CST Perioperative Patient Care 2

Question 1

Which position is most commonly used for laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

Accepted Answer

Supine with reverse Trendelenburg

Answer

Supine with reverse Trendelenburg allows gravity to displace abdominal organs away from the operative field during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

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

The time-out is a final active communication check to confirm correct patient, procedure, and site before the initial incision.

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

Creating a latex-free environment and prominently flagging the allergy prevents anaphylaxis in latex-sensitive patients.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Malignant hyperthermia

Answer

Malignant hyperthermia is a hypermetabolic crisis triggered by certain anesthetic agents, presenting with rising CO2, hyperthermia, and rigidity.

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

Safe patient transfer requires adequate personnel to prevent falls and protect the patient's airway and IV lines.

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