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NBSTA Form A Test Exam With Verified
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Suction the fluid from the abdomen. - ANSWER 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?
as soon as possible will help limit postoperative complications such as infection or
peritonitis. - ANSWER Suctioning the fluid from the abdomen
Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is transported
to PACU. - ANSWER 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?
remain sterile until the vascular patient leaves the room. - ANSWER The back table must
several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze - ANSWER Which of the following should be
prepared for a mastoid dressing?
mastoid dressing, the surgical technologist will prepare several fluffed sponges along with
Kerlix and/or Kling (rolled gauze). - ANSWER Complex ear procedures require the use of
a
padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril - ANSWER Which of
the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet?
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Schroeder - ANSWER When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following
instruments is used to grasp the cervix?
is a tenaculum with a single tooth used to grasp the cervix. - ANSWER Schroeder
three, two - ANSWER How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
upper, lower, and middle lobe. The left lung has only an upper and lower lobe because of
the position of the heart. - ANSWER The right lung has an
contaminating team member. - ANSWER When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the
surgical technologist should FIRST notify the
Any break in technique must be corrected, and each person is responsible for taking
appropriate action to correct the error. - ANSWER When a break in aseptic technique
occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify the
contaminating team member.
hydrocephalus - ANSWER Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused
by an excessive production of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?
cerebrospinal fluid in the brain or ventricles - ANSWER Hydrocephalus is excessive
production or build-up of
lap sponges. - ANSWER If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal
procedure, a surgical technologist should request additional
provide pressure on bleeding vessels or to absorb excess blood. - ANSWER Lap sponges
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are used to
epiphyseal plate. - ANSWER Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the
or growth plate, is the center for ossification at each extremity of a long bone. - ANSWER
The epiphyseal plate,
The patient's durable POA requests it be continued. - ANSWER In which of the following
situations can a DNR order be continued in an unconscious patient for a surgical
procedure?
The patient's assigned Power of Attorney is legally permitted to make medical decisions
when incapacitated. - ANSWER Many hospitals have a policy to rescind the DNR during
surgery.
to aid visual inspection for leakage - ANSWER 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?
Irrigation aids in visually inspecting the seal - ANSWER A watertight seal of all
anastomoses is essential to prevent peritonitis.
15-25. - ANSWER The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is
15 and a maximum of 25 per hour in a standard OR suite - ANSWER The standard rate of
air exchanges is a minimum of
pathology - ANSWER If there is any question related to handling a specific type of
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NBSTA Form A Test Exam With Verified
Answers graded A+
Suction the fluid from the abdomen. - ANSWER 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?
as soon as possible will help limit postoperative complications such as infection or
peritonitis. - ANSWER Suctioning the fluid from the abdomen
Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is transported
to PACU. - ANSWER 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?
remain sterile until the vascular patient leaves the room. - ANSWER The back table must
several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze - ANSWER Which of the following should be
prepared for a mastoid dressing?
mastoid dressing, the surgical technologist will prepare several fluffed sponges along with
Kerlix and/or Kling (rolled gauze). - ANSWER Complex ear procedures require the use of
a
padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril - ANSWER Which of
the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet?
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Schroeder - ANSWER When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following
instruments is used to grasp the cervix?
is a tenaculum with a single tooth used to grasp the cervix. - ANSWER Schroeder
three, two - ANSWER How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
upper, lower, and middle lobe. The left lung has only an upper and lower lobe because of
the position of the heart. - ANSWER The right lung has an
contaminating team member. - ANSWER When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the
surgical technologist should FIRST notify the
Any break in technique must be corrected, and each person is responsible for taking
appropriate action to correct the error. - ANSWER When a break in aseptic technique
occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify the
contaminating team member.
hydrocephalus - ANSWER Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused
by an excessive production of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?
cerebrospinal fluid in the brain or ventricles - ANSWER Hydrocephalus is excessive
production or build-up of
lap sponges. - ANSWER If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal
procedure, a surgical technologist should request additional
provide pressure on bleeding vessels or to absorb excess blood. - ANSWER Lap sponges
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are used to
epiphyseal plate. - ANSWER Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the
or growth plate, is the center for ossification at each extremity of a long bone. - ANSWER
The epiphyseal plate,
The patient's durable POA requests it be continued. - ANSWER In which of the following
situations can a DNR order be continued in an unconscious patient for a surgical
procedure?
The patient's assigned Power of Attorney is legally permitted to make medical decisions
when incapacitated. - ANSWER Many hospitals have a policy to rescind the DNR during
surgery.
to aid visual inspection for leakage - ANSWER 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?
Irrigation aids in visually inspecting the seal - ANSWER A watertight seal of all
anastomoses is essential to prevent peritonitis.
15-25. - ANSWER The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is
15 and a maximum of 25 per hour in a standard OR suite - ANSWER The standard rate of
air exchanges is a minimum of
pathology - ANSWER If there is any question related to handling a specific type of
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