Surg tech final Pt. 2

An __ is a noninvasive procedure that uses ultrasound energy to demonstrate motion of the heart

A type of organism that dies quickly when exposed to air is called:

Which healthcare professional studies the prevention, causes, and treatment of cancer?

To prevent cancer seeding, the wound is __

Contrast media instilled into the urinary tract for visualization of the bladder, ureters, and kidney is called ___

Which term best describes the behavior of a malignant tumor?

Which technique is used to help locate problems within blood vessels throughout the body?

___ studies are used to assess blood flow

What is the term for the normal resident microbial populations found on the human skin?

__ is a radiopaque element that is used in the radiographic examination of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract

Which term refers to an abnormal heart sounds that is most commonly a sign of defective heart valves?

While listening to a pt’s lungs using a stethoscope, Dr. Wall hears coarse rattling sounds that are almost like snoring

The patient undergoing laparotomy should be prepped:

What is the normal respiratory rate range for adults?

The term __ refers to substances that the x-ray cannot penetrate

Which test is performed to obtain an indication of kidney function?

Which imaging technique produces multiple cross-sectional views of the body?

In a TRAM flap reconstruction, the surgeon reconstructs the breast with ___

Which term describes the condition of a surgical tech’s skin following skin prep?

A thoracentesis would be performed in the treatment of which condition?

When turning the sterile gown, what is handed to the circulator that completes the gowning process?

What is general term for practices & systems of health care that are used supplement conventional, or western, treatment

Which study assists a surgeon with determining the MOST effective antibiotic therapy for treatment of an SSI?

Which condition of excess fluid is analyzed by thoracentesis?

When transporting a patient on a stretcher through the OR suite corridors, which method should be followed?

The __ is a basic test used to evaluate the type and percentage of normal components in the blood

Which test is used to locate problems within blood vessels throughout the body?

___ is/are the oxygen-carrying protein attached to RBCs

A __ is composed of disorganized tissue that exhibits uncontrolled growth that spreads to other regions of the body

Intraoperative fluoroscopy for cholangiography would require which of the following?

Roentgenography, named for the German physicist who discovered it, is better known today as:

During the surgical skin prep, areas that are considered contaminated should:

Oxygen saturation is higher in the venous system than in the arterial system, making blood appear darker red

If pack of sponges is found to have an incorrect # during count process & the pt is on the OR table, what should be done

What is true about remission

An excess of what in the urine indicates increased muscle breakdown?

The ___ produces characteristic patterns indicating normal or abnormal conduction impulses that stimulate heart action

Basic diagnostic indicators that are used to evaluate the patient’s condition are ___

What does the circulator verify before the surgical tech places the basket of instruments on the back table?

A medical assistant assists a patient into a prone position in preparation for an exam. How is the patient positioned

Because__ is found in contrast media, the patient must be evaluated for potential hypersensitivity before administration

Which cancer treatment locates and attacks specific proteins on cancer cells?

Which of the following is (Are) stained in a Gram stain test?

___ is measured with a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope

Up to what area of the arms does a surgical technologist scrub?

___ provides detailed information about heart condition

Which position is routinely used for flexible colonoscopy procedures and may be performed on the patient’s stretcher?

In prepping a patient for surgery, which of the following should be removed to facilitate oxygen blood level assessment?

In a gram study, the bacteria that retains the blue coloration following staining, alcohol rinse, and restraining is:

Which pulse point assesses the pulse at the wrist?

Hypaque, cystografin, and renografin are:

A blood test that uses an arterial blood sample to assess oxygenation and adequacy of ventilation is called __

What does prothrombin time assess?

Which component of personnel protect equip(PPE) has shown ability to decrease disease transmission from needle punctures

Which type of cancer occurs in the blood?

Which is a technique used to treat damaged and precancerous skin?

The ___ is/are the first step(s) used to evaluate the patient’s condition

While performing a physical examination on Denny French, Dr. Giles uses what instrument to examine Denny’s eyes?

How many individuals are required to safely transfer a recently anesthetized patient from the OR table to the stretcher?

Thoracentesis is removal of fluid from the

Which form of cancer treatment removes a body part or destroys its function?

What would be the likely result of positioning the pt’s arms on armboards at a greater than 90 degree angle from torso?

Two primary tests that are performed on surgical patients to evaluate blood and blood cells are ___

__ uses radiofrequency signals and multiple magnetic fields to produce a high-definition image

Which two members of the surgical team are responsible for performing the counts to prevent retained items?

Which term describes the administration of medication from a patch applied to unbroken skin?

Which instrument is used to examine the tympanic membrane?

Intraoperative fluoroscopy for cholangiography would require which of the following?

During the process of setting up the sterile field, efficiency & economy of motion recommended that the surgical tech

Which type of cancer occurs in lymphoid tissues?

___ tests and procedures are those that do not require an incision or the perforation of intact tissues or structures

In TNM classification, the number following a T indicates __