Surgical Tech Certification Questions (with Complete Solutions)

Mask should? correct answers 1.) Mask should never be untied and allowed to hang down. 2.) Masks should only be handled by the strings. 3.) Masks should always be changed between procedures. 4.) Masks should not only cover the mouth. The prefix that means above or upon is: correct answers Epi- What classification is a Bake surgical instrument? correct answers Dilating The microorganism that is the cause of myonecrosis in the surgical patient is..? correct answers Clostridium perfringens Which instrument is the best choice for grasping bowel tissue? correct answers babcock clamp The humidity in the O.R. is maintained between? correct answers 50-55% Self gowning? correct answers 1.) Folded gown is grabbed in neck area 2.) Bottom of unfolded gown can touch the floor 3.) Circulator aids in turning the gown The prefix that means within is: correct answers Endo- Microbes that prefer an alkaline enviroment are referred to as: correct answers Alkalophilic A severe fracture of the tibial plateau is treated by using: correct answers Buttress plates What type of catheter is used to monitor the central venous pressure? correct answers Swan-Ganz Which of the following implants can be used to treat a lateral malleolar fracture? correct answers Rusch rod A tube placed in the incision made into the tympanic membrane during a myringotomy is a/an: correct answers PE tube How much sterile water should be injected into the 5-cc balloon of a Foley catheter? correct answers 10 cc An item used to wrap an extremity prior to casting and clings to itself is: correct answers Webril What type of catheter is used for the infusion of dialysis fluid into the peritoneal cavity? correct answers Tenckhoff