SURGICAL FIRST ASSIST TEST 8 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% SOLVED

SURGICAL FIRST ASSIST TEST 8 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% SOLVED Q. Which of the following statements would be considered the most correct about sutures for the surgical procedure? - answerA. The scrub technician should only open the minimum number of sutures that would be anticipated to be needed for the specific surgery. The surgeon's preference card or computer program for the surgeon's preference would let the scrub technician know which sutures the specific surgeon likes to use for a procedure. If it is not noted or there is a question, then ask the surgeon prior to the case starting. The scrub technician should only open the minimum number of sutures that would be anticipated to be needed for the specific surgery that is being done. Q. A pregnant 25 year old develops a mean PAP (pulmonary artery pressure) of 20 mm Hg. What situation is most likely developing? - answerA.Pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary hypertension is a complication that is more likely to present during pregnancy. The mean PAP will be over 18. The resting PAP will be over 30 mm Hg. Q. The universal way to determine the differences in bacteria would be to perform a test called which of the following? - answerA. Gram Stain Applying a gram stain to a bacterial cell is the universal way to determine the differences in bacteria. Gram-positive bacteria retains a stain of dark purple blue and gram-negative bacteria retain only a stain of light pink. Q. With the eight essentials of endoscopy, which would capture refer to? - answerA. Collection of specimens Fiberoptics would be illumination. Direct or indirect viewing with lens or camera would be vision. Collection of specimens would be capture. Q. A patient's NOC is dyspnea at rest. Which of the following indicates that it is a sever deviation from normal? - answerA. 1 There are five NOC rankings. The first indicates a severe deviation from normal. The fifth indicates no deviation from normal. Q. The organ in the body which filters a person's blood, provides a reserve supply of blood, and disposes of worn out red blood cells would be considered the? - answerA. Spleen The spleen filters blood, provides blood reserves, and disposes of worn out blood cells. It is located in the upper left abdomen and contains both red tissue and white lymphatic tissue. Q. According to Piaget, acquiring sensorimotor skills is part of which phase in a person's life? - answerA. infancy Piaget's cognitive development theory focuses on intellectual changes which occur in a sequential manner as a result of continuous interaction with the environment. The frist stage is the sensorimotor stage in infancy. Q. Postoperative hemorrhaging could potentially be the cause of all of the following except? - answerA. Hyperglycemia If hemorrhage occurs in the postoperative patient, it is considered an emergency. Emergency measures should be initiated and the patient may have to be returned to surgery. Hyperglycemia would not typically cause a patient to hemorrhage. This type hemorrhage could be caused by a: Clotting disorder Leakage from a vascular anastomosis Loss of a ligature placed during surgery Inadequate hemostasis Q. A family that consists of one parent and his or her children is known as which of the family? - answerA. Single parent family Single parent families consist of one parent and his or her children. Single parent families may experience lack of economic resources and support, especially when dealing with a sick child. Having the sole breadwinner in the family sick or in need of surgery can also increase family stress. Assessing the sources of support and other resources will be key to working successfully with this family and patient. Q. What do expected outcomes provide? - answerA. Continuity of care The outcomes provide direction for care. The provider will be matched with the needs of the patient based on the expected outcome. Q. If a staff member tells a demanding patient that "there are other people on the floor besides you," he is using which of the following types of communication? - answerA. destructive messa