NBSTSA intra-operative procedures, All Questions with answers. 100% Verified.

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NBSTSA intra-operative procedures, All Questions with answers. 100% Verified. What suturing technique features short lateral stitches that are taken beneath epithelial layer of skin? - ✔✔-subc... uticular Who is responsible for the proper care and handling of intraoperative specimens? - ✔✔-surgical technologist in the scrub role and the circulator What procedure is used for removal of an embolus? - ✔✔-balloon catheterization During an excisional biopsy of sentinel nodes, the surgical technologist should prepare specimens using what method? - ✔✔-place in separate containers and identify What item is used for sponging around the spinal cord? - ✔✔-cottonoids What is done FIRST when performing a myringotomy? - ✔✔-removal of cerumen from the ear canal What catheter is MOST commonly used to perform an embolectomy? - ✔✔-Fogarty If a patient is undergoing a mastectomy immediately followed by a reconstruction, how many surgical setups should be obtained? - ✔✔-two; the reconstruction will immediately follow the mastectomy, but a second set of instruments should be used to prevent seeding The surgeon is performing a suprapubic prostatectomy. Control of bleeding is a major consideration. What clamp should the ST hand to the surgeon to aid in hemostasis? - ✔✔-long right angle clamp What may be used when applying a sterile dressing to a skin graft? - ✔✔-pressure dressing What is NOT symptom of shock? -Increased respirations -Hypertension -Cold, clammy skin -Tachycardia - ✔✔-hypertension A surgeon asks for warm irrigation after a GI tract re-anastomosis. What BEST describes the reason for irrigating at this point in the procedure? - ✔✔-to aid visual inspection for leakage During an open repair of an indirect hernia, which of the following drains should a surgical technologist have available to pass the surgeon once the spermatic cord has been dissected? -Malecot -T-tube -Jackson-Pratt -Penrose - ✔✔-penrose What type of incision is typically used for an open cholecystectomy? - ✔✔-subcostal The surgical technologist in the scrub role must keep track of blood loss as well as: - ✔✔-track amount of irrigation used A cardiac arrest occurs during a procedure, and the surgeon is resuscitating the patient. What is the responsibility of the ST in the scrub role during this time? - ✔✔-remain sterile and maintain the sterile field What blade fits a #4 handle - ✔✔-#20 If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical technologist should request additional: - ✔✔-lap sponges During a procedure, a surgical technologist touches an unsterile item with a sterile glove. What should be done? - ✔✔-change the glove at once Once the spinous process is exposed during a laminectomy, the next instrument needed for the removal of the lamina is a: - ✔✔-Kerrison rongeur Heaney clamps are used MOST frequently for what type of surgery? - ✔✔-hysterectomy During the application of arch bars, the surgeon will MOST likely use what between the teeth and around the bar? - ✔✔-25- or 26- gauge stainless steel wire What is a preferred retractor for a groin incision? - ✔✔-weitlaner What is the BEST placement area for the electrosurgical grounding pad for a patient in the lithotomy position? - ✔✔-anterior thigh What procedure is used to visualize the cystic, hepatic, and common ducts? - ✔✔-cholangiography Retention sutures are advantageous when the patient is: - ✔✔-obese What stapler should be used for end-to-end intestinal resection? - ✔✔-EEA During a breast augmentation, the surgeon repeatedly asks the ST to refill the 10cc syringe with local anesthetic. What is the BEST way to keep track of how much is used? - ✔✔-keep note on the field of how much has been used What medication is the anesthesia provider responsible for recording the name, amount, and delivery method during a surgical procedure? - ✔✔-propofol A surgeon has just completed an incisional biopsy and would like to have an immediate diagnosis. What is the MOST appropriate next step? - ✔✔-send the specimen to pathology in a dry specimen container so that a frozen section can be completed A T-tube drain may be used following: - ✔✔-choledochotomy During a laparoscopic appendectomy, what type of stapler should the ST have ready on the back table for removing the appendix and ensuring no spillage of bowel content? - ✔✔-linear What should the ST in the scrub role do during a cardiac emergency? - ✔✔-remain sterile and keep the back table sterile When can instrument counts be omitted? - ✔✔-if an emergency proce [Show More]

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