Module 1

Question 1

To revascularize the heart muscle of a patient with heart disease, a graft may be anastomosed between which of the following two vessels?
A) Internal mammary to affected coronary artery
B) Subclavian artery to affected coronary artery
C) Internal mammary to aorta
D) Subclavian artery to aorta

Answer 1

internal mammary artery to affected coronary artery

Question 2

The drug most commonly used to treat ventricular tachycardia is:
A) Lidocaine
B) Epinephrine
C) Nitroglycerin
D) Norepinephrine

Answer 2

lidocaine (Xylocaine)

Question 3

An ideal environment for holding the preoperative patient is a:
A) Dimly lit, quiet room
B) Brightly lit, quiet room
C) Warm, busy room
D) Cool, busy room

Answer 3

dimly lit, quiet room

Question 4

Which of the following procedures treats a congenital obstructed lesion found at the distal end of an infant’s stomach?
A) Gastrotomy
B) Nissen fundoplication
C) Heller myotomy
D) Pyloromyotomy

Answer 4

pyloromyotomy

Question 5

A cardiac arrest occurs during a procedure, and the surgeon is resuscitating the patient. What is the responsibility of the surgical technologist in the scrub role during this time?
A) Hand the surgeon a loaded needle holder and forceps for closing
B) Break scrub and call for help
C) Remain sterile and maintain the sterile field
D) Move the ESU away from the operating table

Answer 5

Remain sterile and maintain the sterile field

Question 6

Which of the following is the definition of instrument sterilization?
A) Surgical cleaning with an antiseptic
B) manual decontamination
C) Destruction of microorganisms
D) Reduction of bacteria

Answer 6

destruction of microorganisms

Question 7

A preference card indicates a surgeon prefers a large paper gown and size 7.5 gloves and the surgeon’s assistant prefers an XL cloth gown and size 8 gloves. The assistant usually scrubs in first. In which order should the surgical attire (PPE) be stacked, from top to bottom?

Answer 7

towel, XL cloth gown, size 8 gloves, towel, large paper gown, size 7.5 gloves

Question 8

Which of the following types of anesthetic is injected during a Bier block?
A) Bupivacaine
B) Lidocaine with Epi
C) Bupivacaine with Epi
D) Lidocaine

Answer 8

lidocaine (Xylocaine)

Question 9

Aerobic organisms are BEST characterized as:
A) Pathogenic
B) Nonpathogenic
C) Oxygen-requiring
D) Non-oxygen-requiring

Answer 9

oxygen-requiring

Question 10

When positioning a patient in the lithotomy position, the stirrup height should be adjusted according to the:
A) Height of the first assist
B) Manufacturer’s recommendations
C) Height of the surgeon
D) Length of the patient’s legs

Answer 10

length of the patient’s legs