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During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and
contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following
should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step?
Suction the fluid from the abdomen
A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is
on. The surgical technologist begins removing all sharps and non-
disposables from the drapes before pushing everything back.
According to best practice, which of the following should be the NEXT
step?
Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the
patient is transported to PACU.
Which of the following should be prepped for a mastoid dressing?
several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic
tourniquet?
padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following
instruments is used to grasp the cervix?
Schroeder
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
three, two
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When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist
should FIRST notify the
contaminating team member
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an
excessive production of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?
hydrocephalus
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure,
a surgical technologist should request additional
lap sponges
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the
epiphyseal plate
In which of the following situations can a DNR order be continued in
an unconscious patient for a surgical procedure?
The patient's durable POA requests it be continued
A surgeon asks for warm irrigation after a right hemicolectomy. Which
of the following BEST describes the reason for irrigating at this point in
the procedure?
to aid visual inspection for leakage
The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is
15-25
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If there is any question related to handling a specific type of specimen,
which of the following departments should be consulted?
pathology
A patient's dentures are removed in the operating room. Which of the
following is the proper procedure for the care of the dentures?
Place them in a labeled cup and keep them with the patient's chart.
A patient is scheduled for laser removal of condyloma acuminata. As a
safety precaution, the surgical technologist should have which of the
following special equipment open and available?
smoke evacuator
Apart from trauma cases, which of the following incisions would be
BEST for sigmoid surgery?
vertical paramedian
The kidneys help regulate the blood levels of several ions, including
sodium, potassium, and calcium
Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of
controlling bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel
anastomoses?
pledget
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During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and
contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following
should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step?
Suction the fluid from the abdomen
A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is
on. The surgical technologist begins removing all sharps and non-
disposables from the drapes before pushing everything back.
According to best practice, which of the following should be the NEXT
step?
Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the
patient is transported to PACU.
Which of the following should be prepped for a mastoid dressing?
several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic
tourniquet?
padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following
instruments is used to grasp the cervix?
Schroeder
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
three, two
,NBSTSA CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST SELF-
ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION LATEST DOWNLOADED
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When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist
should FIRST notify the
contaminating team member
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an
excessive production of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?
hydrocephalus
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure,
a surgical technologist should request additional
lap sponges
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the
epiphyseal plate
In which of the following situations can a DNR order be continued in
an unconscious patient for a surgical procedure?
The patient's durable POA requests it be continued
A surgeon asks for warm irrigation after a right hemicolectomy. Which
of the following BEST describes the reason for irrigating at this point in
the procedure?
to aid visual inspection for leakage
The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is
15-25
, NBSTSA CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST SELF-
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If there is any question related to handling a specific type of specimen,
which of the following departments should be consulted?
pathology
A patient's dentures are removed in the operating room. Which of the
following is the proper procedure for the care of the dentures?
Place them in a labeled cup and keep them with the patient's chart.
A patient is scheduled for laser removal of condyloma acuminata. As a
safety precaution, the surgical technologist should have which of the
following special equipment open and available?
smoke evacuator
Apart from trauma cases, which of the following incisions would be
BEST for sigmoid surgery?
vertical paramedian
The kidneys help regulate the blood levels of several ions, including
sodium, potassium, and calcium
Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of
controlling bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel
anastomoses?
pledget
