CST - NBSTSA app exams| 242 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Tympanosplasty Correct Answer: 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? Correct Answer: Regown and reglove the surgeon What position is used for a pneumonectomy? Correct Answer: Lateral What is the kraske position? Correct Answer: Anatomical position in which the patient is prone, with hips flexed and elevated, head and feet down. Which position is correct for a dilation and curettage? Correct Answer: Lithotomy When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to the general abdominal set-up? Correct Answer: Gastrointestinal What is a fenestrated drape? Correct Answer: A drape with an opening that allows exposure of the operative site Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR one. A surgical technologist was just informed that the case has been moved to OR two and the next case in OR one is scheduled in two hours. What is the best course of action? Correct Answer: New sterile supplies and instruments should be obtained for OR two and the setup in OR one should be disposed of