Question 1
Following a triple bypass surgery, a patient goes into cardiac arrest. Which of the following
is the primary responsibility of the surgical technologist?
A. Remove sharps from sterile field.
B. Retrieve the automated external defibrillator.
C. Remain in gown and gloves to preserve the sterile field.
D. Assist the surgeon in delivering chest compressions.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Remain in gown and gloves to preserve the sterile field.
Question 2
After a completion of a CABG, the circulating nurse states "Dressings are on and we have
another case to follow. Go ahead and clean up your table." Which of the following
statement is the best reaction?
A. "I'll breakdown; I have a knife handle loaded."
B. "Agreed, the patient dressings are on."
C. "I will once the patient is out."
D. "Agreed, it will allow for a quick turnover."
CORRECT ANSWER
C. "I will once the patient is out."
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,Question 3
After a final count is performed following an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which of the
following should the surgical technologist do immediately after dressing the wound?
A. Dispose of sharps in an approved container.
B. Place a wet towel over all instruments with box locks open, place in a leak-proof container
and transport to decontamination.
C. Gather unused supplies to be returned in the supply room.
D. Wait to break down the set up until the patient has been transported to the ICU.
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Wait to break down the set up until the patient has been transported to the ICU.
Question 4
The patient has just had an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. After the patient
coughs hard; the incision sight starts to expand quickly. The patient is now having trouble
breathing. Which of the following has the patient most likely developed?
A. pneumothorax
B. hematoma
C. pulmonary embolism
D. blood clot
CORRECT ANSWER
B. hematoma
Question 5
5. Place the options below in the correct order for removal of surgical drapes. (Click and
drag the options in the left column to their correct position in the right column.)
A. Towels and towel clips are removed.
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, B. The surgical technologist holds the dressings as the drape is rolled over the area to
facilitate removal of the remainder of the drape.
C. The surgical technologist holds the dressing in place while anesthesia releases the clamps.
D. The drape is rolled as it is removed, containing any biohazardous material or disposable
items.
E. The drape is placed in the linen or waste receptacle as needed.
F. The surgical technologist holds the dressing in place while anesthesia releases the clamps.,
The drape is rolled as it is removed, containing any biohazardous material or disposable
items., The surgical technologist holds the dressings as the drape is rolled over the area to
facilitate removal of the remainder o
CORRECT ANSWER
F. The surgical technologist holds the dressing in place while anesthesia releases the
clamps., The drape is rolled as it is removed, containing any biohazardous material or
disposable items., The surgical technologist holds the dressings as the drape is rolled
over the area to facilitate removal of the remainder of the drape., The drape is placed in
the linen or waste receptacle as needed., Towels and towel clips are removed.
Question 6
Alcohol prep solutions destroy microorganisms through desiccation. Therefore, it would
not be used on which prep area?
A. mucous membranes
B. abdomen
C. neck
D. scrotum
CORRECT ANSWER
A. mucous membranes
Question 7
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Following a triple bypass surgery, a patient goes into cardiac arrest. Which of the following
is the primary responsibility of the surgical technologist?
A. Remove sharps from sterile field.
B. Retrieve the automated external defibrillator.
C. Remain in gown and gloves to preserve the sterile field.
D. Assist the surgeon in delivering chest compressions.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Remain in gown and gloves to preserve the sterile field.
Question 2
After a completion of a CABG, the circulating nurse states "Dressings are on and we have
another case to follow. Go ahead and clean up your table." Which of the following
statement is the best reaction?
A. "I'll breakdown; I have a knife handle loaded."
B. "Agreed, the patient dressings are on."
C. "I will once the patient is out."
D. "Agreed, it will allow for a quick turnover."
CORRECT ANSWER
C. "I will once the patient is out."
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,Question 3
After a final count is performed following an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which of the
following should the surgical technologist do immediately after dressing the wound?
A. Dispose of sharps in an approved container.
B. Place a wet towel over all instruments with box locks open, place in a leak-proof container
and transport to decontamination.
C. Gather unused supplies to be returned in the supply room.
D. Wait to break down the set up until the patient has been transported to the ICU.
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Wait to break down the set up until the patient has been transported to the ICU.
Question 4
The patient has just had an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. After the patient
coughs hard; the incision sight starts to expand quickly. The patient is now having trouble
breathing. Which of the following has the patient most likely developed?
A. pneumothorax
B. hematoma
C. pulmonary embolism
D. blood clot
CORRECT ANSWER
B. hematoma
Question 5
5. Place the options below in the correct order for removal of surgical drapes. (Click and
drag the options in the left column to their correct position in the right column.)
A. Towels and towel clips are removed.
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, B. The surgical technologist holds the dressings as the drape is rolled over the area to
facilitate removal of the remainder of the drape.
C. The surgical technologist holds the dressing in place while anesthesia releases the clamps.
D. The drape is rolled as it is removed, containing any biohazardous material or disposable
items.
E. The drape is placed in the linen or waste receptacle as needed.
F. The surgical technologist holds the dressing in place while anesthesia releases the clamps.,
The drape is rolled as it is removed, containing any biohazardous material or disposable
items., The surgical technologist holds the dressings as the drape is rolled over the area to
facilitate removal of the remainder o
CORRECT ANSWER
F. The surgical technologist holds the dressing in place while anesthesia releases the
clamps., The drape is rolled as it is removed, containing any biohazardous material or
disposable items., The surgical technologist holds the dressings as the drape is rolled
over the area to facilitate removal of the remainder of the drape., The drape is placed in
the linen or waste receptacle as needed., Towels and towel clips are removed.
Question 6
Alcohol prep solutions destroy microorganisms through desiccation. Therefore, it would
not be used on which prep area?
A. mucous membranes
B. abdomen
C. neck
D. scrotum
CORRECT ANSWER
A. mucous membranes
Question 7
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