Certification Review 3b

Which destroys bacterial spores?

Which is the FIRST step in applying a pneumatic tourniquet for a bloodless field?

Which anesthetic agent is administered intravenously?

Which retractor is used during a femoro-femoral bypass?

Traction sutures are used on common bile duct explorations to

Which instrument may be used to clamp the aorta?

Which is a preferred retractor for a groin incision?

Bacteria can be reduced in the OR by

The veriform appendix originates from the

When a break in aseptic tech occurs, the ST should FIRST notify the

For steam sterilization biological indicators should be placed

***The pt most likely suffers from?

Pt presented in OR w/o family history of anes complications. Which is of the MOST concern?

On which would an antiseptic be used?

Surgeon has completed incisional biopsy; wants immediate diagnosis. Next step?

Which is done first when performing a myringotomy?

Which surgical procedure can induce menopause?

What type of needle is used to repair a liver laceration?

An esmarch bandage should be applied to an extremity

Surgeon asks for warm irrigation after GI anastomosis. BEST reason?

Which catheter is MOST commonly used to perform embolectomy?

Surgeon is performing suprapubic prostatectomy. Which clamp will be used to aid in hemostasis?

Surgeon is repairing gunshot wound to chest. Which type of drain should be available?

Which position is used for a mastopexy?

The drug MOST commonly used to treat ventricular tachycardia is

Which is a monofilament suture?

When performing urinary bladder catheterization it is essential to

Which describes events that would require filing an incident report?

Which statement is true regarding surgical correction of a Colles' fracture?

***Which would MOST likely be the cause?