wound without infection including a hernia, CABG or craniotomy is:] class I clean wound class II Both A and B None . [A Keith needle is:] straight needle with a tapered point straight needle with a cutting point another name for a spatula needle extremely large curved needle None . [What is the position called when the OR bed is tilted with feet down?] Trendelenberg Low lithotomy Hyperflexion Reverse Trendelenberg None . [Patient is receiving 1 litre of 5% dextrose in water as an IV fluid during her 1-hour surgery. The number of grams of dextrose the patient has received during this infusion is:] 5 g 50 g 500 g 0.5 g None . [An item used for padding that has smooth and clingy layers is called:] Webril stockinette Telfa gypsum None . [All of the following instruments can be found on a nasal setup EXCEPT:] Freer elevator bayonet forceps Potts forceps Frazier suction tube None . [Blood gas analysis is called:] BGA SAT rate ABG ABO 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 . [Which statement regarding the scrub procedure is NOT true?] It reduces the microbial count It leaves an antimicrobial residue It renders the skin sterile It removes skin oil None . [The surgical consent is signed:] before induction in the holding area the morning of surgery before administration of preoperative medications None . [The surgical consent form can be witnessed by each of the following EXCEPT:] the surgeon a nurse an authorized hospital employee the patient’s spouse None . [The drain commonly used after thyroid surgery is:] Hemovac Jackson–Pratt Stryker All of the above None . [What are two basic types of abdominal/thoracic linear staple guns?] LDS and EEA Staple guns Endoscopic Staplers and Hemoclip appliers Skin Stapler GIA and TA None . [Which statement is incorrect when the patient is in Fowler’s position?] The upper body is at a 90° angle Blood flow from the upper body is reduced and facilitates respirations A padded shoulder board is used to prevent the patient from sliding off the table Used for surgery on the breast, head, neck, or shoulder None . [Radiation exposure of the staff is monitored with:] a homing device a Holter monitor film badges a notation on each operative record None . Time's up
