Surgical Technology Tutor

Thursday, May 23, 2019

I have written these two HAND BOOKS FOR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION based on NEW SYLLABUS of NBSTSA prescribed on January of 2019.

Please review and provide honest feedback to improve the quality of this Handbook.
I thank you for providing me the aspiration to write these two Handbooks. 
You have asked me "how can I pass this CST exm in my next attempt"  and others shared the need for a new Handbook which covers total syllabus and also cost effective.
I am able to keep the price very low with the help from Amazon direct publishing and KDP SELECT.
Use this tools to pass the CST examination on your first attempt and become a CST to practice with pride, compassion, acceptance, respect, and empathy. 
I have given my twenty five years experience in Surgical Technology to carefully and diligently write these two Handbooks. 


SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY QUIZ ANSWERS ARE COMING SOON                

                               A DAY IN THE OPERATING ROOM WITH SAM 1994


COMPASSION            


ACCEPTANCE
RESPECT
EMPATHY
I would like to teach the courses of the Surgical Technology to any students who are pursuing the program. You can access tutorial through online. All you need access of a p.c.

Contact me by using this blog or using social media e.g. Facebook. 

Medical community need Nationally Certified Surgical Technologists and First Assistants. The way the Health Care is moving the Same Day Surgery Centers are being used for a large volume of surgeries. The need for Surgical Technologist is growing very fast. 

The dynamic and complex nature of technology is rapidly changing with the innovations through research and development to optimize the benefit for a patient.

We as Technologists has the duty to keep up with the changes taking place in the operating room, with the new procedures, and instruments.

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY QUIZ


ANSWERS FOR THE QUIZ TWENTY TWO:


QUESTION NUMBER 1 . ANSWER IS :   c) done for acoustic neuroma  

QUESTION NUMBER 2 . ANSWER IS:    e) b and c only


QUESTION NUMBER 3 . ANSWER IS:  d) a and c only



QUESTION NUMBER 4 . ANSWER IS:    e) a, b, and c only


QUESTION NUMBER 5 . ANSWER IS:     a) unilateral straight paramedian 

QUESTION NUMBER 6 . ANSWER IS:   d)  a and b only


QUESTION NUMBER 7 . ANSWER IS:    d) all of the above

QUESTION NUMBER 8 . ANSWER IS    a) nerve stimulator


QUESTION NUMBER 9 . ANSWER IS:    c) high speed drill

QUESTION NUMBER 10 . ANSWER IS:   a) pituitary rongeur

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QUIZ TWENTY-THREE :

Match  neurosurgical procedures with the correct description


1. Cranioplasty is done for which of the following reason : 

a)  malformation
b) cranial defect caused by trauma
c) trigeminal neuralgia
d) all of the above
e) a and b only



2.  What is the benefit of Cranioplasty    :

a) relieve headache
b) prevent injury to the brain not covered by bone
c) hydrocephalus
d) numbness
e) a and b only



3. Which of the following is used for Cranioplasty :

a) bone and cartilage

b) titanium plate or mesh
c)  synthetic bone substitute
d) all of the above


4. What type of equipment is required for this procedure :  

a)  neurosurgery microscope
b)  high speed drill 
c) nerve stimulator
d)  C arm Xray
e) a, b, and c only


5. What  type of incisions is made for this procedure :

a) median
b) transverse 
c) scalp flap is done over the defect
d) all of the above
e) b and c only


6. Which of the instrument is used to retract   : 

a)  army navy retractor

b)  cobra retractor
c)  weitlaners
d)  a and c only


7. Which of the following anesthesia is used :


a) general
b) epidural block
c) no anesthesia
d) a and b only


                                                                                            
8.  Which of the following instrument is used to smooth rough edge of the bone   :


a) nerve stimulator
b) four penfield
c) rhoton dissector
d) high speed drill 
e) d and b only


9. What type of suture is used to repair  :  

a) 2-0 silk

b) 4-0 vicryl
c) 3-0 plain gut
d) a and b only



10.  What is used to trim the bone to fit the plate  : 

a) rongeur

b) kerrison # 6
c) lahey 
d) b and c only
       


Have fun with this Quiz TWENTY THREE.
Answers will be posted on my next blog.


