CST Operating Room Setup & Management 2

Question 1

What is the recommended minimum air exchange rate per hour in a standard operating room?

Accepted Answer

20 exchanges per hour

Answer

AORN guidelines recommend a minimum of 20 air exchanges per hour in the OR to minimize airborne contamination.

Question 2

Which type of OR table attachment is used to support the patient's arm during procedures requiring access to the brachial plexus area?

Accepted Answer

Armboard

Answer

An armboard attaches to the OR table to support and position the patient's arm during procedures requiring upper extremity access.

Question 3

When setting up a back table, the surgical technologist should arrange instruments in what order?

Accepted Answer

Order of anticipated use during the procedure

Answer

Instruments on the back table are organized by order of anticipated use so they can be passed efficiently during the procedure.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a Mayo stand in the OR?

Accepted Answer

To hold instruments immediately needed during surgery

Answer

The Mayo stand holds instruments that will be immediately needed during the current phase of surgery, keeping them within easy reach.

Question 5

The sterile field should be established how far in advance of the scheduled procedure start time?

Accepted Answer

No more than 30 minutes before the procedure

Answer

AORN recommends the sterile field be set up as close to the time of use as possible, with no more than 30 minutes considered acceptable by many facilities.

(CST) Certified Surgical Technician Practice Test

(CST) Certified Surgical Technician Practice Test

CST Operating Room Setup & Management 2