final exam

According to guidelines for radiology exposure, which of the following does not reduce the total dose of radiation received? A. distance B. dosimeter badge C. time D. shielding

B. dosimeter badge

During the procedure, the ESU malfunctioned causing injury to the patient. Which of the following documentation needs completed following the case? A. informed consent B. incident report C. advanced directive D. formal complaint

B. incident report

Which of the following retractors will the surgical technologist need for an emergent bring back case on a 450lb abdominal hysterectomy patient?

Bookwalter

While preparing to do an abdominal hysterectomy on a 500 lb. female the surgical technologist begins to retrieve supplies and instrumentation. Which of the following retractor systems should the technologist retrieve for this case?

Bookwalter

Which of the following are OSHA standards on transporting instruments contaminated by bloodborne pathogens? A. Closed container must be marked with biohazard symbol. B. Closed container must be sealed with a fitted lid. C. Must be transported to sterile processing in a closed container. D. Instruments within the closed container must be pre-scrubbed before transport to sterile processing.

C. Must be transported to sterile processing in a closed container. B. Closed container must be sealed with a fitted lid. A. Closed container must be marked with biohazard symbol.

Which of the following is a passive drain? A. Pleur-Evac B. Jackson-Pratt C. Penrose D. Hemovac

C. Penrose

During an abdominal surgery, the anesthetist states that they believe an MH crisis is presenting itself in the surgical patient. The surgical tech should A. Ask for epinephrine to quickly give to the surgeon B. Ask the circulating nurse for 3000l of warm saline C. Prepare to close quickly and maintain the sterile field D. immediately run and get ice to cool the patient

C. Prepare to close quickly and maintain the sterile field

The surgical technologist is helping the surgeon complete a laparoscopic cholecystectomy and the surgeon has placed the dressing on the patient. Which of the following should the surgical technologist do next? A. Remove the top glove, hold the dressing in place, roll away the drape and discard. B. Remove top glove, hold dressing in place, tear the drape off patient and discard. C. Remove the Mayo stand, back table and top glove, hold the dressing in place, roll away the drape and discard. D. Remove Mayo stand, back table and top glove, hold the dressing in place, tear the drape off the patient and discard.

C. Remove the Mayo stand, back table and top glove, hold the dressing in place, roll away the drape and discard.

A patient presents to the operating room for a hydrocelectomy. Which of the following dressings should the surgical technologist anticipate needing? A. Ace bandage B. Elastoplast C. Scrotal support D. Gauze packing

C. Scrotal support

The patient is scheduled to have a Meniscal repair done on his right knee. Which of the following best represents how the site should be marked in the preoperative holding area to verify correct surgical site? A. A "no" written on the left knee, showing that this is not the correct surgical site. B. An "X" marked on the right knee, with a small line showing where the incision will be. C. The surgeon writes his/her initials on the right knee to verify the correct site. D. An "X" marked on the left knee, showing that this is not the correct surgical site.

C. The surgeon writes his/her initials on the right knee to verify the correct site.

After a final count is performed following an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which of the following should the surgical technologist do immediately after dressing the wound? A. Gather unused supplies to be returned in the supply room. B. Place a wet towel over all instruments with box locks open, place in a leak-proof container and transport to decontamination. C. Wait to break down the set up until the patient has been transported to the ICU. D. Dispose of sharps in an approved container.

C. Wait to break down the set up until the patient has been transported to the ICU.

38. Which of the following steps are taken after the surgery has finished and the surgical technologist is breaking scrub? A. Wipe blood off of gloves and remove them, then remove the gown. B. Using a gloved hand, untie the neck of the gown and pull away from the body, keeping all blood on the gown. C. Wipe the gloves off, grasp the gown at the shoulders, and roll the gown forward into a ball. D. Ask the circulator to assist in removing the gown and gloves.

C. Wipe the gloves off, grasp the gown at the shoulders, and roll the gown forward into a ball.

When applying a cast, which of the following items are essential? Select the three (3) correct answers.

Cotton padding Plaster Water

Which of the following is the standard recommended temperature range in an operating room for surgery on an adult patient being operated on for a hernia repair? A. 71 - 78 degrees B. 60 - 68 degrees C. 63 - 78 degrees D. 68 - 73 degrees

D. 68 - 73 degrees

At the beginning of a carpal tunnel procedure the surgeon announces that he will use a Steven's scissor for every hand case he does from this day forward. After the case, which of the following is the most efficient way to make sure he has his Steven's scissor moving forward? A. Speak to the Materials Management department and ask they order additional Steven's scissors since the surgeon is going to use them more frequently. B. Speak to the Sterile Processing manager, and ask that a Steven's scissor be added to every hand tray in the department. C. Post a note in the supply room announcing the surgeon's request. D. Add the Steven's scissor to every hand procedure preference card for the surgeon.

