Practice Exam VI

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    Whose responsibility is it to identify the surgical patient?

    • Transportation personnel
    • Holding area nurse
    • Anesthesia provider
    • All of the above
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  • 2. 

        ____ is a term that refers to permission being given for an action.

    • Consent

    • involuntary

    • Acceptance

    • voluntary

    Correct Answer
    A. Consent
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 3. 

    A properly written, informed consent should contain which of the following?

    • STSR signature

    • Name of the charge nurse

    • Time surgery began

    • Patient's legal signature

    Correct Answer
    A. Patient's legal signature
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following can generally improve patient outcomes?

    • Simple solutions

    • error reducing technologies

    • Specifically engineered safety devices

    • all of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. all of the above
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following reflects the basic values for health care practice?

    • Laws

    • Standards

    • Guidelines

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 6. 

    If a patient asks what you do, you should ____.

    • Explain in simple factual language

    • explain in detail

    • Ask why they ask

    • Ignore question since they will not understand

    Correct Answer
    A. Explain in simple factual language
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 3—THE SURGICAL PATIENT

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  • 7. 

    Injury due to improper positioning can result in ALL members being sued for ____.

    • libel

    • Negligence

    • Indecision

    • Abandonment

    Correct Answer
    A. Negligence
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 8. 

    When positioning the elderly patient, the team must be especially aware of ____.

    • the patient’s need to do things independently

    • An overly modest attitude

    • The need for speed

    • loss of mobility in joints

    Correct Answer
    A. loss of mobility in joints
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 3—THE SURGICAL PATIENT

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following cannot be performed by the child of less than 6 months of age? 

    • Shiver

    • Cry loudly

    • Urinate

    • Vomit

    Correct Answer
    A. Shiver
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 3—THE SURGICAL PATIENT

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  • 10. 

    Surgical technologists are negligent if they exceed their scope of practice that is defined by their ____. 

    • Education

    • Experience

    • Policies and procedures

    • all of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. all of the above
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 11. 

    Loss or mishandling of a specimen could be considered negligence and could result in ____.

    • Another surgical procedure

    • improper specimen preparation

    • Improper specimen analysis

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 12. 

    What is used to report an unusual event that has occurred and may have legal ramifications for the staff or the patient?

    • Summary of action report

    • incident report

    • Negligence report

    • history of events report

    Correct Answer
    A. incident report
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 13. 

    A child less than 6 months of age cannot shiver; therefore they are at risk for ____.

    • hypothermia

    • Hypertension

    • Tachycardia

    • Cyanosis

    Correct Answer
    A. hypothermia
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 4—SPECIAL POPULATIONS

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  • 14. 

    What is the initial sign of a postoperative infection?

    • Dehydration

    • Decreased urine output

    • Fever

    • Hypotension

    Correct Answer
    A. Fever
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 4—SPECIAL POPULATIONS

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  • 15. 

    In the health care field, the term ____ is used broadly to refer to the placing of information into a patient's medical record.

    • Register

    • Remodeling

    • Documenting

    • Diagram

    Correct Answer
    A. Documenting
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 16. 

    The first priority in a pediatric patient is to ____. 

    • Control hemorrhage

    • Stabilize broken bones

    • Ensure patent airway

    • Insert IV line

    Correct Answer
    A. Ensure patent airway
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 4—SPECIAL POPULATIONS

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  • 17. 

    What must be done to electrical devices in the operating room to prevent the risk of burns to the patient?

    • Grounded properly

    • Turned off prior to use

    • Tested frequently

    • both A and C

    Correct Answer
    A. both A and C
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 18. 

    Bioethical principles ____. 

    • Differ from traditional medical ethics

    • Maximize total human benefit

    • Are a utilitarian concept

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 19. 

    What should take place immediately after the patient is moved from the stretcher to the operating room table?

    • Raise side rails

    • lock the table down

    • Apply the safety strap

    • Adjust IV pole

    Correct Answer
    A. Apply the safety strap
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 20. 

