Study Island Full-Length Practice Exam 1 Latest Update 2024-2025 100 Questions and Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ A major complication of the Fowler's position is?
- brachial plexus injury
- air embolism
- foot drop
4. postural hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER: air embolism
A safety measure that the surgical technologist must adhere to when a fiber optic cord is in use on the sterile field is to
- start with the highest intensity and slowly lower to the desired setting
- always turn the power on before connecting to the scope
- never lay the lighted cord on the drapes to prevent a fire
4. increase the power quickly to provide for a brighter light - CORRECT ANSWER:
never lay the lighted cord on the drapes to prevent a fire
According to AORN standards, how many counts should be performed for a cesarean section?
- Two
- Four
- Five
4. One - CORRECT ANSWER: Four
After a closed reduction and application of a long arm cast for a distal radius fracture, what post-operative complication must be monitored closely?
- loosening of the cast that will result in a malunion of the fracture
- hyperthermia of the casting material that is a result of a chemical reaction
- an allergic reaction to the casting material that is evident by swelling of the upper arm
- severe swelling of the arm, which can result in compartment syndrome - CORRECT
ANSWER: severe swelling of the arm, which can result in compartment syndrome
After passing a closing suture to the surgeon, what instrument should the surgical technologist pass to the first assistant? 1 / 3
- suture scissors
- Crile hemostat
- Allis clamp
4. Yankauer suction tip - CORRECT ANSWER: suture scissors
An ENT instrument that can be used as a dissector and a retractor is
- Davis
- Fisher
- Hurd/Pillar
4. Tyding - CORRECT ANSWER: Hurd/Pillar
An important goal for the surgical staff when caring for a pediatric patient is
- to provide IV fluids during the surgical procedure to prevent hydration of body tissues
- to transport the patient directly to the operating room to prevent separation anxiety
- to use hot solutions, such as sterile water, when irrigating the surgical wound
- to maintain body temperature during the surgical procedure to prevent hypothermia -
CORRECT ANSWER: to maintain body temperature during the surgical procedure to
prevent hypothermia
An instrument that uses ultrasonic energy to simultaneously dissect and coagulate tissue during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a(n)
- resectoscope
- harmonic scalpel
3.endoscopic scissor
4. bipolar forceps - CORRECT ANSWER: harmonic scalpel
At the end of the surgical schedule, the surgical technologist is responsible for preparing for the next day by
- calling radiology to order contrast media needed for a scheduled procedure
- checking the surgical schedule to see which surgeons are working the next day
- restocking supplies and returning all equipment and furniture to their normal position
- checking the call list to see who will be staying if the scheduled cases run late -
- / 3
CORRECT ANSWER: restocking supplies and returning all equipment and furniture to their normal position
Before bringing the patient into the operating room suite, the surgical technologist MUST
- test all sterile power equipment that will be used during the surgical procedure
- arrange the operating room table slightly offset to the overhead lights
- attach the stirrup leg holders on both sides of the bed to save time
- arrange the backtable on the desired side of the OR table after opening the case -
CORRECT ANSWER: test all sterile power equipment that will be used during the
surgical procedure
Dark blood in the operative field could indicate
- asphyxia
- hypovolemia
- hyperoxemia
4. hypoxia - CORRECT ANSWER: hypoxia
During a bronchoscopy, bronchial washing specimens are collected in a
- specimen cup
- petri dish
- culture tube
4. Lukens trap - CORRECT ANSWER: Lukens trap
During a coronary artery bypass graft, what piece of equipment is used to circulate blood throughout the body and decrease body temperature, which slows cell metabolism?
- autotransfusion machine
- cardiotomy reservoir and myocardial protection system
- cardiopulmonary bypass pump
4. wanz-Ganz thermodilution pulmonary artery monitor - CORRECT ANSWER:
cardiopulmonary bypass pump
During a surgical procedure, the surgeon repeatedly requests an increase of power of the electrocautery. What action should the surgical team take?
- Switch the unit to the bipolar mode to allow the surgeon to have control of the power
- Immediately turn the sound down to prevent the unit from alarming as the power is
- / 3
increased