Basic Science Practice Exam Questions Flashcards
A surg tech is taking over a case and there is unlabeled medication on the field. What is the first action they should take?
A. Ask the surgeon to verify
B. Ask the circulator to verify
C. Call the tech back in to verify
D. Discard the medication and start over
Discard and start over
Which prep solution is contraindicated for use with laser?
A. Iodophors
B. Hibiclens
C. Duraprep
D. Triclosan
Duraprep
A patient has been under anesthesia and is showing signs of extreme swelling. Which is most critical to monitor in order to prevent this?
A. Normal saline intake
B. Time under anesthesia
C. Fluid intake/output
D. Glycine levels
Fluid intake/output
The circulator has just poured saline and water onto the field, but the tech did not verify. When asked, the circulator states what the meds are. What should the tech do?
A. Label the fluids at once
B. Throw off the fluids and ask for a replacement
C. Proceed with the fluids based on the circulator’s confirmation
D. Break scrub and retrieve new fluids
Throw out the fluids and ask for a replacement
Which of the following is contraindicated on the field for an endoscopic case using electrosurgical instruments?
A. Chlorhexidine
B. Betadine
C. Sterile water
D. Normal saline
Normal saline
What is the correct method for surgical skin prep for right arm disarticulation at the shoulder?
A. Fingertip to shoulder, including flank/chest, prepping axilla first, being sure to cover the area twice with the sponge, keeping the arm on the bed
B. Fingertip to shoulder, including flank/chest, prepping axilla last, using as many sponges as needed, keeping arm away from bed
C. Shoulder to fingertips, including flank/chest, prepping axilla first, using as many sponges as needed, keeping the arm away from the bed
D. Shoulder to fingertips, including flank/chest, prepping axilla first, covering the area twice with the sponge, keeping the arm on the bed
C
During an open bowel procedure, the tech notices the small bowel is starting to dry out. What should the tech do?
A. Ask the circulator to increase room humidity
B. Use sterile water to moisten the bowel
C. Use saline soaked lap sponges to moisten
D. Monitor and report any changes
C. Use saline soaked lap sponges to moisten
Anesthesia would ask how much fluid has been used in order to
A. Assess for anaphylaxis
B. Estimate blood loss
C. Evaluate for drug toxicity
D. Prevent malignant hyperthermia
B. Estimate blood loss
What is the graft used in an “ACL reconstruction with donor graft”?
A. Dermal graft
B. Epidermal graft
C. Autograft
D. Allograft
D. Allograft
What must be on every labeled drug on the field?
A. Abbreviated medication name and quantity
B. Abbreviated medication name, quantity, strength
C. Strength and expiration
D. Quantity and expiration
B. Abbreviated med name, quantity, strength
Which of the following hemostatic agents must be handled dry?
A. Prothrombin/Thrombin
B. Microfibrillar collagen/Avitene
C. Gelatin sponge/Gelfoam
D. Bone wax
B. Microfibrillar collagen/Avitene
Which solution should be in the room to control bleeding for a cervical cone biopsy?
A. Lugol’s solution
B. Acetic acid
C. Monsel’s solution
D. Collodian
C. Monsel’s solution
Which substance is flammable?
A. Isopropyl alcohol
B. Silver nitrate
C. Acetic acid
D. Sorbitol solution
A. Isopropyl alcohol
Which chemical is non-carcinogenic?
A. Polymethylmethacrylate
B. Formalin
C. Ethylene oxide
D. Monsel’s
D. Monsel’s
