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