Orthopaedic Technologist Exam:
Surgery Q&A 100% Solved
What to Report to Surgeon Regarding Fracture - ✔✔-Location
-Open/closed
-Type of fracture
-Anatomical alignment
-Angulation (degree)
-Neurovascular status of limb
Surgical Hand Washing Procedure - ✔✔-Examine skin for damage
-Nail pick to clean under nails
-Sterile scrub brush
-One arm at a time, 30 passes in each area
-Each side of each finger
-Extend to 2 inches above elbow
-Excess water allowed to drip into sink
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, Protective Attire - ✔✔Protects from radiation, lasers, and microbes. Scrub
suit, mask, hair cover, shoe cover, non-sterile gloves, protective eyewear,
and radiation protection.
Attire Worn in the Operating Room - ✔✔Limits microbial spread. Scrub suit,
hair cover. Mask and shoe covers. A cap or hood is worn to cover hair.
Sterile Scrub Attire - ✔✔Worn by surgical team. Put on after surgical scrub.
Sterile gown, sterile gloves. Required for entry into sterile field. Made of
lint-free fabric. The cuffs of the gown are not considered sterile and must
be covered by the glove. Double-gloving is recommended.
Double-Gloving - ✔✔Provides extra protection from injury and disease. As
a sharp object passes through the glove material, bioburden is removed.
Additionally, the ability of latex to act as a barrier decreases over time. A
glove of a larger size is worn next to the skin, and a glove of normal size is
worn on top.
Supine Position - ✔✔Patient flat on back. Arms secured at the sides of the
body, palms facing inward. Legs are straight out. A safety belt is positioned
across the thighs approximately 2 inches above the knees. If arm boards
are used, the arms are no more than a 90-degree angle. Pillows are placed
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Surgery Q&A 100% Solved
What to Report to Surgeon Regarding Fracture - ✔✔-Location
-Open/closed
-Type of fracture
-Anatomical alignment
-Angulation (degree)
-Neurovascular status of limb
Surgical Hand Washing Procedure - ✔✔-Examine skin for damage
-Nail pick to clean under nails
-Sterile scrub brush
-One arm at a time, 30 passes in each area
-Each side of each finger
-Extend to 2 inches above elbow
-Excess water allowed to drip into sink
1
©JOSHCLAY 2024/2025. YEAR PUBLISHED 2024.
, Protective Attire - ✔✔Protects from radiation, lasers, and microbes. Scrub
suit, mask, hair cover, shoe cover, non-sterile gloves, protective eyewear,
and radiation protection.
Attire Worn in the Operating Room - ✔✔Limits microbial spread. Scrub suit,
hair cover. Mask and shoe covers. A cap or hood is worn to cover hair.
Sterile Scrub Attire - ✔✔Worn by surgical team. Put on after surgical scrub.
Sterile gown, sterile gloves. Required for entry into sterile field. Made of
lint-free fabric. The cuffs of the gown are not considered sterile and must
be covered by the glove. Double-gloving is recommended.
Double-Gloving - ✔✔Provides extra protection from injury and disease. As
a sharp object passes through the glove material, bioburden is removed.
Additionally, the ability of latex to act as a barrier decreases over time. A
glove of a larger size is worn next to the skin, and a glove of normal size is
worn on top.
Supine Position - ✔✔Patient flat on back. Arms secured at the sides of the
body, palms facing inward. Legs are straight out. A safety belt is positioned
across the thighs approximately 2 inches above the knees. If arm boards
are used, the arms are no more than a 90-degree angle. Pillows are placed
2
©JOSHCLAY 2024/2025. YEAR PUBLISHED 2024.
