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Question 1

Which suture material is most appropriate for closing contaminated wounds due to its resistance to infection?

Accepted Answer

Monofilament nylon

Answer

Monofilament sutures like nylon have fewer interstices for bacteria to colonize, making them preferred in contaminated wound closures.

Question 2

During a laparoscopic procedure, the surgeon requests insufflation. Which gas is most commonly used?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide

Answer

Carbon dioxide is used for laparoscopic insufflation because it is readily absorbed by the body and does not support combustion.

Question 3

A patient is placed in the Trendelenburg position. Which procedure is this position most commonly used for?

Accepted Answer

Lower abdominal and pelvic surgery

Answer

Trendelenburg (head-down tilt) shifts abdominal organs cephalad, improving access to pelvic and lower abdominal structures.

Question 4

Which layer of the surgical drape placed directly on the patient must be sterile?

Accepted Answer

The inner (patient-contact) layer

Answer

The innermost surface of the drape that contacts the patient and sterile field must be sterile to maintain asepsis.

Question 5

The surgical technologist passes a hemostat to the surgeon who hands it back contaminated with blood. The correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Wipe it with a sterile sponge and return it to the sterile field

Answer

Blood-contaminated instruments should be wiped with a sterile sponge to remove gross debris and returned to the sterile field; they remain sterile unless sterility is otherwise compromised.

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