TS-C STUDY EXAM
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ANSWERS SOLVED
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TS-C
Evatee 10/3/24 TS-C
,TS-C STUDY EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS SOLVED 100% CORRECT!!
What is the Minimum temperature for killing microorganisms in a pre-vac
sterilizer? Answer - 270F
During a TKA, a critical instrument required to complete the procedure is
accidentally dropped on the floor. In accordance with Joint Commission
standards, which sterilization method should be used before the instrument
can be safely used? Answer - Autoclaving
What degree of scope is used in laparoscopic cholecystectomy? Answer - 30
degrees
Assuming all healthcare providers came out at the same time after scrubbing,
which is the FIRST person to be gowned & gloved ? Answer - Surgeon
The circulator begins a time out for a right total hip. The SGT is set up for a left
total hip. What is the FIRST action the SGT should take ? Answer - Interrupt the
time out & address the discrepancy
The surgical team is performing a hernia repair when the surgeon asks for the
mesh to reinforce the closure of the defect. The circulator opens the peel
packed item. Before accepting it, the SGT notices the mesh is past its expiration
date on the package. What action should the SGT take? Answer - Request that
the surgeon reconsider use of the mesh because of the expiration issue
, Which of the following is the MOST common source of ignition in the operation
room? Answer - Electrosurgical generators
When transferring the patient, the site of the surgical drain is experiencing
acute swelling after initial placement. Swelling is getting more prevalent & the
surgical team needs to be notified because... Answer - The drain occluded
Which of the following situations would be classified as a sentinel event?
Choose 3 Answer - 1. A medication error
2. Surgery on the wrong body part
3. A pt falling off the OR table
Which of the following is a possible post-op complication of waking up the
surgical pt ? Answer - Airway obstruction
Which of the following is the MOST common scope used in genitourinary
surgery ? Answer - Cystoscope
Which of the following hemostatic agents is in powder form & must be kept dry
? Answer - Avitene
*shows pictures of drains* Answer - Pleuravac
After a laparotomy the surgeon is about to close the peritoneum. Which of the
following actions should be taken by the SGT prior to passing the Prolene
suture to the surgeon ? Answer - Pull it out and stretch it to release memory
Which is the correct pre-vacuum IUSS/ flash sterilization cycle for an
unwrapped, non-porous solid instrument ? Answer - 3 minutes at 270F
2024 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS SOLVED
100% CORRECT!!
TS-C
Evatee 10/3/24 TS-C
,TS-C STUDY EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS SOLVED 100% CORRECT!!
What is the Minimum temperature for killing microorganisms in a pre-vac
sterilizer? Answer - 270F
During a TKA, a critical instrument required to complete the procedure is
accidentally dropped on the floor. In accordance with Joint Commission
standards, which sterilization method should be used before the instrument
can be safely used? Answer - Autoclaving
What degree of scope is used in laparoscopic cholecystectomy? Answer - 30
degrees
Assuming all healthcare providers came out at the same time after scrubbing,
which is the FIRST person to be gowned & gloved ? Answer - Surgeon
The circulator begins a time out for a right total hip. The SGT is set up for a left
total hip. What is the FIRST action the SGT should take ? Answer - Interrupt the
time out & address the discrepancy
The surgical team is performing a hernia repair when the surgeon asks for the
mesh to reinforce the closure of the defect. The circulator opens the peel
packed item. Before accepting it, the SGT notices the mesh is past its expiration
date on the package. What action should the SGT take? Answer - Request that
the surgeon reconsider use of the mesh because of the expiration issue
, Which of the following is the MOST common source of ignition in the operation
room? Answer - Electrosurgical generators
When transferring the patient, the site of the surgical drain is experiencing
acute swelling after initial placement. Swelling is getting more prevalent & the
surgical team needs to be notified because... Answer - The drain occluded
Which of the following situations would be classified as a sentinel event?
Choose 3 Answer - 1. A medication error
2. Surgery on the wrong body part
3. A pt falling off the OR table
Which of the following is a possible post-op complication of waking up the
surgical pt ? Answer - Airway obstruction
Which of the following is the MOST common scope used in genitourinary
surgery ? Answer - Cystoscope
Which of the following hemostatic agents is in powder form & must be kept dry
? Answer - Avitene
*shows pictures of drains* Answer - Pleuravac
After a laparotomy the surgeon is about to close the peritoneum. Which of the
following actions should be taken by the SGT prior to passing the Prolene
suture to the surgeon ? Answer - Pull it out and stretch it to release memory
Which is the correct pre-vacuum IUSS/ flash sterilization cycle for an
unwrapped, non-porous solid instrument ? Answer - 3 minutes at 270F
