Surgical Technology – Certification: Questions
Answered With Expert Insight
Teeth Correct Answer - Which of the following structures is
located in the alveolar processes?
Clean-contaminated Correct Answer - Which of the following
is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?
Alpha-chymotrypsin Correct Answer - An enzyme used before
cataract surgery to soften the zonules of the lens is:
Enter head first, exit feet first Correct Answer - How should
the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to
transport a patient to the OR
Pfannenstiel Correct Answer - A curved transverse incision
across the lower abdomen used frequently in gynecological surgery
is:
Flat Correct Answer - When perforated metal trays are placed
on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be
positioned:
Potassium Correct Answer - Hyperkalemia is a high
concentration of:
Fascia Correct Answer - Tissue that is cut using curved mayo
scissors
Argon Correct Answer - Laser beam that can travel through
clear tissues without heating them
,informed consent Correct Answer - Permission for treatment
given with full knowledge for the risks
Cardia Correct Answer - Portion of the stomach surrounds the
lower esophageal sphincter
Spores Correct Answer - Low level disinfectants kill most
microbes, but do not destroy:
Webbed fingers Correct Answer - Syndactyly refers to:
Backtable Correct Answer - The surgical pack utilized to create
the sterile field should be opened on the:
Insulin Correct Answer - The islets of Langerhans secrete:
Extractions Correct Answer - Type of procedure that would
involve the removal of teeth
Escherichia coli Correct Answer - Organism that is normal
resident flora of the intestinal tract
Same side as surgeon Correct Answer - Where should the first
scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the
surgeon to square off an incision site
Surgically clean Correct Answer - Properly performed surgical
scrub renders the skin:
Ampulla of Vater Correct Answer - Through which of the
following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty
,Name, DOB, physician Correct 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 Correct Answer - Spiral shaped bacteria
Store bile Correct Answer - Primary function of the gallbladder
Circulator Correct Answer - Which of the following is a non-
sterile member of the surgical team?
Aid in controlling temperature Correct Answer - Which of the
following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for
access to the operating room
Time, shielding, distance Correct Answer - What are the three
factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure?
duodenum Correct Answer - first part of the small intestine
Lateral Correct Answer - Surgical position frequently used for
patients undergoing kidney surgery
Arthropod bites Correct Answer - How are rickettsiae
transmitted?
colposcopy Correct Answer - Which of the following is an
examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope
tamponade Correct Answer - Compression of the heart from
excessive fluid or blood buildup
, Anesthesia provider Correct Answer - Surgical team member
that determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to
the PACU
-centesis Correct Answer - Suffice meaning surgical puncture
to remove fluid
Cecum Correct Answer - Portion of the colon the appendix is
attached to
Gram stain Correct Answer - Laboratory test determines
bacterial indentification
Mydriatics Correct Answer - Medications that cause dilation of
the pupil
U-drape Correct Answer - Which of the following drapes is
non-fenestrated
Never until patient is discharged from facility Correct Answer -
Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a
patient's identification bracelet
Supine Correct Answer - Position most commonly used for
mitral valve replacement
Argon Correct Answer - Laser best used during a vitrectomy
Biological Correct Answer - Monitor that provides positive
assurance of sterility
omentum Correct Answer - Apron-like structure attached to
the greater curvature of the stomach
Answered With Expert Insight
Teeth Correct Answer - Which of the following structures is
located in the alveolar processes?
Clean-contaminated Correct Answer - Which of the following
is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?
Alpha-chymotrypsin Correct Answer - An enzyme used before
cataract surgery to soften the zonules of the lens is:
Enter head first, exit feet first Correct Answer - How should
the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to
transport a patient to the OR
Pfannenstiel Correct Answer - A curved transverse incision
across the lower abdomen used frequently in gynecological surgery
is:
Flat Correct Answer - When perforated metal trays are placed
on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be
positioned:
Potassium Correct Answer - Hyperkalemia is a high
concentration of:
Fascia Correct Answer - Tissue that is cut using curved mayo
scissors
Argon Correct Answer - Laser beam that can travel through
clear tissues without heating them
,informed consent Correct Answer - Permission for treatment
given with full knowledge for the risks
Cardia Correct Answer - Portion of the stomach surrounds the
lower esophageal sphincter
Spores Correct Answer - Low level disinfectants kill most
microbes, but do not destroy:
Webbed fingers Correct Answer - Syndactyly refers to:
Backtable Correct Answer - The surgical pack utilized to create
the sterile field should be opened on the:
Insulin Correct Answer - The islets of Langerhans secrete:
Extractions Correct Answer - Type of procedure that would
involve the removal of teeth
Escherichia coli Correct Answer - Organism that is normal
resident flora of the intestinal tract
Same side as surgeon Correct Answer - Where should the first
scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the
surgeon to square off an incision site
Surgically clean Correct Answer - Properly performed surgical
scrub renders the skin:
Ampulla of Vater Correct Answer - Through which of the
following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty
,Name, DOB, physician Correct 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 Correct Answer - Spiral shaped bacteria
Store bile Correct Answer - Primary function of the gallbladder
Circulator Correct Answer - Which of the following is a non-
sterile member of the surgical team?
Aid in controlling temperature Correct Answer - Which of the
following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for
access to the operating room
Time, shielding, distance Correct Answer - What are the three
factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure?
duodenum Correct Answer - first part of the small intestine
Lateral Correct Answer - Surgical position frequently used for
patients undergoing kidney surgery
Arthropod bites Correct Answer - How are rickettsiae
transmitted?
colposcopy Correct Answer - Which of the following is an
examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope
tamponade Correct Answer - Compression of the heart from
excessive fluid or blood buildup
, Anesthesia provider Correct Answer - Surgical team member
that determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to
the PACU
-centesis Correct Answer - Suffice meaning surgical puncture
to remove fluid
Cecum Correct Answer - Portion of the colon the appendix is
attached to
Gram stain Correct Answer - Laboratory test determines
bacterial indentification
Mydriatics Correct Answer - Medications that cause dilation of
the pupil
U-drape Correct Answer - Which of the following drapes is
non-fenestrated
Never until patient is discharged from facility Correct Answer -
Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a
patient's identification bracelet
Supine Correct Answer - Position most commonly used for
mitral valve replacement
Argon Correct Answer - Laser best used during a vitrectomy
Biological Correct Answer - Monitor that provides positive
assurance of sterility
omentum Correct Answer - Apron-like structure attached to
the greater curvature of the stomach