    A uterine fibroid is an example of what type of factor causing surgical intervention?

    • trauma

    • Genetic malformation

    • Nonmalignant neoplasm

    • metabolic disease

    Correct Answer
    A. Nonmalignant neoplasm
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 3—THE SURGICAL PATIENT

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  • 21. 

    Accountability is defined as a(n) ____.

    • Disclosure

    • Obligation

    • threat

    • Evaluation

    Correct Answer
    A. Obligation
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 22. 

    Who is responsible for checking diagnostic tests such as X-rays and CT scans to confirm the proper area or side before an incision is made?

    • Circulator

    • Surgeon

    • Anesthesia provider

    • Radiologist

    Correct Answer
    A. Surgeon
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 23. 

    The critical parameters for monitoring pediatric patients include all of the following EXCEPT:

    • Temperature

    • Urine output

    • Oxygenation

    • Turgor

    Correct Answer
    A. Turgor
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 4—SPECIAL POPULATIONS

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  • 24. 

    What are the two common types of shock seen in all age groups? 

    • Hypovolemic, septic

    • Acidotic, septic

    • Clinical, surgical

    • Acidotic, hypovolemic

    Correct Answer
    A. Hypovolemic, septic
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 4—SPECIAL POPULATIONS

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  • 25. 

    Which of the following considerations may be more relevant to the elderly patient than to an adolescent?

    • Patient’s skin condition

    • Informed consent

    • Environmental safety

    • Anesthetic agent

    Correct Answer
    A. Patient’s skin condition
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 3—THE SURGICAL PATIENT

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  • 26. 

    If a pediatric patient has a pneumothorax, there is an accumulation of air in the ____.

    • Pleural cavity

    • Esophagus

    • Bronchial tree

    • Abdomen

    Correct Answer
    A. Pleural cavity
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 4—SPECIAL POPULATIONS

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  • 27. 

    What item does not need to be counted before beginning an exploratory laparotomy?

    • lap sponges

    • Suction

    • Kitners

    • instruments

    Correct Answer
    A. Suction
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 28. 

    When taking hot surgical instruments from a steam autoclave the surgical technologist is responsible for cooling the instruments with ____.

    • Alcohol

    • Sterile saline

    • Glutaraldehyde

    • Sterile water

    Correct Answer
    A. Sterile water
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 29. 

    Informed consent may be given by any of  the following under specific circumstances EXCEPT:

    • Parent or legal guardian of a minor

    • an incompetent adult

    • Temporary guardian

    • The courts

    Correct Answer
    A. an incompetent adult
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 30. 

    The needs or activities related to one’s identification or interaction with another individual or group forms which component of the human being? 

    • social

    • Psychological

    • physical

    • Physiological

    Correct Answer
    A. social
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 3—THE SURGICAL PATIENT

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  • 31. 

    Bleeding in a pediatric trauma patient must be controlled to prevent ____.

    • Brachial plexus injury

    • Infiltration

    • Distension

    • Severe hypovolemia

    Correct Answer
    A. Severe hypovolemia
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 4—SPECIAL POPULATIONS

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  • 32. 

    During birth, the most common bone fracture is of the ____.

    • Radius

    • Fibula

    • clavicle

    • skull

    Correct Answer
    A. clavicle
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 4—SPECIAL POPULATIONS

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  • 33. 

    Whose responsibility is it to remove a patient’s personal items in the operating room?

    • Supervisor

    • circulator

    • Charge nurse

    • transportation personnel

    Correct Answer
    A. circulator
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 34. 

    According to Maslow’s hierarchy, which are the most basic needs?

    • physiological

    • spiritual

    • Financial

    • social

    Correct Answer
    A. physiological
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 3—THE SURGICAL PATIENT

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  • 35. 

    Which is a common physiological factor in the elderly?

