Surgical Technology Final Exam Questions and
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When positioning a patient in the lateral position for a thoracotomy procedure, which
of the following guidelines should be followed?
A. The patient's anatomy and range of motion are not considered
B. The patient can be positioned with minimal personnel available
C. The surgeon should be present during positioning
D. The circulating nurse directs the staff during positioning - ✔✔C
Which of the following individuals is responsible for the protection of an unsplinted
fracture during transfer and positioning?
A. anesthesiologist
B. circulating nurse
C. first assistant
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,D. attending surgeon - ✔✔D
Principles of body mechanics during a patient transfer can be accomodated by using
the:
A. upper arms and back
B. shoulder and upper back
C. lower back and buttocks
D. legs and abdominal muscles - ✔✔D
Which of the following decontaminates instruments after an operative procedure?
A. ultrasonic cleaner
B. washer sterilizer
C. glutaraldehyde
D. steam sterilizer - ✔✔A
Which of the following procedures is performed specifically to treat intractable pain?
A. vagotomy
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,B. craniotomy
C. cordotomy
D. lobotomy - ✔✔C
Which of the following surgical devices requires venous access?
A. peritoneal catheter
B. jejunostomy catheter
C. Javid shunt
D. hemodialysis shunt - ✔✔D
Swelling in the arm or leg causing loss of arterial flow is:
A. compartment syndrome
B. avascular necrosis
C. myositis ossificans
D. reflex sympathetic dystrophy - ✔✔A
When an anesthetized patient is placed in the lithotomy position, knee supports should
be padded to:
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, A. prevent median nerve damage
B. prevent peroneal nerve damage
C. ensure correct body alignment
D. ensure proper positioning of the leg - ✔✔B
Which of the following positions is generally used for an abdominal hysterectomy?
A. Trendelenburg
B. lateral
C. lithotomy
D. prone - ✔✔A
Which of the following chemicals is capable of destroying all microorganisms?
A. hexachlorophene
B. 1:1000 benzalkonium chloride (Zephiran)
C. activated glutaraldehyde
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Answers 100% Pass Approved
When positioning a patient in the lateral position for a thoracotomy procedure, which
of the following guidelines should be followed?
A. The patient's anatomy and range of motion are not considered
B. The patient can be positioned with minimal personnel available
C. The surgeon should be present during positioning
D. The circulating nurse directs the staff during positioning - ✔✔C
Which of the following individuals is responsible for the protection of an unsplinted
fracture during transfer and positioning?
A. anesthesiologist
B. circulating nurse
C. first assistant
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,D. attending surgeon - ✔✔D
Principles of body mechanics during a patient transfer can be accomodated by using
the:
A. upper arms and back
B. shoulder and upper back
C. lower back and buttocks
D. legs and abdominal muscles - ✔✔D
Which of the following decontaminates instruments after an operative procedure?
A. ultrasonic cleaner
B. washer sterilizer
C. glutaraldehyde
D. steam sterilizer - ✔✔A
Which of the following procedures is performed specifically to treat intractable pain?
A. vagotomy
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,B. craniotomy
C. cordotomy
D. lobotomy - ✔✔C
Which of the following surgical devices requires venous access?
A. peritoneal catheter
B. jejunostomy catheter
C. Javid shunt
D. hemodialysis shunt - ✔✔D
Swelling in the arm or leg causing loss of arterial flow is:
A. compartment syndrome
B. avascular necrosis
C. myositis ossificans
D. reflex sympathetic dystrophy - ✔✔A
When an anesthetized patient is placed in the lithotomy position, knee supports should
be padded to:
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, A. prevent median nerve damage
B. prevent peroneal nerve damage
C. ensure correct body alignment
D. ensure proper positioning of the leg - ✔✔B
Which of the following positions is generally used for an abdominal hysterectomy?
A. Trendelenburg
B. lateral
C. lithotomy
D. prone - ✔✔A
Which of the following chemicals is capable of destroying all microorganisms?
A. hexachlorophene
B. 1:1000 benzalkonium chloride (Zephiran)
C. activated glutaraldehyde
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