NBSTSA MCQ 4

Question 1

A specimen removed during surgery must be handled by the surgical technologist in which manner?

Accepted Answer

Pass it off the field immediately after labeling

Answer

Place it in any available container

Answer

Hold it on the sterile field until the end of the case

Answer

Immerse it in saline on the back table

Question 2

Which type of electrosurgery uses a dispersive electrode pad to complete the electrical circuit through the patient?

Accepted Answer

Monopolar electrosurgery

Answer

Bipolar electrosurgery

Answer

Ultrasonic energy

Answer

Laser ablation

Question 3

What is the first step a surgical technologist should take if a sponge count discrepancy is discovered at closure?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the surgeon

Answer

Close the wound and recount after

Answer

Document the discrepancy and proceed

Answer

Conduct a second count silently

Question 4

Which anatomical structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

Accepted Answer

Diaphragm

Answer

Pleura

Answer

Peritoneum

Answer

Omentum

Question 5

Which solution is used to irrigate joints during arthroscopic procedures?

Accepted Answer

Normal saline

Answer

Betadine (povidone-iodine)

Answer

Hydrogen peroxide

Answer

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Question 6

When is it appropriate to use a closed-gloving technique?

Accepted Answer

When the initial gown and gloves are being donned before the case

Answer

When regloving after contamination mid-case

Answer

When assisting a surgeon who has removed a glove

Answer

When performing open procedures only

Question 7

Which instrument would the surgical technologist hand to the surgeon to cut sutures close to the knot?

Accepted Answer

Iris scissors

Answer

Mayo scissors

Answer

Metzenbaum scissors

Answer

Bandage scissors