NBSTA Exam Practice 2023/2024 - Questions With Answers | Complete Solution | Latest Update | Graded A+.

NBSTA Exam Practice 2023/2024 - Questions With Answers | Complete Solution | Latest Update | Graded A+. nerve agent - ANSWER this is the MOST toxic of known chemical agents that can cause death within minutes due to respiratory obstruction and cardiac failure a (peritoneum, transversalis fascia, muscle, subcutaneous, subcuticular, skin) - ANSWER which of the following is the closure order of layers from inner to outer in an abdominal wound? a. peritoneum, transversalis fascia, muscle, subcutaneous, subcuticular, skin b. peritoneum, scarpa's fascia, muscle, subcuticular, subcutaneous, skin c. peritoneum, muscle gerota's fascia, subcutaneous, subcuticular, skin d. peritoneum, thermal - ANSWER electrocautery is considered what type of hemostasis? aluminum - ANSWER whenever laser surgery is planned for the head and neck, it is best practiced to use specialty drapes that are coated in this amount local anesthetic used - ANSWER at the conclusion of an operation, the surgical technologist in the scrub role must inform the circulating RN of this dry - ANSWER tissue specimens that are sent to pathology for a frozen section are sent how? half inch penrose - ANSWER when preparing for a male open inguinal herniorrhaphy, a surgical technologist should make sure that this item is available a (6-0 prolene) - ANSWER which of the following is used to suture in a graft during a carotid endarterectomy? a. 6-0 Prolene b. 5-0 chromic c. silk d. nylon b (posterior) - ANSWER a laminectomy is accomplished by which of the following types of approach? a. anterior b. posterior c. transabdominal d. cranial b (chromic) - ANSWER which of the following sutures weakens and frays from excessive handling with rubber gloves a. polyglactin b. chromic c. silk d. nylon never allowed - ANSWER recapping a sterile solution is _____ _____ unless for disposal. saphenous vein - ANSWER These vessels are the MOST commonly used in a femoropopliteal bypass surgery pressure - ANSWER These types of dressings immobilizes an area with added support, eliminates dead space, and reduces the chance of edema or the formation of a hematoma rolled - ANSWER to contain any biohazardous material when removing a drape after a procedure, this should be done to the drape surgical technologist - ANSWER when passing local anesthetic during a procedure, this person is responsible for reading the drug name and strength aloud Pseudomonas aeruginosa - ANSWER a patient is hospitalized for third degree burns and contracts a nosocomial deep tissue infection, what microorganism is MOST likely the cause of the infection? polypropylene (prolene) - ANSWER this type of suture would MOST likely be used to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm electrosurgical pencil - ANSWER after the initial incision is made for an appendectomy, a surgical technologist should anticipate the next item needed which is this 4 - ANSWER when transferring an immobile or unconscious patient from a stretcher to an operating room table, the minimum number of people required for the transfer is this retroclavicular compression - ANSWER pressure on the downside shoulder of the patient in the lateral position is alleviated by shifting the upper arm and shoulder slightly forward and placing a foam or gel pad under the flank area. What will be avoided using this positioning technique? hemolytic reaction - ANSWER during a surgical procedure, a patient requires a blood transfusion; after the transfusion is initiated, the patient's urinary output ceases. This is indicative of what? prolong anesthetic effect - ANSWER local medications containing epinephrine may be chosen for what reason? dantrolene - ANSWER this drug should be administered to a patient with malignant hyperthermia Colles' - ANSWER this type of fracture occurs at the epiphysis of the distal radius fomite - ANSWER operating room equipment spreads microorganisms through what? capillary action - ANSWER a suture's ability to absorb moisture and hold in body fluids is referred to as what? allison - ANSWER what is used to retract lung tissue? steam - ANSWER items needed for immediate use should be sterilized with what? b (2, 4, 3, 1) - ANSWER which of the following is the correct order of steps during a carotid endarterectomy? 1. the graft is checked for leaks and extra sutures are placed as needed. 2. an arteriotomy is made into the common carotid artery and extended upward. 3. a graft is sutured over the arteriotomy 4. atherosclerotic plaque is dissected from the vessel wall.