SURGICAL TECH CERTIFICATION II 2026 FINAL
REVIEW PACK COMPLETE QUESTION SET AND
CORE CONCEPT SUMMARY
◉ Which of the following is the wound classification for a
bronchoscopy? Answer: Clean-Contaminated
◉ The enzyme used to soften The zonules of the lens before cataract
surgery 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
◉ Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal
sphincter? Answer: Cardia
◉ The islets of Langerhans secrete Answer: Insulin
◉ Where should the first scrub ST stand when handing towels to the
surgeon to square off an incision site Answer: Same side as the
surgeon
,◉ Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the
pancreatic duct empty? Answer: Ampulla of Vater
◉ Which identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID
bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR? 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
Provides fro thorough cleaning Answer: Aid in controlling
temperature
◉ Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is
called Answer: Tamponade
◉ Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid Answer: -
centesis
◉ Medication used to dilate the pupil is called Answer: Mydriatics
, ◉ True or false, a U-drape is non-fenestrated Answer: True
◉ Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy Answer: Argon
◉ Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of
sterility?
Clerical
Mechanical
Biological
Chemical Answer: Biological
◉ What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant?
Answer: Bilateral fallopian tube, ovaries and uterus
◉ A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is
Answer: Depo-medrol
◉ What routine preoperative laboratory study would be ordered to
premenopausal women with no history of hysterectomy Answer:
HCG
REVIEW PACK COMPLETE QUESTION SET AND
CORE CONCEPT SUMMARY
◉ Which of the following is the wound classification for a
bronchoscopy? Answer: Clean-Contaminated
◉ The enzyme used to soften The zonules of the lens before cataract
surgery 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
◉ Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal
sphincter? Answer: Cardia
◉ The islets of Langerhans secrete Answer: Insulin
◉ Where should the first scrub ST stand when handing towels to the
surgeon to square off an incision site Answer: Same side as the
surgeon
,◉ Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the
pancreatic duct empty? Answer: Ampulla of Vater
◉ Which identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID
bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR? 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
Provides fro thorough cleaning Answer: Aid in controlling
temperature
◉ Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is
called Answer: Tamponade
◉ Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid Answer: -
centesis
◉ Medication used to dilate the pupil is called Answer: Mydriatics
, ◉ True or false, a U-drape is non-fenestrated Answer: True
◉ Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy Answer: Argon
◉ Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of
sterility?
Clerical
Mechanical
Biological
Chemical Answer: Biological
◉ What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant?
Answer: Bilateral fallopian tube, ovaries and uterus
◉ A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is
Answer: Depo-medrol
◉ What routine preoperative laboratory study would be ordered to
premenopausal women with no history of hysterectomy Answer:
HCG
