Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist – 6th Edition (AST)
Complete Test Bank – 300 Multiple Choice Questions with Answers and Rationales
Table of Contents
1. Exam Overview
2. Part I: Introduction to Surgical Technology
Chapter 1: Introduction to Surgical Technology (Questions 1–15)
Chapter 2: Legal Concepts, Risk Management, and Ethical Issues (Questions 16–30)
Chapter 3: The Surgical Patient (Questions 31–50)
Chapter 4: Physical Environment and Safety Standards (Questions 51–65)
Chapter 5: Technological Science Concepts (Questions 66–80)
3. Part II: Principles and Practice of Surgical Technology
Chapter 6: Principles of Microbiology (Questions 81–95)
Chapter 7: Surgical Asepsis and Sterility (Questions 96–120)
Chapter 8: Emergency Situations and AllHazards Preparation (Questions 121–135)
Chapter 9: Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia (Questions 136–160)
Chapter 10: Instrumentation, Equipment, and Supplies (Questions 161–185)
Chapter 11: Hemostasis, Wound Healing, and Wound Closure (Questions 186–210)
Chapter 12: Surgical Case Management (Questions 211–230)
4. Part III: Surgical Procedures
Chapters 13–26: Surgical Specialties (Questions 231–300)
5. Final Answer Key Index
6. References
,Exam Overview
| Feature | Details |
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| Textbook | Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist: A Positive Care Approach,
6th Edition |
| Author | Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) |
| Publisher | Cengage Learning |
| ISBN13 | 9780357625736 |
| Total Questions | 300 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice (4 options per question) |
| Answer Format | Correct answer immediately after each question with rationale |
| Coverage | All major chapters — Part I (Principles), Part II (Practice), Part III (Procedures) |
| Difficulty Mix | 20% Easy, 40% Medium, 40% Hard |
| Time Allowed | 3 hours (recommended) |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark per question (300 marks total) |
Part I: Introduction to Surgical Technology
Chapter 1: Introduction to Surgical Technology (Questions 1–15)
1. The professional association for surgical technologists is the:
A. Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
,B. American College of Surgeons
C. Association of Surgical Technologists
D. Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology
Answer: C
Rationale: The AST is the surgical technologists' professional organization. It promotes
professional standards by providing services to its members as well as legislative support
to promote and formalize the status of surgical technologists.
2. ________ demonstrates that a surgical technologist from an accredited program has
achieved a minimum level of knowledge and skills.
A. Licensure
B. An associate's degree
C. Graduation
D. Certification
Answer: D
Rationale: Certification is a demonstration of competency to a particular standard, usually
set by the professional organization.
3. Certification for the surgical technologist is:
, A. Mandatory
B. Voluntary
C. Unnecessary
D. Invalid
Answer: B
Rationale: Certification is voluntary and is not required for practice in a profession.
4. The NBSTSA is responsible for:
A. Accrediting surgical technology programs
B. Administering the national certification exams for CST and CFSA
C. Providing legislative support to surgical technologists
D. Publishing the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology
Answer: B
Rationale: The NBSTSA is the certifying body that develops and administers the national
certification exams for surgical technologists (CST) and surgical first assistants (CFSA), and
it holds the trademarks for these credentials.
5. The CST and CFSA credentials are registered trademarks of which organization?
A. Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)
Complete Test Bank – 300 Multiple Choice Questions with Answers and Rationales
Table of Contents
1. Exam Overview
2. Part I: Introduction to Surgical Technology
Chapter 1: Introduction to Surgical Technology (Questions 1–15)
Chapter 2: Legal Concepts, Risk Management, and Ethical Issues (Questions 16–30)
Chapter 3: The Surgical Patient (Questions 31–50)
Chapter 4: Physical Environment and Safety Standards (Questions 51–65)
Chapter 5: Technological Science Concepts (Questions 66–80)
3. Part II: Principles and Practice of Surgical Technology
Chapter 6: Principles of Microbiology (Questions 81–95)
Chapter 7: Surgical Asepsis and Sterility (Questions 96–120)
Chapter 8: Emergency Situations and AllHazards Preparation (Questions 121–135)
Chapter 9: Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia (Questions 136–160)
Chapter 10: Instrumentation, Equipment, and Supplies (Questions 161–185)
Chapter 11: Hemostasis, Wound Healing, and Wound Closure (Questions 186–210)
Chapter 12: Surgical Case Management (Questions 211–230)
4. Part III: Surgical Procedures
Chapters 13–26: Surgical Specialties (Questions 231–300)
5. Final Answer Key Index
6. References
,Exam Overview
| Feature | Details |
|||
| Textbook | Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist: A Positive Care Approach,
6th Edition |
| Author | Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) |
| Publisher | Cengage Learning |
| ISBN13 | 9780357625736 |
| Total Questions | 300 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice (4 options per question) |
| Answer Format | Correct answer immediately after each question with rationale |
| Coverage | All major chapters — Part I (Principles), Part II (Practice), Part III (Procedures) |
| Difficulty Mix | 20% Easy, 40% Medium, 40% Hard |
| Time Allowed | 3 hours (recommended) |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark per question (300 marks total) |
Part I: Introduction to Surgical Technology
Chapter 1: Introduction to Surgical Technology (Questions 1–15)
1. The professional association for surgical technologists is the:
A. Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
,B. American College of Surgeons
C. Association of Surgical Technologists
D. Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology
Answer: C
Rationale: The AST is the surgical technologists' professional organization. It promotes
professional standards by providing services to its members as well as legislative support
to promote and formalize the status of surgical technologists.
2. ________ demonstrates that a surgical technologist from an accredited program has
achieved a minimum level of knowledge and skills.
A. Licensure
B. An associate's degree
C. Graduation
D. Certification
Answer: D
Rationale: Certification is a demonstration of competency to a particular standard, usually
set by the professional organization.
3. Certification for the surgical technologist is:
, A. Mandatory
B. Voluntary
C. Unnecessary
D. Invalid
Answer: B
Rationale: Certification is voluntary and is not required for practice in a profession.
4. The NBSTSA is responsible for:
A. Accrediting surgical technology programs
B. Administering the national certification exams for CST and CFSA
C. Providing legislative support to surgical technologists
D. Publishing the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology
Answer: B
Rationale: The NBSTSA is the certifying body that develops and administers the national
certification exams for surgical technologists (CST) and surgical first assistants (CFSA), and
it holds the trademarks for these credentials.
5. The CST and CFSA credentials are registered trademarks of which organization?
A. Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)
