Test Bank for Surgical Technology,
8th Edition by Joanna Kotcher Fuller
Teeth - answer-Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?
Clean-contaminated - answer-Which of the following is the wound classification for a
bronchoscopy?
Alpha-chymotrypsin - answer-An enzyme used before cataract surgery to soften the zonules of
the lens is:
Enter head first, exit feet first - answer-How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to
use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR
Pfannenstiel - answer-A curved transverse incision across the lower abdomen used frequently in
gynecological surgery is:
Flat - answer-When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing
cart, they should be positioned:
Potassium - answer-Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:
Fascia - answer-Tissue that is cut using curved mayo scissors
Argon - answer-Laser beam that can travel through clear tissues without heating them
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,informed consent - answer-Permission for treatment given with full knowledge for the risks
Cardia - answer-Portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter
Spores - answer-Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:
Webbed fingers - answer-Syndactyly refers to:
Backtable - answer-The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the:
Insulin - answer-The islets of Langerhans secrete:
Extractions - answer-Type of procedure that would involve the removal of teeth
Escherichia coli - answer-Organism that is normal resident flora of the intestinal tract
Same side as surgeon - answer-Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when
handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site
Surgically clean - answer-Properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin:
Ampulla of Vater - answer-Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the
pancreatic duct empty
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,Name, DOB, physician - answer-Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the
patient or their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR
Spirilli - answer-Spiral shaped bacteria
Store bile - answer-Primary function of the gallbladder
Circulator - answer-Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team?
Aid in controlling temperature - answer-Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-
mounted sliding doors for access to the operating room
Time, shielding, distance - answer-What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation
exposure?
duodenum - answer-first part of the small intestine
Lateral - answer-Surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery
Arthropod bites - answer-How are rickettsiae transmitted?
colposcopy - answer-Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular
microscope
tamponade - answer-Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup
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, Anesthesia provider - answer-Surgical team member that determines when the patient can be
transported from the OR to the PACU
-centesis - answer-Suffice meaning surgical puncture to remove fluid
Cecum - answer-Portion of the colon the appendix is attached to
Gram stain - answer-Laboratory test determines bacterial indentification
Mydriatics - answer-Medications that cause dilation of the pupil
U-drape - answer-Which of the following drapes is non-fenestrated
Never until patient is discharged from facility - answer-Under what circumstances would it be
appropriate to remove a patient's identification bracelet
Supine - answer-Position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement
Argon - answer-Laser best used during a vitrectomy
Biological - answer-Monitor that provides positive assurance of sterility
omentum - answer-Apron-like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach
Anaerobes - answer-Microbes that live without oxygen
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8th Edition by Joanna Kotcher Fuller
Teeth - answer-Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?
Clean-contaminated - answer-Which of the following is the wound classification for a
bronchoscopy?
Alpha-chymotrypsin - answer-An enzyme used before cataract surgery to soften the zonules of
the lens is:
Enter head first, exit feet first - answer-How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to
use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR
Pfannenstiel - answer-A curved transverse incision across the lower abdomen used frequently in
gynecological surgery is:
Flat - answer-When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing
cart, they should be positioned:
Potassium - answer-Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:
Fascia - answer-Tissue that is cut using curved mayo scissors
Argon - answer-Laser beam that can travel through clear tissues without heating them
1
,informed consent - answer-Permission for treatment given with full knowledge for the risks
Cardia - answer-Portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter
Spores - answer-Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:
Webbed fingers - answer-Syndactyly refers to:
Backtable - answer-The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the:
Insulin - answer-The islets of Langerhans secrete:
Extractions - answer-Type of procedure that would involve the removal of teeth
Escherichia coli - answer-Organism that is normal resident flora of the intestinal tract
Same side as surgeon - answer-Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when
handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site
Surgically clean - answer-Properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin:
Ampulla of Vater - answer-Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the
pancreatic duct empty
2
,Name, DOB, physician - answer-Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the
patient or their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR
Spirilli - answer-Spiral shaped bacteria
Store bile - answer-Primary function of the gallbladder
Circulator - answer-Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team?
Aid in controlling temperature - answer-Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-
mounted sliding doors for access to the operating room
Time, shielding, distance - answer-What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation
exposure?
duodenum - answer-first part of the small intestine
Lateral - answer-Surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery
Arthropod bites - answer-How are rickettsiae transmitted?
colposcopy - answer-Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular
microscope
tamponade - answer-Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup
3
, Anesthesia provider - answer-Surgical team member that determines when the patient can be
transported from the OR to the PACU
-centesis - answer-Suffice meaning surgical puncture to remove fluid
Cecum - answer-Portion of the colon the appendix is attached to
Gram stain - answer-Laboratory test determines bacterial indentification
Mydriatics - answer-Medications that cause dilation of the pupil
U-drape - answer-Which of the following drapes is non-fenestrated
Never until patient is discharged from facility - answer-Under what circumstances would it be
appropriate to remove a patient's identification bracelet
Supine - answer-Position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement
Argon - answer-Laser best used during a vitrectomy
Biological - answer-Monitor that provides positive assurance of sterility
omentum - answer-Apron-like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach
Anaerobes - answer-Microbes that live without oxygen
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