Surgical Technology Examination Appleton & Lange pg151-154 CST exam prep
Congenital aganglionosis
Malrotation
Ileal stenosis
Meckel's diverticulum
Hydrocephalus
Encephalocele
Spina bifida
Myelomeningocele
Crainioplasty
Stereotactic surgery
Craniosynostosis
Transsphenoidal hypophysectomy
Anal opening is absent
Anus is closed
Anal sphincter is too tight
Anal sphincter is too loose
Infection
Poor wound healing
Cardiovascular problems
Gallbladder disease
Nephroblastoma
Neuroblastoma
Aganglionic colon
Intussusception
Spina bifida
Pectus excavatum
Spastic palsy
Encephalocele
Tetralogy of Fallot
Coarctation of the aorta
Patent ductus arteriosus
Anomalous venous return
Tricuspid atresia
Tetralogy of Fallot
Patent ductus arteriosus
Truncus arteriosus
Tucking
Advancement
Recession
Resection
Glenn procedure
Blalock-Taussig procedure
Pulmonary bonding
Blalock-Hanlon procedure
Truncus arteriosus
Patent ductus arteriosus
Pulmonary stenosis
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Umbilical hernia
Meckel's diverticulum
Hiatal hernia
Omphalocele
Myringotomy
Adenoidectomy
Tympanoplasty
Tonsillectomy
Hypotension
Airway impairment
Hypothermia
Metabolic depression
Osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
B and C
Prostatic malignancies
Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
Bladder malignancies
Nephritis
Aramine
Atropine
Inderal
Calcium chloride
Calcium chloride
Levophed
Lasix
Isuprel
Stimulate the heart muscle
Strengthen and slow heartbeat
Reduce ventricular excitement
Counteract metabolic acidosis
Installation of local anesthesia
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias
Diuretic action
Restoration of blood volume
The enesthesiologist
The circulating nurse
The surgeon
The scrub nurse
Pulmonary embolism
Pleural effusion
Emphysema
Asthma
Radial
Carotid
Pedal
Brachial
Removed before the patient leaves the OR site
Left in until the patient is fully awake and ready to return to his or her room
Left in place until the patient breathes normally
Removed only by the anesthesiologist
Hypothermia
Hypervolemia
Hypersalemia
Hyperthermia
Impeded blood gas exchange
Impaired lung function
Gastric decompression
Chemical pneumonitis
Rectum
Esophagus
Axilla
Tympanic area
Hyperkalemic
Hypovolemic
Hypotensive
Hypoxic
The precordial thump
Artificial ventilation
Immediate opening of the airway
External cardiac compression
Bring in the emergency cart
Keep a record of all medication given
Help with the intravenous and monitoring lines
Give attention to the sterile field and the surgeon's needs
No one is to touch the patient or anything metallic in contact with the patient
Available personnel gently but firmly support the extremities to protect patient from injury
The person holding the electrodes does not touch the patient but anyone else can
The person holding the electrodes is the only one who may touch the patient
Ask the circulating nurse what solution he or she has
Ask the circulator to show the vial to the surgeon
Show the surgeon the vial that it came from
State the kind and percentage of the solution
2 minutes
3-5 minutes
2-7 minutes
5-8 minutes
The scrub nurse
The circulating nurse
The anesthesiologist
The surgeon's assistant
The pulse is below 60, respirations are diminished, and blood pressure is dropping
There is no pulse or blood pressure, and the pupils contract
There is no pulse, respiration, or blood pressure, and the pupils are fixed and dilated
The pulse is weak and irregular, blood pressure is lowered, and pupils are dilated
Alert the OR supervisor and personnel
Prepare medications
Institute chest massage
Apply fibrillator paddles
Immediatly intervene with patient care
Attend the anesthesiologist during crisis
Maintain sterile Mayo with instruments
A and B
Give needles to surgeon on an exchange basis
Use needles and needleholders as a unit
Keep needles away from sponges and laps
Keep used needles in a medicine cup
Keep off the field for final resolution of count
Immediately place in sharp container on OR wall
Roll in tape and discard
Take from OR with original suture wrapper
Impingement
Cavitation
Steam under pressure
Chemicals
Washer-sterilizer
Presoaking in a basin
Ultrasonic cleaner
Milking