D. Add the Steven's scissor to every hand procedure preference card for the surgeon.

The patient will need surgical skin prep for a right arm disarticulation at the shoulder. Which of the following is the correct method for completing this prep? A. Begin fingertip to shoulder, including flank and chest, prepping the axilla last, using as many sponges as needed, keeping the arm away from the bed. B. Begin at shoulder to finger tips, including flank and chest, prepping the axilla first, being sure to cover the area twice with the sponge, keeping the arm on the bed. C. Begin fingertip to shoulder, including flank and chest, prepping the axilla first, being sure to cover the area twice with the sponge, keeping the arm on the bed. D. Begin at shoulder to finger tips, including flank and chest, prepping the axilla last, using as many sponges as needed, keeping the arm away from the bed.

D. Begin at shoulder to finger tips, including flank and chest, prepping the axilla last, using as many sponges as needed, keeping the arm away from the bed.

Phacoemulsification is used during which type of procedure? A. Scleral buckling B. Keratoplasty C. Glaucoma D. Cataract extraction

D. Cataract extraction

After a surgical procedure, where should all unused surgical materials be returned to? A. Case cart B. Instrument Processing C. Decontamination area D. Central Supply

D. Central Supply

Which of these sutures are absorbable? A. Stainless Steel B. Prolene C. Nylon D. Chromic Gut

D. Chromic Gut

An 85-year-old patient is currently in the operating room under general anesthesia for a right hip arthroplasty. Which of the following will best help to prevent perioperative positioning injuries? A. Use a body warming blanket during the pre-operative phase. B. Be attentive to intraoperative signs of discomfort or distress. C. Make sure that the implant is appropriately sized for the patient. D. Ensure all bony prominences are sufficiently padded.

D. Ensure all bony prominences are sufficiently padded.

When donning another sterile surgical team member, which item should be put on FIRST? A. Undergloves B. Eye protection C. Overgloves D. Gown

D. Gown

When transferring an anesthetized patient from the operating table to the gurney, where should the anesthesia provider stand? A. Patient's right side B. Patient's left side C. Patient's feet D. Patient's head

D. Patient's head

While working on an open bowel procedure and the surgical technologist notices the small bowel is starting to dry out. Which of the following should the technologist do? A. Ask the circulator to increase room humidity. B. Use sterile water to moisten the bowel. C. Monitor the situation and report any changes in condition. D. Use saline soaked laparotomy sponges to moisten the bowel.

D. Use saline soaked laparotomy sponges to moisten the bowel.

The surgical team is in the process of moving a 79 lb. patient from the OR table to the stretcher. The circulator has been called out of the room. The anesthesiologist tells the surgical technologist that between the two of them they can move a patient of this size. The surgical technologist should A. look for the circulator. B. move the patient with the anesthesiologist. C. allow the patient to move. D. call for moving help.

D. call for moving help.

The surgical team is setting up for an exploratory laparotomy. The circulator opens the casket housing the laparotomy instruments and verifies its sterility. The surgical technologist lifts the tray out of the casket and is holding it. At this time, it is discovered that the bottom filter is missing. The surgical technologist should give the tray back and A. tear down the back table. B. change mask, gown and gloves. C. tear down the entire set up. D. change gloves.

D. change gloves.

In the Sterile Processing Department, a DART test for autoclave steam sterilizers should be run A. monthly. B. before every autoclave load. C. weekly. D. daily.

D. daily.

The anesthesia provider would typically ask the surgical technologist how much fluid has been used in order to A. evaluate for drug toxicity. B. prevent malignant hyperthermia. C. assess for anaphylaxis. D. estimate blood loss.

D. estimate blood loss.

In knee arthroscopy, the surgeon requests a new shaver be opened. The circulator opens the new shaver, and hands it to the surgical technologist, but as they grab it, their glove touches the outer packaging of the shaver. The surgical technologist should, A. request a new shaver, place the shaver on the field, have the nurse remove their gloves, then replace their outer gloves. B. have the nurse remove their outer gloves, reglove, then place the shaver onto the field. C. place the shaver on the field, then replace their outer gloves. D. have the nurse remove their outer gloves and the contaminated shaver, reglove, request a new shaver, then open and place the new shaver onto the field.

