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Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles) - ANSWERSTympanosplasty After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator and proceeds to prep the patient for surgery. What is the best action to take at this time? - ANSWERSRegown and reglove the surgeon What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - ANSWERSLateral What is the kraske position? - ANSWERSAnatomical position in which the patient is prone, with hips flexed and elevated, head and feet down. Which position is correct for a dilation and curettage? - ANSWERSLithotomy When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to the general abdominal set-up? - ANSWERSGastrointestinal What is a fenestrated drape? - ANSWERSA drape with an opening that allows exposure of the operative site Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR one. A surgical technologist was just informed that the case has been moved to OR two and the next case in OR one is scheduled in two hours. What is the best course of action? - ANSWERSNew sterile supplies and instruments should be obtained for OR two and the setup in OR one should be disposed of What is the first step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet necessary in creating a bloodless field? - ANSWERSPadding the area where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should be used? - ANSWERSSatinsky Surgical loupes are used to: - ANSWERSMagnify the surgical field Which position is the patient placed in for a right nephrectomy? - ANSWERSLeft lateral kidney Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on the gown are considered unsterile because they are: - ANSWERSAbsorbant and collect moisture