Wednesday, March 27, 2019


I have written these two HAND BOOKS FOR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION based on NEW SYLLABUS of NBSTSA prescribed on January of 2019.

Please review and provide honest feedback to improve the quality of this Handbook.
I thank you for providing me the aspiration to write these two Handbooks. 
You have asked me "how can I pass this CST exm in my next attempt"  and others shared the need for a new Handbook which covers total syllabus and also cost effective.
I am able to keep the price very low with the help from Amazon direct publishing and KDP SELECT.
Use this tools to pass the CST examination on your first attempt and become a CST to practice with pride, compassion, acceptance, respect, and empathy. 
I have given my twenty five years experience in Surgical Technology to carefully and diligently write these two Handbooks. 




SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY QUIZ ANSWERS ARE COMING SOON



COMPASSION
ACCEPTANCE
RESPECT
EMPATHY

A DAY IN THE OPERATING ROOM WITH SAM 1994


I would like to teach the courses of the Surgical Technology to any students who are pursuing the program. You can access tutorial through online. All you need access of a p.c.

Contact me by using this blog or using social media e.g. Facebook. 
1998
                                                                         
2003
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Medical community need Nationally Certified Surgical Technologists and First Assistants. The way the Health Care is moving the Same Day Surgery Centers are being used for a large volume of surgeries. The need for Surgical Technologist is growing very fast. 

The dynamic and complex nature of technology is rapidly changing with the innovations through research and development to optimize the benefit for a patient.


We as Technologists has the duty to keep up with the changes taking place in the operating room, with the new procedures, and instruments.


Our learning never stops after graduating from the program. It just the warm ups. The actual fun begins when we start practicing in the operating room. Everyday there is something new. This dynamic environment provides the challenges to thrive and continue to provide the best care possible to the patient/client.


Study skill is a very good tool in learning.

Contact me regarding study skills today. I would love to share with you my experiences.


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You need help in writing that Case Study or to learn about that case about the Total Hip Replacement or to learn about that Aneurysm clipping in the Neurosurgery, contact me, I will tutor you for any need regarding the Surgical Technology.  

Tuesday, February 5, 2019


SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY QUIZ


ANSWERS FOR THE QUIZ TWENTY ONE:


QUESTION NUMBER 1 . ANSWER IS :     a)  control excruciating neural pain in the face

QUESTION NUMBER 2 . ANSWER IS:    e) all of the above


QUESTION NUMBER 3 . ANSWER IS:  d) a and c only


QUESTION NUMBER 4 . ANSWER IS:    a)  neurosurgery microscope


QUESTION NUMBER 5 . ANSWER IS:     e) b and c only

QUESTION NUMBER 6 . ANSWER IS:  c)  weitlaners


QUESTION NUMBER 7 . ANSWER IS:   d) all of the above

QUESTION NUMBER 8 . ANSWER IS  e) a and b only


QUESTION NUMBER 9 . ANSWER IS:  d) a and b only

QUESTION NUMBER 10 . ANSWER IS:   c) it is a motor root


The "miaspas mini" TTA instrument system is used to perform thoracic and lumbar spine endoscopic microsurgical surgery. This system provides minimal tissue trauma. The depth guard allows full control of  the working depth. It is very cost effective for throacolumbar procedure.



QUIZ TWENTY-TWO :

Match  neurosurgical procedures with the correct description


1. Suboccipital craniectomy is done for which of the following reason : 

a)  control neural pain in the face 
b) control neural pain in the hand
c) done for acoustic neuroma
d) all of the above
e) none of the above



2.  What is acoustic neuroma    :

a) malignant tumor grows on the fourth nerve
b) benign tumor grows on the eighth nerve
c) cause hearing loss and balance problem
d) pain is intractable
e) b and c only



3. Which of the following is the approach for the removal of this tumor :

a) posterior fossa
b) anterior fossa
c)  temporal fossa
d) a and c only


4. What type of equipment is required for this procedure :  

a)  neurosurgery microscope
b)  high speed drill 
c) nerve stimulator
d)  two teams 
e) a, b, and c only


