V2, 2025/2026 EXAM WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
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Which of the following assignments can a circulator delegate to a non
licensed surgical associate - CORRECT ANSWERS- retrieving sterile
trays
Immediately after surgery, your patient is exhibiting symptoms of
dizzyness, cyanosis, shivering, and disoriented. These findings most
likely indicate what condition - CORRECT ANSWERS- hypothermia
which type of endoscope should you have present for use during a low
anterior colon resection - CORRECT ANSWERS- proctoscope
Who is responsible for documenting the operative time out - CORRECT
ANSWERS- OR nurse
The room has already been set up with latex gloves when your patient
reports a mild rash on contact with latex. What should you do first -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Notify the surgical team and discard sterile field
set up
, What is proper surgical attire for non sterile scrubbed personnel -
CORRECT ANSWERS- a long sleeved scrub jacket closed in front
What is the primary purpose of slowly lowering a patient's legs from
the lithotomy position - CORRECT ANSWERS- **promotes proper body
alignment**
prevents hip pain
reduces the risk of hypotension
decreases strain on abdominal muscles
The surgeon is preparing to clamp bleeding vessels. What type of
instrument should you prepare for the surgeon - CORRECT ANSWERS-
hemostats
You are preparing the OR for a total knee replacement. What supply do
you anticipate needing - CORRECT ANSWERS- stockinette
What type of gloves should be worn when transporting endoscopes to
and from storage cabinets - CORRECT ANSWERS- clean
A patient is extubated after surgery and is receiving 6l O2 via mask.
Upon arrival to the PACU the nurse notices a decrease in SaO2 to 89%
from 99% and snoring. What is the first action to take - CORRECT
ANSWERS- check for airway obstruction