COMPLETE ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS ) ALREADY GRADED A+.
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the
following statement should be considered? SATA.
A. It involves mental discipline & the ability to speak out B. It is
essential to the delivery of optimal care and prevent harm.
C: It is limited to application to one's own individual practice.
D. Surgical conscience allows for no compromise in the principles of
aseptic technique. - ANSWER-A. It involves mental discipline & the
ability to speak out
B. It is essential to the delivery of optimal care and prevent harm.
D. Surgical conscience allows for no compromise in the principles of
aseptic technique.
In preparing for a regulatory survey, your quality consultant questions
you about the restricted zone in your OR suite. The following
statements are true: SATA
A. Air flow in the OR rooms should be cleaned by HEPA filters. B: Air
is kept at negative pressure, with minimum of 25 air exchanges per
hour.
C. Mask are required when open sterile supplies are present.
D: Relative humidity is maintained between 60 and 75% to prevent
static electricity.
E. Temperature is maintained between 68 and 75 degree F. -
,ANSWER-A. Air flow in the OR rooms should be cleaned by HEPA
filters.
C. Mask are required when open sterile supplies are present.
E. Temperature is maintained between 68 and 75 degree F.
You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch. You
would need:
A. A sterile gown and gloves opened on a table (other than the main
instrument table) for closed gloving.
B: A pair of surgical gloves opened on the main instrument table for
closed gloving.
C: Surgical gloves opened on a table (other than the main instrument
table) for closed gloving.
D: Two pairs of surgical gloves opened on the main instrument table
for initial double gloving. - ANSWER-A. A sterile gown and gloves
opened on a table (other than the main instrument table) for closed
gloving.
Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for
transferring a medication vial to the sterile field?
A: Clean the stopper with alcohol and hold the vial steady while the
scrub person draws up the medication.
B: Draw up the medication with a needle and syringe and dispense it
into a sterile medicine cup on the field.
C: Remove the stopper from the vial and pour the medication into a
sterile medicine cup on the field.
,D. Use a sterile transfer device - ANSWER-D. Use a sterile transfer
device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of
natural absorbable suture? - ANSWER-C. Open the package carefully
over a small basin to prevent splashing of the packaging solution
Recommended sponge count procedures include all of the following
EXCEPT?
A: Counting all sponges at the beginning of the case.
B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
C: Separating sponges as they are counted.
D: Simultaneous counting by two people, including an RN circulator. -
ANSWER-B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - ANSWER-D. A
small portion of tissue is incised and sent for examination.
Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap,
event, or fire from occurring when handling electrosurgical
equipment? SATA. - ANSWER-A. Allow enough time for alcohol based
skin preparations to completely dry.
B. Do not use in an oxygen-enriched environment, such as the
trachea when oxygen is being "blown over" the patient.
D. Visually check the integrity and insulation of all cords and
coagulation instruments before use.
, Intrinsic and extrinsic factors that may lead to development of
preoperative pressure ulcer include: SATA. - ANSWER-A. Duration of
the procedure
B. Exaggerated positions
C. Circulatory disorders
D. Malnutrition
Which of the following statements reflect the concept of critical
thinking? SATA. A: Memorization
B: Rote tasks
C: Informed practice
D: Holistic thinking
E: Unbiased thinking
F. Reasoned application of a step by step process - ANSWER-C.
Informed practice
D. Holistic thinking
E. Unbiased thinking
F. Reasoned application of a step by step process
What is the best drape to use for an umbilical hernia repair? -
ANSWER-B. Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes
recommendations for preoperative patient skin antisepsis?
A: Dirty areas are prepped before clean areas.