Surgical Technologist Certification Exam 2025: Practice Test & Study Guide

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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION EXAM 2

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Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar

processes? .....ANSWER..... Teeth

Which of the following is the wound classification for a

bronchoscopy? .....ANSWER..... Clean-contaminated

An enzyme used before cataract surgery to soften the zonules of

the lens is: .....ANSWER..... Alpha-chymotrypsin

How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an

elevator to transport a patient to the OR .....ANSWER..... Enter

head first, exit feet first

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A curved transverse incision across the lower abdomen used

frequently in gynecological surgery is: .....ANSWER.....

Pfannenstiel

When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the

steam sterilizing cart, they should be positioned: .....ANSWER.....

Flat

Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: .....ANSWER.....

Potassium

Tissue that is cut using curved mayo scissors .....ANSWER..... Fascia

Laser beam that can travel through clear tissues without heating

them .....ANSWER..... Argon

Permission for treatment given with full knowledge for the risks

.....ANSWER..... informed consent

Portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter

.....ANSWER..... Cardia

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Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:

.....ANSWER..... Spores

Syndactyly refers to: .....ANSWER..... Webbed fingers

The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be

opened on the: .....ANSWER..... Backtable

The islets of Langerhans secrete: .....ANSWER..... Insulin

Type of procedure that would involve the removal of teeth

.....ANSWER..... Extractions

Organism that is normal resident flora of the intestinal tract

.....ANSWER..... Escherichia coli

Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when

handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site

.....ANSWER..... Same side as surgeon

Properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin:

.....ANSWER..... Surgically clean

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Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the

pancreatic duct empty .....ANSWER..... Ampulla of Vater

Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient

or their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR

.....ANSWER..... Name, DOB, physician

Spiral shaped bacteria .....ANSWER..... Spirilli

Primary function of the gallbladder .....ANSWER..... Store bile

Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical

team? .....ANSWER..... Circulator

Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted

sliding doors for access to the operating room .....ANSWER.....

Aid in controlling temperature

What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation

exposure? .....ANSWER..... Time, shielding, distance

first part of the small intestine .....ANSWER..... duodenum