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Technician in Surgery TS-C Practice Test - Question List

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16. A tech is caring for a patient who needs more pain medicine following a surgical procedure. When they call the physician, the doctor gives them an order over the phone to add another narcotic medication to that which is already scheduled. Which of the following should the tech do to maintain accuracy when taking a telephone order?
  1. Repeat the order back to the physician before hanging up.
  2. Ask the physician to state the order a second time to ensure accuracy.
  3. Document the order on a piece of paper so the physician can transcribe what they said when they come in.
  4. It is never appropriate to take telephone orders for medication changes.
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17. Which of the following is an appropriate method of communication with a patient upon an initial meeting?
  1. Use the patient’s last name or ask to call them by their first name.
  2. Ease the tension by sharing a joke.
  3. Tell the patient about a similar situation with another patient that had a positive outcome.
  4. Both A and B
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18. During shift report on the post-surgical unit, the oncoming tech says critically, “You didn’t get that patient up to walk today? What did you do all day?” Which of the following is the most assertive response from the tech giving report?
  1. “I’m sorry, you’re right. He really should have gotten up today.”
  2. “I don’t like how you are talking to me. I work very hard all day, so do not treat me as if I have done nothing.”
  3. “I realize you are probably irritated, but we get busy during the day, too.”
  4. “You have no idea what I’m going through right now. Please stop being so mean to me.”
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19. When the tech expresses their condolences to a family whose son died during a surgical procedure, the patient’s father says, “You have no idea what we are going through! This is all this hospital’s fault!” Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the tech?
  1. Leave the family to themselves to avoid disturbing them further.
  2. Notify the doctor that the family may possibly decide to pursue litigation.
  3. Recognize that the family is probably upset and is taking their feelings out on the tech.
  4. Reassure the family that the procedure did not go as planned, but things will eventually get better.
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20. Which of the following items is considered to be a category I-Critical surgical item?
  1. ECG electrodes
  2. Cystoscope
  3. Internal defibrillator paddles
  4. Grounding pads
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