Chapters 1-19 final, Oct 2021 (SURG TECH)

_________ are fingerlike projections at terminal end of fallopian tube.

Which of the following wounds would be assigned a Class I? 

high-level disinfectant when items are immersed for 20 to 30 minutes and a sterilant if items remain immersed for 10hour

During which phase of general anesthesia would the risk of aspiration be the greatest?

Skin prep areas that are considered contaminated should?

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

Who established an early "scientific" mindset; Founder of comparative anatomy

Which drug is an anticoagulant antagonist used to reverse the effects of heparin?

Performing surgery without consent can be the commission of ____

What is the primary reason bolsters are used with retention sutures? 

Which tissue layer of the abdominal wall provides the greatest strength and support of the wound? 

Surgical Technologist report to?

A CST may be asked to _____________________ for the surgeon during septal procedures.

Which cranial nerve may be damaged by growth of a cholesteatoma (ear growth)?

all of the following are environmental specification for the decontamination room in CSPD EXCEPT: 

What is the weight that AAMI has recommended instrument sets should NOT exceed? 

What is the room is adjacent to the OR and contains a scrub sink and autoclave?

What is the ratio of chest compression to rescue breaths for infants, adolescents, and adults?

Correct result regarding changes following pelvic extenteration

consists of seven health organizations, including AST, that promote excellence in surgical patient safety.

Which wound classification would be assigned to a vaginal hysterectomy with anterior and posterior colporrhaphy? 

Areas where hat, scrubs, and designated shoes or shoe covers and mask are worn

how can a ST setting up their back table and mayo reduce an 18 mo old patients anxiety

Muscle that pocket is created under for breast implant that provides greatest support:

Brain stem continues to provide respiration, BP, and a heartbeat with the assistance of a respirator

Medication container that poses highest risk of injury to the handler & contamination of medication by glass particles?

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

Who was the first great anatomist

Which ligaments are NOT paired ligaments that support uterus in lower abdomen?

The humidity should be maintained between 20 and 60 to prevent condensation in cabinets or on glasses / eyewear

The laser that is not effective for transmission through clear fluids or glass

What is the color code for oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and compressed air respectively.

Tissue trauma is minimized by using which type of suture-needle combination? 

Radionuclide seeds are implanted to treat:

Surgical procedures, fertility and sterilization procedures, anesthesia, transfusions, chemotherapy are a form of…

Time a congenital facial deformity would most likely occur?

Which layer of the abdominal wall must be approximated securely, even if the other layers are not?

During triage, Select example of Green tag

MS, lupus and RA are examples of?

which classification of antibiotics is contraindicated for use in neonates due to kernicterus?

When a patient has the advanced directive that states not to perform extraordinary measures, it's considered:

what is a coping mechanism often seen in children reacting to trauma?

opening a wrapped item such as a gown on a Mayo stand, the contents and wrapper are considered sterile to what distance

provides a system of health surveillance to monitor and prevent disease outbreaks

Any need or activity related to the identification & understanding of one's place in an organized universe.

Real-time radiographic imaging that allows action is _______________.

placement of a sheet or pad under a pregnant patients right hip would alleviate what?

More than 4-6 weeks, long lasting condition. Ex. High BP and Asthma

Which of the following components of PPE are worn for procedures using a fluoroscopy or x-ray 

Positieve, desirable form of stress

organization dedicated to improving quality of care for surgical pt. by setting standards for education & practice

Which type of synthetic mesh is absorbable? 

For patients who were not placed on or were removed from life support, various tissues can be recovered including:

Does NOT require incision, trocars, or distention

Organism most commonly associated with surgical site infections 

Which term is defined as the number of ways that a robotic manipulator can move?

Known as relaxation & hypertrophy of eyelid skin:

A method of pretrial discovery in which questions are answered under oath

What would the role of a ST normally be in a Cardiac Arrest in a Surgical Setting?

What metal is stronger and lighter than stainless steel?

What is the type of process the ultrasonic cleaner uses to dislodge minute particles of soil and organic debris?

How long should the steam biological indicator be incubated before the reading is recorded? 

Positive pressure gradient that prevents airborne contaminants from entering the OR when doors are opened.

Neutral zone, PPE, sharps containers, magnetic pads, instrument stand, one - handed technique to prevent

All doors into restricted areas must remain closed during a procedure to preserve

type of shock in which blood pressure is decreased and pulse rate is increased

How should micro ear instruments be cleaned intraoperatively?

ST's are a part of what federal emergency response team

What does TEP stand for?

With Malignant Hyperthermia, What is the last symptom seen?

The recommended biological indicator (BI) for hydrogen peroxide gas plasma is: 

Pediatric patients require enhanced team focus on physiological needs in a more dramatic way

Falls, medication errors, intraoperative burns, and loss of specimens are examples of ___ that would require reporting. 

Treat or manage a disease, and fall into several categories including elective and nonelective surgeries

Surgical technology programs are accredited by with following program.

Obese patients frequently suffer from this condition and it is usually discovered intraoperatively

What causes the majority of serious trauma for pediatric patients?

The biological indicator (BI) for the steam sterilization method is: 

continuous ECG monitoring via placement of catheter in the subclavian or internal jugular

Object in electrical circuit that receives and can modify the amount of power from the source:

An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals

The Bowie-Dick test is performed for which sterilization method? 

The patient only has ___ to ___ minutes before cells of the brain begin to deteriorate.

Religion that views medical treatment is encouraged but no blood transfusion.

person who is controlling or directing the employee has greater responsibility than the one who is paying the employee

Wax that is produced and found within the ear canal?

What can be the result of positioning the patient's arms greater than 90 degrees

What is the purpose of a mesh graft device?

A widely accepted list of safety measures is entitled the Six "__________"_ of Medication Administration.

How many pounds over ideal weight is considered morbid obesity?

Leaving a patient alone and unattended after surgery is considered? 

Term for precision of a laser beam. Is based on area exposed, time activated, and power setting

exposure time for an unwrapped instrument set with some lumens in a prevacuum/dynamic air removal steam autoclave?

The person who initiates a lawsuit

How will the surgeon manipulate skin edges of wound before the surgical technologist places an approximating skin staple

Which suturing technique would be used to close the stump of the appendix in an open appendectomy

Classification of drugs used to induce uterine contractions & reduce bleeding after vaginal or cesarean section delivery

Suture technique for attaching tendons in toe-to-thumb transfer procedure:

The minimum number of air exchanges per hour is __ with a recommended range of __ to __ air exchanges per hour.

What is the pharmacological agent administered specifically to treat malignant hyperthermia (MH)?