Certified Surgical Technologist Random 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a retractor during surgery?

Accepted Answer

To expose and maintain the operative field

Answer

Retractors hold back tissue and organs to provide the surgeon with adequate visualization and access to the operative site.

Question 2

A sterile surgical technologist reaches across an unsterile area to retrieve an instrument. This action is:

Accepted Answer

A break in sterile technique

Answer

Reaching across an unsterile area risks contamination of the sterile gown and gloves, constituting a break in sterile technique.

Question 3

Which instrument is used to grasp and hold tissue during surgery without crushing it?

Accepted Answer

Babcock forceps

Answer

Babcock forceps have atraumatic, non-toothed jaws designed to grasp delicate structures like the bowel without crushing.

Question 4

During a surgical count, a discrepancy is found. The correct sequence of actions is to:

Accepted Answer

Inform the surgeon immediately and search the wound before closing

Answer

An immediate count discrepancy requires notifying the surgeon so the wound can be searched before closure to prevent a retained surgical item.

Question 5

The term 'anastomosis' in surgical practice refers to:

Accepted Answer

Connection of two tubular structures

Answer

Anastomosis is the surgical joining of two hollow structures, such as bowel segments or blood vessels, to restore continuity.

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