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SURGICAL TECH CERTIFICATION
2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH ANSWERS.
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar
processes? - correct answer-Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a
bronchoscopy? - correct answer-Clean-Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften The zonules of the lens before
cataract surgery - correct answer-Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an
elevator to transport a patient to the OR? - correct answer-Enter
head first, exit feet first
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal
sphincter? - correct answer-Cardia
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The islets of Langerhans secrete - correct answer-Insulin
Where should the first scrub ST stand when handing towels to the
surgeon to square off an incision site - correct answer-Same side
as the surgeon
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the
pancreatic duct empty? - correct answer-Ampulla of Vater
Which identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID
bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR? - correct
answer-Name, Date of birth, Physician
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted
sliding doors for access to the operating room?
Uses less space for opening
Aid in controlling temperature
Eliminate air turbulance
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Provides fro thorough cleaning - correct answer-Aid in controlling
temperature
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is
called - correct answer-Tamponade
Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid - correct
answer--centesis
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called - correct answer-
Mydriatics
True or false, a U-drape is non-fenestrated - correct answer-True
Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy - correct answer-
Argon
Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of
sterility?
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Clerical
Mechanical
Biological
Chemical - correct answer-Biological
What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant? -
correct answer-Bilateral fallopian tube, ovaries and uterus
A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is
- correct answer-Depo-medrol
What routine preoperative laboratory study would be ordered to
premenopausal women with no history of hysterectomy - correct
answer-HCG
What is the surgical position commonly used for thyroid and
gallbladder surgery - correct answer-Reverse trendelenburg
SURGICAL TECH CERTIFICATION
2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH ANSWERS.
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar
processes? - correct answer-Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a
bronchoscopy? - correct answer-Clean-Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften The zonules of the lens before
cataract surgery - correct answer-Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an
elevator to transport a patient to the OR? - correct answer-Enter
head first, exit feet first
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal
sphincter? - correct answer-Cardia
, Page | 2
The islets of Langerhans secrete - correct answer-Insulin
Where should the first scrub ST stand when handing towels to the
surgeon to square off an incision site - correct answer-Same side
as the surgeon
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the
pancreatic duct empty? - correct answer-Ampulla of Vater
Which identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID
bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR? - correct
answer-Name, Date of birth, Physician
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted
sliding doors for access to the operating room?
Uses less space for opening
Aid in controlling temperature
Eliminate air turbulance
, Page | 3
Provides fro thorough cleaning - correct answer-Aid in controlling
temperature
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is
called - correct answer-Tamponade
Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid - correct
answer--centesis
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called - correct answer-
Mydriatics
True or false, a U-drape is non-fenestrated - correct answer-True
Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy - correct answer-
Argon
Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of
sterility?
, Page | 4
Clerical
Mechanical
Biological
Chemical - correct answer-Biological
What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant? -
correct answer-Bilateral fallopian tube, ovaries and uterus
A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is
- correct answer-Depo-medrol
What routine preoperative laboratory study would be ordered to
premenopausal women with no history of hysterectomy - correct
answer-HCG
What is the surgical position commonly used for thyroid and
gallbladder surgery - correct answer-Reverse trendelenburg
