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Technician in Surgery TS-C Practice Test - Question List

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56. What important points must the tech remember when performing a surgical skin prep on a patient before the procedure?
  1. Avoid allowing the prep solution to collect underneath the patient in large amounts.
  2. Perform the scrub for one full minute.
  3. Prepare the area by applying the skin prep to extend six inches from where the incision will be.
  4. Both A and B.
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57. Which of the following surgical areas is considered dirty and should be cleaned last when preparing a patient for surgery?
  1. Eyes
  2. Genitalia
  3. Popliteal region
  4. Feet
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58. While administering blood products during a surgical procedure, the tech notes that the patient has spiked a fever to 101 degrees, their skin is flushing and their heart rate has increased. What is the tech’s first reaction?
  1. Administer oxygen by non-rebreather mask at 10L/min.
  2. Call the Blood Bank to verify labeling of the blood products.
  3. Check the patient’s chart to ensure the orders are correct.
  4. Stop the transfusion and notify the physician.
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59. What types of nursing interventions should the tech perform for the patient who develops hypovolemia during the surgical procedure?
  1. Add NaCl to the patient’s intravenous solution.
  2. Obtain an order and administer a dose of furosemide.
  3. Insert a central venous pressure line to avoid overloading the circulatory system while replacing fluids.
  4. Both A and C
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60. Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of using skin staples to close a surgical wound?
  1. The skin stapler is difficult to load and to use.
  2. Staples leave large scars at the incision site.
  3. Staples must be removed after approximately one week.
  4. Using the skin stapler requires advanced certification.
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