SURGCOM5 Flashcards
Perfluoropropane and sulfur hexafluoride are used to:
A) anesthetize the eye
B) constrict the pupil
C) keep pressure on the retina
D) prevent post-op infections
C) keep pressure on the retina
The graft used for a vaginoplasty is
A) full thickness graft
B) biological skin graft
C) split thickness skin graft
D) subcutaneous connective tissue
C) split thickness skin graft
The photo receptive layer of the eye is
A) choroid
B) cornea
C) iris
D) retina
D) retina
A sponge used in brain surgery ia a/n
A) cottonoid patty
B) Kitner
C) impregnated gauze
D) porcine
A) cottonoid patty
Tetracaine drops are used in ophthalmologic procedures to:
A) fill the posterior cavity to prevent retinal detachment
B) numb the surface of the eye and surrounding structures
C) irrigate the cornea to prevent drying and abrasions
D) flush traumatic laceration tissue to prevent post-op SSI
B) numb the surface of the eye and surrounding structures
Which maneuver might be performed by the surgical technologist during a cesarean section to aid in the delivery as the surgeon gently manipulates the head of the fetus out of the uterus?
A) application of external pressure over the bladder
B) application of external pressure over the fundus of the uterus
C) insertion of the surgical technologist’s hand into the uterus to pull the legs of the fetus out
D) use of two Balfour bladder blades to widen the uterine opening
B) application of external pressure over the fundus of the uterus
Why would gas sterilization be chosen over steam sterilization?
A) It is less expensive
B) It is less damaging to items
C) It is faster
D) It is more effective
B) It is less damaging to items
How many stages of labor and delivery does the patient go through?
A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five
C) four
During the surgical skin prep, areas that are considered contaminated should:
A) not be scrubbed at all
B) need no special attention
C) be scrubbed separately or last
D) be scrubbed vigorously and first
C) be scrubbed separately or last
When are counts done in the OR?
A) At the beginning and end of case
B) Before beginning of case, at beginning of wound closure, and at skin closure
C) As case begins and when case is in progress
D) before beginning of case and at the end of case
B) Before beginning of case, at beginning of wound closure, and at skin closure
For which procedure would the surgical technologist want to be sure to have adequate numbers of Allis or Allis- Adair tissue forceps?
A) A&P repair
B) D&C
C) LAVH
D) TAH-BSO
A) A&P repair
At the end of the case, drapes should be
A) pulled off and placed in the hamper
B) rolled off and placed on the floor so they can be checked for instruments
C) rolled off and placed in the hamper
D) checked for instruments, rolled off, and placed in the hamper
D) checked for instruments, rolled off, and placed in the hamper
When opening sterile supplies, all of the following are proper techniques Except
A) do not readjust the table drape after it has been opened
B) open the first flap away from you on an unwrapped item
C) remember not to lean over a sterile field
D) when opening items in a peel pouch, slowly allow the item to slide out of the package onto the sterile field
D) when opening items in a peel pouch, slowly allow the item to slide out of the package onto the sterile field
Which of the following is the only acceptable plastic that can be used for a steam sterilization wrapper?
A) Polyethylene
B) Polypropylene
C) Polyamide
D) Polyvinyl Chloride
B) Polypropylene
Gauze packing is used
A) on a small incision
B) wrapping a limb
C) in nose or open wound
D) when compression is needed
C) in nose or open wound
Which of the following statements about lateral kidney positioning is INCORRECT?
A) The lower leg is flexed, the upper leg is straight, and a pillow is between them.
B) The lower leg is straight and the upper leg is flexed, with a pillow under the lower leg.
C) A small roll is placed under the nonoperative side axillary area to facilitate respiration.
D) The patient’s flank is positioned over the kidney lift to provide greater exposure of the operative area.
B) The lower leg is straight and the upper leg is flexed, with a pillow under the lower leg.
All of the following are paired ligaments that support the uterus in the lower abdomen and attach it to the pelvis, EXCEPT:
A) broad
B) round
C) cardinal
D) cooper’s
D) cooper’s
Chemical that inhibits growth of endogenous microorganisms (resident flora) on skin and mucous membranes
A) Aerosol
B) Antiseptic
C) Aseptic
D) Sporicidal
B) Antiseptic
Sagging and eversion of the lower lid is
A) entropion
B) blepharitis
C) ectropion
D) ptosis
C) ectropion
Oxytocics are given in a cesarean after the baby’s shoulders are delivered
A) to contract the uterus
B) to relax the uterus
C) to prolong the contraction
D) to facilitate membrane rupture
A) to contract the uterus
When opening supplies for a case, what should be passed directly to the scrub, or flipped into an area where they are clearly visible?
A) medications
B) 10cc syringe
C) Peanuts
D) Blades
D) Blades
If there is a break in sterile technique during the procedure, the STSR should tell
A) the surgeon
B) the person who broke technique
C) the circulator
D) everyone in the lounge
B) the person who broke technique
For which surgical procedure would an Ocutome be used?
A) vitrectomy
B) enucleation
C) keratoplasty
D) strabismus correction
A) vitrectomy
Cervical effacement means
A) muscular action of the uterus to expel the fetus
B) measurementy of the uterus
C) cervical softening and thinning
D) movement of the fetus through the pelvic canal
C) cervical softening and thinning