Question 1

What is the temporary position for a female patient for placement of urinary catheter prior to abdominal hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  frog-legged 
B)  jackknife 
C)  low lithotomy 
D)  semi-Fowler's 
A)  frog-legged 
B)  jackknife 
C)  low lithotomy 
D)  semi-Fowler's

Question 2

Trendelenburg, reverse Trendelenburg, Fowler's, and lithotomy are variations of which basic position?

Accepted Answer

A)  decubitus 
B)  lateral 
C)  prone 
D)  supine 
A)  decubitus 
B)  lateral 
C)  prone 
D)  supine

Question 3

Where is the safety belt or strap placed on a patient in supine position on the OR table?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 inches proximal to the ankles 
B)  2 inches distal to the knees 
C)  2 inches proximal to the knees 
D)  2 inches distal to the perineal region 
A)  2 inches proximal to the ankles 
B)  2 inches distal to the knees 
C)  2 inches proximal to the knees 
D)  2 inches distal to the perineal region

Question 4

Radiation, convection, conduction, and evaporation are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  instrument sterilization methods 
B)  mechanisms of intraoperative heat loss 
C)  methods of thermal hemostasis 
D)  surgical suite ventilation controls 
A)  instrument sterilization methods 
B)  mechanisms of intraoperative heat loss 
C)  methods of thermal hemostasis 
D)  surgical suite ventilation controls

Question 5

Up to what area of the arms does a surgical technologist scrub?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 inch below the elbows 
B)  2 inches below the elbows 
C)  1 inch above the elbows 
D)  2 inches above the elbows 
A)  1 inch below the elbows 
B)  2 inches below the elbows 
C)  1 inch above the elbows 
D)  2 inches above the elbows

Question 6

The sitting position is a modification of which position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trendelenburg 
B)  lithotomy 
C)  Fowler's 
D)  Kraske 
A)  Trendelenburg 
B)  lithotomy 
C)  Fowler's 
D)  Kraske

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding hair removal is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hair must be shaved from every incisional and ECG lead site. 
B)  Hair removal should be performed as close to the time of the procedure as possible. 
C)  Hair removal is dependent upon surgeon's preference, patient factors, and surgical site. 
D)  Hair removal using a razor can result in microabrasions and increased microbial count. 
A)  Hair must be shaved from every incisional and ECG lead site. 
B)  Hair removal should be performed as close to the time of the procedure as possible. 
C)  Hair removal is dependent upon surgeon's preference, patient factors, and surgical site. 
D)  Hair removal using a razor can result in microabrasions and increased microbial count.

Question 8

Which of the following describes the configuration of a Mayo stand cover?

Accepted Answer

A)  flat 
B)  rigid 
C)  cylindrical 
D)  wraparound 
A)  flat 
B)  rigid 
C)  cylindrical 
D)  wraparound

Question 9

How many individuals are required to safely transfer a recently anesthetized patient from the OR table to the stretcher?

Accepted Answer

A)  None--wait until patient can move him- or herself. 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  None--wait until patient can move him- or herself. 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 10

During the surgical skin prep, areas that are considered contaminated should:

Accepted Answer

A)  not be scrubbed at all 
B)  need no special attention 
C)  be scrubbed separately or last 
D)  be scrubbed vigorously and first 
A)  not be scrubbed at all 
B)  need no special attention 
C)  be scrubbed separately or last 
D)  be scrubbed vigorously and first

What is the temporary position for a female patient for placement of urinary catheter prior to abdominal hysterectomy?

Trendelenburg, reverse Trendelenburg, Fowler's, and lithotomy are variations of which basic position?

Where is the safety belt or strap placed on a patient in supine position on the OR table?

Radiation, convection, conduction, and evaporation are examples of:

Up to what area of the arms does a surgical technologist scrub?

The sitting position is a modification of which position?

Which of the following statements regarding hair removal is INCORRECT?

Which of the following describes the configuration of a Mayo stand cover?

How many individuals are required to safely transfer a recently anesthetized patient from the OR table to the stretcher?

During the surgical skin prep, areas that are considered contaminated should:

Orientation to Surgical Technology

Legal Concepts, Risk Management, and Ethical Issues

The Surgical Patient

Special Populations

Physical Environment and Safety Standards

Biomedical Science

Preventing Perioperative Disease and Transmission

Emergency Situations and All-Hazards Preparation

Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia

Instrumentation, Equipment, and Supplies

Hemostasis, Wound Healing, and Wound Closure

Diagnostic Procedures

General Surgery

Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery

Ophthalmic Surgery

Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Genitourinary Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Peripheral Vascular Surgery

Neurosurgery

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Exam 12: Surgical Case Management

What is the temporary position for a female patient for placement of urinary catheter prior to abdominal hysterectomy?

Trendelenburg, reverse Trendelenburg, Fowler's, and lithotomy are variations of which basic position?

Where is the safety belt or strap placed on a patient in supine position on the OR table?

Radiation, convection, conduction, and evaporation are examples of:

Up to what area of the arms does a surgical technologist scrub?

The sitting position is a modification of which position?

Which of the following statements regarding hair removal is INCORRECT?

Which of the following describes the configuration of a Mayo stand cover?

How many individuals are required to safely transfer a recently anesthetized patient from the OR table to the stretcher?

During the surgical skin prep, areas that are considered contaminated should:

Orientation to Surgical Technology

Legal Concepts, Risk Management, and Ethical Issues

The Surgical Patient

Special Populations

Physical Environment and Safety Standards

Biomedical Science

Preventing Perioperative Disease and Transmission

Emergency Situations and All-Hazards Preparation

Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia

Instrumentation, Equipment, and Supplies

Hemostasis, Wound Healing, and Wound Closure

Diagnostic Procedures

General Surgery

Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery

Ophthalmic Surgery

Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Genitourinary Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Peripheral Vascular Surgery

Neurosurgery

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