SUR141 - Final Exam: Kahoot (SEM 2)

Which of the following statements describes how soiled sponges are counted?

• The CST and the circulator counts and then places it in an impermeable plastic bag

• The CST counts, The circulator places it in an impermeable bag

• The CST counts and places it on the side table for better visualization

• They are counted by the surgeon and the CST and is placed on the side table

The CST and the circulator counts and then places it in an impermeable plastic bag

Best practice states that all of the following items remain sterile until the patient leaves the room EXCEPT the:

• Back Table

• Mayo Stand

• Surgical Drapes

• Basin Set

Surgical Drapes

Kerlix fluffs, ABD pads, and plain 4x4 gauze sponges are which of the following parts of a three-layer dressing?

Absorbent intermediate layer

The function of Broviac and Hickman catheters is to:

• Monitor central venous pressure changes

• Instill contrast media into the biliary system

• Decompress the bladder

Monitor central venous pressure changes

Following procedures should be followed with all sharps, such as needles and scalpels, once the patient leaves the OR?

• Throwing them into the hazardous waste container

• Disposing of them in regular trash bins

• Handing them to circulator

• Keeping them on the back table for the next 10 mins in case an emergency occurs

Throwing them into the hazardous waste container

The final count is performed during surgery:

• When surgeon is closing the skin incision

• When the surgeon is closing the fascia

• When the patient is leaving the OR

• At the end of the procedure

When surgeon is closing the skin incision

Which of the following suture gauges would be MOST appropriate for ophthalmic surgery?

• 8-0

• 3-0

• 0

• 2

8-0

Which of the following choices interweaves its fibers during the maturation phase of wound healing and increases its tensile strength?

• Fibrin

• Collagen

• Enzymes

• Protein

Collagen

Which of the following statements describes how suction canisters and tubing are typically disposed of?

• They are placed in the linen hamper

• They are sent for sterilization and reused

• They are discarded in regular bins

• They are discarded according to policy, which may include hazardous waste disposal

They are discarded according to policy, which may include hazardous waste disposal

Which of the following should the CST provide to the surgeon for cleaning the incision site at the end of the procedure?

• Wet sponge

• Dry sponge

• Clean towel

• Wet and dry sponge

Wet and Dry Sponge

Which of the following types of syringes does not have a barrel?

• Asepto

• Luer-Lok

• Luer-Slip

• Bulb/Ear

Bulb/Ear

Incisional, nosocomial, and deep are all types of:

• Surgical site infections

• Microbial preventions

• Radiation treatments

• Wound approximation techniques

Surgical Site Infections

Which of the following types of needle is preferred for suturing of skin?

• Blunt

• Cutting

• Taper

• Spatula

Cutting

The term that describes blood products donated by another person is:

• Homologous

• Homeostasis

• Hemostatic

• Hemolytic

Homologous

Some multifilament sutures are coated to:

• Provide smooth passage through tissue

• Increase capilarity

• Prevent knot slippage

• Decrease the absorption rate

Provide smooth passage through tissue

Which of the following sutures has a rapid absorption rate:

• Plain surgical gut

• Poliglecaprone

• Polyglyconate

• Polydioxanone

Plain surgical gut

Opsite, collodion, adhesive gels, and Steri-strips are examples of which of the following types of surgical dressings?

• One-layer

• Pressure

• Three-layer

• Rigid

One-Layer

Which of the following needles causes the least amount of tissue damage?

• Swaged

• French-Eye

• Closed

• Free

Swaged

Which of the following methods is recommended for replacing contaminated glove?

• Assisted gloving

• Re-gowning and re-gloving

• Open Gloving

• Open gloving over the contaminated glove

Assisted gloving

Which of the following types of instrument alloys is lightweight, resistant to corrosion, and nonmagnetic?

• Titanium

• Stainless Steel

• Chromium

• Tungsten Carbide

Titanium

Primary union wound healing occurs:

• Side to side

• End to end

• Top to bottom

• Bottom to top

Side to Side

A wound that is not sutured and that gradually fills in by granulation heals by ___ intention.

• Second

• Fourth

• Third

• First

Second

What is the chemical name for Gore-Tex suture?

• Polytetrafluoroethylene

• Polybutester

• Polyglactin 910

• Polypropylene

Polytetrafluoroethylene

Which of the following terms is used for the opening in a surgical drapes that is placed over the operative site?

• Fenestration

• Orifice

• Window

• Slot

Fenestration

A kick bucket is used for:

• Used sponges

• Sharps

• Trash from back table

• Used Liquids

Used sponges

The #12 blade is used almost exclusively for which of the following surgical procedures?

