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Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - pledget In which of the following positions is a patient placed for a right nephrectomy? - left lateral kidney Which of the following verifies that autoclave sterilization has occurred? - a. chemical indicator (incorrect) b. Julian date c. heat-sensitive tape d. biological indicator During a procedure, a major piece of equipment malfunctions and causes a patient's death. Which of the following is this situation MOST likely to be classified as? - sentinel event For which of the following procedures is Gelfoam MOST commonly used? - a. TVH (incorrect) b. cataract extraction c. TURP d. myringotomy Which of the following test monitors indicate if there is any residual air in the sterilization chamber? - Bowie-Dick test When exposed to ionizing radiation, staff and patients should wear personal protective equipment containing - lead Prions are unique from other infectious agents because they lack which of the following? - DNAIn the break room, a precepting surgical technologist is overheard discussing a student's lack of instrument knowledge. The precepting surgical technologist just committed - slander During surgery, the surgeon intermittently uses a local anesthetic intraoperatively. The surgical technologist should - keep track of the amounts Which of the following wounds is MOST likely in the inflammatory phase of wound healing? - an abdominal incision, 20 mins post-closure The FIRST sign of malignant hyperthermia is - unexplained tachycardia The surgical incision that allows for the BEST visualization for a Billroth I procedure is - a. McBurney's b. Pfannenstiel c. midline d. subcostal (incorrect) When preparing endoscopic cameras for ethylene oxide sterilization, which of the following monitoring processes is utilized to ensure all parameters of sterilization are met? - a. external tape b. biological indicator c. dynamic air removal d. chemical strip (incorrect) An effective packaging material used for steam sterilization of a Balfour retractor - permits penetration by the sterilant