D. have the nurse remove their outer gloves and the contaminated shaver, reglove, request a new shaver, then open and place the new shaver onto the field.

While assisting the surgeon, the correct time for the surgical technologist to cauterize tissue is when the A. tissue starts bleeding. B. surgeon has located the source of the bleeding. C. surgeon hands the surgical technologist the cautery pencil. D. surgeon asks the surgical technologist to.

D. surgeon asks the surgical technologist to.

An emaciated patient is scheduled for an abdominal hysterectomy with removal of excessive skin on bilateral thighs. The circulator has opted to place the ESU grounding pad on the patient's forearm. The surgical technologist should suggest that the ESU pad be removed and placed on A. either thigh. B. the clavicle. C. either ankle. D. the buttocks.

D. the buttocks.

During a colon resection, an endo GIA misfired. Where should the surgical technologist bring the endo GIA after surgery?

Decontamination area

When sterilizing an unwrapped, non-porous item with no lumen in an immediate use sterilization unit, which of the following parameters must be met for sterilization with gravity displacement steam? (Select the two (2) correct answers.) A. 4 minute drying time B. 132 degrees F C. 270 degrees F D. 10 minute exposure time E. 3-4 minute exposure time

E. 3-4 minute exposure time C. 270 degrees F

Select all who are required to be present for the first surgical count. A. Doctor B. Patient C. Anesthesiologist D. Circulator E. Surgical Technologist

E. Surgical Technologist D. Circulator

During a total abdominal hysterectomy, the surgeon is using a Balfour retractor. Which type of nerve injury is possible if this retractor is placed incorrectly inside the patient?

Femoral

An OB-GYN surgeon has posted a laparoscopic partial hysterectomy and has informed the surgical team that the ovaries are remaining. However, the fallopian tubes will require ligation involving the tubes being clipped and cauterized. Which of the following instruments should the surgical technologist open?

Filshie and Kleppinger

A tornado warning is in effect and power has been switched to the generator due to downed electrical lines. The hospital's disaster triage protocol has been activated. A surgical procedure is in progress. Which of the following is the best course of action to ensure patient safety?

Finish the procedure and evacuate the patient.

The scheduled case is a prostatectomy. The surgeon has requested chromic gut suture for reanastomosis. If Chromic gut is unavailable, which of the following sutures is a viable substitute?

Vicryl

Which retractor is self-retaining?

Weitlander

The surgical technologist is preparing the back table for an open inguinal hernia repair. Which of the following retractors is essential to this patient's surgery?

Weitlaner

What should you do before opening anything onto the surgical field?

check for any holes in the packaging Check for a chemical indicator color change check for expiration date

When using an internal stapling device during an endoscopic case the surgical technologist should hand the stapler to the surgeon with the mouth of the stapler?

closed and facing away from the surgeon.

If a Frazier suction tip falls on the floor during a procedure the proper protocol for flash autoclaving the item in a gravity displacement sterilizer is to

flush the lumen and autoclave for 10 minutes at 270 degrees F.

When preparing for a right total nephrectomy, the operating room team should position the patient using which of the following positioning options?

left lateral position

Which of the following is the minimum number of counts for a Cesarean section case?

4

Which of the following items must be prepared for a routine lap cholecystectomy? [Select 3]

A new camera and light cord A Laparoscopic grasper A #11 blade

How many pieces are required to assemble a non-disposable poole suction? A. 2 B. 3 C. 1 D. 4

A. 2

An alert, oriented, and mobile 300 lb. patient is brought into the OR on a transport cart. Which of the following is the best method of slowly transferring this patient to the OR bed? A. Align the beds together, lock the wheels, and ask the patient to move himself. B. Align the beds together, lock the wheels, and use a roller board. C. Call for more lifting help to assist in moving the patient. D. Use a mechanical lift to assist in moving the patient.

A. Align the beds together, lock the wheels, and ask the patient to move himself.

When is the water-seal drainage system placed during the thoracotomy procedure? A. Before initial pericostal incision is closed B. After the pleural space is closed C. After the patient is prepped and draped D. After the initial pericostal incision is made

A. Before initial pericostal incision is closed

When preparing the OR suite for a BKA, which of the following instrumentation and equipment should the surgical technologist retrieve prior to procedure? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) A. Cautery unit B. Pneumatic Kerrison C. Saw D. Vascular set E. Pneumatic tourniquet

A. Cautery unit C. Saw E. Pneumatic tourniquet

During an I&D of a back wound with the patient in the prone position the anesthesiologist announces that the patient is turning blue and calls a code. Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist take to assist? A. Cover the wound and remove the Mayo and back table. B. Assist anesthesia with the patient while the surgeon continues surgery. C. Flip the patient immediately. D. Assist the surgeon in closing the wound, remove the drapes, and flip the patient.

