CSFA CSFA Surgical Equipment and Technology 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Operating the surgeon console

Answer

Monitoring anesthesia parameters

Answer

Programming robotic arm movements

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Surgeries involving malignant tumors or bowel contamination

Answer

Cardiac bypass surgery

Answer

Major orthopedic reconstruction

Answer

Liver transplantation

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Provide real-time ultrasound imaging of vessels

Answer

Monitor brain activity during neurosurgery

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Generate 3D reconstructions using MRI technology

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Placing the dispersive electrode (grounding pad) over a bony prominence for firm contact

Answer

Using the highest power setting to shorten activation time

Answer

Keeping the active electrode holstered only when not in use is unnecessary

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Cannulated reamer

Answer

Oscillating saw

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Reciprocating saw

Answer

Dermatome

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

The surgeon requests a higher energy setting

Answer

The patient's drapes are being positioned

Answer

The endoscope lens needs cleaning