TCAR POST | Actual Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2025/2026 (Graded A+)
All of the following are factors affecting the choice of sustures purchased or used Except:
A.Cost of Suture
B.Surgeons Choice
C.Presence of infection
D. patients gender ✔️D. Patients Gender
A Jennings mouth gag is used in which surgical procedure?
A.TAH
B.D&C
C.T&A
D.TURP ✔️C. T&A
Tissue formation in the proliferative stage of wound healing by first intention is the ✔️second phase
which fact about nasal surgery is NOT true
a.it is not considered sterile
b. preserve unused cocaine
c.sinusitis can be surgically treated
d.caldwell-luc is a nasal procedure ✔️b. preserve unused cocaine
for the surgical technologist, profession conduct, including incorrect or negligent treatment, that results in harm to another is known as:
✔️malpractice
in accordance to OSHA regulations, protective eyewear must be worn ✔️on all cases
the procedure preformed to remove the ovary is ✔️oophorectomy
the instrument used to dissect nasal membranes surrounding the septum is a ✔️cottle elevator
when cutting sutures, only use the tips of a _____ scissor ✔️st. mayo
during neurosurgery, once the dura has been exposed the appropriate sponge to hand the surgeon is ✔️cottonoid
if the suction tubing extends over the sterile back table, the STSR should ✔️consider it contaminated and have the RN remove it
whay is required for a laryngoscopy ✔️Balfour retractor
when setting up a laparoscopic procedure you will require the following equipment ✔️trocars and scopes
the prefix contra- means ✔️against
a tonsillectomy is the removal of which tonsils ✔️Palatine or faucial
during spine surgery, the following elevator is used ✔️Cobb
, the artery located in the back of the knee is the ✔️popliteal artery
One m1 is the same as ✔️1cc
the following medication is an antibiotic
A.keflex
B.propofol
C.pitocin
D.marcaine ✔️keflex
while performing a CABG which vessel would not be suitable ✔️cephalic vein
prior to surgical intervention the patient will be positioned in accordance to the surgeons preference after the: ✔️anesthesiologist has granted
permission
the name of the position when a patient is place on their stomach ✔️prone
the informed consent should contain the ✔️patients legal signature
the suffix -trophy means ✔️nourishing
within minutes of an injury this phase of healing begins ✔️lag
for the anesthesiologist to administer a bier block they need a ✔️pain control pump
the word stasis means ✔️stopping
when performing a carotid endarterectomy a bypass graft patch is applied from the ✔️common carotid artery to the internal carotid artery
prior to a TAH what type of catheter might be inserted ✔️foley
in a premenopausal patient who wishes to have more children removal of fibroids would be accomplished by performing a ✔️myomectomy
while scrubbing if you think you contaminated your elbow you should ✔️Stop scrubbing and start over again
when opening sterile supplies you must
A.open envelope package in sequence
B.maintain 12 inches from sterile field
C.check package for integrity
D.all of the above ✔️all of the above
during cardiac arrest the CST must ✔️Maintain sterility and protect the field
honesty, moral integrity, and responsibility to ensure consistent sterile technique and quality of patient care is referred to as ✔️surgical
conscience
the goals for the CST during the surgical procedure is
A.have instruments ready to hand to surgeon
B.maintain sterility
C.anticipate surgeons needs
All of the following are factors affecting the choice of sustures purchased or used Except:
A.Cost of Suture
B.Surgeons Choice
C.Presence of infection
D. patients gender ✔️D. Patients Gender
A Jennings mouth gag is used in which surgical procedure?
A.TAH
B.D&C
C.T&A
D.TURP ✔️C. T&A
Tissue formation in the proliferative stage of wound healing by first intention is the ✔️second phase
which fact about nasal surgery is NOT true
a.it is not considered sterile
b. preserve unused cocaine
c.sinusitis can be surgically treated
d.caldwell-luc is a nasal procedure ✔️b. preserve unused cocaine
for the surgical technologist, profession conduct, including incorrect or negligent treatment, that results in harm to another is known as:
✔️malpractice
in accordance to OSHA regulations, protective eyewear must be worn ✔️on all cases
the procedure preformed to remove the ovary is ✔️oophorectomy
the instrument used to dissect nasal membranes surrounding the septum is a ✔️cottle elevator
when cutting sutures, only use the tips of a _____ scissor ✔️st. mayo
during neurosurgery, once the dura has been exposed the appropriate sponge to hand the surgeon is ✔️cottonoid
if the suction tubing extends over the sterile back table, the STSR should ✔️consider it contaminated and have the RN remove it
whay is required for a laryngoscopy ✔️Balfour retractor
when setting up a laparoscopic procedure you will require the following equipment ✔️trocars and scopes
the prefix contra- means ✔️against
a tonsillectomy is the removal of which tonsils ✔️Palatine or faucial
during spine surgery, the following elevator is used ✔️Cobb
, the artery located in the back of the knee is the ✔️popliteal artery
One m1 is the same as ✔️1cc
the following medication is an antibiotic
A.keflex
B.propofol
C.pitocin
D.marcaine ✔️keflex
while performing a CABG which vessel would not be suitable ✔️cephalic vein
prior to surgical intervention the patient will be positioned in accordance to the surgeons preference after the: ✔️anesthesiologist has granted
permission
the name of the position when a patient is place on their stomach ✔️prone
the informed consent should contain the ✔️patients legal signature
the suffix -trophy means ✔️nourishing
within minutes of an injury this phase of healing begins ✔️lag
for the anesthesiologist to administer a bier block they need a ✔️pain control pump
the word stasis means ✔️stopping
when performing a carotid endarterectomy a bypass graft patch is applied from the ✔️common carotid artery to the internal carotid artery
prior to a TAH what type of catheter might be inserted ✔️foley
in a premenopausal patient who wishes to have more children removal of fibroids would be accomplished by performing a ✔️myomectomy
while scrubbing if you think you contaminated your elbow you should ✔️Stop scrubbing and start over again
when opening sterile supplies you must
A.open envelope package in sequence
B.maintain 12 inches from sterile field
C.check package for integrity
D.all of the above ✔️all of the above
during cardiac arrest the CST must ✔️Maintain sterility and protect the field
honesty, moral integrity, and responsibility to ensure consistent sterile technique and quality of patient care is referred to as ✔️surgical
conscience
the goals for the CST during the surgical procedure is
A.have instruments ready to hand to surgeon
B.maintain sterility
C.anticipate surgeons needs