A. Cover the wound and remove the Mayo and back table.

Which of the following key information should be on the outside of a peel package of a sterilized instrument? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) A. Date of sterilization B. Type of case the instrument is used in C. Length of sterilization D. Sterile indicator E. Name of item

A. Date of sterilization D. Sterile indicator E. Name of item

The surgical technologist has just completed scrubbing for a repair of an abdominal aneurysm. The aneurysm repair ruptures during transport from the operating room bed to the stretcher. Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist take next? A. Don new gown and gloves. B. Retrieve a chest retractor from the back table. C. Prepare the crash cart. D. Begin chest compressions.

A. Don new gown and gloves.

When your case is over, you are responsible for preparing the instruments for decontamination & sterilization. What should the surgical technologist use to pre-soak instruments to help remove any bioburden and bodily fluids? A. Enzymatic spray B. Sterile water C. Disinfecting wipes D. Bleach

A. Enzymatic spray

The body has three lines of defense, which one is not a defense? A. Gram stain B. Immune response C. External barriers D. Inflammatory response

A. Gram stain

A GYN patient is scheduled to have a D&C procedure. To prevent the risk of skin and neurovascular pressure or injury when the patient is placed in stirrups in the lithotomy position, which of the following must the surgical team do? A. Have adequate padding available in room. B. Have a backup pair of stirrups available in room. C. Place patient in position before the anesthesia. D. Ensure the surgeon is in the room during positioning.

A. Have adequate padding available in room.

Which of the following staplers would be acceptable to use on a low anterior colon resection for an end-to-end anastamosis? A. Intraluminal stapler B. Hemoclip applier C. GIA stapler D. TA stapler

A. Intraluminal stapler

Which of the following sites require the surgical technologist to prep the surrounding area first and then the dirty area? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) A. Mucous membrane B. Stomas C. Foot D. Armpit E. Sinus tract

A. Mucous membrane B. Stomas E. Sinus tract

The surgeon has finished dissecting through all of the layers of the abdomen during an abdominal hysterectomy. What retractor should the surgical technologist be prepared to pass to the surgeon? A. O'Sullivan O'Connor B. Alexander Farabeuf C. Burford-Finochietto D. Richardson-Eastman

A. O'Sullivan O'Connor

The surgical technologist is assisting the surgical team in positioning the patient for a total hip arthroplasty. How can the surgical technologist plan for placing the patient in this position? A. Position the beanbag or pegboard on the surgical table. B. Place the surgical safety strap across the patient mid-thigh and ensure that it is out of the way of the surgical site. C. Ensure that the Wilson frame is properly placed on the surgical table and allows C-arm access to surgical site. D. Recognize that the patient will be repositioned intra-operatively for x-ray confirmation of implant fit.

A. Position the beanbag or pegboard on the surgical table.

Which of the following instruments is used to extend the arteriotomy during a carotid endarterectomy? A. Potts-Smith B. Jorgenson C. Straight Mayo D. Stevens tenotomy

A. Potts-Smith

While setting up for a cystoscopy with a TURB, which instrument should the surgical technologist have available on the back table? A. Resectoscope B. Goodell dilator C. Stone basket D. Herrick clamp

A. Resectoscope

A class II or a clean-contaminated surgical wound enters through where? A. Respiratory, GI, genital, or urinary tract B. GI and genital only C. Respiratory, genital, or urinary tract but not GI D. Respiratory only

A. Respiratory, GI, genital, or urinary tract

Which of the following devices is used to keep circulation flowing in the legs throughout surgery and is also a method of DVT prevention? A. SCD machine B. Bovie machine C. Chest compressions D. Blood pressure cuff

A. SCD machine

Which three items should the surgical technologist have available for the surgeon when applying a synthetic resin cast? A. Stockinette B. Xeroform C. Basin of cold water D. Webril

A. Stockinette C. Basin of cold water D. Webril

Instruments and supplies have been opened by the surgical technologist for a case in Room 5. Soon after the surgical technologist was informed that the case has been moved to Room 1, but there is a similar case scheduled for Room 5 later that morning. Which of the following is the best course of action? A. Take unopened supplies to Room 1, build a new set-up, and break down Room 5. B. Cover the back table with a sterile drape and leave it in Room 5. C. Leave the set-up in Room 5 to be used on the later case for no longer than one hour. D. Leave the case in Room 5 in order to save costs and alert the charge nurse about the move to Room 1.

