NBSTSA MCQ 2

Question 1

Which surgical position places the patient flat on the table with the head lowered and feet elevated?

Accepted Answer

Trendelenburg position

Answer

Fowler's position

Answer

Reverse Trendelenburg

Answer

Lithotomy position

Question 2

What type of suture material is classified as absorbable and derived from sheep or cattle intestines?

Accepted Answer

Plain gut

Answer

Prolene

Answer

Nylon

Answer

Silk

Question 3

During a laparotomy, which layer of the abdominal wall is encountered immediately after the skin and subcutaneous tissue?

Accepted Answer

Fascia

Answer

Peritoneum

Answer

Muscle

Answer

Omentum

Question 4

Which instrument is used to retract the liver during upper abdominal procedures?

Accepted Answer

Deaver retractor

Answer

Senn retractor

Answer

Army-Navy retractor

Answer

Weitlaner retractor

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a tourniquet applied to an extremity during surgery?

Accepted Answer

Control blood flow to create a bloodless field

Answer

Prevent nerve damage

Answer

Immobilize the limb

Answer

Reduce infection risk

Question 6

Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for electrical equipment fires in the OR?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class D

Question 7

A surgical technologist notices condensation forming inside a sterile peel pack. What action should be taken?

Accepted Answer

Remove and reprocess the item

Answer

Use the item immediately

Answer

Consider it sterile if sealed

Answer

Wipe the outside and proceed