5. What  type of incisions is made for posterior fossa approach :

a) unilateral straight paramedian 
b) lateral vertical  
c) through the temporal muscles
d)  mastoid tip to mastoid tip
e) b and c only


6. Which of the instrument is used to retract cerebellum  : 

a)  brain retractor

b)  cushion with moist cottonoids
c)  weitlaners
d)  a and b only


7. Which of the following instrument is used to control the veins draining the tumor into the superior petrosal sinus :


a) nerve hook
b) vessel clips
c) bipolar bayonet forceps
d) all of the above


                                                                                            
8.  Which of the following instrument is used to identify facial nerve  :


a) nerve stimulator
b) four penfield
c) rhoton dissector
d) bishop harmon
e) d and b only


9. What is used to unroof the auditory canal  :  

a) osteotome
b) cobb
c) high speed drill
d) a and b only



10.  What is used to remove the tumor : 

a) pituitary rongeur
b) kerrison #1
c) demartel forcep
d) b and c only
       


Have fun with this Quiz TWENTY TWO.
Answers will be posted on my next blog.

Monday, December 17, 2018

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY QUIZ


ANSWERS FOR THE QUIZ TWENTY:


QUESTION NUMBER 1 . ANSWER IS :     d) all of the above

QUESTION NUMBER 2 . ANSWER IS:    b) fourth ventricle


QUESTION NUMBER 3 . ANSWER IS:  c)  sitting


QUESTION NUMBER 4 . ANSWER IS:    a)  extra high instrument table and standing stool


QUESTION NUMBER 5 . ANSWER IS   d)  mastoid tip to mastoid tip

QUESTION NUMBER 6 . ANSWER IS:  c)  weitlaners


QUESTION NUMBER 7 . ANSWER IS:   d) all of the above

QUESTION NUMBER 8 . ANSWER IS  e) b and c only


QUESTION NUMBER 9 . ANSWER IS:  b) identify cranial nerve

QUESTION NUMBER 10 . ANSWER IS:   d) b and c only


The preferred  spinal implants metal is titanium it does not degrade the magnetic resonance image,  details of the spinal cord can be seen clearly.  Long term success of fixation depends on the bony fusion. There are large number of procedures scheduled to remove spinal implants. A collection of  all the different  pedicle screw removal drivers are good asset for the operating room and save hassle.  



QUIZ TWENTY-ONE :

Match  neurosurgical procedures with the correct description.


1. Subtemporal craniectomy for trigeminal rhizotomy is done for which of the following reason : 

a)  control excruciating neural pain in the face 
b) control neural pain in the hand
c) control excruciating neural pain in the shoulder
d) all of the above
e) none of the above



2.  What is tic douloureux   :

a) trigeminal neuralgia
b) fifth cranial nerve pain
c) ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular branches are involved
d) pain is intractable
e) all of the above



3. Which of the following is the common position for this above procedure :

a) supine
b) prone
c)  sitting
d) a and c only


4. What type of equipment is required for this procedure :  

a)  neurosurgery microscope
b)  extra double ring stand 
c) extra soft tissue set up
d)  two teams 
e) a, b, and d only


5. What  type of incisions is made :

a) posterior shoulder 
b) vertical temporal from zygomatic process 
c) through the temporal muscles
d)  mastoid tip to mastoid tip
e) b and c only


6. Which of the instrument is used to retract skin flap  : 

a)  army navy

b)  richardson
c)  weitlaners
d)  all of the above


7. Which of the following instrument is used to control middle meningeal artery :

a) cottonoid
b) vessel clips
c) bipolar bayonet forceps
d) all of the above


                                                                                            
8.  Which of the following instrument is used to cut the dura propria  :

a) micro scissors
b) no 11 blade on no 7 knife handle
c) metzenbaum scissors
d) bovie
e) a and b only


9. What are the nerves identified and divided  :  

a) mandibular
b) maxillary
c) ophthalmic
d) a and b only



10.  What is the reason to not divide the ophthalmic root : 

a) ganglion envelops the root
b) difficult to access
c) it is a motor root
d) b and c only
       


Have fun with this Quiz TWENTY ONE.
Answers will be posted on my next blog.