Surgical Tech Certification Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? - ✔✔Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? - ✔✔Clean-
Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften The zonules of the lens before cataract surgery - ✔✔Alpha-
chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a
patient to the OR? - ✔✔Enter head first, exit feet first
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? - ✔✔Cardia
The islets of Langerhans secrete - ✔✔Insulin
Where should the first scrub ST stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off
an incision site - ✔✔Same side as the surgeon
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct
empty? - ✔✔Ampulla of Vater
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,Which identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to
transporting a patient to the OR? - ✔✔Name, Date of birth, Physician
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for
access to the operating room?
Uses less space for opening
Aid in controlling temperature
Eliminate air turbulance
Provides fro thorough cleaning - ✔✔Aid in controlling temperature
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called -
✔✔Tamponade
Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid - ✔✔-centesis
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called - ✔✔Mydriatics
True or false, a U-drape is non-fenestrated - ✔✔True
Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy - ✔✔Argon
Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility?
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, Clerical
Mechanical
Biological
Chemical - ✔✔Biological
What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant? - ✔✔Bilateral fallopian tube,
ovaries and uterus
A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is - ✔✔Depo-medrol
What routine preoperative laboratory study would be ordered to premenopausal
women with no history of hysterectomy - ✔✔HCG
What is the surgical position commonly used for thyroid and gallbladder surgery -
✔✔Reverse trendelenburg
What is the first step taken for an incorrect sponge count - ✔✔Notify surgeon
The mumps may be diagnosed by finding inflammation in which of the following
glands? - ✔✔Parotid
Which of the following is a nonadherent dressing
Kling
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? - ✔✔Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? - ✔✔Clean-
Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften The zonules of the lens before cataract surgery - ✔✔Alpha-
chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a
patient to the OR? - ✔✔Enter head first, exit feet first
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? - ✔✔Cardia
The islets of Langerhans secrete - ✔✔Insulin
Where should the first scrub ST stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off
an incision site - ✔✔Same side as the surgeon
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct
empty? - ✔✔Ampulla of Vater
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,Which identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to
transporting a patient to the OR? - ✔✔Name, Date of birth, Physician
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for
access to the operating room?
Uses less space for opening
Aid in controlling temperature
Eliminate air turbulance
Provides fro thorough cleaning - ✔✔Aid in controlling temperature
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called -
✔✔Tamponade
Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid - ✔✔-centesis
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called - ✔✔Mydriatics
True or false, a U-drape is non-fenestrated - ✔✔True
Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy - ✔✔Argon
Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility?
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, Clerical
Mechanical
Biological
Chemical - ✔✔Biological
What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant? - ✔✔Bilateral fallopian tube,
ovaries and uterus
A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is - ✔✔Depo-medrol
What routine preoperative laboratory study would be ordered to premenopausal
women with no history of hysterectomy - ✔✔HCG
What is the surgical position commonly used for thyroid and gallbladder surgery -
✔✔Reverse trendelenburg
What is the first step taken for an incorrect sponge count - ✔✔Notify surgeon
The mumps may be diagnosed by finding inflammation in which of the following
glands? - ✔✔Parotid
Which of the following is a nonadherent dressing
Kling
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