ST220 Ch 12 2025/2026 Exam Questions
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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 - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔c. nail polish
What is the term used when a surgical team member who is on standby
must return to the facility to do a case?
a. called in
b. called up
c. pulled in
d. pulled up - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔a. called in
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,Which type of sterile gown uses battery-powered ventilation for the wearer?
a. reusable cloth
b. impervious backed
c. full coverage system
d. disposable fluid resistant - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔d. disposable fluid resistant
Which component of personal protective equipment (PPE) has shown the
ability to decrease disease transmission from needle punctures?
a. double gloving
b. full coverage system
c. lead aprons/shields
d. splash guard mask - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔a. double gloving
Which of the following describes the configuration of a Mayo stand cover?
a. Flat
b. Rigid
c. cylindrical
d. wraparound - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔c. cylindrical
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, What is the purpose of a radiofrequency tracking system in the operating
room?
a. Aid in chargeable items being input into the system.
b. Assist CSPD personnel in locating instrument trays.
c. Prevent potential for patient misidentification.
d. Reduce the possibility of retained foreign objects. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔d.
Reduce the possibility of retained foreign objects.
During the process of setting up the sterile field, efficiency and economy of
motion recommend that the surgical technologist (ST):
a. move items only once if possible
b. position back table close to door
c. place as many instruments on Mayo stand as possible
d. request that circulating RN open all supplies for case after ST is gowned
and gloved - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔a. move items only once if possible
During the surgical skin prep, areas that are considered contaminated
should:
a. not be scrubbed at all
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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 - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔c. nail polish
What is the term used when a surgical team member who is on standby
must return to the facility to do a case?
a. called in
b. called up
c. pulled in
d. pulled up - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔a. called in
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,Which type of sterile gown uses battery-powered ventilation for the wearer?
a. reusable cloth
b. impervious backed
c. full coverage system
d. disposable fluid resistant - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔d. disposable fluid resistant
Which component of personal protective equipment (PPE) has shown the
ability to decrease disease transmission from needle punctures?
a. double gloving
b. full coverage system
c. lead aprons/shields
d. splash guard mask - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔a. double gloving
Which of the following describes the configuration of a Mayo stand cover?
a. Flat
b. Rigid
c. cylindrical
d. wraparound - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔c. cylindrical
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, What is the purpose of a radiofrequency tracking system in the operating
room?
a. Aid in chargeable items being input into the system.
b. Assist CSPD personnel in locating instrument trays.
c. Prevent potential for patient misidentification.
d. Reduce the possibility of retained foreign objects. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔d.
Reduce the possibility of retained foreign objects.
During the process of setting up the sterile field, efficiency and economy of
motion recommend that the surgical technologist (ST):
a. move items only once if possible
b. position back table close to door
c. place as many instruments on Mayo stand as possible
d. request that circulating RN open all supplies for case after ST is gowned
and gloved - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔a. move items only once if possible
During the surgical skin prep, areas that are considered contaminated
should:
a. not be scrubbed at all
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