A. Take unopened supplies to Room 1, build a new set-up, and break down Room 5.

What type of lighting is used to fight HAIs (hospital acquired infections) during terminal cleaning? A. Ultraviolet light B. Incandescent light C. Halogen light D. Fluorescent light

A. Ultraviolet light

Which of the following is considered to be part of the "terminal cleaning" process? A. Wipe door handles and push plates. B. Overhead procedure lights. C. Patient monitors including cables. D. Anesthesia machine knobs, dials and valves.

A. Wipe door handles and push plates.

When opening a sterile package at the back table, the package should be held A. away from the body. B. upside down. C. over the back table. D. close to the body.

A. away from the body.

26. To prevent hypothermia on a gun shot wound to the abdomen, the trauma operating room temperature should be set A. between 80 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit. B. between 64 and 66 degrees Fahrenheit. C. between 72 and 74 degrees Fahrenheit. D. between 68 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

A. between 80 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit.

In anticipation of a visually impaired patient's surgical procedure, the best practice in facilitating movement would be for the surgical technologist to A. explain the process of moving from stretcher to bed then guide the patient's hand to aid him while he moves. B. guide the patient by touching him then explain the process of moving from the stretcher to the operating bed. C. allow the patient to become familiar moving by feeling around on his own. D. explain the process of moving then allow the patient to move on his own.

A. explain the process of moving from stretcher to bed then guide the patient's hand to aid him while he moves.

Which is an appropriate retractor for an abdominal hysterectomy? A. o'sullivan-o'conner retractor B. spring retractor C. green retractor D. senn retractor

A. o'sullivan-o'conner retractor

At the end of each case the surgical technologist should A. rinse blood from the instruments with sterile water. B. have the circulator inspect the instruments. C. wipe the instruments off with a wet towel. D. soak the instruments in normal saline.

A. rinse blood from the instruments with sterile water.

While the circulator was opening supplies onto the back table, the surgical technologist noticed that the circulator's jacket contaminated the sterile field, but the surgical technologist was unsure of the size of the contaminated area. The surgical technologist should A. tear down the setup and start over B. cover the area the jacket touched with a sterile 3/4 sheet C. cover the area the jacket touched with a tegaderm D. cover the area the jacket touched with a piece of ioban

A. tear down the setup and start over

Which of the following is correct technique for opening a sterilized instrument tray as a scrubbed surgical technologist using aseptic technique?

After the seal is broken by circulator and the lid is removed, lift inner the basket from the tray.

A surgical technologist (ST) is notified of a burn patient coming into the OR for a debridement. The ST volunteers to assist in transporting the patient from the patient's room to the OR with other non-direct health care providers. Before entering the patient's room, the ST dons a gown, gloves, and mask to retrieve the patient. Why is this the proper protocol? A. The patient is under airborne precautions. B. The patient is under isolation precautions. C. The patient is under fire hazard precautions. D. The patient is under droplet precautions.

B. The patient is under isolation precautions.

Which of the following steps signals the end of the intraoperative phase of surgery? A. When the final count is complete. B. When the dressings are applied. C. When the patient exits the operating room. D. Closing of the incision.

B. When the dressings are applied.

What is an example of a break in sterility? A. when you open your back table before scrubbing in B. When you put your back table against the wall C. When you touch another member of the sterile field D. When you move your sterile table towards the draped patient.

B. When you put your back table against the wall

The surgical technologist prepared a breast lump to send as a frozen section to pathology. The surgical technologist should pass off the specimen placed

on a telfa pad.

The surgeon is closing skin with the final stitch and all counts are complete. Which of the following should the surgical technologist have ready for next step? Select the three (3) correct answers. A. Duraprep B. ABD pad C. Dry sponge D. Cottonoids E. Wet sponge. Wet sponge

B. ABD pad C. Dry sponge E. Wet sponge. Wet sponge

When moving a conscious patient from a stretcher to the operating table, which of the following should the surgical technologist do first? A. Ensure patient is untied in the back. B. Align the stretcher and operating table and lock the wheels. C. Ensure that all IV lines and catheters are free. D. Ask the patient to move over to the operating table.

