During a procedure, the technologist notices a small tear in the surgeon’s gown sleeve. What is the appropriate course of action?
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A five-year-old child is scheduled for a tonsillectomy. What…
A five-year-old child is scheduled for a tonsillectomy. What is the MOST important consideration for the surgical technologist to prepare for this pediatric patient?
During the count, a needle cannot be accounted for. What mus…
During the count, a needle cannot be accounted for. What must the technologist do?
Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with
Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with
For a kidney transplant, which intraoperative measure is ess…
For a kidney transplant, which intraoperative measure is essential for preserving organ viability?
Which of the following is an appropriate task for the surgic…
Which of the following is an appropriate task for the surgical technologist during the preoperative phase?
During a thyroidectomy, the surgical team closely monitors f…
During a thyroidectomy, the surgical team closely monitors for injury to which nerve to prevent vocal cord paralysis?
An emergency drug given to stabilize ventricular fibrillatio…
An emergency drug given to stabilize ventricular fibrillation
During an emergent trauma case, one instrument is unaccounte…
During an emergent trauma case, one instrument is unaccounted for at the closing count. What is the most important NEXT step?
A surgical technologist preparing for a craniotomy must ensu…
A surgical technologist preparing for a craniotomy must ensure which item is readily available for brain tissue protection?