NBSTSA Practice exam

NBSTSA Practice examThe purpose of the sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is for the: 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? 4.0 mL If a Kelly clamp is left in a patient who underwent a cholecystectomy, which of the following legal concepts apply? 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? 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? 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? Have the surgeon return What is the desired effect of atropine sulfate when used as a preoperative medication? drying of secretions When a cholecystectomy is performed, which of the following anatomical structures must be preserved? common duct Which of the following methods of hospital sterilization does not corrode metal and passes through woven materials like steam? ethylene oxide