Pregunta 1
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Which of the following should be the MINIMUM exposure time in an immediate use sterilizer for unwrapped instruments?
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1 minute
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3 minutes
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5 minutes
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7 minutes
Pregunta 2
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The anesthesia care provider (ACP) is gathering supplies to initiate a Bier block for the surgical patient. Which of the following items does the surgical technologist give to the ACP to assist in displacing the blood?
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pneumatic tourniquet
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stockinette
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Esmarch bandage
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Coban
Pregunta 3
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Which of the following hormones regulates urine concentration based on reabsorption?
Pregunta 4
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A surgeon has just completed an incisional biopsy and would like to have an immediate diagnosis. The MOST appropriate NEXT step is to send the specimen to pathology in a
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dry specimen container so that a frozen section can be completed.
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container containing normal saline so that a frozen section can be completed.
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dry specimen container so that a permanent section can be completed.
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specimen container containing normal saline so that a permanent section can be completed.
Pregunta 5
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In the break room, a precepting surgical technologist is overheard discussing a student's lack of instrument knowledge. The precepting surgical technologist just committed
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tort
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libel
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malpractice
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slander
Pregunta 6
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Which of the following must be done before sterilizing an instrument with a lumen.
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Allow the instrument to dry completely.
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Ensure the stylet is still within the lumen.
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Inject a small amount of distilled water into the lumen.
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Wrap the instrument separately in a peel pack pouch and place in the tray.
Pregunta 7
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Which of the following should occur after a Veress needle is inserted?
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Place a trocar in the umbilical area
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Provide the camera to the surgeon
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Verify the white balance of the camera
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Connect the insufflation tubing
Pregunta 8
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Prions are unique from other infectious agents because they lack which of the following?
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cytoplasm
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nucleus
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DNA
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cell membrane
Pregunta 9
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In metastatic cancer, which of the following systems allows for tumors to extend beyond the regional area?
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skeletal
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lymphatic
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endocrine
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respiratory
Pregunta 10
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For which of the following procedures is Gelfoam MOST commonly used?
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TVH
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cataract extraction
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TURP
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Myringotomy
Pregunta 11
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Which of the following is the receiving nerve end of all transmission?
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cell body
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dendrite
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axon
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trigger zone
Pregunta 12
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A surgical "time out" must be performed prior to
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leaving the pre-op holding area.
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making the initial incision
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placing the grounding pad
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intubating the patient
Pregunta 13
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The opening in the occipital bone which the spinal cord passes through is the foramen
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of Monro
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magnum
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rotundum
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of Bochdalek
Pregunta 14
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When preparing cannulated instruments for steam sterilization, the instrument lumen should be
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dry for dynamic air removal and wet for gravity displacement
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wet for dynamic air removal and dry for gravity displacement
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dry for both dynamic air removal and for gravity displacement
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wet for dynamic air removal and for gravity displacement
Pregunta 15
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When steam comes into an autoclave from an outside source, the steam is heated in the
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vacuum system
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chamber
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thermostatic trap
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jacket
Pregunta 16
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Which of the following structures form major parts of the brain?
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pituitary gland, thalamus, cerebrum, cerebellum
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brain stem, cerebellum, diencephalon, cerebrum
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cerebrum, cerebellum, pons, medulla oblongata
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brain stem, midbrain, hypothalamus, thalamus
Pregunta 17
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Which of the following wound classes is assigned to a surgery in which the bowel was accidently perforated during the procedure?
Pregunta 18
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A Javid shunt is used for which of the following procedures?
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Carotid endarterectomy
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femoral-popliteal bypass
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abdominal aneurysmectomy
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saphenous vein ligation
Pregunta 19
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During a laparoscopic appendectomy, which of the following types of staplers should the surgical technologist have ready on the back table for removing the appendix and ensuring no spillage of bowel content?
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intraluminal
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linear
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skin
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purse-string
Pregunta 20
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During a transurethral resection of the prostate, bleeding is controlled by
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Gelfoam
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irrigation
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cauterization
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suture ligature
Pregunta 21
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During the intraoperative phase, which of the following activities can be completed by both sterile and non-sterile members of the surgical team?
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handling of the specimen
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maintaining the patient's operative record
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clearing residual blood from the surgical field
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maintaining the sterile field and neutral zone
Pregunta 22
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When using an ultrasonic cleaner, which of the following should be done FIRST?
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Visible debris and biologic matter should be removed.
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Instruments should be closed and assembled.
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All instruments should be checked to be the same metal type.
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Cleaning solution should be changed.
Pregunta 23
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Which of the following important considerations should be taken by the surgical technologist when it comes to the suture material for third intention closure?
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A low-capillary action suture will not retain moisture.
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Choosing the proper tensile strength of the suture can aid in healing
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The handling of suture is more important than the suture material
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The size of the suture is more important than the suture material.
Pregunta 24
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Which of the following is the name of the biological indicator used for hydrogen peroxide gas plasma?
Pregunta 25
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Which of the following is MOST likely to be used when applying a sterile dressing to a skin graft recipient site?
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bolster
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ABD pad
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4x4s
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Steri-Strips
Pregunta 26
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Which of the following surgical instruments will a surgeon use in dissection of a breast tumor?
