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CSFA Surgical Equipment and Technology Flashcards

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  1. During a robotic-assisted procedure, the surgical first assistant at the bedside is responsible for which primary task?

    Answer: Instrument exchanges, retraction, suctioning, and responding to immediate patient-side needs

    The bedside assistant manages instrument changes, assists with suction, provides retraction, and serves as the surgeon's hands at the operative field during robotic cases.

  2. A cell saver (autotransfusion) device is CONTRAINDICATED in which surgical scenario?

    Answer: Surgeries involving malignant tumors or bowel contamination

    Cell saver blood is contraindicated when the operative field contains tumor cells or fecal contamination due to the risk of reinfusing malignant or infected material.

  3. What is the function of the C-arm fluoroscope in the operating room?

    Answer: Allow real-time intraoperative X-ray imaging for hardware placement and fracture reduction

    The C-arm provides live fluoroscopic X-ray imaging that guides implant positioning, fracture alignment, and catheter placement intraoperatively.

  4. Which action correctly prevents a radiofrequency (RF) burn from a monopolar electrosurgical unit (ESU)?

    Answer: Placing the dispersive electrode over a large, well-vascularized muscle mass with full skin contact

    The dispersive electrode must have maximum surface contact over well-perfused tissue to safely dissipate current density and prevent thermal injury.

  5. Which type of powered surgical instrument is used to ream the medullary canal of a long bone prior to intramedullary nail insertion?

    Answer: Cannulated reamer

    A cannulated reamer is passed over a guide wire through the medullary canal to progressively enlarge it in preparation for intramedullary fixation devices.

  6. The surgical first assistant should ensure that a surgical laser is placed in 'standby' mode when:

    Answer: The laser is not actively being used, to prevent accidental activation

    Placing the laser on standby between uses prevents accidental firing, which could cause tissue burns or retinal injury to OR personnel.