Surgical Technology
Certification Exam
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Questions & Answers
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,The surgeon asks that multiple suture and hernia mesh Answer: D
that were not on the preference card be opened during the
repair of a large umbilical hernia. The surgical technologist
should recognize that:
a. items on the preference card are only to be changed by
the surgeon or the unit clerk
b. sterile supply associates who stock the hernia mesh are
responsible for adding hernia mesh to the preference card
c. preference card changes are unnecessary; both hernia
mesh and suture are case dependent.
d. suture may be case dependent, but the hernia mesh is
integral to the procedure and should be added to the
preference card
Which of the following precautions should be taken by the Answer: B
surgical team when working with polymethyl methacrylate
as a bone cement?
a. wear latex free gloves, as polymethyl methacrylate
interacts negatively with latex
b. remove contact lenses as polymethyl methacrylate can
melt contact lenses and cause corneal burns
c. make sure the patient does not have a latex allergy
because polymethyl methacrylate and latex have the same
chemical properties
d. Limit the # of sponges on the field as polymethyl
methacrylate can negatively interact with the cotton fibers
in the sponges.
Which of the following daily tests must be performed on Answer: C
the pre-vacuum sterilizer before using it?
a. Gravity
b. Biological indicator
c. Bowie-Dick
d. Chemical indicator
What is the minimum exposure time in a flash sterilizer for Answer: B
unwrapped instruments? [pre-vac] no lumen - 3 minutes ; lumen - 4 minutes
a. 1 minute
b. 3 minutes
c. 5 minutes
d. 7 minutes
Which of the following is the correct temperature for the Answer: A
flash sterilizer operation?
a. 132C (270F)
b. 126C (260F)
c. 135C (275F)
d. 129C (265F)
Which of the following is the proper temperature and time Answer: A
that the chamber of a steam sterilizer must reach in order [pre-vac] temp: 270*F ; time: 3-4 minutes ; pressure: 27 psi
to ensure that all spores have been eliminated?
a. 270*F for 4 minutes
b. 350*F for 4 minutes
c. 240*F for 10 minutes
d. 350*F for 10 mintues
The Sterrad sterilization system most commonly uses Answer: A
which of the following chemical solutions? [Sterrad] make sure its plugged in - needs electricity
a. hydrogen peroxide
b. gluteraldehyde
c. alcohol
d. peracetic acid
, Which of the following is used to achieve high level Answer: B
disinfection with a minimum exposure time of 20-45
minutes?
a. chlorine bleach compounds
b. gluteraldehyde
c. hydrogen peroxide
d. iodine and iodophors
During decontamination of a flexible endoscope, which of Answer: A
the following tests should be given to inspect the proper
function of the endoscope and to ensure that it can be
properly sterilized?
a. leak test
b. electrical component test
c. bacteria swab test
d. fiber optic light test
Which of the following is the fastest method of Answer: B
sterilization?
a. gas
b. steam
c. steris
d. dry heat
Which of the following is the correct temperature for pre- Answer: D
vacuum sterilization?
a. 212*F
b. 170*F
c. 300*F
d. 270*F
Which of the following tests is specifically meant to test Answer: B
and monitor the efficiency of the high - vacuum steam DART test = Bowie Dick test
sterilizer?
a. biological indicator test
b. DART test
c. chemical indicator test
d. EtO test
The surgical team must verify each package is properly Answer: B
labeled with
a. date of processing and method of sterilization
b. date of processing and indicator
c. method of sterilization and expiration date
d. indicator and expiration date
How many times a day should a DART test be preformed? Answer: C
a. with every load
b. every shift change
c. once every 24 hours
d. weekly
How often must a biological control test be run? Answer: A
a. every day [pg. 163]
b. every cycle
c. once a week
d. once a month
The Bowie-Dick test for pre-vacuum sterilizers checks for Answer: B
which of the following conditions?
