Question 1
During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin
spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist
anticipate as the NEXT step?
a. Suction the fluid from the abdomen
b. Continue removing the appendix as planned
C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation
D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Suction the fluid from the abdomen
Question 2
A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The surgical
technologist begins removing all sharps and non-disposables from the drapes before
pushing everything back. According to best practices, which of the following should be the
NEXT step?
A. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and tear it down
B. Pull the drapes off and put them on the back table in case they are needed again.
C. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is transported
to PACU.
D. Leave the back table, mayo, and basin close to patient in case they are needed again.
CORRECT ANSWER
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, C. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is
transported to PACU.
Question 3
Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing?
A. several squared gauze sponges
B. Rolled gauze and an abdominal pad
C. several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
D. gauze sponges and a Velcro strap
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Question 4
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet?
A. wrapping the limb sequentially with an Esmarch bandage from distal to proximal
B. applying the pneumatic tourniquet to the limb and immediately inflating it
C. prepping the limb with ChloraPrep, including the determined location of the tourniquet
D. padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
Question 5
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,When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used to
grasp the cervix?
A. Sims
B. Auvard
C. Schroeder
D. Bozeman
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Schroeder
Question 6
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
A. three, two
B. two, three
C. three, three
D. two, two
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Three, Two
Question 7
When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify the
A. circulating nurse.
B. contaminating team member.
C. OR supervisor.
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, D. anesthesia provider.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Contaminating team member
Question 8
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an excessive production
of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?
A. hydrocephalus
B. encephalocele
C. cranial bifida
D. craniosynostosis
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Hydrocephalus
Question 9
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical
technologist should request additional
A. lap sponges
B. Raytec sponges.
C. Kitners.
D. cottonoids.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Lap Sponges
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During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin
spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist
anticipate as the NEXT step?
a. Suction the fluid from the abdomen
b. Continue removing the appendix as planned
C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation
D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Suction the fluid from the abdomen
Question 2
A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The surgical
technologist begins removing all sharps and non-disposables from the drapes before
pushing everything back. According to best practices, which of the following should be the
NEXT step?
A. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and tear it down
B. Pull the drapes off and put them on the back table in case they are needed again.
C. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is transported
to PACU.
D. Leave the back table, mayo, and basin close to patient in case they are needed again.
CORRECT ANSWER
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, C. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is
transported to PACU.
Question 3
Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing?
A. several squared gauze sponges
B. Rolled gauze and an abdominal pad
C. several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
D. gauze sponges and a Velcro strap
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Question 4
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet?
A. wrapping the limb sequentially with an Esmarch bandage from distal to proximal
B. applying the pneumatic tourniquet to the limb and immediately inflating it
C. prepping the limb with ChloraPrep, including the determined location of the tourniquet
D. padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
Question 5
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,When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used to
grasp the cervix?
A. Sims
B. Auvard
C. Schroeder
D. Bozeman
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Schroeder
Question 6
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
A. three, two
B. two, three
C. three, three
D. two, two
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Three, Two
Question 7
When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify the
A. circulating nurse.
B. contaminating team member.
C. OR supervisor.
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, D. anesthesia provider.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Contaminating team member
Question 8
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an excessive production
of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?
A. hydrocephalus
B. encephalocele
C. cranial bifida
D. craniosynostosis
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Hydrocephalus
Question 9
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical
technologist should request additional
A. lap sponges
B. Raytec sponges.
C. Kitners.
D. cottonoids.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Lap Sponges
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