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Which of the following hepatitis viruses is treated with a vaccination of gamma globulin after initial exposure?	Hepatitis A
What is the name of a bacterial skin infection that is highly resistant to some antibiotics?	MRSA
When comparing eukaryote to prokaryote cells, eukaryote cells are	More complex than prokaryotes, have membrane-bound organelles, and are identified as protozoa, fungi, plants, and animals, including human cells
A toxin that is produced only by gram-negative bacteria, forms an integral part of a cell wall, and is released when bacteria die or divide is an	Endotoxin
What action should the surgical technologist take if the color of the solution at the bottom of an anaerobic culture tube is pink?	Discard the tube because oxygen is present in the tube.
Which of the following viruses is transmitted through contaminated serum and plasma, causes severe damage to the liver, and is the main blood-borne hazard for healthcare workers?	Hepatitis B
Microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, that are capable of causing diseases in humans are called	Pathogenic
The complex network of interconnecting folds that synthesizes proteins and lipids within eukaryotic cells is called the	Endoplasmic reticulum
What type of immunity provides long-term immunity when a serum prepared form animals, humans, or laboratory substances is given to an individual?	Artificially acquired active immunity
Which of the following microorganisms lives as normal skin flora and is capable of entering the patient during the surgical skin incision?	Staphylococcus aureus
An immune response that triggers specific B-cells to proliferate and secrete a large amount of their specific antibodies is called	Hemoral immunity
The smallest microorganism that is capable of causing a disease is a	Virus
Which of the following are parasitic microorganisms that are smaller than bacteria but larger than viruses and are transmitted via insects and animals?	Rickettsiae
Bacteria that cannot live or grow in the presence of oxygen are referred to as	Anaerobic
The virus that causes chicken pox can remain latent in the body for years and may reappear causing a painful condition known as shingles. This virus is caused by microorganisms called	Varicella-zoster virus
What popular technique is used to differentiate between negative and positive bacteria?	Gram stain
Which of the following bacteria appear as round-shaped clusters?	Staphylococcus
Which of the following best describes the method of growing living material, such as fluid or tissue collected during a surgical procedure, in prepared media to obtain microorganisms to establish a diagnosis or identify an infectious agent?	Culture
Which of the following organisms do not establish themselves permanently but usually occupy a particular body site?	Transient
What type of immunity is acquired when the antibodies from a mother are passed through the placenta to the fetus or through breast milk to an infant?	Naturally acquired passive immunity
A disease that is long lasting or recurrent is referred as a	Chronic disease
What phase of an acute infection is characterized by a short period of time, usually a day or less, when the symptoms are vague?	Prodromal
A pathogenic microorganism that is highly resistant to antibiotics, often causing deep-tissue nosocomial infections, and frequently found living in many areas of the hospital is	Pseudomonas aeruginosa
What type of acid-fast-staining technique is used to identify Mycobacteria, particularly the microbe that causes tuberculosis?	Ziehl-Neelsen stain
What microorganism is often present when a patient is scheduled for a below-the-knee amputation due to gangrene?	Clostridium perfringens
An unidentified break in aseptic technique by a surgical technologist could result in	A nosocomial infection
Which of the following is an example of an exposure to a pathogen by direct contact?	Body fluids splashed in the eyes
What biological stain is used as a counterstain in histology and cytology exams to color all cell nuclei red?	Safranin
Chickenpox, measles, and rabies are caused by a class of microorganisms with distinctly shaped DNA or RNA within a protein shell. These diseases are caused by microorganisms classified as	Viruses
What airborne microorganism can the surgical technologist be exposed to when assisting with a bronchoscope?	Mycobacterium tuberculosis
A severe allergic reaction to a medication, such as penicillin, or to a foreign protein, such as latex, is called	Anaphylaxis
A traumatic wound with a large amount of tissue loss would heal by	Second intention
A post-operative wound complication that results in the partial protrusion of the abdominal content through an opening in the abdominal wall is called	Evisceration
Specialized structures on the outside of the bacterial cell that give the microbe the ability to move in liquid by a wavelike motion are called	Flagella
What term is used to describe a sac or capsule that forms around parasitic microorganisms before they enter the dormant stage?	Cyst
A type of immunity in which an individual contracts the disease and then produces his or her own antibodies to the disease is called	Natural acquired active immunity
Highly potent toxins that are excreted by microorganisms, such as bacteria, and can cause damage to the host by destroying cells or even disrupting the normal cellular metabolism are called	Exotoxins
What is the name of the microbial relationship in which two microorganisms depend o and even benefit from each other?	Mutualism
A 30-year-old male patient has an open traumatic wound with a fracture of the right radius and ulna after being pulled into a piece of machinery. The wound classification for this surgical procedure would be	Class IV
A wound that is made surgically with no tissue loss and with clean edges and minimal scarring is classified as	Class I
What instrument will the surgeon use to ensure that the femoral implant will fit properly into the intramedullary space of the femur during a total arthroplasty?	Broach
From the following described actions, recommended by OSHA standards, which is the safest action in passing sharp instruments to the surgeon?	Place them in a neutral zone
A standard self-retaining retractor that requires assembly of four to six parts in included in a general procedure tray. What is the proper name of this retractor?	Balfour
Which of the following specialty scopes would most likely be used to explore the cavities of the brain?	Ventriculoscope
