PART 1 of 5: Foundations of Surgical
Technology — Questions 1–100
This is Part 1 of the Surgical Technologist
Program 9th Edition Comprehensive Test
Bank by Joanna Kotcher Fuller.
TABLE OF CONTENTS — PART 1 of 5
| Chapter | Topic | Questions |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| 1 | Introduction to Surgical Technology | 1–10 |
| 2 | The Surgical Technologist's Role and Scope of Practice | 11–20 |
| 3 | Medical Law and Ethics in the Operating Room | 21–30 |
| 4 | Surgical Asepsis and Sterile Technique | 31–40 |
| 5 | Infection Control and Standard Precautions | 41–50 |
| 6 | The Surgical Environment and Operating Room Design | 51–60 |
| 7 | Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia Basics | 61–70 |
| 8 | Surgical Instruments and Equipment | 71–80 |
| 9 | Sutures, Needles, and Staples | 81–90 |
| 10 | Preoperative Preparation of the Patient | 91–100 |
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### Chapter 1: Introduction to Surgical Technology — Questions 1–10
**Q1.** The primary role of the surgical technologist is to:
,A. Diagnose surgical conditions
B. Maintain the sterile field and assist the surgical team
C. Prescribe medications
D. Perform surgery independently
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The surgical technologist maintains the sterile field and assists the team.
Diagnosis, prescribing, and independent surgery are outside the scope of practice.
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**Q2.** Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the surgical technologist?
A. Marketing services
B. Billing for procedures
C. Preparing and passing instruments during surgery
D. Managing hospital payroll
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** The surgical technologist prepares and passes instruments during surgery.
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**Q3.** Which organization certifies surgical technologists in the United States?
A. American Medical Association
B. National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
C. American Nurses Association
,D. Joint Commission
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** NBSTSA certifies surgical technologists.
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**Q4.** Which of the following best describes the surgical technologist's role?
A. Marketing hospital services
B. Billing insurance claims
C. Processing payroll
D. Ensuring sterility and anticipating the surgeon's needs
**Correct Answer: D**
**Rationale:** The surgical technologist ensures sterility and anticipates the surgeon's needs.
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**Q5.** The surgical technologist should report which of the following?
A. Stable patient condition
B. Breaks in sterile technique
C. Good appetite
D. Normal vital signs
**Correct Answer: B**
, **Rationale:** Breaks in sterile technique must be reported immediately.
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**Q6.** Which of the following is a surgical technologist credential?
A. CST
B. RN
C. LPN
D. MD
**Correct Answer: A**
**Rationale:** CST = Certified Surgical Technologist.
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**Q7.** Which of the following is a component of surgical technology practice?
A. Marketing
B. Billing
C. Payroll
D. Surgical asepsis
**Correct Answer: D**
**Rationale:** Surgical asepsis is a component of surgical technology practice.
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Technology — Questions 1–100
This is Part 1 of the Surgical Technologist
Program 9th Edition Comprehensive Test
Bank by Joanna Kotcher Fuller.
TABLE OF CONTENTS — PART 1 of 5
| Chapter | Topic | Questions |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| 1 | Introduction to Surgical Technology | 1–10 |
| 2 | The Surgical Technologist's Role and Scope of Practice | 11–20 |
| 3 | Medical Law and Ethics in the Operating Room | 21–30 |
| 4 | Surgical Asepsis and Sterile Technique | 31–40 |
| 5 | Infection Control and Standard Precautions | 41–50 |
| 6 | The Surgical Environment and Operating Room Design | 51–60 |
| 7 | Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia Basics | 61–70 |
| 8 | Surgical Instruments and Equipment | 71–80 |
| 9 | Sutures, Needles, and Staples | 81–90 |
| 10 | Preoperative Preparation of the Patient | 91–100 |
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### Chapter 1: Introduction to Surgical Technology — Questions 1–10
**Q1.** The primary role of the surgical technologist is to:
,A. Diagnose surgical conditions
B. Maintain the sterile field and assist the surgical team
C. Prescribe medications
D. Perform surgery independently
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The surgical technologist maintains the sterile field and assists the team.
Diagnosis, prescribing, and independent surgery are outside the scope of practice.
---
**Q2.** Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the surgical technologist?
A. Marketing services
B. Billing for procedures
C. Preparing and passing instruments during surgery
D. Managing hospital payroll
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** The surgical technologist prepares and passes instruments during surgery.
---
**Q3.** Which organization certifies surgical technologists in the United States?
A. American Medical Association
B. National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
C. American Nurses Association
,D. Joint Commission
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** NBSTSA certifies surgical technologists.
---
**Q4.** Which of the following best describes the surgical technologist's role?
A. Marketing hospital services
B. Billing insurance claims
C. Processing payroll
D. Ensuring sterility and anticipating the surgeon's needs
**Correct Answer: D**
**Rationale:** The surgical technologist ensures sterility and anticipates the surgeon's needs.
---
**Q5.** The surgical technologist should report which of the following?
A. Stable patient condition
B. Breaks in sterile technique
C. Good appetite
D. Normal vital signs
**Correct Answer: B**
, **Rationale:** Breaks in sterile technique must be reported immediately.
---
**Q6.** Which of the following is a surgical technologist credential?
A. CST
B. RN
C. LPN
D. MD
**Correct Answer: A**
**Rationale:** CST = Certified Surgical Technologist.
---
**Q7.** Which of the following is a component of surgical technology practice?
A. Marketing
B. Billing
C. Payroll
D. Surgical asepsis
**Correct Answer: D**
**Rationale:** Surgical asepsis is a component of surgical technology practice.
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