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Surgical Technology Certification Exam
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The surgeon asks that multiple suture and hernia mesh that were not on the
preference card be opened during the repair of a large umbilical hernia. The surgical
technologist should recognize that:
a. items on the preference card are only to be changed by the surgeon or the unit clerk
b. sterile supply associates who stock the hernia mesh are responsible for adding hernia
mesh to the preference card
c. preference card changes are unnecessary; both hernia mesh and suture are case
dependent.
d. suture may be case dependent, but the hernia mesh is integral to the procedure and
should be added to the preference card
✓ Answer: D
Which of the following precautions should be taken by the surgical team when working
with polymethyl methacrylate as a bone cement?
a. wear latex free gloves, as polymethyl methacrylate interacts negatively with latex
b. remove contact lenses as polymethyl methacrylate can melt contact lenses and
cause corneal burns
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c. make sure the patient does not have a latex allergy because polymethyl
methacrylate and latex have the same chemical properties
d. Limit the # of sponges on the field as polymethyl methacrylate can negatively
interact with the cotton fibers in the sponges.
✓ Answer: B
Which of the following daily tests must be performed on the pre-vacuum sterilizer
before using it?
a. Gravity
b. Biological indicator
c. Bowie-Dick
d. Chemical indicator
✓ Answer: C
What is the minimum exposure time in a flash sterilizer for unwrapped instruments?
a. 1 minute
b. 3 minutes
c. 5 minutes
d. 7 minutes
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✓ Answer: B
✓ [pre-vac] no lumen - 3 minutes ; lumen - 4 minutes
Which of the following is the correct temperature for the flash sterilizer operation?
a. 132*C (270*F)
b. 126*C (260*F)
c. 135*C (275*F)
d. 129*C (265*F)
✓ Answer: A
Which of the following is the proper temperature and time that the chamber of a steam
sterilizer must reach in order to ensure that all spores have been eliminated?
a. 270*F for 4 minutes
b. 350*F for 4 minutes
c. 240*F for 10 minutes
d. 350*F for 10 mintues
✓ Answer: A
✓ [pre-vac] temp: 270*F ; time: 3-4 minutes ; pressure: 27 psi
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The Sterrad sterilization system most commonly uses which of the following chemical
solutions?
a. hydrogen peroxide
b. gluteraldehyde
c. alcohol
d. peracetic acid
✓ Answer: A
✓ [Sterrad] make sure its plugged in - needs electricity
Which of the following is used to achieve high level disinfection with a minimum
exposure time of 20-45 minutes?
a. chlorine bleach compounds
b. gluteraldehyde
c. hydrogen peroxide
d. iodine and iodophors
✓ Answer: B
During decontamination of a flexible endoscope, which of the following tests should be
given to inspect the proper function of the endoscope and to ensure that it can be
properly sterilized?
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Surgical Technology Certification Exam
Questions and Correct Verified Answers
The surgeon asks that multiple suture and hernia mesh that were not on the
preference card be opened during the repair of a large umbilical hernia. The surgical
technologist should recognize that:
a. items on the preference card are only to be changed by the surgeon or the unit clerk
b. sterile supply associates who stock the hernia mesh are responsible for adding hernia
mesh to the preference card
c. preference card changes are unnecessary; both hernia mesh and suture are case
dependent.
d. suture may be case dependent, but the hernia mesh is integral to the procedure and
should be added to the preference card
✓ Answer: D
Which of the following precautions should be taken by the surgical team when working
with polymethyl methacrylate as a bone cement?
a. wear latex free gloves, as polymethyl methacrylate interacts negatively with latex
b. remove contact lenses as polymethyl methacrylate can melt contact lenses and
cause corneal burns
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c. make sure the patient does not have a latex allergy because polymethyl
methacrylate and latex have the same chemical properties
d. Limit the # of sponges on the field as polymethyl methacrylate can negatively
interact with the cotton fibers in the sponges.
✓ Answer: B
Which of the following daily tests must be performed on the pre-vacuum sterilizer
before using it?
a. Gravity
b. Biological indicator
c. Bowie-Dick
d. Chemical indicator
✓ Answer: C
What is the minimum exposure time in a flash sterilizer for unwrapped instruments?
a. 1 minute
b. 3 minutes
c. 5 minutes
d. 7 minutes
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✓ Answer: B
✓ [pre-vac] no lumen - 3 minutes ; lumen - 4 minutes
Which of the following is the correct temperature for the flash sterilizer operation?
a. 132*C (270*F)
b. 126*C (260*F)
c. 135*C (275*F)
d. 129*C (265*F)
✓ Answer: A
Which of the following is the proper temperature and time that the chamber of a steam
sterilizer must reach in order to ensure that all spores have been eliminated?
a. 270*F for 4 minutes
b. 350*F for 4 minutes
c. 240*F for 10 minutes
d. 350*F for 10 mintues
✓ Answer: A
✓ [pre-vac] temp: 270*F ; time: 3-4 minutes ; pressure: 27 psi
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The Sterrad sterilization system most commonly uses which of the following chemical
solutions?
a. hydrogen peroxide
b. gluteraldehyde
c. alcohol
d. peracetic acid
✓ Answer: A
✓ [Sterrad] make sure its plugged in - needs electricity
Which of the following is used to achieve high level disinfection with a minimum
exposure time of 20-45 minutes?
a. chlorine bleach compounds
b. gluteraldehyde
c. hydrogen peroxide
d. iodine and iodophors
✓ Answer: B
During decontamination of a flexible endoscope, which of the following tests should be
given to inspect the proper function of the endoscope and to ensure that it can be
properly sterilized?
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