Surgical Tech Certification Exam
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar Teeth
processes?
Which of the following is the wound classification for a Clean-Contaminated
bronchoscopy?
The enzyme used to soften The zonules of the lens before Alpha-chymotrypsin
cataract surgery
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to Enter head first, exit feet first
use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR?
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower Cardia
esophageal sphincter?
The islets of Langerhans secrete Insulin
Where should the first scrub ST stand when handing Same side as the surgeon
towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site
Through which of the following do the common bile duct Ampulla of Vater
and the pancreatic duct empty?
Which identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID Name, Date of birth, Physician
bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR?
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface- Aid in controlling temperature
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
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood Tamponade
buildup is called
Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid -centesis
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called Mydriatics
True or false, a U-drape is non-fenestrated True
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, Surgical Tech Certification Exam
Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy Argon
Which of the following monitors provides positive Biological
assurance of sterility?
Clerical
Mechanical
Biological
Chemical
What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant? Bilateral fallopian tube, ovaries and uterus
A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye Depo-medrol
surgery is
What routine preoperative laboratory study would be HCG
ordered to premenopausal women with no history of
hysterectomy
What is the surgical position commonly used for thyroid Reverse trendelenburg
and gallbladder surgery
What is the first step taken for an incorrect sponge count Notify surgeon
The mumps may be diagnosed by finding inflammation in Parotid
which of the following glands?
Which of the following is a nonadherent dressing Adaptic
Kling
Adaptic
Collodion
Elastoplast
Which of the following is a fenestrated drape? Aperture
Incise
u-drape
aperature
half-sheet
What dilator is used in the common duct? Bakes
What organ is connected by a duct to the duodenum? Pancreas
What position is most commonly used for neurosurgical Supine
procedure?
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Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar Teeth
processes?
Which of the following is the wound classification for a Clean-Contaminated
bronchoscopy?
The enzyme used to soften The zonules of the lens before Alpha-chymotrypsin
cataract surgery
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to Enter head first, exit feet first
use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR?
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower Cardia
esophageal sphincter?
The islets of Langerhans secrete Insulin
Where should the first scrub ST stand when handing Same side as the surgeon
towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site
Through which of the following do the common bile duct Ampulla of Vater
and the pancreatic duct empty?
Which identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID Name, Date of birth, Physician
bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR?
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface- Aid in controlling temperature
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
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood Tamponade
buildup is called
Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid -centesis
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called Mydriatics
True or false, a U-drape is non-fenestrated True
Stuvia 2025-2026
, Surgical Tech Certification Exam
Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy Argon
Which of the following monitors provides positive Biological
assurance of sterility?
Clerical
Mechanical
Biological
Chemical
What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant? Bilateral fallopian tube, ovaries and uterus
A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye Depo-medrol
surgery is
What routine preoperative laboratory study would be HCG
ordered to premenopausal women with no history of
hysterectomy
What is the surgical position commonly used for thyroid Reverse trendelenburg
and gallbladder surgery
What is the first step taken for an incorrect sponge count Notify surgeon
The mumps may be diagnosed by finding inflammation in Parotid
which of the following glands?
Which of the following is a nonadherent dressing Adaptic
Kling
Adaptic
Collodion
Elastoplast
Which of the following is a fenestrated drape? Aperture
Incise
u-drape
aperature
half-sheet
What dilator is used in the common duct? Bakes
What organ is connected by a duct to the duodenum? Pancreas
What position is most commonly used for neurosurgical Supine
procedure?
Stuvia 2025-2026
