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Technician in Surgery TS-C Practice Test - Question List

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1. Which of the following describes appropriate documentation of patient care during the perioperative setting?
  1. It should describe the patient’s nursing diagnoses and outcomes.
  2. It should be on a preprinted form that is easy to fill in.
  3. It should be read between the techs during report at the change of shift.
  4. Both A and B
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2. Which of the following statements is true regarding hospital policies and procedures?
  1. Hospital policies describe a succession of activities required for patient care.
  2. Policies and procedures are based on standards set at local and national levels for care.
  3. Procedures serve as guides for nursing responsibilities in certain situations.
  4. Both A and C
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3. At what points should medications be checked before being administered to a patient?
  1. When the drug comes from pharmacy, when the drug is drawn up, and when the drug is administered
  2. When the drug is drawn up, when the drug is administered, and after the patient receives it
  3. When the drug is brought out for use, when the drug is drawn up, and when the drug is administered
  4. When the drug is packaged, when the drug is administered, and when the empty vial is thrown away
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4. Which of the following situations would be reported as a sentinel event, according to the Joint Commission?
  1. A patient who received surgery on the wrong part of the body
  2. A patient developing a stage II pressure wound during surgery
  3. A patient who received an extra dose of antibiotic before surgery
  4. A patient who developed a wound infection postoperatively
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5. When a tech fails to perform a standard of care that another reasonable and prudent tech would perform, this is referred to as:
  1. Malpractice
  2. Negligence
  3. Liability
  4. Breach of duty
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