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Technician in Surgery TS-C Practice Test - Question List

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86. A patient is transferred to the PACU and presents with snoring respirations and little chest expansion while breathing. The tech notes that their oxygen saturations are at 94% and starting to decrease. What is the tech’s first action?
  1. Perform a jaw thrust to open the airway.
  2. Notify the physician immediately.
  3. Stimulate the patient to take deeper breaths.
  4. Turn the patient prone.
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87. Which of the following is the most common reason for agitation and confusion during the time period when the patient is transferred from the operating room?
  1. Pain
  2. Hypothermia
  3. Hypoxemia
  4. A history of depression
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88. Which of the following is an essential element of planning for the patient’s postoperative care?
  1. Involving family members in the patient’s care
  2. Eliminating the causes of pain before discharge
  3. Progressing the diet to return to normal
  4. Both A and C
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89. Which of the following subjects are appropriate teaching topics for the patient’s family?
  1. The physician’s cell number in case of emergency
  2. The reasons, side effects, dosage, and timing for every medication the patient will be taking
  3. Instructions about what to do if the patient decides to ambulate to use the bathroom
  4. Both B and C
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