During removal of a breast mass, the surgeon will dissect the tissue while the certified surgical technologist (CST) grasps the tissue with an Allis. Which of the following tasks is the CST performing to facilitate removal of the mass?

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Tissue that is possibly cancerous must be prepped gently, using little pressure. This helps to prevent:

In a laparotomy case the surgical technologist notices the surgeon is getting deeper into the abdominal cavity. Which would be the preferred type of suction tip to replace the Yankauer suction tip?

During a procedure, the certified surgical technologist (CST) contaminates a glove. What should the CST do next?

The surgeon is asking for an instrument to grasp the base of a hemorrhoid. Which of the following will the certified surgical technologist (CST) have ready?

When passing a ringed surgical instrument to the surgeon, the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) should pass it by holding the:

What should the surgical technologist do with a pack of laps that only contains four instead of five?

______ hernias are located above the umbilicus.

Which of the following landmarks can a surgeon use when making a midline incision for an exploratory laparotomy?