Deck 21: Surgical Radiography

Question 1

The sterile field is the:

A) whole surgical room.
B) area around the surgeon.
C) area prepared for the patient.
D) surgical incision.

Answer 1

area prepared for the patient.

Question 2

Reaching over a sterile field is allowed by:

A) both sterile and nonsterile team members.
B) only nonsterile team members.
C) only sterile team members.
D) only the surgeon.

Answer 2

only sterile team members.

Question 3

When positioning the IR under the OR table,the radiographer should:

A) lift the drapes up high to keep them away from the IR.
B) not lift the drapes above table level to avoid the sterile field.
C) squat down to place the IR below the table.
D) give the IR to a sterile team member to place.

Answer 3

not lift the drapes above table level to avoid the sterile field.

Question 4

How often should the OR imaging equipment be cleaned?

A) After each case
B) At the beginning of the day
C) At the beginning of each shift
D) At least once a week

Question 5

Institution-approved attire worn in the OR:

A) can be worn over 2 days.
B) should be fresh for each shift.
C) can be used regardless of condition.
D) is not necessary in the semi-restricted areas.

Question 6

Less frequently used x-ray equipment in the OR should be cleaned:

A) every 3 days.
B) at least once a week.
C) every 2 weeks.
D) once a month.

Question 7

What should the radiographer do after removing the cover from the IR?

A) Quickly take it to be processed.
B) Give it to a nonsterile team member.
C) Put it on the floor.
D) Remove gloves before handling it.

Question 8

Which of the following surgical procedures require the C-arm to be positioned between the patient's legs?

A) Tibia nailing
B) Operative cholangiography
C) Hip pinning
D) Antegrade femoral nailing

Question 9

How much is the C-arm angled for the PA projection during a cervical diskectomy and fusion?

A) 15 degrees caudad
B) 15 degrees cephalad
C) 3 to 5 degrees caudad
D) 3 to 5 degrees cephalad

Question 10

Sterile gowns are considered sterile from shoulder to:

A) cuff on the arms.
B) level of sterile field.
C) waist.
D) knee.

Question 11

What should be done if the sterile field is compromised?

A) Determine if the area is important.
B) Don't tell anyone.
C) Call your manager.
D) Tell OR staff immediately.