Certified Surgical Technologist Random 5

Question 1

The correct order of the sponge, instrument, and sharp count during a surgical procedure is:

Accepted Answer

Before the procedure, before closure, after closure

Answer

Counts are performed at three key points: initially before the procedure starts, before cavity closure, and after wound closure is complete.

Question 2

Which draping technique is used to create a sterile field around the surgical incision site?

Accepted Answer

Fenestrated draping

Answer

A fenestrated (aperture) drape has a pre-cut opening positioned over the incision site to expose only the operative area while covering the rest of the patient.

Question 3

When handing a scalpel to the surgeon, the surgical technologist should:

Accepted Answer

Place it on a neutral zone on the sterile field

Answer

Sharps should be passed via a neutral zone (hands-free technique) to reduce the risk of needlestick or scalpel injury to either party.

Question 4

Which surgical position is associated with the highest risk of air embolism?

Accepted Answer

Sitting (beach chair)

Answer

The sitting position elevates the operative site above the heart, creating negative venous pressure that can draw air into open vessels, causing air embolism.

Question 5

The purpose of using a skin stapler instead of sutures for wound closure is to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce closure time and lower infection rates in some wounds

Answer

Skin staplers allow rapid closure with less tissue handling, and some studies show comparable or lower infection rates versus percutaneous sutures.

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