Which forceps are used for ear dressing or nasal packing applications?	Straight bayonet forceps
Which of the following is a retractor commonly found in a major laparotomy set?	Richardson
During an elective postpartum tubal ligation, the surgeon asks the surgical technologist for an instrument to grasp the fallopian tube. Which of the following is the correct instrument to pass to the surgeon?	Babcock clamp
During an appendectomy, the surgeon has just finished dividing the mesoappendix. What instrument would the surgeon use to crush the base of the appendix?	Straight clamp
The surgical technologist is scrubbing for an exploratory laparotomy . During the procedure, the surgeon finds an obstruction in the jejunum. What instrument should the tech have available to assist the surgeon with this procedure?	Dennis clamp
For arteriotomy, the vascular surgeon requests a number 11 blade. Which of the following knife handles would the tech use to load this blade?	A umber 7 handle
Which of the following suction tips are used in surgeries of the spine and nose to aspirate through a cottonoid?	Frazier
The orthopedic cutting instrument often used with a mallet to remove bone from the iliac crest for use as a graft is know as	Lambotte osteotome
Which of the following suction tips would the surgeon use during a myringotomy?	Frazier
Which of the following instruments has straight, curved, or right-angled jaws that hold a single clip and is used for hemostasis?	Weck clip applier
If an instrument is described a atraumatic, this would mean that the instrument will	Not produce injury or damage to the tissue
During a thyroidectomy, what instrument would the surgeon use to grasp the thyroid gland?	Lahey tenaculum
Which of the following instruments would be used to remove the lamina bone during a lumbar laminectomy for a herniated disc?	Kerrison rongeur
When passing instruments to the surgeon, the tech should hold the instrument by the	Jaws
Which of the following retractors is used in open heart bypass surgery?	Ankeney
Which of the following forceps have long shanks and tips forming an oval with cross-serrations used to hold a fan-folded ratec or to grasp non-delicate tissue?	Ring forceps
what legal doctrine literally means "the thing speaks for itself"	Res ipsa loquitur
Which of the needle holders may be used to hold fine needles by the cardiovascular surgeon for graft preparation of the harvested internal mammary?	Ryder
A needle holder with long shanks, a spring handle, and locking mechanism to hold needles in cardiovascular, plastic, and eye procedures is known as	Castroviejos
The surgical tech is assisting with an abdominal hysterectomy. At which point in the surgery should the tech expect the second count to be performed	Before the peritoneal cavity is closed
The USSC and Ethicon staplers are differentiated by the type of stapler and size of the staples. Which type of stapler may be used on the lobar bronchi for a segmental lung resection?	TA-30
During an open reduction and internal fixation of the right radius and ulna, the surgeon will be using a 2.5-mm drill bit. What attachment will the surgical technologist need to secure the drill bit onto the drill?	Jacob chuck
Which of the following would be classified as an occluding instrument?	Hemostat clamp
During a superficial procedure on the hand, the surgeon will most likely use	A number 15 knife blade on a number 3 handle
After clamping the umbilical cord during a cesarean section, what type of scissors would be used to cut the cord?	Lister bandage scissors
A Green retractor is used to retract and protect the recurrent laryngeal nerve during a	Thyroidectomy
Which of the following instruments is a handheld retractor that would be used on a deep abdominal wound?	Deaver
One of the most common causes of an injury during an operative procedure occurs when passing sharps, such as knife blades. To prevent accidental injury while passing a scalpel, many surgical knife blades are	Now available with retractable protective covers
What type of hemostatic clamping instrument is used during an open cholecystectomy to assist with the removal of the gallbladder?	Kelly clamp
The surgical tech may assist the surgeon in	Stapling skin
In the classification of instruments, which of the following fits the description of having sharp edges that are used to incise, separate, or excise tissue?	Cutting/dissecting
During an anterior cervical discectomy, a pituitary rongeur would be used to remove the	Intervetebral disk tissue
The viewing instruments or specula used by every otologist are called the	Boucheron ear specula
Of the following clamping/occluding class of instruments listed, which one is 6-1/4 inches in length and has horizontal serrations extending half the length of the jaws?	Rankin hemostatic forceps
The most important factor in patient transfer from the gurney to the operating room table is	To obtain assistance
When the patient is in the lithotomy position, the buttocks are	Even with the table edge
In order to ensure the safety of the patient in the reverse Trendelenburg position, what table attachment must be added and secured?	Footboard
To ensure the patient is undergoing the correct procedure, what must be done before an incision is made?	Request a time out
Which of the following is the best choice to cover the operative site during a kidney surgery?	Transverse lap sheet
A 51-year-old male is scheduled for a colonoscopy, what position will the patient be placed in to begin the surgical procedure?	Lateral
The electrodes to connect the patient to the electrocardiograph unit are color coded. What color is the electrode connected to the patient's left arm?	Black
A patient from Afghanistan who speaks no English refuses to remove personal head or face covers, what type of need must the ST address with this patient?	Psychosocial
To best prevent cross contamination from the perineal and anal areas into the surgical wound, which of the following is used in major orthopedic surgery before the surgical prep?	An adherent U-drape
The most important patient safety measure for the use of electrocautery is application of the grounding pad. Where is the grounding pad placed?	The upper thigh
What special consideration should the operating room staff be prepared for when moving an obese patient from the stretcher to the operating room table?	Extra personnel will need to assist in the transfer to prevent injury to the patient and staff.
