2nd semester review

Question 1

What is the purpose of the pulse oximeter during surgery

Accepted Answer

To monitor oxygen levels in the blood

Question 2

The purpose of the surgical blade

Accepted Answer

to cut tissue

Question 3

Which of the following is a type of surgical forceps

Accepted Answer

adson

Question 4

Which of the following is a correct step in surgical hand scrubbing

Accepted Answer

rinse hands with water

Question 5

What is the purpose of the surgical mask

Accepted Answer

to prevent the spread of germs

Question 6

The medical term denoting rupture

Accepted Answer

-rrhexis

Question 7

Which instrument would be used to grasp and hold tissue during surgery

Accepted Answer

forceps

Question 8

What is the purpose of a surgical sponge counter

Accepted Answer

to count sponges

Question 9

Which of the following is a type of surgical sponge

Accepted Answer

Gauze

Question 10

Which of the following is not a type of surgical instrument

Accepted Answer

stethoscope

Question 11

Which of the following is a type of surgical mask

Accepted Answer

surgical

Question 12

What is the difference between sterilization and disinfection

Accepted Answer

Sterilization kills microorganisms while disinfection reduces their numbers

Question 13

Which of the following is a type of surgical retractor?

Accepted Answer

Weitlaner

Question 14

WHich of the following is a type of retractor

Accepted Answer

richardson

Question 15

Most surgical patients recover in the

Accepted Answer

PACU

Question 16

When transporting a patient on a stretcher you should

Accepted Answer

push from the head

Question 17

What is the purpose of a tourniquet during surgery

Accepted Answer

to control bleeding

Question 18

Cold, clammy skin may be a symptom of

Accepted Answer

shock

Question 19

Aeger Primo means

Accepted Answer

the patient first

Question 20

Surgical gown and gloves are worn primarily to

Accepted Answer

Prevent contamination of the surgical field

Question 21

Hemostatis during surgery is achieved primarily by

Accepted Answer

cauterizing

Question 22

Which of the following vital signs would be considered normal

Accepted Answer

BP 110/70, P 72, R16, o2 95%

Question 23

WHat is the purpose of a surgical smoke evacutor

Accepted Answer

to remove smoke and fumes from the field

Question 24

During surgery the primary role of the surgical technologist is to

Accepted Answer

maintain sterility of the surgical field

Question 25

Which of the following is a correct step in prepping the surgical site

Accepted Answer

Begin prepping at the center of the surgical site and work outward

Question 26

Which of the following defines aseptic technique

Accepted Answer

preventing contamination of surgical field

Question 27

The first phase of general anesthesia

Accepted Answer

induction

Question 28

An institutional accreditation for allied health education program

Accepted Answer

CAAHEP

Question 29

WHen opening an envelope folded sterile wrapper which flap os opened first

Accepted Answer

the far side

Question 30

When preparing ratcheted instruments for sterilization, what should the ST do?

Accepted Answer

Unlock all ratchets and leave the instrument jaws open

Question 31

Which of the following is not a type of surgical incision

Accepted Answer

radial

Question 32

What is the purpose of a surgical drill

Accepted Answer

to cut bone

Question 33

Which of the following is an atraumatic clamp

Accepted Answer

babcock

Question 34

WHat is the primary purpose of surgical draping

Accepted Answer

maintain sterility of the surgical field

Question 35

Which of the following connective tissue connects bone

Accepted Answer

ligament

Question 36

The spleen is located in the

Accepted Answer

Left upper region

Question 37

What is the purpose of a surgical suction device

Accepted Answer

to remove blood and fluids from surgical field

Question 38

WHat is the purpose of a foley catheter

Accepted Answer

to drain urine from the bladder

Question 39

What is the purpose of a surgical needle holder

Accepted Answer

to grasp and hold needles during suturing

Question 40

WHat is the purpose of a surgical skin marker

Accepted Answer

to mark the incision site

Question 41

Which of the following is a type of surgical gown

Accepted Answer

Disposable

Question 42

WHat is the purpose of a surgical scrub

Accepted Answer

To remove soil and transient microbes from hands and arms

Question 43

Which of the following is a potential complication of surgery

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 44

What is the purpose of the surgical light

Accepted Answer

provide illumination of the surgical field

Question 45

Which of the following is a tpe of wound closure technique

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 46

The bodys first line of defense

Accepted Answer

unbroken skin

Question 47

A component of effective communication

Accepted Answer

using open ended sentences

Question 48

Which of the following is a type of sciccor

Accepted Answer

Mayo

Question 49

What is the purpose of the surgical gown

Accepted Answer

To protect the surgical team from blood and bodily fluids

Question 50

What is the purpose of a surgical stapler

Accepted Answer

to close wounds

2nd semester review

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2nd semester review

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