NBSTSA Practice exam A all answers marked correct

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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. - ANSWER A 2.A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The surgical technologist begins removing all sharps and non-disposables from the drapes before pushing everything back. According to best practice, which of the following should be the NEXT step? A.Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and tear it down. B.Pull the drapes off and put them on the back table in case they are needed again. C.Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is transported to PACU. D.Leave the back table, mayo, and basin close to patient in case they are needed again. - ANSWER C [Show More]

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