Fundamentals of ST; Chapter 8: Multiple Choice and True False Quiz

Which of these is the universal recipient blood type?

AB

Thrombin can be injected into the bloodstream.

False

A drain is used for what systems?

Gynecological Orthopedic Urological Answer: All of the above

___is stopping the loss of blood or hemorrhage.

Hemostasis

Which of these is the universal donor blood type?

O

Which of these is a passive drain?

Penrose

Which of these is considered mechanical hemostasis?

Sponge Hemostat Bone Wax Answer: All of the above

The use of _____ stops excessive bleeding by placing pressure on a vessel.

a tourniquet

Which of these is an advantage of the ultrasonic scalpel?

a. All of these are correct b. No grounding pad needed c. No smoke plume d. Damage to tissue is minimal Answer: All of the above

Suction is the _____ of fluid by mechanical means.

aspiration

The active electrode is the:

bovie pencil

Absorbable gelatin is composed of:

collagen

Hemophilia is a ____ in clotting.

deficiency

A child's heart rate is usually slower than an adult's.

false

Anthrax is a chemical hazard.

false

DIC causes bacterial infections.

false

Epinephrine is great to use on the face and fingers.

false

Little oxygen is needed for an MH patient because CO2 is low.

false

MH patients will not have tachycardia.

false

The four main blood types are A, B, O, and BO.

false

You remove 10% of radiation from a patient by removing his or her clothing.

false

A stick tie has what attached?

needle

A _____ will be used for a stick tie

needle holder

Nu-Knit is made of what?

oxidized cellulose

The release of ADP causes more _____ to clump, resulting in an initial thrombus.

platelets

_____ reacts with thromboplastin to form thrombin.

prothrombin

The smaller the diameter of the vessel, the _____ the diameter of the ligature.

smaller

This should never be injected into a patient.

thrombin

A sign of MH is rapid rise in body temperature.

true

Absorbable gelatin is composed of collagen.

true

An AED should be used for cardiac infarction.

true

Anthrax is caused by bacteria.

true

Autotransfusion is transfusion of the patient's own blood.

true

Botulism is a biological hazard.

true

During a cardiac arrest, the surgical technologist in the scrub role (STSR) must maintain the sterile field.

true

If the wrong blood type is given to a patient, a hemolytic transfusion reaction may occur.

true

Surgicel is oxidized cellulose.

true

The A in the ABCs of CPR stands for airway.

true

Thrombin is often used with a Gelfoam pad.

true

As soon as a vessel injury occurs, a period of _____ begins.

vasoconstriction