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Surgical Technology, Clinical Orientation, Unit1-3(proctored practice)

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1The sterile field should be established ____.
1. Aclose to the door
2. Bin major traffic paths
3. Cfarthest from the door
4. Din the middle of the room
2Torn, perforated, or wet disposable supplies should be ____.
1. Aused as is
2. Bused as a last resort
3. Cthrown away
4. Dused immediately
3All are duties performed by the STSR during the preoperative case management phase EXCEPT to ____.
1. Ascrub and don sterile attire
2. Banticipate the needs of the surgeon
3. Cprepare the operating room
4. Dexpose the operative site with sterile drapes
4When creating the sterile field, the ____ should be opened first.
1. Aback table
2. Binstruments
3. Cring stand
4. DSTSR gown and gloves
5Items are counted in which order for every procedure?
1. Asharps, atraumatic needles, sponges, instruments
2. Bsponges, instruments, sharps, atraumatic needles
3. Csponges, atraumatic needles, sharps, instruments
4. Datraumatic needles, instruments, sharps, sponges
6______is worn to protect personnel from microbial contact and environmental hazards.
1. AProtective attire
2. BSurgical attire
3. CSterile attire
4. DOR attire
7_______ items are those that are listed as available on the surgeon's preference card, that may or may not be utilized during a specific surgical procedure.
1. ASterile
2. Bsurgeon's
3. CHold
4. DOpen
8Tape used to seal disposable packaging material should be removed rather than broken to prevent possible damage to the integrity of the packaging material
1. AFalse
2. BTrue
9It is okay to have the circulator open your dressing sponges onto your back table if you have extra time in the middle of your case before the surgeon begins closing the operative wound.
1. AFalse
2. BTrue
10Sharps counts will include hypodermic needles, scalpel blades, cautery tips, safety pins, and any other sharp items.
1. AFalse
2. BTrue

11The mayo stand should be prepared with instruments by the surgical technologist prior to performing the initial instrument count with the circulating nurse.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
12What is a “fire risk assessment” and how does it affect a surgical technologist when preparing for a surgical procedure?
1. AA fire risk assessment gives a score from 0 to 3 depending on fire risks involved with the procedure. As the level moves up more precaution is needed during the procedure to remove the risk of accidental burns to the patient.
2. Bnone
13Check the boxes that must be verified prior to opening any sterile item.
1. Amake sure items are sterilized
2. Bask nurse if item is to be used for the case
3. Cwash the wrapper before use
4. Dpackage intergrity
14Why is it important for the surgical technologist to verify the items contained within their case cart prior to the start of their assigned surgical procedure?
1. Ato make sure all the items are sterile
2. Bto separate items that are hold and items that will be used
15Check the boxes of the purposes for counting sponges, instruments and needles.
1. Aprevent items accidently being left inside the patient
2. Bprevent unsterile items from being used
3. Cprotect yourself and hospital from legal liability
4. Dso the surgeon can document the supplies used during the procedure
16Once you are employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility, is it important for you to know your hospital's count policy? Why or why not?
1. Ayes, each hospital has the same policy to abide by
2. Byes very important, each hospital can have a different policy regarding counting procedures.
17Which is a correct statement?
1. AInitial count is done before and incision is made
2. Bsecond closing count is done after the skin layer has been closed
3. Cfirst closing count is performed when the muscle layer is closed
4. Dsecond closing count is done after the procedure has ended
18How many counts are performed during the preoperative phase?
1. A1
2. B2
3. C0
19How many counts are performed upon closure of a surgical wound for an open cholecystectomy?
1. A1
2. B2
3. C3
20How many instrument counts are required during the entire perioperative process for an open abdominal hysterectomy?
1. A0
2. B2
3. C3
21What criteria is used to determine when an instrument count is required (Instruments counts are not required for every case)?
1. Amost hospital policys dictate less then 2 inch incision instrument counts are not required
2. Bmost hospital policys dictate less then 3 inch incision instrument counts are not required
22Who is generally responsible for performing counts?
1. AIts a duel role between the Scrub Tech and the circulator.
2. BCST in the first scrub role
23What order are the locations of the operating room counted in when performing closing counts and what order are the items counted in?
1. ASterile field at patient, mayo stand, backtable and lastly floor
2. BSterile field at patient, mayo stand, floor, backtable
3. Cmayo stand, Sterile field at patient, backtable and lastly floor
24The circulating nurse is performing the “time out” prior to the start of a surgical procedure and you are the first scrub on the case setting up your back table. What should you do while the “time out” is being performed?
1. Acommunicate with the O.R. team
2. Bbe quiet
3. Cmake sure everyone is ready to proceed with the surgery
25What happens if a count is incorrect? What does the circulator do? What does the scrub do? What does the surgeon do?
1. AThe first step is to recount. The scrub will search all fields for missing item. If the item cannot be found the surgeon will order an xray. The circulator calls for additional help
2. BThe first step is to have the surgeon order an xray. Then we will recount, if the item still can not be found the circulator will order additional help
26Describe how you would count a multipack of needles, such as control release, when performing the initial needle count.
1. Aeach needle in the package must be counted. IF package is unopened its counted as 1
2. Beach needle in the package must be counted. The package must be opened.
27Which kind of soiled sponges are the only sponges to be discarded in the kick bucket?
1. Araytec or laps
2. Braytec or laps or peanut
28What is the rule regarding a package of sponges (Raytecs) that are counted during the initial count that are found to only have nine sponges instead of ten?
1. Asponges with incorrect counts should be discared, taken out of the room and replaced with another package
2. BThe circulator is to be informed that another raytec is needed to make 10
29You are functioning as the first scrub on an open bowel resection when the patient suddenly goes into cardiac arrest. What should you do?
1. Aprotect the sterile field from contamination, If needed a ST may need to break scrub
2. Bprotect the sterile field from contamination, the ST should never break scrub
30*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual

