Surgeon Support Flashcards
Which of the following is the most common combination of hemostatic agents used in neurosurgery?
Gelfoam and Thrombin
most common hematic agent
Hemovac drain
The Jackson-Pratt
is a negative pressure drain commonly used in orthopedics for moderate drainage.
Jackson- Pratt drain is commonly used in abdominal procedures for moderate drainage.
Which of the following instruments should the surgical technologist have ready when the surgeon is performing the anastomosis portion of a small bowel resection
A linear stapler is used to transect the portion of the bowel that needs to be transected.
During an abdominal hysterectomy the surgical technologist noticed there was an excessive amount of bleeding preventing the surgeon from seeing the bleeder. Place the options below in the correct order for anticipating the surgeon’s needs.
S
C
S
I
suction
clamp
stitch
irrigation
Place the items below in the correct order for passing to the surgeon during an orthopedic Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF
drill
depth gage
tap
screwdriver
. During a laparoscopic appendectomy the surgeon has stated that she needs to convert to a mini open. Which of the following retractors should the surgical technologist prepare?
Army-Navy and Richardson
Which of the following should be recorded on the patient’s operative record and verified with the surgeon for an implant procedure
size of implants, manufacturer’s serial number, type of implants
amount, type and size of implants used, as well as the implant serial number, must be verified by the surgical technologist to give to the surgeon.
frozen spicemen always on a telfa, always with water
Which of the following actions should the technologist take prior to being relieved during a case?
Give a verbal report., Perform a count of soft goods.
a count of sponges, sharps and needles
verbal report is given about any medications used or specifics of the case
