ST210 T2 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
1. In which position would shoulder braces be indicated | Extreme Trendelenburg |
2. Operative accessibility in thyroid surgery may be aided by the use of | Shoulder bridge |
3. Which item is AKA an "airplane support" | Double Arm board |
4. The outermost electrons in the atom's orbit that can most easily be attracted away from the nucleus | Free electrons |
5. Another name for Kraske position | Jack knife |
6. The desirable position for better visualization in the lower abdomen or pelvis | Trendelenburg |
7. Chest rolls (bolsters) ___ respiration | Facilitate |
8. In an atom, the negatively charged particles are called | Electrons |
9. Which particles are found in the nucleus of an atom | Protons and Neutrons |
10. Which particles are found in the valence shell of an atom | Electron |
11. Which of the following materials is not a conductor of electrical energy | Rubber |
12. The force or push that moves free electrons from one atom to another | Voltage |
13. Which of the following electrical energy concepts is measured in watts | Power |
14. Which of the following electrical energy concepts is measured in ohms | Resistance |
15. Which of the following concepts of the electrosurgical unit (ESU) electrical energy flow is correct | Use of monopolar energy flow may result in alternate site burns |
16. The amount of space occupied by an object | Volume |
17. The characteristic of laser light include all of the following EXCEPT | Divergence |
18. Solid medium lasers include which of the following | KTP and Nd:YAG |
19. The single robotic arm ___ | attaches to the bedrail of the OR table |
20. A particle of laser light energy is called | Photon |
21. When transporting a Pt to the OR in which direction should the gurney be situated | Feet first |
22. When transporting a pt to the OR in a gurney where should the safety strap be placed ___ | Over the thighs |
23. When transporting a Pt to the OR in a gurney, how should the Pt be transported when using the elevator | Enter the head first, Exit Feet First |
24. Which of the following procedures would be performed with the Pt in the lateral position | Nephrectomy |
25. The surgical position frequently used for Pts undergoing kidney surgery | Lateral |
26. Position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement | Supine |
61.What term is used to refer to performing surgery at a distance with robotic arms | Telesurgery |
62.What is the technical name for robotic arms | Manipulators |
63 What important component of the remote console sends messages to the computer, which in turn translates the surgeon's hand movement to the robotic arm | Micromanipulators |
64.The robotic arm's clockwise and counterclockwise movements around an axis are referred to as | Degrees of rotation |
65. A right and left movement of the robotic arm is called | Yaw |
66. Generally, where on the O.R. table is the robotic arm positioned for surgeries of the lower abdomen | By patien's head |
67. What term refers to the robot's ability to differentiate between two objects | Resolution |
68. What term is used to refer to remotely controlled robots | Telechir |
69. What term is used to refer to the rotating movement of the robotic arms | Roll |
70. When performing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, approximately where should the robotic arm be positioned on the O.R. table | Patient's right side; mid-thigh |
71. When setting the lower limits of the robotic arm, what is the rule of thumb for distance from the patient''s skin surface | 1 centimeter or less |
72. When performing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy on an obese patient, what can be done to create additional space between the elbow of the robotic arm and the patient | tilt machine |
73. When sending an e-mail to the Laboratory department requesting blood test results for a patient, what symbol must the circulating surgical technologist include in the e-mail address | @ |
74. To facilitate communication within a hospital, the computers are connected together to a singer server to form a/an | Network |
75. In the operating room what shold be used to protect the computer from high electric voltage | Surge Protector |
76. To emphasize a sentence in a Incident Report, the circulating surgical technologist uses the shortcut for the bold function by holding down ______ buttons on the keyboard | CTRL-B |
77. What typer of current does electrosurgery utilize | Alternating current |
90. The number of persons required to position a patient in stirrups is | Two |
91. For the patient in the prone position, the weight of the body should be borne by the | Iliac crest and acromion processes |
92. For a Right Nephrectomy, the patient would be placed in the ____ position | Left lateral kidney |
93. When moving the patient from the OR table, who is responsible for guarding the head and neck from injury | Anesthesiologist |
94. To move the patient form the transport stretcher to the OR table | One person stands next to the stretcher, one adjacent to the OR table,while the patient moves over |
37. Which of the following is NOT a requirement when a Pt is placed in the prone position | Safety belt is placed below the knee |
38. To avoid foot drop | Pad heels to prevent pressure from the OR table |
39. The best surgical position for visualization of the lower abdomen or pelvis | Trendelenburg |
40. The surgical position commonly used for thyroid and gallbladder surgery | Reverse Trendelenburg |
41. Crossing the Pt's arms across his/her chest in the supine position may cause | Interference with respiration |
42. When positioning an anesthetized Pt, supporting the head and neck is the responsibility of the | AP |
43. When moving a Pt with an unsplinted fracture, protecting the fracture is the responsibility of the | Surgeon |
44. Which procedure is best performed with the Pt in the Trendelenburg | Hysterectomy |
45. A reverse Trendelenburg position requires the added table attachment of a | Footboard |
46. Opposing or counteracting force | Resistance |
47. What position allows the best approach to the retroperitoneal area of the flank | Lateral kidney |
