Deck 5: The Surgical First Assistant

Question 1

Knot tying for conventional surgery is performed using the:

A) one-handed tie.
B) freehanded tie.
C) two-handed tie.
D) backhanded tie.

Answer 1

A
Knot tying for conventional surgery is performed using one of the following methods:
two-handed tie,instrument tie,and the one-handed tie.

Question 2

AORN is the official accrediting body for the surgical technologist.

Answer 2

False
AORN is the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses.

Question 3

The surgical first assistant's knowledge and skill level involves an understanding of:

A) surgical anatomy and physiology.
B) biochemical engineering.
C) psychomotor kinesiology.
D) advanced airway placement.

Answer 3

A
Every surgical procedure interrupts multiple facets of a patient's anatomic structure and physiologic function.Knowledge of anatomic structures is critical to the first assistant.Improper retraction of tissue that has nervous and vascular structures contained within could cause complications such as neurologic dysfunction or vascular obstruction,resulting in thrombosis or embolization.

Question 4

Fumbling or struggling indicates a lack of knowledge and skill in the role of the first assistant.

Question 5

The first assistant usually assists in closing skin incisions and applying dressings.

Question 6

A registered nurse first assistant (RNFA)reviews the patient's chart,including laboratory results,subjective and objective data,and pending tests.

Question 7

It is important to ____ and think in advance about each step to help the procedure run smoothly.

A) guess every move
B) anticipate
C) retract every time
D) react

Question 8

Which is an example of a physical hazard in the OR?

A) Medication
B) Needlestick injury
C) Prep solution
D) Anesthesia gases

Question 9

The control of ____________________ and ____________________ loss is referred to as hemostasis.

Question 10

The first assistant should simultaneously perform as a scrub nurse during a surgical procedure.

Question 11

Which is a type of surgical hazard?

A) Biologic
B) Psychological
C) Social
D) Biomedical

Question 12

Why is intraoperative suturing performed?

A) To remove a tissue mass
B) To dissolve a tumor or benign mass
C) Evidence that the procedure was performed as scheduled
D) To stabilize an organ