CST Intraoperative Procedures

Question 1

What is the primary responsibility of a surgical technologist during a procedure?

Accepted Answer

Maintain the sterile field and anticipate surgeon needs

Answer

Adjust room temperature

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Speak with the patient's family

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Prepare discharge paperwork

Question 2

What is the function of a surgical count?

Accepted Answer

To ensure no instruments or sponges are left inside the patient

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To reduce operating time

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To train new staff

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To review surgeon techniques

Question 3

Which instrument is used for clamping blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

Hemostat

Answer

Scalpel

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Retractor

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Needle holder

Question 4

What should be done if a breach in sterile technique occurs?

Accepted Answer

Report and correct the breach immediately

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Ignore it

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Report it after surgery

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Let the surgeon decide

Question 5

Which of the following best describes electrocautery use?

Accepted Answer

Used to cut and cauterize tissue

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Used for irrigation

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Used to suction fluids

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Used for wound dressing

Question 6

What is a laparoscopic procedure?

Accepted Answer

Minimally invasive surgery using a camera and small incisions

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Surgery requiring large incisions

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Orthopedic-specific surgery

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Only used for emergency cases

Question 7

Why is instrument passing technique important?

Accepted Answer

To ensure efficiency and maintain sterility

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To test hand-eye coordination

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To teach students

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To monitor surgical time

Question 8

When should suction be prepared?

Accepted Answer

Before the incision is made

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After surgery

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When the surgeon asks

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During closing

Question 9

Which team member verifies implant information before use?

Accepted Answer

Surgical technologist and circulator

Answer

Only the surgeon

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Anesthesia provider

Answer

Reception staff