Surgical tech exam review Questions And
Answers
In preparing a patient for surgery which of the following should be removed to facilitate oxygen
blood level assessment? A. Dentures
B. Hearing aids
C. Nail polish**
D. Makeup
What is the term used when a surgical team member who is on standby must return to the facility
to do a case? Called in
Which type of sterile gown uses battery-powered ventilation for the wearer? Disposable
fluid resistant
Which component of PPE has shown the ability to decrease disease transmission from needle
punctures? Double gloving
During the process of setting up the sterile field efficiency and economy of motion recommended
that the surgical technologist Move items only once if possible
, Surgical tech exam review Questions And
Answers
During the surgical skin prep, areas that are considered contaminated should Be scrubbed
separately or last
The main purpose of the surgical skin prep is to Reduce Microbial count on the skin to an
incredible minimum
The patient undergoing laparotomy should be prepped From the incision site outward
toward the periphery in a circular motion
Which of the following statements regarding hair removal is incorrect? A. Hair must be
shaved from every incisional site and ECG lead site**
B. Hair removal should be performed as close to the time of the procedure as possible
C. Hair removal is dependent upon surgeons preference, patient factors, and surgical site.
D. Hair removal using a razor can result in micro abrasions and increased microbial count.
Which position is routinely used for flexible colonoscopy procedures and may be performed on
the patient's stretcher? Sims
, Surgical tech exam review Questions And
Answers
Which towel is placed first when squaring off the operative site Same side as person
applying towels
An assistant may be needed to properly perform which type of surgical skin prep?
Circumferential extremity
Which term best describes the condition of a surgical technologists skin following skin prep?
Surgically clean
What is the appropriate method for delivering a sterile item to the back table from a peel
package? Open package laterally and completely gently toss item without touching glued
edge or going over back table
Up to what area of the arms does a surgical technologist scrub? 2 inches above the elbows
Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate method of performing a surgical skin
scrub preparation? Medical hand wash
Answers
In preparing a patient for surgery which of the following should be removed to facilitate oxygen
blood level assessment? A. Dentures
B. Hearing aids
C. Nail polish**
D. Makeup
What is the term used when a surgical team member who is on standby must return to the facility
to do a case? Called in
Which type of sterile gown uses battery-powered ventilation for the wearer? Disposable
fluid resistant
Which component of PPE has shown the ability to decrease disease transmission from needle
punctures? Double gloving
During the process of setting up the sterile field efficiency and economy of motion recommended
that the surgical technologist Move items only once if possible
, Surgical tech exam review Questions And
Answers
During the surgical skin prep, areas that are considered contaminated should Be scrubbed
separately or last
The main purpose of the surgical skin prep is to Reduce Microbial count on the skin to an
incredible minimum
The patient undergoing laparotomy should be prepped From the incision site outward
toward the periphery in a circular motion
Which of the following statements regarding hair removal is incorrect? A. Hair must be
shaved from every incisional site and ECG lead site**
B. Hair removal should be performed as close to the time of the procedure as possible
C. Hair removal is dependent upon surgeons preference, patient factors, and surgical site.
D. Hair removal using a razor can result in micro abrasions and increased microbial count.
Which position is routinely used for flexible colonoscopy procedures and may be performed on
the patient's stretcher? Sims
, Surgical tech exam review Questions And
Answers
Which towel is placed first when squaring off the operative site Same side as person
applying towels
An assistant may be needed to properly perform which type of surgical skin prep?
Circumferential extremity
Which term best describes the condition of a surgical technologists skin following skin prep?
Surgically clean
What is the appropriate method for delivering a sterile item to the back table from a peel
package? Open package laterally and completely gently toss item without touching glued
edge or going over back table
Up to what area of the arms does a surgical technologist scrub? 2 inches above the elbows
Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate method of performing a surgical skin
scrub preparation? Medical hand wash
