An emaciated patient is scheduled for an abdominal hysterect…

An emaciated patient is scheduled for an abdominal hysterectomy with removal of excessive skin on bilateral thighs.  The circulator has opted to place the ESU grounding pad on the patient’s forearm.  The surgical technologist should suggest that the ESU pad be removed and placed on 

The surgical technologist is scrubbed in on a scheduled brea…

The surgical technologist is scrubbed in on a scheduled breast biopsy with a frozen section. After removing the specimen, the surgeon tags the specimen with suture at 6 o’clock and passes it to the technologist.  Which of the following should the technologist do first? 

Instruments and supplies have been opened by the surgical te…

Instruments and supplies have been opened by the surgical technologist for a case in Room 5. Soon after the surgical technologist was informed that the case has been moved to Room 1, but there is a similar case scheduled for Room 5 later that morning. Which of the following is the best course of action? 

The surgical technologist is preparing the incision site for…

The surgical technologist is preparing the incision site for placement of a dressing following a mastectomy. The surgical technologist noticed that the patient has developed a hematoma at the incision site. The surgeon has left the operating room. Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist take?

The surgical team is setting up for an exploratory laparotom…

The surgical team is setting up for an exploratory laparotomy. The circulator opens the casket housing the laparotomy instruments and verifies its sterility.  The surgical technologist lifts the tray out of the casket and is holding it. At this time, it is discovered that the bottom filter is missing.  The surgical technologist should give the tray back and