CST Operating Room Setup & Management 3

Question 1

Which position requires the use of a beanbag positioner and axillary roll to protect the patient?

Accepted Answer

Lateral decubitus

Answer

The lateral decubitus (lateral) position requires a beanbag positioner for stability and an axillary roll placed under the dependent chest to protect the brachial plexus.

Question 2

What is the function of a smoke evacuator in the OR?

Accepted Answer

To capture and filter surgical plume from electrosurgery or laser use

Answer

Smoke evacuators capture and filter surgical plume — the smoke generated by electrosurgery or laser — which contains harmful particles and viable cellular material.

Question 3

When counting sponges at the beginning of a case, how many sponges are typically found in each standardized pack?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

Standardized sponge packs typically contain 10 sponges, and they must be counted before use and reconciled at closure.

Question 4

What is the primary reason radiopaque markers are woven into surgical sponges?

Accepted Answer

To allow retained sponges to be detected on postoperative radiographs

Answer

Radiopaque markers in surgical sponges allow them to appear on X-ray so retained sponges can be identified if a count discrepancy occurs.

Question 5

During a laparoscopic procedure, what device is used to maintain pneumoperitoneum?

Accepted Answer

Insufflator

Answer

An insufflator delivers and regulates CO₂ gas into the peritoneal cavity to create and maintain pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic procedures.

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CST Operating Room Setup & Management 3