Surgical Technology Certification
EXAM 2024, 2025 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWER
GRADED A+ GUARANEED PASS
Flat - ANSWER-When perforated metal trays are
placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart,
they should be positioned:
Potassium - ANSWER-Hyperkalemia is a high
concentration of:
Fascia - ANSWER-Tissue that is cut using curved
mayo scissors
Argon - ANSWER-Laser beam that can travel
through clear tissues without heating them
informed consent - ANSWER-Permission for
treatment given with full knowledge for the risks
,Cardia - ANSWER-Portion of the stomach surrounds
the lower esophageal sphincter
Spores - ANSWER-Low level disinfectants kill most
microbes, but do not destroy:
Webbed fingers - ANSWER-Syndactyly refers to:
Backtable - ANSWER-The surgical pack utilized to
create the sterile field should be opened on the:
Insulin - ANSWER-The islets of Langerhans secrete:
Extractions - ANSWER-Type of procedure that
would involve the removal of teeth
Escherichia coli - ANSWER-Organism that is normal
resident flora of the intestinal tract
Same side as surgeon - ANSWER-Where should the
first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing
towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site
Surgically clean - ANSWER-Properly performed
surgical scrub renders the skin:
,Ampulla of Vater - ANSWER-Through which of the
following do the common bile duct and the
pancreatic duct empty
Name, DOB, physician - ANSWER-Which of the
following identifiers must be verified by the patient or
their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the
OR
Spirilli - ANSWER-Spiral shaped bacteria
Store bile - ANSWER-Primary function of the
gallbladder
Circulator - ANSWER-Which of the following is a
non-sterile member of the surgical team?
Aid in controlling temperature - ANSWER-Which of
the following is not a benefit of using surface-
mounted sliding doors for access to the operating
room
Time, shielding, distance - ANSWER-What are the
three factors for reducing ionizing radiation
exposure?
duodenum - ANSWER-first part of the small intestine
, Lateral - ANSWER-Surgical position frequently used
for patients undergoing kidney surgery
Arthropod bites - ANSWER-How are rickettsiae
transmitted?
colposcopy - ANSWER-Which of the following is an
examination of the cervix using a binocular
microscope
tamponade - ANSWER-Compression of the heart
from excessive fluid or blood buildup
Anesthesia provider - ANSWER-Surgical team
member that determines when the patient can be
transported from the OR to the PACU
-centesis - ANSWER-Suffice meaning surgical
puncture to remove fluid
Cecum - ANSWER-Portion of the colon the appendix
is attached to
Gram stain - ANSWER-Laboratory test determines
bacterial indentification
Mydriatics - ANSWER-Medications that cause
dilation of the pupil
EXAM 2024, 2025 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWER
GRADED A+ GUARANEED PASS
Flat - ANSWER-When perforated metal trays are
placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart,
they should be positioned:
Potassium - ANSWER-Hyperkalemia is a high
concentration of:
Fascia - ANSWER-Tissue that is cut using curved
mayo scissors
Argon - ANSWER-Laser beam that can travel
through clear tissues without heating them
informed consent - ANSWER-Permission for
treatment given with full knowledge for the risks
,Cardia - ANSWER-Portion of the stomach surrounds
the lower esophageal sphincter
Spores - ANSWER-Low level disinfectants kill most
microbes, but do not destroy:
Webbed fingers - ANSWER-Syndactyly refers to:
Backtable - ANSWER-The surgical pack utilized to
create the sterile field should be opened on the:
Insulin - ANSWER-The islets of Langerhans secrete:
Extractions - ANSWER-Type of procedure that
would involve the removal of teeth
Escherichia coli - ANSWER-Organism that is normal
resident flora of the intestinal tract
Same side as surgeon - ANSWER-Where should the
first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing
towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site
Surgically clean - ANSWER-Properly performed
surgical scrub renders the skin:
,Ampulla of Vater - ANSWER-Through which of the
following do the common bile duct and the
pancreatic duct empty
Name, DOB, physician - ANSWER-Which of the
following identifiers must be verified by the patient or
their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the
OR
Spirilli - ANSWER-Spiral shaped bacteria
Store bile - ANSWER-Primary function of the
gallbladder
Circulator - ANSWER-Which of the following is a
non-sterile member of the surgical team?
Aid in controlling temperature - ANSWER-Which of
the following is not a benefit of using surface-
mounted sliding doors for access to the operating
room
Time, shielding, distance - ANSWER-What are the
three factors for reducing ionizing radiation
exposure?
duodenum - ANSWER-first part of the small intestine
, Lateral - ANSWER-Surgical position frequently used
for patients undergoing kidney surgery
Arthropod bites - ANSWER-How are rickettsiae
transmitted?
colposcopy - ANSWER-Which of the following is an
examination of the cervix using a binocular
microscope
tamponade - ANSWER-Compression of the heart
from excessive fluid or blood buildup
Anesthesia provider - ANSWER-Surgical team
member that determines when the patient can be
transported from the OR to the PACU
-centesis - ANSWER-Suffice meaning surgical
puncture to remove fluid
Cecum - ANSWER-Portion of the colon the appendix
is attached to
Gram stain - ANSWER-Laboratory test determines
bacterial indentification
Mydriatics - ANSWER-Medications that cause
dilation of the pupil
