Question 1

It is in the scope of the surgical technologists practice to hold retractors if asked by the surgeon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

AORN is the official accrediting body for the surgical technologist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which is a type of surgical hazard?

Accepted Answer

A) Biologic 
B) Psychological 
C) Social 
D) Biomedical 
A) Biologic 
B) Psychological 
C) Social 
D) Biomedical A

Question 4

It is important to __________ and think in advance about each step to help the procedure run smoothly.

Accepted Answer

A) guess every move 
B) anticipate 
C) retract every time 
D) react 
A) guess every move 
B) anticipate 
C) retract every time 
D) react

Question 5

The control of _______________ and ______________ loss is referred to as hemostasis.

Accepted Answer

bleeding; blood
blood,bleeding

Question 6

Hemostasis is provided by ________,___________,or thermal means.

Accepted Answer

mechanical,chemical
chemical,m

Question 7

The RNFA should simultaneously perform as a scrub nurse during a surgical procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A physician assistant (PA)can assist in the OR and write prescriptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why is intraoperative suturing performed?

Accepted Answer

A) To remove a tissue mass 
B) To dissolve a tumor or benign mass 
C) Evidence that the procedure was performed as scheduled 
D) To stabilize an organ 
A) To remove a tissue mass 
B) To dissolve a tumor or benign mass 
C) Evidence that the procedure was performed as scheduled 
D) To stabilize an organ

Question 10

Which is an example of a physical hazard in the OR?

Accepted Answer

A) Medication 
B) Needlestick injury 
C) Prep solution 
D) Anesthesia gases 
A) Medication 
B) Needlestick injury 
C) Prep solution 
D) Anesthesia gases

Question 11

Knot tying for conventional surgery is performed using the

Accepted Answer

A) one-handed tie. 
B) freehanded tie. 
C) stapling 
D) backhanded tie. 
A) one-handed tie. 
B) freehanded tie. 
C) stapling 
D) backhanded tie.

Question 12

The first assistant usually assists in positioning the patient,surgical site exposure,closing skin incisions and applying dressings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The surgical first assistant's knowledge and skill level involves an understanding of

Accepted Answer

A) surgical anatomy and physiology. 
B) biochemical engineering. 
C) psychomotor kinesiology. 
D) advanced airway placement. 
A) surgical anatomy and physiology. 
B) biochemical engineering. 
C) psychomotor kinesiology. 
D) advanced airway placement.

Exam 5: The Surgical First Assistant

It is in the scope of the surgical technologists practice to hold retractors if asked by the surgeon.

AORN is the official accrediting body for the surgical technologist.

Which is a type of surgical hazard?

It is important to __________ and think in advance about each step to help the procedure run smoothly.

The control of _______________ and ______________ loss is referred to as hemostasis.

Hemostasis is provided by ________,___________,or thermal means.

The RNFA should simultaneously perform as a scrub nurse during a surgical procedure.

A physician assistant (PA)can assist in the OR and write prescriptions.

Why is intraoperative suturing performed?

Which is an example of a physical hazard in the OR?

Knot tying for conventional surgery is performed using the

The first assistant usually assists in positioning the patient,surgical site exposure,closing skin incisions and applying dressings.

The surgical first assistant's knowledge and skill level involves an understanding of

Perioperative Education

Foundations of Perioperative Patient Care Standards

Legal, regulatory, and Ethical Issues

The Perioperative Patient Care Team and Professional Credentialing

Administration of Perioperative Patient Care Services

The Patient: the Reason for Your Existence

Perioperative Pediatrics

Perioperative Geriatrics

Physical Facilities

Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Alternative Surgical Locations

Care of the Perioperative Environment

Potential Sources of Injury to the Caregiver and the Patient

Surgical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Therapy

Principles of Aseptic and Sterile Techniques

Appropriate Attire, Surgical Hand Hygiene, and Gowning and Gloving

Decontamination and Disinfection

Sterilization

Surgical Instrumentation

Specialized Surgical Equipment

Preoperative Preparation of the Patient

Diagnostics, specimens, and Oncologic Considerations

Surgical Pharmacology

Anesthesia: Techniques and Agents

Coordinated Roles of the Scrub Person and the Circulating Nurse

Positioning,prepping,and Draping the Patient

Physiologic Maintenance and Monitoring of the Perioperative Patient

Surgical Incisions implants and Wound Closure

Wound Healing and Hemostasis

Postoperative Patient Care

Potential Perioperative Complications

Endoscopy and Robotic-Assisted Surgery

General Surgery

Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery

Urologic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

Neurosurgery of the Brain and Peripheral Nerves

Spinal Surgery

Ophthalmic Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Otorhinolaryngologic and Head and Neck Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Cardiac Surgery

Vascular Surgery

Organ Procurement and Transplantation

Filters

The control of _ and loss is referred to as hemostasis.

Hemostasis is provided by ,___,or thermal means.