All Surgical Tech Certification Exam (2024) || All Questions & Solutions (100% Verified)

All Surgical Tech Certification Exam (2024) || All Questions & Solutions (100% Verified) Sodium hypochlorite is commonly known as? A.) Ethylene oxide B.) Household bleach C.) Hydrogen peroxide D.) Steam - ANSWER - B What association grants formal accreditation to educational programs in allied health professions? A.) AST B.) NBSTSA C.) CAAHEP D.) CORT - ANSWER - C The most common method of decontamination stainless-steel surgical instruments uses the? A.) Washer-sterilizer B.) Steam sterilizer C.) Ultrasonic washer D.) Hand cleaning - ANSWER - A An important fact to remember about chemical indicators is? A.) What solution to use for which chemical indicator. B.) They are treated with a material that changes its characteristics when sterilized. C.) What solution to use for which sterilization process. D.) Their size, shape and color. - ANSWER - B Negligence is: A.) Four elements must be proven for damages to be awarded. B.) It involves the commission of an act or an omission of a duty. C.) It is the most common tort liability in healthcare. D.) All of the above. - ANSWER - D After passing the certification exam, the surgical technologist can add what initials to his/her credentials? A.) CST B.) AST C.) CTA D.) COR - ANSWER - A When turning the gown what is the proper procedure? A.) Hand tag to circulator; scrub person turns. B.) Scrub person holds tag and turns self. C.) Hand age to circulator; circulator moves around gown. D.) Hand tag to circulator; scrub person and circulator turn. - ANSWER - C What sponge is used for tonsils? A.) Kittner B.) Peanut C.) Ray-Tec D.) Round sponge - ANSWER - D