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Technician in Surgery TS-C Practice Test - Question List

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76. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most likely to be seen during the preoperative phase?
  1. Body image disturbance
  2. Knowledge deficit
  3. Altered nutrition, less than bodily requirements
  4. Impaired skin integrity
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77. Which of the following is a type of intervention the tech can employ with a patient who is suffering from memory problems during the teaching portion of the preoperative period?
  1. Reduce outside distractions by closing the door and turning off the television.
  2. Request to speak with the patient privately to eliminate outside influences from family.
  3. Present the information in an abstract manner to allow for visualization of the process.
  4. Do not correct misinformation to avoid upsetting the patient.
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78. A 72-year old man is being admitted for a total hip replacement. What should the tech assess in order to prevent the most common cause of mortality associated with this procedure?
  1. Renal function
  2. Deep vein thrombosis
  3. Heart rhythm
  4. Skin turgor
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79. Which of the following actions should the tech perform when trying to interview a patient with a language barrier when there is no interpreter available?
  1. Speak in a loud, slow voice to ensure the patient can hear the information.
  2. Avoid using known words in the patient’s own language, in case they are spoken incorrectly.
  3. Act out some words while saying them to facilitate better understanding.
  4. Avoid attempting to interview the patient at all until an interpreter arrives.
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80. Which of the following is not a nursing intervention for a patient with a diagnosis of anxiety related to the surgical procedure?
  1. Teach the patient techniques that will help them to relax.
  2. Call a social worker to come and stay with the patient.
  3. Help the patient to verbalize why they are feeling anxious.
  4. Remove outside factors that may be overstimulating.
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