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

Trendelenburg position tilts the patient so the head is lower than the feet, often used to improve surgical access to pelvic organs.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Plain gut

Answer

Plain gut (catgut) is a natural absorbable suture derived from the submucosa of sheep or serosa of cattle intestines.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Fascia

Answer

The fascia (such as the anterior rectus sheath) is encountered after the subcutaneous fat and before the muscle layer in an abdominal incision.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Deaver retractor

Answer

The Deaver retractor is a large, flat, curved blade designed specifically for retracting heavy organs like the liver.

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

A tourniquet occludes blood vessels to create a bloodless surgical field, improving visualization and reducing blood loss.

NBSTSA - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Practice Test