Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

bleeding;blood
blood,bleeding
The clearing of the field is part of the exposure process,but the control of bleeding and blood loss is referred to as hemostasis.

Question 2

The first assistant usually assists in closing skin incisions and applying dressings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Knot tying for conventional surgery is performed using the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Fumbling or struggling indicates a lack of knowledge and skill in the role of the first assistant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A registered nurse first assistant (RNFA)reviews the patient's chart,including laboratory results,subjective and objective data,and pending tests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

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

Question 10

AORN is the official accrediting body for the surgical technologist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: The Surgical First Assistant

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

The first assistant usually assists in closing skin incisions and applying dressings.

Knot tying for conventional surgery is performed using the:

Fumbling or struggling indicates a lack of knowledge and skill in the role of the first assistant.

A registered nurse first assistant (RNFA)reviews the patient's chart,including laboratory results,subjective and objective data,and pending tests.

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

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

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

Which is a type of surgical hazard?

AORN is the official accrediting body for the surgical technologist.

Why is intraoperative suturing performed?

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

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.