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CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST PRACTICE EXAM #1 During which of the following surgeries is a Meckel's diverticulum typically discovered? a. hysterectomy b. appendectomy c. prostatectomy d. varicocelectomy - ANSWER b. During an appendectomy, bowel is examined and can lead to the discovery of a Meckel's diverticulum. Which of the following solutions can be used to disinfect endoscopic instruments? a. iodophors b. ethyl alcohol 70% c...

Test Bank for Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist 5th Edition by Howe/ Chapter 01: Basic Pharmacology MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A drug that binds to a receptor and stimulates its function is said to be a(n) drug. a. agonist b. antagonist c. idiosyncratic d. pharmacokinetic ANS: A Agonist drugs bind to or have an affinity (attraction) for a receptor and cause a particular response. DIF: 1 REF: 14 ...

Patient safety and hospital efficiency and effectiveness are related to? - correct answer consistent communication Preoperative diagnostic studies are performed by the? - correct answer Radiologist A professional organization dedicated to the improvement of surgical care by elevating standards of surgical education and practice is the? - correct answer American College of Surgeons The non-profit organization that develops standards and performance criteria for health care organiations i...

Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist, Surgical Technology Chapter 8 Exam ...

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. Patient safety and hospital efficiency and effectiveness are related to? - ANSWER consistent communication Preoperative diagnostic studies are performed by the? - ANSWER Radiologist A professional organization dedicated to the improvement of surgical care by elevating standards of surgical education and practice is the? - ANSWER American College of Surgeons The non-profit organization that develops standards and performance criter...

68D ST 105 Sterile Duties of the Surgical Technologist Exam Review Rated A+ Anti-microbial Chemical or pharmaceutical agent that destroys or inhibits growth of microorganisms Residual Leaves an anti-microbial residue on the skin to temporarily prevent growth of microorganisms Mechanical Washing Process which removes soil and transient organisms with friction by use of mechanical means/equipment, as opposed to manual. Transient organisms Usually loosely attached to skin surface, a...

Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist, CST Exam ...

Patient safety and hospital efficiency and effectiveness are related to? - Answer- consistent communication Preoperative diagnostic studies are performed by the? - Answer- Radiologist A professional organization dedicated to the improvement of surgical care by elevating standards of surgical education and practice is the? - Answer- American College of Surgeons The non-profit organization that develops standards and performance criteria for health care organiations is the? - Answer- The ...

CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST PRACTICE EXAM #1 Latest Graded A+. During which of the following surgeries is a Meckel's diverticulum typically discovered? a. hysterectomy b. appendectomy c. prostatectomy d. varicocelectomy - ANSWER b. During an appendectomy, bowel is examined and can lead to the discovery of a Meckel's diverticulum. Which of the following solutions can be used to disinfect endoscopic instruments? a. iodophors b. ethyl alcohol 70% c. phenolic compounds d. activated ...

Atropine is in what category of medications? - Anticholinergic Which two medication classifications are combined to produce neuroleptanalgesia? - Tranquilizer and narcotic What is the final strength If 30 milliliters of saline is added to 30 milliliters of 0.5 percent marcaine? - 0.25 percent marcaine Can the strength of a medication be increased? For example, marcaine 0.5 percent increased to 1.0 percent? - No, it can only be equal or lowered from its manufactured strength What is t...