    • Increased cardiac output

    • increased heart rate

    • Decreased coronary artery blood flow

    • Increased coronary artery blood flow

    Correct Answer
    A. Decreased coronary artery blood flow
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 3—THE SURGICAL PATIENT

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  • 36. 

    In comparison with adults, pediatric patients have little subcutaneous fat and therefore ____. 

    • Less protection of organs

    • Have poor thermal insulation

    • Need to have bony prominences padded

    • need more IV fluids

    Correct Answer
    A. Have poor thermal insulation
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 4—SPECIAL POPULATIONS

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  • 37. 

    Why are neonates and infants not usually catheterized?

    • Procedures do not last long enough

    • High risk of trauma to the urethra

    • Nonmeasurable amount of urine produced

    • bladder not fully developed

    Correct Answer
    A. High risk of trauma to the urethra
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 4—SPECIAL POPULATIONS

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  • 38. 

    If a surgical technologist places the surgical patient’s well-being above all other factors, the surgical technologist is said to have a positive ____.

    • Ethical sense

    • Surgical conscience

    • Moral judgment

    • Set of values

    Correct Answer
    A. Surgical conscience
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 39. 

    Maslow’s hierarchy is important because it establishes a hierarchy of ____.

    • Philosophical truths

    • Surgical intervention

    • Religious beliefs

    • needs

    Correct Answer
    A. needs
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 3—THE SURGICAL PATIENT

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  • 40. 

    ____ is an integrated system developed by hospitals for the prevention and control of areas of potential liability.

    • Risk management

    • Policies and procedures

    • Hazard policy

    • Continuous quality improvement

    Correct Answer
    A. Risk management
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 41. 

    Which of the following should the circulating surgical technologist perform to assist the anesthesia provider during induction of a pediatric patient?

    • Hold child in lap

    • Help control child’s movements

    • Provide cricoid pressure

    • Administer anesthetic

    Correct Answer
    A. Help control child’s movements
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 4—SPECIAL POPULATIONS

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  • 42. 

    Obese patients are subject to increased postoperative ____.

    • wound infections

    • Pain

    • Heart attack

    • COPD

    Correct Answer
    A. wound infections
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 4—SPECIAL POPULATIONS

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  • 43. 

    Ethics is an attempt to define right and wrong based upon ____.

    • Beliefs

    • Common law

    • Consequences

    • Biological data

    Correct Answer
    A. Beliefs
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 44. 

    Given the focused and technical tasks of the operating room, the team must struggle against the tendency to ____.

    • work together

    • share the workload

    • Lose sight of the patient as a total person

    • understand legal terminology

    Correct Answer
    A. Lose sight of the patient as a total person
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 3—THE SURGICAL PATIENT

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  • 45. 

    Liability for improper use of equipment in the operating room lies with the ____.

    • Operating room supervisor

    • circulating nurse

    • Surgical technologist

    • Individual using the item

    Correct Answer
    A. Individual using the item
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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  • 46. 

    Omission or commission of an act that is related to normal patient care is the most common cause of a charge of ____.

    • Negligence

    • Abandonment

    • Battery

    • iatrogenic injury

    Correct Answer
    A. Negligence
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 3—THE SURGICAL PATIENT

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  • 47. 

    Which of the following does NOT belong to the category of malignant neoplasm?

    • Glioblastoma

    • Colon cancer

    • Breast cancer

    • Endometriosis

    Correct Answer
    A. Endometriosis
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 3—THE SURGICAL PATIENT

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  • 48. 

    What is the MOST effective way to keep infants’ body temperature at an acceptable level?

    • Wrap and cover extremities

    • Warm water bottles

    • Overhead radiant heater

    • warm lap sponges

    Correct Answer
    A. Wrap and cover extremities
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 4—SPECIAL POPULATIONS

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  • 49. 

    The only method used to ensure the sterility of items is:

    • Chemical indicator strips

    • Biological indicator

    • Mechanical indicators

    • Bowie-Dick test

    Correct Answer
    A. Biological indicator
    Explanation
    CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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