NBSTSA Practice exam A (2022/2023) Already Passed

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NBSTSA Practice exam A (2022/2023) Already Passed 1.During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the s... urgical 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. 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. C 3.Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing? A.several squared gauze sponges B.rolled gauze and an abdominal pad C.several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze D.gauze sponges and a Velcro strap C 4.Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet? A.wrapping the limb sequentially with an Esmarch bandage from distal to proximal B.applying the pneumatic tourniquet to the limb and immediately inflating it C.prepping the limb with ChloraPrep, including the determined location of the tourniquet D.padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril D 5. When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used to grasp the cervix? A.Sims B.Auvard C.Schroeder D. Bozeman C 6. How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively? [Show More]

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