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1.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? A.Suction the fluid from the abdomen. B.Continue removing the appendix as planned. C.Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation. D.Close the wound and terminate the procedure. A 2.A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The surgical technologist begins removing ...

1.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? A.Suction the fluid from the abdomen. B.Continue removing the appendix as planned. C.Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation. D.Close the wound and terminate the procedure. A 2.A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The surgical technologist begins removing ...

1. Which of the following is considered the MOST important skill for a surgical technologist? A. management of specimens B. management of sponges C. maintaining an orderly setup D. ensuring adequate lighting A. Management of specimens 2. During the postoperative phase, the personnel primarily responsible for transporting soiled instrumentation to decontamination is the A. housekeeping staff. B. anesthesia technician. C. surgical technologist. D. central processing technician. C. ...

1. Which of the following is considered the MOST important skill for a surgical technologist? A. management of specimens B. management of sponges C. maintaining an orderly setup D. ensuring adequate lighting A. Management of specimens 2. During the postoperative phase, the personnel primarily responsible for transporting soiled instrumentation to decontamination is the A. housekeeping staff. B. anesthesia technician. C. surgical technologist. D. central processing technician. C. ...

1.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? A.Suction the fluid from the abdomen. B.Continue removing the appendix as planned. C.Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation. D.Close the wound and terminate the procedure. A 2.A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The surgical technologist begins removing ...

A SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST IS PREPARING THE INCISION SITE FOR THE DRESSING FOLLWING 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 TECH TAKE? A. PLACE A PRESSURE DRESSING B. COVER WITH DERMABOND C. STERI-STRIP THE INCISION D. HAVE THE SURGEION RETURN D. HAVE THE SURGEON RETURN WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A SIGN OF CARDIAC ARREST? A. EDEMA B. CONVULSION C. CYANOSIS D. HYPERT...

Which of the following is the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes? A. foramen ovale B. foramen magnum C. foramen rotundum D. foramen of Bochdalek B. foramen magnum Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR 1. A surgical technologist was just informed that the case has been moved to OR 2 and the next case in OR 1 is scheduled in two hours. Which of the following is the BEST course of action? A. Cover the sterile field with a s...

NB: Answers are highlighted in yellow and appear at the bottom of the choices. 1.A complication of steep reverse Trendelenburg position is A. deep vein thrombosis. B. arterial compression. C. cardiac overload. D. respiratory alkalosis. A. deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following positions should be utilized for posterior colpotomy? A. prone B.

NB: Answers are highlighted in yellow and appear at the bottom of the choices. 1.A complication of steep reverse Trendelenburg position is A. deep vein thrombosis. B. arterial compression. C. cardiac overload. D. respiratory alkalosis. A. deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following positions should be utilized for posterior colpotomy? A. prone B.

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NBSTSA CST Review 2023 Questions and Answers(Verified Answers) Which of the following refers to the process of isolating the surgical site from the rest of the body? a. patient positioning b. aseptic technique c surgical draping d. skin preparation Surgical Draping Which of the following is a type of drape that contains a specific opening to accommodate the surgical incision? a. fenestrated drape b. non-fenestrated drape c. adhesive drape d. plastic adhesive drape Fenestrated Drape...

NBSTSA CST Practice Exam A 2023 Questions and Answers(Verified Answers) Which of the following is the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes? A. foramen ovale B. foramen magnum C. foramen rotundum D. foramen of Bochdalek B. foramen magnum Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR 1. A surgical technologist was just informed that the case has been moved to OR 2 and the next case in OR 1 is scheduled in two hours. Which of the following...

NBSTSA CST App Exams 2023 Questions and Answers(Verified Answers) Tympanosplasty Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles) After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator and proceeds to prep the patient for surgery. What is the best action to take at this time? Regown and reglove the surgeon What position is used for a pneumonectomy? Lateral What is the kraske position? ...

NBSTSA CST Exam 2023 Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles) Tympanosplasty After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator and proceeds to prep the patient for surgery. What is the best action to take at this time? Regown and reglove the surgeon What position is used for a pneumonectomy? Lateral What is the kraske position? Anat...

NBSTSA CST Review 2023 Questions and Answers(Verified Answers) Which of the following refers to the process of isolating the surgical site from the rest of the body? a. patient positioning b. aseptic technique c surgical draping d. skin preparation Surgical Draping Which of the following is a type of drape that contains a specific opening to accommodate the surgical incision? a. fenestrated drape b. non-fenestrated drape c. adhesive drape d. plastic adhesive drape Fenestrated Drape...

NBSTSA CST Practice Exam A 2023 Questions and Answers(Verified Answers) Which of the following is the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes? A. foramen ovale B. foramen magnum C. foramen rotundum D. foramen of Bochdalek B. foramen magnum Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR 1. A surgical technologist was just informed that the case has been moved to OR 2 and the next case in OR 1 is scheduled in two hours. Which of the following...

NBSTSA CST Practice Exam B 2023 Questions and Answers(Verified Answers) A SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST IS PREPARING THE INCISION SITE FOR THE DRESSING FOLLWING 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 TECH TAKE? A. PLACE A PRESSURE DRESSING B. COVER WITH DERMABOND C. STERI-STRIP THE INCISION D. HAVE THE SURGEION RETURN D. HAVE THE SURGEON RETURN WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A SIGN OF CAR...