Surgical Tech Certification Exam Expected Questions and Verified Answers ()

Surgical Tech Certification Exam Expected Questions and
Verified Answers (2026-2027)

Question 1.
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?

Correct Answer: Teeth


Question 2.
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?

Correct Answer: Clean-Contaminated


Question 3.
The enzyme used to soften The zonules of the lens before cataract surgery

Correct Answer: Alpha-chymotrypsin


Question 4.
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a
patient to the OR?

Correct Answer: Enter head first, exit feet first


Question 5.
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?

Correct Answer: Cardia


Question 6.
The islets of Langerhans secrete

Correct Answer: Insulin


Question 7.
Where should the first scrub ST stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off an
incision site

Correct Answer: Same side as the surgeon


Question 8.
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?

Correct Answer: Ampulla of Vater

,Question 9.
Which identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to transporting a
patient to the OR?

Correct Answer: Name, Date of birth, Physician


Question 10.
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

Correct Answer: Aid in controlling temperature


Question 11.
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called

Correct Answer: Tamponade


Question 12.
Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid

Correct Answer: -centesis


Question 13.
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called

Correct Answer: Mydriatics


Question 14.
True or false, a U-drape is non-fenestrated

Correct Answer: True


Question 15.
Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy

Correct Answer: Argon


Question 16.
Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility? Clerical
Mechanical Biological Chemical

Correct Answer: Biological

, Question 17.
What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant?

Correct Answer: Bilateral fallopian tube, ovaries and uterus


Question 18.
A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is

Correct Answer: Depo-medrol


Question 19.
What routine preoperative laboratory study would be ordered to premenopausal women
with no history of hysterectomy

Correct Answer: HCG


Question 20.
What is the surgical position commonly used for thyroid and gallbladder surgery

Correct Answer: Reverse trendelenburg


Question 21.
What is the first step taken for an incorrect sponge count

Correct Answer: Notify surgeon


Question 22.
The mumps may be diagnosed by finding inflammation in which of the following glands?

Correct Answer: Parotid


Question 23.
Which of the following is a nonadherent dressing Kling Adaptic Collodion Elastoplast

Correct Answer: Adaptic


Question 24.
Which of the following is a fenestrated drape? Incise u-drape aperature half-sheet

Correct Answer: Aperture