A baby is delivered 3 weeks premature and requires additional hospitalization to treat a condition called jaundice. Why does this condition commonly occur in newborns?	The liver is not mature enough to remove bilirubin from the bloodstream.
Which of the following describes the correct technique when the tech is using sterile towels to outline the operative site?	The first towel is placed on the side closest to the tech
After being transferred and centered on the operating room bed, the conscious surgical patient is covered with a blanket. The NEXT task of the operative team is to	Secure the safety strap halfway between the knees and hips
What is the range of tourniquet pressure for the upper extremity to create a bloodless field?	250-300 mmHg
For most surgical cases, what is the ideal time to begin assembly and testing of operating room equipment?	During the preoperative phase
To position the patient in the prone position, what additional material or equipment is needed to keep the abdomen uncompressed?	Body rolls, Wilson frame
Lithotomy stirrups inappropriately adjusted or pressure points inadequately padded can cause post-operative foot drop due to pressure on the	Peroneal nerve
When moving a patient with a comminuted fracture of the hip, who is responsible for maintaining traction on the leg as the patient is moved?	Surgeon
During a coronary artery bypass graft, cannulas are inserted into the rt atrium, vena cava, and aorta and connected to the cardiopulmonary bypass machine. What is the main function of the cardiopulmonary bypass machine during the surgical procedure?	To mechanically circulate and oxygenate the blood for the body while bypassing the heart and lungs
Which of the following table attachments should be available when the patient is placed in the Trendelenburg position?	Padded shoulder braces
What type of sterile tubular drape would be used to cover the extremity of an adolescent female patient undergoing an excision of a ganglion cyst from the right wrist?	4-inch impervious stockinette
What type of injury can occur if the patient's body shifts or slides across a high friction surface, such as the operating room table, during a surgical procedure	Shearing injury
When arranging equipment for a surgical procedure, what is the minimum distance unsterile equipment must be positioned away from the sterile field to maintain intergrity?	12 inches
The main rationale for gently prepping the surgical site or completely eliminating prep of the surgical site on a patient who is having a breast biopsy is to	Avoid dispersing cancer cells that may be present
Which of the following statements about Foley catheter insertion is correct?	Sterile technique is required during this procedure
A 21-year-old male was diagnosed with a compound fracture of his left femur. What is the time frame for performing an operative procedure on this patient?	Within the first 5 to 6 hours after injury to prevent the risk of infection
What safety measure should be used to protect the patient's ulnar nerve when the arms are positioned on arm boards?	Position the arms in padded elbow protectors
Which of the following special populations requires an increase of operating room temperature before entry?	newborn puloroplasty patient
What special consideration should the surgical tech be prepared for during the surgical procedure of a 65-yo m pt with elevated PT/PTT levels undergoing a rt total hip arthoplasty?	Hemostatic agents are needed to control excessive bleeding
Which of the following positions shifts the internal viscera away from the diaphragm to provide for greater exposure during an open hiatal hernia rapair?	Reverse Trendelenburg
The operating table is positioned dependent upon the surgeon's position and the surgical procedure. Before the table is locked in place, which of the following must the tech consider FIRST in order to orient the table correctly?	Orientation of the overhead lighting fixture
Knowing the incisional approach used for esophageal hiatal hernia repair, which position will the surg tech prepare for draping?	Supine
While draping the patient for an umbilical hernia, the tech placed the second towel too proximal to the umbilicus. What should the tech do next?	Remove the misplaced towel and place a new towel in the correct position
Which special population is most likely to require a surgical procedure due to osteoporosis?	Geriatric patients
An open prostatectomy for excision of the prostate gland from the revesical space at eh bladder neck will be performed. What will be the patient position on the operating room table and what incisional approach will the surgeon most likely use?	Supine, retropubic
A universal protocol of the National Safety Goals that must be followed by all Joint Commission-accredited organizations who perform surgical procedures is to	Conduct a surgical pause or time out immediately before starting the procedure to ensure correct patient, procedure, and site.
The surgeon decides to position the pt lateral and raise the area between the twelfth rib and iliac crest horizontally. Which specific supply, table attachment, or feature must be applied to accomplish this?	Kidney elevator, table flexion
When draping the patient for a surgical procedure, the surg tech should	Protect the gloved hand by grasping the edge of the drape forming a cuff as the drape is opened
A patient diagnosed with choanal atresia is in what special needs population?	Newborn

Created by: E.Ochoa

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