a. that the appropriate steam level was reached
b. air leaks in the sterilizer chamber
c. broken sterilizer jacket
d. that the sterilizer is ready to process instruments
Certification Exam
(Updated)
Questions & Answers
A+ Grade Guaranteed
,The surgeon asks that multiple suture and hernia mesh Answer: D
that were not on the preference card be opened during the
repair of a large umbilical hernia. The surgical technologist
should recognize that:
a. items on the preference card are only to be changed by
the surgeon or the unit clerk
b. sterile supply associates who stock the hernia mesh are
responsible for adding hernia mesh to the preference card
c. preference card changes are unnecessary; both hernia
mesh and suture are case dependent.
d. suture may be case dependent, but the hernia mesh is
integral to the procedure and should be added to the
preference card
Which of the following precautions should be taken by the Answer: B
surgical team when working with polymethyl methacrylate
as a bone cement?
a. wear latex free gloves, as polymethyl methacrylate
interacts negatively with latex
b. remove contact lenses as polymethyl methacrylate can
melt contact lenses and cause corneal burns
c. make sure the patient does not have a latex allergy
because polymethyl methacrylate and latex have the same
chemical properties
d. Limit the # of sponges on the field as polymethyl
methacrylate can negatively interact with the cotton fibers
in the sponges.
Which of the following daily tests must be performed on Answer: C
the pre-vacuum sterilizer before using it?
a. Gravity
b. Biological indicator
c. Bowie-Dick
d. Chemical indicator
What is the minimum exposure time in a flash sterilizer for Answer: B
unwrapped instruments? [pre-vac] no lumen - 3 minutes ; lumen - 4 minutes
a. 1 minute
b. 3 minutes
c. 5 minutes
d. 7 minutes
Which of the following is the correct temperature for the Answer: A
flash sterilizer operation?
a. 132C (270F)
b. 126C (260F)
c. 135C (275F)
d. 129C (265F)
Which of the following is the proper temperature and time Answer: A
that the chamber of a steam sterilizer must reach in order [pre-vac] temp: 270*F ; time: 3-4 minutes ; pressure: 27 psi
to ensure that all spores have been eliminated?
a. 270*F for 4 minutes
b. 350*F for 4 minutes
c. 240*F for 10 minutes
d. 350*F for 10 mintues
The Sterrad sterilization system most commonly uses Answer: A
which of the following chemical solutions? [Sterrad] make sure its plugged in - needs electricity
a. hydrogen peroxide
b. gluteraldehyde
c. alcohol
d. peracetic acid
, Which of the following is used to achieve high level Answer: B
disinfection with a minimum exposure time of 20-45
minutes?
a. chlorine bleach compounds
b. gluteraldehyde
c. hydrogen peroxide
d. iodine and iodophors
During decontamination of a flexible endoscope, which of Answer: A
the following tests should be given to inspect the proper
function of the endoscope and to ensure that it can be
properly sterilized?
a. leak test
b. electrical component test
c. bacteria swab test
d. fiber optic light test
Which of the following is the fastest method of Answer: B
sterilization?
a. gas
b. steam
c. steris
d. dry heat
Which of the following is the correct temperature for pre- Answer: D
vacuum sterilization?
a. 212*F
b. 170*F
c. 300*F
d. 270*F
Which of the following tests is specifically meant to test Answer: B
and monitor the efficiency of the high - vacuum steam DART test = Bowie Dick test
sterilizer?
a. biological indicator test
b. DART test
c. chemical indicator test
d. EtO test
The surgical team must verify each package is properly Answer: B
labeled with
a. date of processing and method of sterilization
b. date of processing and indicator
c. method of sterilization and expiration date
d. indicator and expiration date
How many times a day should a DART test be preformed? Answer: C
a. with every load
b. every shift change
c. once every 24 hours
d. weekly
How often must a biological control test be run? Answer: A
a. every day [pg. 163]
b. every cycle
c. once a week
d. once a month
The Bowie-Dick test for pre-vacuum sterilizers checks for Answer: B
which of the following conditions?
a. that the appropriate steam level was reached
b. air leaks in the sterilizer chamber
c. broken sterilizer jacket
d. that the sterilizer is ready to process instruments