B. Align the stretcher and operating table and lock the wheels.

Which of the following information is the surgical technologist responsible for reporting to the circulating R.N. to document in the OR record? A. Amount of actavis (Fentanyl) used B. Amount of x-ray contrast used C. Amount of diprivan (Propofol) used D. Amount of prep solution used

B. Amount of x-ray contrast used

Which of the following criteria should be taken into consideration when putting on surgical gowns and gloves? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) A. Size of the surgeon's gown B. Cuff placement in gloves C. Orientation of surgical gown D. Proximity to unsterile items

B. Cuff placement in gloves C. Orientation of surgical gown D. Proximity to unsterile items

During a laparoscopic procedure the surgeon decides to convert to open. Which of the following additional supplies and equipment need to be opened? A. Veress needle B. Lap sponges C. Endo-pouch D. Insufflation tubing

B. Lap sponges

A patient is having a cervical cone biopsy. The surgeon prefers to not use a Bovie. Which of the following solutions should the surgical technologist have available in the room for control of bleeding? A. Acetic acid B. Monsel's solution C. Lugol's solution D. Collodian

B. Monsel's solution

When preparing for a total joint arthroplasty, when should the frame for the surgical helmet system be put on by the surgical technologist? A. After scrubbing, gowning and gloving. B. Prior to scrubbing, gowning and gloving. C. After scrubbing, prior to gowning and gloving. D. After scrubbing and gowning, prior to gloving.

B. Prior to scrubbing, gowning and gloving.

Which of the following is used to help maintain hemostasis intraoperatively in neurosurgery? A. Skin stapler B. Raney clips C. Indermil glue D. Dermabond glue

B. Raney clips

Which of the following are duties the surgeon may delegate to the surgical technologist? Select the three (3) correct answers. A. Dissect tissue B. Retract tissue C. Cut suture D. Tie off suture E. Remove clamps

B. Retract tissue C. Cut suture E. Remove clamps

During a case a surgical technologist's relief comes into the OR just as the surgeon announces a bleeding problem with the patient. Which of the following should the surgical technologist do?

Ask the relief to wait until the surgeon gives permission, and then do a count of sharps, sponges, needles.

The surgical technologist is scrubbed in on a scheduled breast biopsy with a frozen section. After removing the specimen, the surgeon tags the specimen with suture at 6 o'clock and passes it to the technologist. Which of the following should the technologist do first?

Ask the surgeon to identify the specimen.

How many times may a drape be moved after initial placement? A. 1 B. 2 C. 0 D. 3

C. 0

According to CDC handwashing guidelines, after wetting and lathering your hands, what is the minimum amount of time you should spend scrubbing your hands? A. 25 seconds B. 30 seconds C. 20 seconds D. 15 seconds

C. 20 seconds

A patient is undergoing a right partial pneumonectomy. Which of the following drains should the surgical technologist prepare for placement at the end of the case? A. Penrose B. Hemovac C. Chest tube D. Jackson Pratt

C. Chest tube

A rhytidectomy is what kind of procedure? A. Breast lift B. Eye lid lift C. Face lift D. Thigh lift

C. Face lift

The surgical technologist must discard a malfunctioning sterilant and replace with a new one. Where should the surgical technologist look to find the proper disposal protocol for this product?

C. Hospital MSDS log

What are two identifying factors the surgical technologist should always communicate to the circulator when handing off a specimen? A. Color and size of the specimen B. Time removed from the body and identity of the specimen C. Identity and origin location of the specimen D. Temperature and texture of the specimen

C. Identity and origin location of the specimen

30. Of these trays, which would be the best for an orchiopexy? A. Ortho/bone tray B. Major retractor tray C. Minor tray D. Dilation and Curettage tray

C. Minor tray

The surgical technologist is preparing for a case that requires an extreme reverse Trendelenburg. Special padding is ordered to prevent the patient from slipping. What is the other purpose of this padding?

Prevent shearing.

The circulating nurse notices that the patient is actively bleeding from one of the operative sites and the surgeon has left the room. Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist take?

Remain in gown and gloves and apply pressure.

During a vascular procedure a vessel is ligated. The surgeon states that she will repair the vessel after bleeding is controlled. Which needle type would she most likely require to complete this task?

Tapered needle

In which of the following circumstances is it appropriate for the surgical technologist to perform immediate-use steam sterilization for "just in time" processing?

The procedure is emergent.