SURGICAL TECH TEST PAPER COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
PREMIUM REVIEW SHEET
●● 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
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
PREMIUM REVIEW SHEET
●● 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
