During the intraoperative phase, which of the following activities can be completed by both sterile and non-sterile members of the surgical team?
When holding a suction wand 1 cm from the surgical site, wha…
When holding a suction wand 1 cm from the surgical site, what is the approximate percentage of surgical plume is effectively evacuated?
When using an ultrasonic cleaner, which of the following sho…
When using an ultrasonic cleaner, which of the following should be done FIRST?
Which of the following combination of medications are common…
Which of the following combination of medications are commonly used during a MAC?
Which of the following types of connective tissue fastens mu…
Which of the following types of connective tissue fastens muscle to bone?
During ophthalmic procedures, the surgeon will use which of…
During ophthalmic procedures, the surgeon will use which of the following paralytic agents to dilate the pupil?
The anesthesia care provider (ACP) is gathering supplies to…
The anesthesia care provider (ACP) is gathering supplies to initiate a Bier block for the surgical patient. Which of the following items does the surgical technologist give to the ACP to assist in displacing the blood?
A surgeon received a report from PACU that a patient is blee…
A surgeon received a report from PACU that a patient is bleeding at the surgical site after a lumbar laminectomy procedure. Upon inspection, the surgeon deems it necessary to return the patient to the OR to correct the issue. Which of the following should the surgeon suspect to occur if the issue is not resolved immediately?
Which of the following techniques promotes safety and protec…
Which of the following techniques promotes safety and protection of the surgical technologist during the intraoperative phase?
Which of the following examples illustrates unsafe technique…
Which of the following examples illustrates unsafe technique for disposing of contaminated sharps?