Question

During a laparotomy procedure, the duties of the STSR include?

A. Passing instruments to the surgeon
B. Suturing incisions
C. Handling specimens
D. A and C
E. All of the above

Answer 1

The duties of the STSR during a laparotomy include passing instruments to the surgeon and handling specimens, not suturing incisions.

Step-by-step explanation:

During a laparotomy procedure, the duties of the Surgical Technologist in the Scrub Role (STSR) include passing instruments to the surgeon and handling specimens. Suturing incisions is typically a task performed by the surgeon or a surgical resident. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is D. A and C: A. Passing instruments to the surgeon and C. Handling specimens.