CST Perioperative Patient Care 2

Question 1

Which position is most commonly used for laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

Accepted Answer

Supine with reverse Trendelenburg

Answer

Prone with arms extended

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Lateral decubitus

Answer

Lithotomy with steep Trendelenburg

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the time-out procedure in the OR?

Accepted Answer

To verify patient identity, procedure, and surgical site before incision

Answer

To allow the anesthesia provider to document medications

Answer

To confirm sterile field setup is complete

Answer

To check that all instruments are counted

Question 3

A patient undergoing surgery has an allergy to latex. Which of the following is the most critical intervention?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the room is fully latex-free and document the allergy prominently

Answer

Place the patient last on the surgical schedule

Answer

Administer prophylactic diphenhydramine before surgery

Answer

Use only powder-free latex gloves

Question 4

Which intraoperative complication is characterized by a sudden rise in end-tidal CO2, hyperthermia, and muscle rigidity?

Accepted Answer

Malignant hyperthermia

Answer

Anaphylaxis

Answer

Pulmonary embolism

Answer

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Question 5

When transferring an unconscious patient from the OR table to a gurney, the surgical technologist should:

Accepted Answer

Ensure at least four personnel are available and protect the airway

Answer

Move the patient quickly to minimize exposure time

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Allow the circulator to perform the transfer alone

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Transfer the patient without a draw sheet to prevent skin shear

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the purpose of sequential compression devices (SCDs) used perioperatively?

Accepted Answer

Prevent deep vein thrombosis by promoting venous return

Answer

Maintain intraoperative normothermia

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Reduce intraoperative blood pressure fluctuations

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Stabilize the patient's position on the OR table

Question 7

During a procedure, the scrub technologist notices the surgeon's gown sleeve has contacted an unsterile surface. The correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately inform the surgeon and replace the contaminated gown

Answer

Inform the circulator and continue the case, monitoring closely

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Apply a sterile drape over the contaminated area

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Continue the case since brief contact does not cause contamination