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Surgical Technology
Certifying Exam Study Guide - Specialty Equipment
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Health Care
Undergraduate 2
05/09/2012

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Term
The power source for all fiberoptic instruments and equipment is:
Definition
Fiberoptic light source
Term
Orthopedic power equipment is run by (gas):
Definition
Nitrogen
Term
What part is responsible for conducting the electrical current back to the electrosurgical unit?
Definition
Inactive electrode
Term
The proper pressure setting for the pneumatic tourniquet for an adult arm is:
Definition
250-300 mm Hg
Term
Which laser is used to coagulate bleeders during an endoscopic procedure?
Definition
Nd:YAG
Term

Which of the following diagnostic imaging techniques provides the best imaging of soft tissues?

 

-Positron emission tomography

-Magnetic resonance imaging

-Ultrasonography

-Computed axial tomography

Definition
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Term
Endometrial laser ablation is most commonly treated by (laser):
Definition
Nd:YAG
Term
How often should a tourniquet applied to an adult leg be periodically deflated?
Definition
1 1/2 hours
Term
What is another name for the electrosurgical unit's inactive electrode?
Definition
Grounding pad
Term

Which of the following parts of the microscope provides magnification and resolving power?

 

-Focus controls

-Illumination system

-Oculars

-Optical lens system

Definition
Optical lens system
Term
What is the name of the latex rolled bandage used to exsanguinate an extremity before a tourniquet cuff is inflated?
Definition
Esmarch
Term
Reese and Brown are types of:
Definition
Dermatomes used to take skin grafts
Term
Which laser is used to treat retinopathy?
Definition
Argon
Term
What is the proper range of intraoperative pressure when using an insufflator during a laparoscopic procedure?
Definition
12-15 mm Hg
Term
What term is used to describe the side-to-side action of a power saw blade?
Definition
Oscillating
Term
What type of specialty equipment uses liquid nitrogen and is often utilized to repair retinal detachments?
Definition
Cryotherapy unit
Term
What type of electrosurgical unit does not require the use of a grounding pad?
Definition
Bipolar
Term
A patient brought into surgery has previously undergone a right total hip arthroplasty. Where should the grounding pad be placed?
Definition
Left thigh (opposite metal prosthesis)
Term
At what pressure should the tourniquet be set for an adult thigh?
Definition
300-350 mm Hg
Term
What device would the surgeon use to identify essential nerves during a cranial procedure in order to preserve them?
Definition
Nerve stimulator
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