27. The position most commonly used for tonsillectomy performed under local anesthesia | Fowler's |
28. What position is commonly used for neurosurgical and some otorhinologic procedures | Fowler's |
29. An anesthetized Pt is moved slowly to prevent | Cardiovascular complications |
30. In the lateral chest position, a sandbag or padding is placed under the chest and axillary level to | Prevent pressure on lower arm |
31. In the prone position, the thorax must be elevated from the OR table to prevent | Respiratory complications |
32. Ulnar nerve damage could result from | Use of unpadded armboard |
33. Stirrups that are not padded or improperly placed on the OR table can cause | Peroneal nerve |
34. If the Pt is in the supine position, the circulating surgical tech must always | Confirm the ankle and legs are not crossed |
35. All of the following are requirements of the Kraske position EXCEPT | The arms are tucked at the sides of the pt |
36. When moving a Pt from the lithotomy position | Lower legs together |
48. What device is used when placing a PT in the operative position for a thyroidectomy | Shoulder roll |
49. What nerve could be damaged when the Pt is placed in Fowler's position | Sciatic |
50. What size of Foley catheter is commonly used for adults | 16 Fr |
51. How much water is necessary to inflate a 5cc balloon on the Foley indwelling catheter | 5cc |
52. After inserting the Foley catheter and prior to inflating the balloon, what should be confirmed | Urine flow into the drainage bag |
53. Where should the Foley indwelling catheter drainage bag be positioned after insertion of the catheter | Lower than level of the bladder |
54. What is another name for the electrosurgical unit's inactive electrode | Grounding pad |
55. What part is responsible for conducting the electrical current back to the electrosurgical unit | Inactive electrode |
56. What type of electrosurgical unit does not require the use of a grounding pad | Bipolar |
57. A Pt brought into surgery has previously undergone a right arthroplasty. Where should the grounding pad be placed | Left thigh |
58. The most common nosocomial infections are | Urinary infections with catheter use |
59. Who determines when the Pt can be transported from the OR to PACU | AP |
60. What is the required min number of individual to transfer a Pt from the OR table to the gurney for transport to PACU | 4 |
78. When the current passes through the active electrode, the energy is converted from electrical to | Thermal |
79. What term describes voltage that is strong enough to compromise the sterile glove and insulator, causing a hole and possibly burning the individual | Dielectric Breakdown |
80. Lasers, Power Drills, and electrosurgical units can produce a ___ of vaporized tissue | Plume |
81. In the OR, what should never be removed from a 3-prong plugin order to fit a 2-prong plugin? | Ground Prong |
82. What type of laser has the most power output | Solid State |
83. When the arm of a laser hits the OR wall, what is the concern of the surgical team | Laser mirrors will be out of alignment |
84. Which laser emission is primarily absorbed in tissue by hemoglobin or melanin | Argon |
85. When transporting a Pt to surgery, you would | Push the stretch from the head when traveling through corridor |
86. The reason for the 90 limit for extension of Pts arms on a padded armboard is | Avoiding injury to the brachial plexus |
87. Permission for turning the anesthetized Pt from a dorsal recumbent to a prone position must be obtained from the | Anesthesia Provider |
88. The position that permits enhanced visualization during pelvis surgery is | Trendelenburg |
89. Postural Hypotension is a threat when the Pt is placed in which of the following positions | Fowler |
95. When moving a Pt with a fracture in the OR, all of the following are true EXCEPT | Support of the extremity should always be from below the site of the fracture (Extra personnel are necessary, Lifters on the affected side support the fracture, The surgeon should be present are) |
96. Which statement is false regarding the position on the OR table | Safety strap is 4 inches below the knee |
97. To avoid compromising the venous circulation, the restraint or safety strap should be placed | 2 inches above the knee |
98. A Pt with a fractured femur is being moved to the OR table. Who is responsible for supporting and protecting the fractured extremity | The Physician |
99. A precaution always taken when the Pt is in the supine position is to | Protect the heels from pressure on the OR table |
100. During lateral positioning, a: | Pillow is placed between the legs |
101. To prevent strain to the lumbosacral muscles and ligaments when the Pt is in the lithotomy position | The buttocks must not extend beyond the table edge |
102. The lithotomy position requires ea of the following EXCEPT | Each leg is raised slowly and gently as it is grabbed by the toes |
103. All of the following are requirements of the Kraske position EXCEPT | Arms are tucked in at sides (Pt is prone with hips over the break of the table, A pillow is placed under lower legs and ankles, and A padded knee strap is applied 2 inches above the knees are) |
104. Extreme positions of the head and arm can cause injury to the | Brachial plexus |
105. In the prone position, the thorax must be elevated form the OR table to prevent | Compromised respiration |
106. Diastolic BP refers to | The relaxation phase between heartbeats |
107. Systolic BP represents | The greatest force caused by contraction of the left ventricle of the heart |
108. Tachycardia is a | Heart beat over 100 BPM |
109. The most common artery used to feel the pulse is the | Radial artery |
110. The body temp taken orally is 98.6 degrees F. What is it in Celsius? | 37 degrees Celsius |
111. Which term indicates low or decreased blood volume | Hypovolemia |
112. When catheterizing a PT | The tip of the catheter must be kept sterile |
113. How many times is the Pt ID confirmed before transporting from the ward room to the surgery dept | 5 |
114. If a discrepancy occurs in the ID of a Pt on the hospital ward, what actions should be taken | Do not transport to OR and inform OR personnel |
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