While being tranferred from the stretcher to the operating room, the patient expresses fear if not
awakening from anesthesia. The surgical technologist should Have the anesthesia care
provider address the patients concerns
The monopolar current of an ESU travels From the generator to the active electrode
If a Kelly clamp is left Ina patient who underwent a cholecystectomy, which of the following
legal concepts apply Res ipsa loquitor
A patients has arrived in the operating room for a bilateral mastectomy. She is crying
inconsolably. The surgical technologist can best console her by saying which of the following?
We are going to give you the best care possible
If the parents of a defendant minor requiring emergency surgery cannot be located, the operative
consent form for surgery may be signed by Two consulting physicians
A surgical technologist sees a neighbor being admitted. How should the surgical technologist
respond? Do not acknowledge the neighbor until greeted first
, NBSTSA CST Prep Questions And Answers
Anterior and posterior knee stability is influenced by the dynamics of the Cruciate
ligaments
Encloses the patella and secures it in front of the knee joint The patellar tendon
Provide medial and lateral stability to the knee joint The collateral ligaments
Procedure treats a congenital obstructed lesion found at the distal end of an infants stomach?
Pyloromyotomy
Used to treat patients with esophageal disease or stricture Gastrostomy
Performed to reduce the fungus for the treatment of persistent gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD) Nissan fundoplication
Surgical procedure in which muscles Of the lower esophageal sphincter are cut, allowing food or
liquids to pass to the stomach Heller Myotomy