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Potts scissors
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electrosurgical unit
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Metzenbaum scissors
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#11 blade
Pregunta 27
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A surgical incision that is sutured together so that the wound edges are in direct contact with one another is referred to as which of the following types of closure?
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granulation
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primary intention
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secondary intention
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delayed closure
Pregunta 28
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The anterior chamber of the eye is located between the cornea and the
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posterior chamber
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lens
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pupil
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iris
Pregunta 29
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After completion of a procedure, the nurse notices that the arms were extended beyond 90 degrees. This may have caused injury to the
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brachial plexus
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humeral head
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femoral nerve
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supraspinatus
Pregunta 30
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Which of the following types of connective tissue fastens muscle to bone?
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cartilage
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ligament
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synovium
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tendon
Pregunta 31
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What does the acronym TM stand for in otorhinolaryogology surgery?
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tympanic membrane
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transurethral meatus
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total myomectomy
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total metastasis
Pregunta 32
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A surgeon requests a patient to be placed into the lithotomy position for the surgical procedure. Which of the following positioning devices must be obtained?
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leg stirrups
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chest rolls
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bean bags
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axillary rolls
Pregunta 33
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When using a laparoscopic set-up, potential hazards associated with the equipment include
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non-ionizing radiation
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nitrogen embolus
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pneumoperitoneum
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fiberoptic beam fire
Pregunta 34
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When performing a parotidectomy, which of the following nerves is identified and preserved with the use of a nerve stimulator?
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facial
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recurrent laryngeal
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acoustic
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vagus
Pregunta 35
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A patient is undergoing a laser vocal cord nodule ablation. During the procedure, the anesthetist calls for all action to cease due to an airway fire that has suddenly occurred. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the fire?
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The draping near the patient's face was compromised.
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Wet sponges were used around the endotracheal tube cuff.
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The laser-specific endotracheal tube was not used.
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The draping was ignited by the heat near the surgical site.
Pregunta 36
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During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the surgeon determines that the procedure will convert to an open case. Which of the following incisions is preferred for access?
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subcostal
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vertical
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transverse
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thoracoabdominal
Pregunta 37
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Which of the following is a heavy, curved, tapered needle?
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Mayo
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Keith
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Ferguson
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Arterial
Pregunta 38
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During a procedure, a major piece of equipment malfunctions and causes a patient's death. Which of the following is this situation MOST likely to be classified as?
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defamation
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sentinel event
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malpractice
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abandonment
Pregunta 39
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Which of the following items should be disposed of in an appropriate sharps container?
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skin rake
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drill pin
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damaged instrument
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arthroscopy trocar
Pregunta 40
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Which of the following is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a bowel resection?
Pregunta 41
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During a Nissen fundoplication, after the pneumoperitoneum is established and trocars are placed, which of the following is the NEXT step?
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The stomach is mobilized and divided from the omentum.
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The upper portion of the fundus is wrapped around the esophagus.
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The phrenoesophageal membrane is dissected free.
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The surgeon performs a saline drop test.
Pregunta 42
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Which of the following should be included on an orthopedic set-up
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Smith perforator
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Potts scissors
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Key elevator
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Heaney clamp
Pregunta 43
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A surgeon is performing a procedure to repair damage from a gunshot wound to the chest. Which of the following types of drains should the surgical technologist have available at the end of the procedure?
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passive
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suction
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gravity
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underwater
Pregunta 44
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A thyroidectomy that was done earlier in the day is being brought back for excessive bleeding from the incision. Which of the following items are needed for this case?
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Monocryl suture and harmonic scalpel
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laps, silk ties, and hemoclips
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Vicryl ties, pledgets, and Alexis
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nylon suture, Raytec, and Geralds
Pregunta 45
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A plastic surgeon performs surgery PRIMARILY on which of the following anatomical systems?
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vascular
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genitourinary
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endocrine
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integumentary
Pregunta 46
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An effective packaging material used for steam sterilization of a Balfour retractor
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permits penetration by sterilant.
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allows for condensation that produces wet packs.
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allows for exposure to peracetic acid.
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is dictated by the surgeon's preference.
Pregunta 47
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Which of the following wounds is MOST likely in the inflammatory phase of wound healing?
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A Bankart repair, one week post-procedure
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a laparotomy incision with a cicatrix
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an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of a finger, two weeks post-procedure
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an abdominal incision, 20 minutes post-closure
Pregunta 48
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Preparing instrument sets and packages for sterilization requires a label indicating the
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sterilization date, sterilizer ID, load number, and preparer's initials.
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preparation date, preparer's initials, and department to which the package belongs.
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preparer's initials, manufacturer ID, and cycle number
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department code, date of expiration, and sterilizer time parameters.
Pregunta 49
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A surgeon repeatedly asks the surgical technologist to refill the 10 cc syringe with local anesthetic. If the surgical technologist refilled the syringe three times and there was 5 cc left in the syringe, how much anesthetic was used?
Pregunta 50
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At the conclusion of a surgical case, how should the surgical technologist aid in reducing bioburden on instruments as the FIRST step in the sterilization cycle?
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hand cleaning
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disinfection
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sorting
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sterilization