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Technician in Surgery TS-C Practice Test - Question List

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81. What symptoms might the tech admitting a patient with hypernatremia expect to see?
  1. Nausea and vomiting
  2. Elevated body temperature
  3. Flaccid paralysis
  4. Distended neck veins
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82. The tech is planning to teach the patient cognitive techniques to help with pain control when the surgery is complete. Which of the following is an example of guided imagery?
  1. The patient repeats to themself that they will heal and be free from infection.
  2. The patient focuses on soothing thoughts of their home and family.
  3. The patient learns to change television channels until they find something they like.
  4. The patient repeatedly rehearses a favorite poem in their mind.
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83. Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for the patient with sickle cell crisis?
  1. Moving and stretching swollen extremities.
  2. Educating male patients to try and hold urine in the bladder to avoid developing priapism.
  3. Providing rest in a quiet environment as much as possible.
  4. Both A and B
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84. A patient is being admitted for a surgical procedure to place an abdominal catheter for continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following complications should the tech educate the patient about as they prepare for the procedure?
  1. Diarrhea
  2. Abdominal hernia
  3. Chest pain
  4. Syncope
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85. To prepare the patient for transfer to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), the tech must move the patient to a stretcher and secure their body. What other interventions should the perioperative tech do to prepare the patient for transfer?
  1. Elevate the head of the bed 90 degrees.
  2. Gather the patient’s belongings and place them at the foot of the bed.
  3. Raise the side rails on the stretcher.
  4. Swaddle the patient’s body with a dry, heavy blanket.
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