• Tonsillectomy

• Laparotomy

• Arthroscopy

• Craniotomy

Tonsillectomy

In general after which of the following period of time should pneumatic tourniquet be depleted on a lower extremity?

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 30mins

• 90mins

90 minutes

An example of anticipatory skill that a CST should learn is:

• Passing instruments to the surgeon

• Reading XRAYS

• Drawing blood samples

• Administering medications

Passing instruments to the surgeon

Which specimens are usually immediately handed off of the sterile field to the circulator for preparation and labeling ?

• Specimen for frozen section

• Specimen for imaging

• Specimen for permanent section

• Specimen for research purpose

Specimen for frozen section

Which classification of instruments is often referred to as “pick-ups”?

• Grasping and holding

• Cutting and dissecting

• Retracting and exposing

• Dilating and probing

Grasping and holding

Some sutures may be available with a designation of “plus”, which means they:

• Are impregnated with an antibacterial coating

• Have a heavier gauge needle for thicker tissues

• Have more than one needle in the package

• Are no longer strands than the original versions

Are impregnated with an antibacterial coating

What is the chemical name for Dermabond or Indermil?

• Cyanoacrylate

• Cryoprecipitate

• Polymethylmethacrylate

• Fibrin Glue

Cyanoacrylate

Bougie, Heaney, Hegar, Van Buren are types of:

• Dilators

• Drains

• Dressings

• Dissectors

Dilators

When called upon during an emergency situation in the PACU, the primary role of the CST is to:

• Retrieve needed equipment and supplies

• Document the patient’s condition

• Assist with patient transportation

• Provide psychological support to the patient

Retrieve needed equipment and supplies

Tissue trauma is minimized by using which of the following types of suture-needle combinations?

• Suture permanently swaged on an eyeless needle

• Suture loaded on a French-eyed taper needle

• Threaded suture on a closed-eye Keith needle

• Threaded suture on a closed-eye taper needle

Suture permanently swaged on an eyeless needle

Which of the following suction tips is often called a tonsil or oral suction?

• Yankauer

• Frazier

• Poole

• Adson

Yankauer

The name of a raised, hypertrophic scar due to excessive collagen formation is:

• Keloid

• Cicatrix

• Granuloma

• Seroma

Keloid

Which of the following types of vessel loops would you expect to use on veins?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow
  

Blue

Which of the following tissue layers of the abdominal wall is primarily supportive tissue and must be closed securely?

• Skin

• Peritoneum

• Fascia

• Subcutaneous Fat

Fascia

The three lumens of a three-way Foley catheter are used for balloon inflation, urinary drainage, and:

• Extraction of calculi

• Continuous irrigation

• Insufflation of Carbon Dioxide

• Decompression of the urethra

Continuous irrigation

Ligatures are used to:

• Approximate tissue layers

• Prevent evisceration

• Tie off blood vessels

• Eliminate dead space

Tie off blood vessels

Which of the following drains works by passive action?

• Hemovac

• Penrose

• Jackson-Pratt

• Stryker

Penrose

Which of the following sutures is classified as a monofilament suture ?

• Ethilon

• Vicryl

• Dacron

• Fiberwire

Ethilon

Which of the following types of sutures is often used to create vascular anastomosis?

• Synthetic, absorbable, monofilament on a Keith straight needle

• Synthetic, absorbable, multifilament on a 3⁄8 circle cutting needle

• Synthetic, nonabsorbable, monofilament with double-armed taper needles

• Synthetic, nonabsorbable, multifilament on a 1⁄2 circle taper needle

Synthetic, nonabsorbable, monofilament with double-armed taper needles

Which of the following individuals typically requests additional items to be added to the sterile field?

• The anesthesiologist

• The circulator

• The surgeon

• The CST

The CST

Which of the following instruments would be considered a power instrument?

• Gelpi

• Poole

• Dermatome

• Hemostat
  

Hemostat

Which of the following types of synthetic mesh is absorbable?-

• Polyglactin 910

• Polypropylene

• PTFE

• Polyester Fiber

Polyglactin 910

The purpose of applying non adherent contact layer before dressing a wound is to:

• Avoid anything sticking to the wound

• Provide cushioning

• Absorb excess blood

• Prevent infection

• Avoid anything sticking to the wound

Weitlaner, O’Sullivan-O’Connor, and Balfour are examples of:

• Handheld retractors

• Self-retaining retractors

• Bone-holding forceps

• Non-Crushing Clamps

Self-retaining retractors

The term for a type of suture that has the strand of suture material inserted into the hollowed-out needle end is:

• French-Eye

• Closed Eye

• Swaged

• Crimped

Swaged