SUR 110 review quiz

by which intention would a wound treated by debridement and use of packing, then sutured after resolution infection heal

how many times must a medication be identified/verified

primary union wound healing occurs

for which type of regional block is the anesthetic agent injected into the space that surrounds the dura mater

what is the name of the system attached to all anesthesia machines to remove waste anesthetic gases

which device delivers electrical current to the surgical site

what is the name of a raised, hypertrophic scar due to excessive collagen formation in some darker skinned individuals

type of report sent to risk management in effort to decrease chance of harm to patients, staff or damage to property

to preserve evidence in criminal case, what might be done to the patients hands if the patient does not require surgery

which type of suture ties has an attached needle

independent, nonprofit national organization that develops standards for and accredits health care organizations in U.S

voltage that is high enough to compromise the sterile glove, an insulator, to cause a hole in glove and possibly burn

general category of death would likely generate high emotional trauma for family members and need to preserve evidence

_____ involves the injection of local anesthesia into CSF to provide loss of sensation to entire body below diaphragm

is tissue is approximated too tightly, it can result in

an ESU device used in the OR completes an electrical circuit by carrying the current from the machine to the patient by

a medical device or equipment that has failed would have to be taken out of service and any patient injury reported to

which of the following would NOT be considered an example of a potential ethical dilemma

injecting a drug subcutaneous (SQ or SC) means

during which phase of general anesthesia would the risk of aspiration be the greatest

why should the humidity in the OR stay within a certain range

the ability of humans and surgical robots to determine the direction from which sound is coming is called ____

cricoid pressure

which term described a physician group owned hospital

STs and other allied health professionals in perioperative services work under what hospital administrative director

what is NOT an advantage of remote manipulation

anesthetic monitoring device register brain wave activity and enables anesthetic titration for optimal consciousness

during a procedure on a pregnant patient, the ST in scrub role may palpate what area to detect possible contractions

what do conscientiousness, problem solving, skills competency, teamwork, and continuing education represent for CST

which is a type of head fixation device that attaches to OR table used frequently for craniotomy procedures

what is the primary reason bolsters are used with retention sutures

normal body temperature is

which type of healing occurs in an aseptic wound with good approximation and ideal surgical conditions

acronym for the treatment given to a ST within 2 hours following a needle stick during a procedure on a patient with HIV

applying cricoid pressure to prevent gastric reflux and potential aspiration during intubation is

condition characterized by flat nasal bridge, short neck, impairment of cognitive ability, growth, slower speech

a medical imaging technique that can reveal the bodies dynamic metabolic activities is

immediately following the transfer of a medication to the sterile field, what must be done first

which of the following in not a sign of malignant hyperthermia

phase of general anesthesia the procedure take place and the monitoring of vital signs critical to maintain homeostasis

what is the main responsibility of the STSR during a MH crisis

term that describes a method of pretrial discovery in which a surgical team member might answer questions under oath

which of the following terms represents a positive physical and psychological state of a patient

a wound that is not sutured and that gradually fills in by granulation heals by which intention

kaposi's sarcoma is sometimes seen in combination with which of the following diseases

what is the name of the device used to support or modify the curvature of an endotracheal tube during intubation

the laser of choice for gastrointestinal surgery is the

what term is used to refer to remotely controlled robots

which type of ventilation system provides a supply of clean air and reduces contaminants and fumes from the OR

legal doctrine MOST applicable in case involving injury to a patient as result of employees lack of proper training

nerve plexus block, bier block, spinal block, and epidural block are common types of ____

the route of drug administration that produces the most immediate action is

type of natural immunoglobulins responsible for the type I serious allergic reactions to rubber containing items

which of the following legal terms is best described as "professional misconduct that results in harm to another"

what determines if a laser is solid/crystal state or a gas state

unless the patient is at risk of hypothermia, the temperature should range in the OR between

the types of anesthesia include

electrosurgery is the application of ____ current to coagulate or cut tissue

a patient undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer might experience prolonged wound healing due to

in which anatomical organ does biotransformation of drugs most often take place

in a surgical procedure on a severely injured trauma patient, which of the following measures is of utmost importance

patient intubation is performed during which phase of general anesthesia

which of the following wounds would be assigned a class I

during which part of pregnancy would an abdominal surgery be considered safest for both mother and fetus

the technical term for robotic arms are

the bipolar cautery is used for

a person in persistent vegetative state (only basic physiological functions) is categorized having suffered what death

specimen loss, mislabeling, and improper preparation are examples of which of the following

which of the following needs of the patient is related to anatomy and physiology, genetics, and pathology

an up and down movement by the surgical robotic arm is known as

the laser commonly used in prostate and or urologic surgery is

which of the following components of personal protective equipment (PPE) are worn for procedures using fluoroscopy

the suturing technique MOST appropriate for wounds likely to become infected or suffer potential stress is

describes the STs foundational commitment to professional honesty, confidentiality, fair treatment, cost containment

bipolar is the preferred method of electrocautery in _____ surgery

which anatomical structure regulates temperature by monitoring processes of heat production and loss in the human body

broad objectives of health and insurance portability and accountability act (HIPPA) includes all of the following except

which postoperative wound complication would require immediate surgical treatment

what stage of anesthesia is marked by cessation of breathing and the patient is unresponsive to pain and stimuli

the ____ laser is the most frequently used laser system in the OR

surgical team members who fail to monitor and protect a medicated patient from falling could be charged with

a sign of MH includes

in 2004, which of the following agencies created the "Do Not Use" abbreviation list

which is a membership organization for surgical technology with board of directors elected by a house of delegates

another name for suture ligature is

which type of suture needle is used on friable tissue such as liver or kidney

mechanical energy device that creates vibrations to move it blade to create mechanical friction that cuts/seals tissue

which type of legal action is MOST likely in cases involving tort law and operating room personnel

how are most drugs absorbed by the body

which suture gauge would be MOST appropriate for ophthalmic surgery

overgrowth of what microorganism is likely responsible for pediatric cases of enterocolitis following antibiotic therapy

_____ is a risk of general anesthesia

what historical figure is considered the father of modern anatomy and changed traditional approach to anatomical studies

what is the term for removal of foreign material or contaminated debris from a wound

the death from complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) would be categorized as what cause of death

the american hospital association replaced its "Bill of Rights" with which of the following

which organ is MOST often injured in motor vehicle accidents

lasers, power drills, and electrosurgical units can produce a ____ of vaporized tissue

what type of current does electrosurgery utilize

graduates of CAAHEP and ABHES programs are eligible to sit for the CST or CSFA exams administered by