*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

**Places the specimen on a piece of Telfa and carefully drops it into the specimen container**
1. AI, T
2. BD,P
31*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual

*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

***Watch for breaks in aseptic technique***
1. AC,PO
2. BD,P
3. CT,I
32*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual

*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

***Give report to P.A.C.U. nurse about the patient and the procedure just performed***
1. AT,I
2. BT,P
3. CC,PO
33*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual

*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

**Anticipate needs of surgeon by handing needed instruments and supplies**
1. AT,P
2. BPO
3. CT,I
34*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual

*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

**Gown and glove surgeon and their assistants**
1. AD,P
2. BT,P
3. CT,I
35*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual

*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

**Undrape the patient and discard the soiled drapes in the trash**
1. AT,I
2. BT,PO
3. CT,P
36*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual
*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

*Check surgeon's preference card for special equipment to be brought into the room*
1. AT,I
2. BT,P
3. CD,P
37*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual
*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

*Check chart for history, physical examination, consent forms, laboratory reports, radiology reports, cardiology reports, and allergies*
1. AD,P
2. BT,P
3. CC,P
38*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual
*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

*Assist with positioning the patient after the induction phase of anesthesia*
1. AD,P
2. BT,P
3. CC,P
39*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual
*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

*Assist surgeon with draping the patient*
1. AT,P
2. BC,P
3. CD,P
40*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual

*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

*Prep the surgical patient with antimicrobial solutions*
1. AT,P
2. BC,P
3. CD,P
41*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual

*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

*Remove contaminated gown and gloves from the surgeon during the case*
1. AC,I
2. BT,P
3. CD,I
42*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual

*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

*Count sponges, needles, and instruments at the close of the procedure*
1. AC,I
2. BD,I
3. CC,P
43*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual

*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

*Place label on frozen section in the container and call for transporter to take to lab*
1. AC,I
2. BD,I
3. CC,P
44*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual

*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

*Obtain additional equipment and supplies and open as requested during the surgical procedure*
1. AI, T
2. BC,PO
3. CC,I
45*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual

*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

*Discard soiled sponges into the kick bucket*
1. AT,I
2. BC,I
46*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual

*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

*Insert Foley catheter into the patient prior to the prep*
1. AT,I
2. BC,P
47*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual

*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

*Connect drains to the evacuator*
1. AD,P
2. BT,I
48*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual

*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

*Move patient to recovery cart or bed*
1. AD,PO
2. BT,I
49*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual

*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

*Assist anesthesia during induction*
1. AC,P
2. BD,PO
50*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual

*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

*Help surgeon tie around the gown*
1. AD,P
2. BT,I
51*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual

*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

*Place first layer of dressing on wound*
1. AD,P
2. BT,I
52*For each of the following duties decipher whether each is designated for the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role, the Circulator in the unsterile role, or Dual for both.
T = Surgical Technologist C= Circulator D= Dual

*For each of the following duties also identify whether the task is completed during the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative period of a surgical procedure.
P = Preoperative I= Intraoperative PO= Postoperative

*Clean up back table and instruments and place on case cart*
1. AT,PO
2. BT,I

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