NBSTSA Practice Exam A EXAM 2025 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER If an adult patient refuses a blood transfusion, the surgical staff should - answer>>>not administer blood to the patient. In preparation for a cranial aneurysm, which of the following pieces of equipment would MOST likely be used? - answer>>>microscope Which of the following is NOT an acceptable technique when placing a patient in the lithotomy position? - answer>>>legs placed in stirrups one at a time Which of the following is associated with secondary intention wound healing? - answer>>>tissue granulation Which of the following is the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes? - answer>>>foramen magnum Following an abdominal surgery, the surgeon has just closed the peritoneum. Which of the following layers will be sutured next? - answer>>>fascia During dissection of the cystic duct in an open cholecystectomy, which of the following instruments is necessary? - answer>>>Mixter clamp A surgical technologist is preparing the incision site for the dressing following a TAH. The patient has developed a hematoma at the incision site. The surgeon has left the room. Which of the following actions should the surgical technologist take? - answer>>>Have the surgeon return. A surgeon asks