Surgical Technology Exam– Questions With Valid
Solutions
In an inguinal herniorrhaphy the spermatic cord is Correct
Answer - Retracted with a penrose drain.
Polyglycolic acid sutures are Correct Answer - Absorbed by the
process of hydrolysis.
The pounds of pressure necessary in a flash steam sterilizer set at
270 degrees is Correct Answer - 27
A patient is having elective surgery. The nurse notes that her white
cell count is 14,000 cu mm. This would indicate Correct Answer -
There may be an inflammation or infection present.
Distal refers to Correct Answer - Away from the body.
Meckel's diverticulum is found in the Correct Answer - Ileum
In which case would a Frazier suction be used? Correct Answer -
Ear
Airborne contamination is reduced by recirculation of filtered
outside air at a rate of Correct Answer - 25 air exchanges per
hour.
The purpose of OSHA is to Correct Answer - Enssure safe and
healthful working conditions.
Body heat in pediatric patients is controlled with all of the following
EXCEPT Correct Answer - Hot water bottles.
,If a family is contacted but cannot come in to sign a permission for
emergency surgery paper, the surgeon should Correct Answer -
Accept permission by phone, telegram, or in written communication.
Unwrapped instruments are sterilized at 270F (132C) for a
minimum of Correct Answer - 3 minutes
A retention suture passes through all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer - Mesentery tissue.
A hernia that passes through the inguinal ring into the inguinal canal
is termed Correct Answer - Indirect
Dead space is the space Correct Answer - Caused by separation
of wound edges that have not been closely approximated.
Wrapped tubing can be sterilized at 250F for a minimum of
Correct Answer - 30 minutes
Funnel chest is also known as Correct Answer - Pectus
excavatum.
Which term denotes low or decreased blood volume? Correct
Answer - Hypovolemia
Injection of contrast media into the brachial, carotid, or vertebral
artery to study the intracranial vessels is called Correct Answer -
Angiography
Instruments and other items sterilized together in the flash
autoclave require Correct Answer - 10 minutes and 270F
, Suture material that becomes encapsulated with fibrous tissue
during the healing process is Correct Answer - Nonabsorbable
suture.
A right hemicolectomy is performed to remove the pathology of the
Correct Answer - Ascending and transverse colon
lacryo refers to Correct Answer - Lacrimal gland
When transporting a patient, drainage systems should be placed
Correct Answer - Below stretcher level
The maximum size of a linen pack must not exceed Correct
Answer - 12 x 12 x 20inches
Another name for a stay suture is a(n) Correct Answer -
Retention suture
Which two anatomic structures are ligated and divided to effect a
cholecystectomy? Correct Answer - Cystic duct, cystic artery
Adeno means Correct Answer - Gland
When the patient is being transfered from the OR table after
surgery, the action should be Correct Answer - Gentle and slow
in order to prevent circulatory depression.
In steam sterilization, the function of pressure is to Correct
Answer - Increase the temperature of the steam.
Which suture materials are NOT generally used in the presence of
infection? Correct Answer - Silk
Solutions
In an inguinal herniorrhaphy the spermatic cord is Correct
Answer - Retracted with a penrose drain.
Polyglycolic acid sutures are Correct Answer - Absorbed by the
process of hydrolysis.
The pounds of pressure necessary in a flash steam sterilizer set at
270 degrees is Correct Answer - 27
A patient is having elective surgery. The nurse notes that her white
cell count is 14,000 cu mm. This would indicate Correct Answer -
There may be an inflammation or infection present.
Distal refers to Correct Answer - Away from the body.
Meckel's diverticulum is found in the Correct Answer - Ileum
In which case would a Frazier suction be used? Correct Answer -
Ear
Airborne contamination is reduced by recirculation of filtered
outside air at a rate of Correct Answer - 25 air exchanges per
hour.
The purpose of OSHA is to Correct Answer - Enssure safe and
healthful working conditions.
Body heat in pediatric patients is controlled with all of the following
EXCEPT Correct Answer - Hot water bottles.
,If a family is contacted but cannot come in to sign a permission for
emergency surgery paper, the surgeon should Correct Answer -
Accept permission by phone, telegram, or in written communication.
Unwrapped instruments are sterilized at 270F (132C) for a
minimum of Correct Answer - 3 minutes
A retention suture passes through all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer - Mesentery tissue.
A hernia that passes through the inguinal ring into the inguinal canal
is termed Correct Answer - Indirect
Dead space is the space Correct Answer - Caused by separation
of wound edges that have not been closely approximated.
Wrapped tubing can be sterilized at 250F for a minimum of
Correct Answer - 30 minutes
Funnel chest is also known as Correct Answer - Pectus
excavatum.
Which term denotes low or decreased blood volume? Correct
Answer - Hypovolemia
Injection of contrast media into the brachial, carotid, or vertebral
artery to study the intracranial vessels is called Correct Answer -
Angiography
Instruments and other items sterilized together in the flash
autoclave require Correct Answer - 10 minutes and 270F
, Suture material that becomes encapsulated with fibrous tissue
during the healing process is Correct Answer - Nonabsorbable
suture.
A right hemicolectomy is performed to remove the pathology of the
Correct Answer - Ascending and transverse colon
lacryo refers to Correct Answer - Lacrimal gland
When transporting a patient, drainage systems should be placed
Correct Answer - Below stretcher level
The maximum size of a linen pack must not exceed Correct
Answer - 12 x 12 x 20inches
Another name for a stay suture is a(n) Correct Answer -
Retention suture
Which two anatomic structures are ligated and divided to effect a
cholecystectomy? Correct Answer - Cystic duct, cystic artery
Adeno means Correct Answer - Gland
When the patient is being transfered from the OR table after
surgery, the action should be Correct Answer - Gentle and slow
in order to prevent circulatory depression.
In steam sterilization, the function of pressure is to Correct
Answer - Increase the temperature of the steam.
Which suture materials are NOT generally used in the presence of
infection? Correct Answer - Silk
