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ST230 T3 - Instruments, Dressings

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1. T/F - Ebonized instruments are recommended for use in the presence of operative laser light.   True  
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2. T/F - A Richardson-Eastman rectractor has one working end.   False  
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3. T/F - A #25 blade will fit on a #9 knife handle.   False  
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4. T/F - Carbon in surgical stainless steel enables instrumentation to resist corrosion.   False  
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5. T/F - Skin markers used to make preoperative marks on the Pt's skin should be reused inraoperatively.   False  
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6. T/F - The STSR must pay close attention to the entire OR suite, rather than focus solely on the needs of the pt.   True  
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7. T/F - The STSR should keep instrumentation clean intraoperatively and wipe ea used intrument with a moistened sponge before returning to the Mayo stand.   True  
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8. T/F - The intraoperative phase of surgical case mngmnt begins once the wound is closed and the final count is correct.   False  
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9. T/F - Tissue burned with electrosurgical current is known as char.   True  
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10. T/F - The STSR must have a sound working knowledge of operative pathology and always be prepared for unknown or unpredictable pathological conditions or variations.   True  
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11. T/F - Irrigation/aspiration units may be powered by pressurized nitrogen gas.   True  
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12. T/F - Sterile surgical drapes may be constructed of either fluid-resistant or fluid-proof materials.   True  
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13. T/F - Once the skin incision is made, the skin knife should be replaced by a clean deep knife.   True  
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14. Prep perimeters for ulnar nerve transposition should include the entire arm, shoulder, and axilla, including the hand.   True  
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15. T/F - Complete hemostasis must be achieved prior to closure of the surgical wound.   True  
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16. T/F - Foley cath insertion typically takes place prior to anesthetizing the pt in preparation for the surgical procedure.   False  
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17. When passing a ringed instrument, the STSR holds the instrument by the ___ and places the instrument within the surgeon's open hand.   Box Lock  
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18. The STSR is scrubbing a laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure with the surgeon to her left. The surgeon, who is left handed, has motioned for the laparoscopic Metz scissors. The STSR will pass the instrument to the surgeon using her ___ hand.   Right  
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19. Pledgets are made from ___   Teflon  
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20. Ligating clips may be constructed of ___ materials.   All of the above (Titanium, Stainless steel, and Plastic)  
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21. Lahey forceps would most likely be found in a/an ___ instrument set.   Laparotomy  
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22. Potts-Smith's are classified as ___ instruments.   Cutting and Dissecting  
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23. The typical intraoperative pressure for pneumoperitoneum is ___   12-15 mmHg  
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24. Once the incision is made, the STSR should anticipate the needs of the surgeon by preparing and passing the ____.   ESU Handpiece  
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25. As the incision is carried deeper into body tissues, the STSR should anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical first assistant by replacing instrumentation on the Mayo stand with ____ instruments.   Longer  
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26. Following application of the surgical dressing, the STSR should _____ before removing the sterile drapes.   Secure sharps  
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27. The intraoperative phase of surgical case mngmnt begins ____   Once the incision is made  
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28. Prep perimeter for ORIF of a medical melleolus fracture would include ___   The foot and entire leg from ankle to knee  
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29. For orthopedic procedures, contamination is most likely to occur ___   While draping an extremity  
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30. Prep perimeters for MPJ arthoplasty are extended to ___   7.5 cm above the elbow  
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31. A Band-Aid is an ex of a simple ____ dressing.   Three-layer  
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32. A/an ____ is an ex of a single-layer dressing.   Op-site  
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33. A dressing soaked in Dakin's solution and used to mechanically debride dried burn wounds is a   Wet-to-dry dressing  
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34. A circumferential neck dressing fashioned from a surgical towel and used following thyroidectomy is a   Queen Anne's collar  
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35. A ____ is a non-retaining urinary catheter featuring a curved, rigid.   Coude  
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