NBSTSA practice test A- Solved 100%

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? - ANSWER-Suction the fluid from the abdomen. 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 practice, which of the following should be the NEXT step? - ANSWER-Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is transported to PACU. Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing? - ANSWER-Several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet? - ANSWER-Padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used to grasp the cervix? - ANSWER-Schroeder How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively? - ANSWER-Three, two When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify the - ANSWER-Contaminating team member Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an excessive production of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain? - ANSWER-Hydrocephalus If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical technologist should request additional - ANSWER-Lap sponges Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the - ANSWER-Epiphyseal plate In which of the following situations can a DNR order be continued in an unconscious patient for a surgical procedure? - ANSWER-The patient's durable POA requests it be continued. A surgeon asks for warm irrigation after a right hemicolectomy. Which of the following BEST describes the reason for irrigating at this point in the procedure? - ANSWER-To aid in visual inspection for leakage The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is - ANSWER-15-25. If there is any question related to handling a specific type of specimen, which of the following departments should be consulted? - ANSWER-Pathology A patient's dentures are removed in the operating room. Which of the following is the proper procedure for the care of the dentures? - ANSWER-Place them in a labeled cup and keep them with the patient's chart. A patient is scheduled for laser removal of condyloma acuminata. As a safety precaution, the surgical technologist should have which of the following special equipment open and available? - ANSWER-Smoke evacuator Apart from trauma cases, which of the following incisions would be BEST for sigmoid surgery? - ANSWER-Vertical paramedian The kidneys help regulate the blood levels of several ions, including - ANSWER-Sodium, potassium, and calcium Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel anatomoses? - ANSWER-Pledget Which of the following tags indicates the least critical of patients in a triage situation? - ANSWER-Green During a craniotomy, removal of the bone flap is followed by - ANSWER-Incision of the dura mater. After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the DuraPrep applicator and performs the initial skin prep for surgery. Which of the following is the BEST action to take at this time? - ANSWER-Regown and reglove the surgeon. A specimen obtained for frozen section is generally removed from the sterile field intraoperatively because it - ANSWER-is sent to pathology immediately A surgeon is preparing to close the abdomen. Which of the following closing supplies should the surgical technologist have ready for closing the fascial layer? - ANSWER-0 suture and toothed tissue forceps During a procedure, a hole is noticed in the surgical technologist's glove. What should the surgical technologist do NEXT? - ANSWER-Change the glove using the open-gloving technique. Which of the following instruments should be included in a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) setup? - ANSWER-Resectoscope Which of the following terms describes airway assessment by listening with a stethoscope? - ANSWER-Auscultation