Surgery
What procedure is the removal of the entire breast without lymph node dissection?
Mastectomy
Where is the best place to perform unassisted gowning?
On a mayo stand
When bringing the arm closer to the midline, the arm is being what?
Adducted
What is the rules of asepsis when draping?
Drapes have a sterile and non sterile side
The surgical technologist is using a fire extinguisher to put out a small fire in the OR. After the pin has been pulled, what should occur next?
Aim the nozzle
What type of drape should be used on areas that are likely to become soaked during surgery?
Impervious
What piece of furniture is used to hold surgical instruments and supplies not for immediate use?
Back table
Lying face down, the patient is in the?
Prone position
The center of the sterile field is the?
Incision site
When counting cottonoids, what should the surgical technologist verify?
The string is attached to the sponge
-Oophorectomy is the removal of?
Ovaries
The surgical technologist is preparing the drill for a total knee arthroplasty. After inserting the drill bit, what should the surgical technologist do next?
Test the drill bit
What is the technique used to protect tissue when holding a retractor?
Maintain the position that it is placed
The sterile scrub person should remain at least how many inches away from all unsterile items at all times?
12 inches
The surgical technologist is cleaning up their back table after surgery. Where should the suture needles be placed?
In the sharps box
What instrument tray would be best suited for working on metacarpals?
Small bone tray
What types of clamps are used to secure drapes?
non-penetrating towel
Lying face up, the patient is in the?
Supine position
What is the first item opened when setting up a sterile field?
Sterile pack containing table cover and drapes
When should the operating room be damp wiped?
Prior to the first case in the room
Where are the finger rings placed when passing a surgical instrument?
What converts ineffective heart rhythm back into normal rhythm?
Heart defibrillator
Head down, feet up
Trendelenburg
What type of solution is found on the surgical scrub brush?
Antiseptic
When cleaning up the room after a procedure, where should the bovie tip be placed?
Sharps container