Question 1

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
-Handling and passing instruments are important tasks of this person.

Accepted Answer

A) Surgical technologist 
B) Circulator/registered nurse 
C) Surgeon

Question 2

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
-The patient arrives from the holding area and is transferred to the operating bed

Accepted Answer

A) Preoperative 
B) Postoperative 
C) Intraoperative

Question 3

The ____________ is responsible for maintaining an organized and safe surgical field.

Accepted Answer

A)  surgical technologist 
B)  CST-CFA certified first assistant 
C)  surgeon 
D)  anesthesia provider

Question 4

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
-When blood loss must be estimated, he or she may be required to weigh each sponge.

Accepted Answer

A) Surgical technologist 
B) Circulator/registered nurse 
C) Surgeon

Question 5

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
-Specimens are documented and transported to a designated area for pickup

Accepted Answer

A) Preoperative 
B) Postoperative 
C) Intraoperative

Question 6

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
-Responsible for maintaining an organized and safe surgical field.

Accepted Answer

A) Surgical technologist 
B) Circulator/registered nurse 
C) Surgeon

Question 7

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
-Anesthesia begins only after he or she has arrived and is ready to scrub.

Accepted Answer

A) Surgical technologist 
B) Circulator/registered nurse 
C) Surgeon

Question 8

The ____________ containing towels, drapes, and gowns is centered on the back table and opened using aseptic technique.

Accepted Answer

A)  wrapped basin 
B)  instrument tray 
C)  basic pack 
D)  surgical drape

Question 9

Two types of ______________ are commonly taken during surgery. These are aerobic and anaerobic.

Accepted Answer

A)  biopsies 
B)  x-rays 
C)  images 
D)  bacterial cultures

Question 10

Avoid shifting items around from one place to another during setup. Try to handle an item only once. Shifting items from one location to another without purpose increases the chance of ________________ and is not productive.

Accepted Answer

A)  injury 
B)  confusion 
C)  contamination 
D)  missing items

Question 11

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
-Sharps are opened during the setup. This person opens the outer package and the scrubbed technologist removes them and places them in a sharps holder.

Accepted Answer

A) Surgical technologist 
B) Circulator/registered nurse 
C) Surgeon

Question 12

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
-The circulator continues to distribute sterile supplies as needed

Accepted Answer

A) Preoperative 
B) Postoperative 
C) Intraoperative

Question 13

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
-Receives the specimen from the sterile field in a designated container.

Accepted Answer

A) Surgical technologist 
B) Circulator/registered nurse 
C) Surgeon

Question 14

_________________ is/are responsible for ensuring that no item is left in a patient.

Accepted Answer

A)  Licensed professionals only 
B)  The certified surgical technologist 
C)  The surgeon 
D)  All team members

Question 15

Any tissue or item removed from the patient's body during surgery is _______ and is maintained in a specific way on the surgical field to prevent loss or damage.

Accepted Answer

A)  always saved for the patient 
B)  counted 
C)  biohazard waste 
D)  a specimen

Question 16

A method used for gathering supplies for a case is referred to as a(n) _________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  assignment board 
B)  case cart 
C)  protocol 
D)  event related

Question 17

The process preceded by patient verification process detailed by The Joint Commission is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  assignment board 
B)  TIMEOUT 
C)  sentinel event 
D)  assessment

Exam 20: Case Planning and Intraoperative Procedures

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -Handling and passing instruments are important tasks of this person.

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -The patient arrives from the holding area and is transferred to the operating bed

The ____________ is responsible for maintaining an organized and safe surgical field.

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -When blood loss must be estimated, he or she may be required to weigh each sponge.

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -Specimens are documented and transported to a designated area for pickup

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -Responsible for maintaining an organized and safe surgical field.

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -Anesthesia begins only after he or she has arrived and is ready to scrub.

The ____________ containing towels, drapes, and gowns is centered on the back table and opened using aseptic technique.

Two types of ______________ are commonly taken during surgery. These are aerobic and anaerobic.

Avoid shifting items around from one place to another during setup. Try to handle an item only once. Shifting items from one location to another without purpose increases the chance of ________________ and is not productive.

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -Sharps are opened during the setup. This person opens the outer package and the scrubbed technologist removes them and places them in a sharps holder.

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -The circulator continues to distribute sterile supplies as needed

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -Receives the specimen from the sterile field in a designated container.

_________________ is/are responsible for ensuring that no item is left in a patient.

Any tissue or item removed from the patient's body during surgery is _______ and is maintained in a specific way on the surgical field to prevent loss or damage.

A method used for gathering supplies for a case is referred to as a(n) _________ system.

The process preceded by patient verification process detailed by The Joint Commission is called ______.