Surgical Technologist Certifying Exam Study Guide notes

NBSTSA Practice Exam B 1. Which of the following is considered the MOST important skill for a surgical technologist? A. management of specimens B. management of sponges C. maintaining an orderly setup D. ensuring adequate lighting - CORRECT ANSWER A. Management of specimens 2. During the postoperative phase, the personnel primarily responsible for transporting soiled instrumentation to decontamination is the A. housekeeping ...

NBSTSA CSFA Exam Prep 1 1.A complication of steep reverse Trendelenburg position is A.deep vein thrombosis. B.arterial compression. C.cardiac overload. D.respiratory alkalosis. A. deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following positions should be utilized for posterior colpotomy? A. prone B. supine C. lithotomy D. Fowler's C. Lithotomy Which of the following BEST prevents hypothermia in the OR? A. forced air warming blanket B. warmed IV solution C. warmed irrigation...

NBSTSA CST Practice Exam B A surgical technologist is preparing the incision site for the dressing following a (tah). The patient has developed a hematoma at the incision site. The surgeon has left the room. Which of the following actions should the surgical tech take? A. Place a pressure dressing B. Cover with dermabond C. Steri-strip the incision D. Have the surgeion return - CORRECT ANSWER d. Have the surgeon return Which of the following is a sign...

NBSTSA CERTIFICATION EXAM

NBSTSA CERTIFICATION EXAM