CST Exam #4 Questions 175 with
Complete Solutions
What is used to retract the spermatic cord during an inguinal herniorraphy? - ANSWERS-Penrose
Drain
Why is an indwelling Foley catheter placed prior to a hysterectomy? - ANSWERS-Avoid injury to
the bladder
Which of the following scissors is the best choice for extending an arterial incision? - ANSWERS-
Potts-Smith
Which of the following is used to stain the cervix for a Schiller's test? - ANSWERS-Lugol's
solution
Which of the following arises from the left ventricle of the heart? - ANSWERS-Ascending Aorta
What method is used to confirm that the items have been exposed to the sterilization process,
but sterility is not guaranteed? - ANSWERS-Chemical
Why would the hair of a patient undergoing craniotomy be bagged, labeled and saved? -
ANSWERS-It is patient's property
When preparing a double basin for sterilization, the: - ANSWERS-Basin should be separated by a
porous, absorbent towel
Which structure, during total hip arthroplasty, requires intramuscular reaming prior to
placement of a prosthesis? - ANSWERS-Femoral canal
,Which of the following is the least restrictive form of credentialing? - ANSWERS-Registration
Which drug classification is Demerol? - ANSWERS-Analgesic
What should the transported to the PACU with a patient who underwent a thyroidectomy? -
ANSWERS-Tracheotomy tray
What is the chemical abbreviation for sodium chloride? - ANSWERS-NaCI
Which organelle is responsible for packaging of proteins? - ANSWERS-Golgi complex
Which procedure would utilize the instrument shown below? - ANSWERS-Hemorrhoidectomy
What type of treatment does the patient authorize when signing a general consent form? -
ANSWERS-All routine treatment or procedure
Which medication can be used as a topical jelly during cystoscopy procedure? - ANSWERS-
Xylocaine
Which of the following is a primary postoperative complication of carotid endarterectomy? -
ANSWERS-Stroke
During which procedure would the instrument shown below be used? - ANSWERS-T A H (Total
Abdominal Hysterectomy)
When it is acceptable to open surgical dressing sponges? - ANSWERS-After final count
, What is the correct procedure to follow when a sterilized rigid instrument container is opened
and condensation is observed? - ANSWERS-Don't use; return to sterile processing department
Which method of sterilization requires an aeration cycle? - ANSWERS-EtO
Elevated IOP in a glaucoma patient is a result of excess: - ANSWERS-Aqueous humor
Where should the grounding pad be placed on a patient undergoing a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy who has a right hip prosthesis? - ANSWERS-Left anterior thigh
The instrument below is used during a: - ANSWERS-Vaginal hysterectomy
The trendelenburg position is often used for surgery on the: - ANSWERS-Lower abdomen and
pelvis
The large artery that arises from the left side if the aortic arch and descends into the arm is the:
- ANSWERS-Subclavian
Lesions in which part of the brain may affect balance and coordination? - ANSWERS-Cerebellum
Which of the following utilizes the process of cavitation? - ANSWERS-Ultrasonic cleaner
Which of the following is the name for a dorsally angulated fracture of the distal radius? -
ANSWERS-Colles' fracture
During which procedure would the instrument shown below be used? - ANSWERS-
Cholecystectomy
Complete Solutions
What is used to retract the spermatic cord during an inguinal herniorraphy? - ANSWERS-Penrose
Drain
Why is an indwelling Foley catheter placed prior to a hysterectomy? - ANSWERS-Avoid injury to
the bladder
Which of the following scissors is the best choice for extending an arterial incision? - ANSWERS-
Potts-Smith
Which of the following is used to stain the cervix for a Schiller's test? - ANSWERS-Lugol's
solution
Which of the following arises from the left ventricle of the heart? - ANSWERS-Ascending Aorta
What method is used to confirm that the items have been exposed to the sterilization process,
but sterility is not guaranteed? - ANSWERS-Chemical
Why would the hair of a patient undergoing craniotomy be bagged, labeled and saved? -
ANSWERS-It is patient's property
When preparing a double basin for sterilization, the: - ANSWERS-Basin should be separated by a
porous, absorbent towel
Which structure, during total hip arthroplasty, requires intramuscular reaming prior to
placement of a prosthesis? - ANSWERS-Femoral canal
,Which of the following is the least restrictive form of credentialing? - ANSWERS-Registration
Which drug classification is Demerol? - ANSWERS-Analgesic
What should the transported to the PACU with a patient who underwent a thyroidectomy? -
ANSWERS-Tracheotomy tray
What is the chemical abbreviation for sodium chloride? - ANSWERS-NaCI
Which organelle is responsible for packaging of proteins? - ANSWERS-Golgi complex
Which procedure would utilize the instrument shown below? - ANSWERS-Hemorrhoidectomy
What type of treatment does the patient authorize when signing a general consent form? -
ANSWERS-All routine treatment or procedure
Which medication can be used as a topical jelly during cystoscopy procedure? - ANSWERS-
Xylocaine
Which of the following is a primary postoperative complication of carotid endarterectomy? -
ANSWERS-Stroke
During which procedure would the instrument shown below be used? - ANSWERS-T A H (Total
Abdominal Hysterectomy)
When it is acceptable to open surgical dressing sponges? - ANSWERS-After final count
, What is the correct procedure to follow when a sterilized rigid instrument container is opened
and condensation is observed? - ANSWERS-Don't use; return to sterile processing department
Which method of sterilization requires an aeration cycle? - ANSWERS-EtO
Elevated IOP in a glaucoma patient is a result of excess: - ANSWERS-Aqueous humor
Where should the grounding pad be placed on a patient undergoing a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy who has a right hip prosthesis? - ANSWERS-Left anterior thigh
The instrument below is used during a: - ANSWERS-Vaginal hysterectomy
The trendelenburg position is often used for surgery on the: - ANSWERS-Lower abdomen and
pelvis
The large artery that arises from the left side if the aortic arch and descends into the arm is the:
- ANSWERS-Subclavian
Lesions in which part of the brain may affect balance and coordination? - ANSWERS-Cerebellum
Which of the following utilizes the process of cavitation? - ANSWERS-Ultrasonic cleaner
Which of the following is the name for a dorsally angulated fracture of the distal radius? -
ANSWERS-Colles' fracture
During which procedure would the instrument shown below be used? - ANSWERS-
Cholecystectomy
