Certified Surgical Technologist MCQ Flashcards
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Which instrument is used to approximate (bring together) the edges of a sternotomy incision after cardiac surgery?
Answer: Sternal wire passer and wire
Stainless steel wires are passed through or around the sternum and twisted together to close the sternotomy after open heart surgery.
During a laparoscopic procedure, CO2 insufflation pressure is typically maintained at:
Answer: 10–15 mmHg
CO2 pneumoperitoneum is maintained at 10–15 mmHg to provide adequate visualization while minimizing hemodynamic and respiratory effects.
A patient scheduled for surgery is identified as NPO. This means the patient should:
Answer: Have nothing by mouth for the specified period before surgery
NPO (nil per os) means nothing by mouth, preventing aspiration of gastric contents during anesthesia induction.
Which position is used for perineal procedures such as hemorrhoidectomy, placing the patient face down with hips flexed?
Answer: Jackknife (Kraske)
The jackknife (Kraske) position places the patient prone with the hips over the table break, flexing the hips to expose the perineum and anus.
Which suture material is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity reactions to bovine or ovine collagen products?
Answer: Plain or chromic gut
Plain and chromic gut sutures are derived from sheep intestinal submucosa or bovine serosa and can trigger allergic reactions in sensitized patients.
During a craniotomy, the surgical technologist should have which instrument ready to control bleeding from the bone edges?
Answer: Bone wax
Bone wax is a sterile beeswax preparation applied to the cut edges of bone to mechanically occlude bleeding from bone marrow vessels.
When setting up a sterile back table, the surgical technologist should place sharps (needles, blades) in which location?
Answer: In a designated sharps zone or needle counter mat at a consistent location
Sharps must be kept in a consistent, designated zone on the sterile field to prevent accidental needlestick injuries and facilitate accurate counting.