NBSTSA Practice exam questions with correct answers

The purpose of the sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is for the: - Answer- Staging of cancer in axillary node involvement. How much 0.25% bupivacaine (Marcaine) should be mixed with 1 mL of 1.0% lidocaine (Xylocaine) to make the solution equal strengths of both medications? - Answer- 4.0 mL If a Kelly clamp is left in a patient who underwent a cholecystectomy, which of the following legal concepts apply? - Answer- Res ipsa loquitur A surgeon's preference card indicates the surgeon wears a size L gown and double-gloves with a size 7 inner glove and size 6-1/2 outer glove, and the first assistant wears a size XL gown and double-gloves with a size 7-1/2 inner glove and size 7 outer glove. The first assistant arrives prior to the surgeon. Which of the following is the proper order to place the sterile attire on the back table? - Answer- XL gown, 7-1/2 glove, 7 glove, L gown, 7 glove, 6-1/2 glove Which of the following characterizes bacteria of the genus Clostridium? - Answer- anaerobic 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 technologist take? - Answer- Have the surgeon return What is the desired effect of atropine sulfate when used as a preoperative medication? - Answer- drying of secretions When a cholecystectomy is performed, which of the following anatomical structures must be preserved? - Answer- common duct Which of the following methods of hospital sterilization does not corrode metal and passes through woven materials like steam? - Answer- ethylene oxide During a transurethral resection of the prostate, bleeding is controlled by: - Answer- cauterization A patient is complaining of nausea, fever, and severe back pain. The patient was previously diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism. This patient most likely suffers from: - Answer- kidney stones