SUR 102 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The choice of wound dressing is dependent upon all of the following except:
A-location of the incision or wound
B-type and amount of drainage expected
C-ambulatory status of the patient post-op
D-condition of the incision/wound upon closure - Answer- C-ambulatory status of the
patient post-op
During laparoscopic procedures where carbon dioxide gas is used for insufflation, the
intra-abdominal pressure in the average healthy adult patient is kept at:
A-8-10 mm Hg
B-10-12 mm Hg
C-12-15 mm Hg
D-15-20 mm Hg - Answer- C-12-15 mm Hg
What is the minimum number of suction systems or units required in an operating
room?
A-one
B-two
C-three
D-four - Answer- B-two
How are Ray-Tec sponges used during laparotomy procedures when the peritoneum is
open?
A-they cannot be used at all
B-they should be opened to full length
C-they should have rings attached to them
D-they should be mounted on a ring forceps as "sponge sticks" - Answer- D-they should
be mounted on a ring forceps as "sponge sticks"
When passing suture to a surgeon, the next step should be to pass straight mayo
scissors to the assistant.
True or False - Answer- True
,Instruments should be handed to the surgeon in a functional manner that allows the
surgeon to use it without repositioning.
True or False - Answer- True
List the Three principles of asepsis. - Answer- #1- a sterile field is created for each
surgical procedure
#2-sterile team members must be appropriately attired prior to entering the sterile field
#3- movement in or around the sterile field must not compromise the sterile field.
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
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- C-full coverage system
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
What is the purpose of radio frequency tracking systems in the operating room?
A-aid in chargeable items being input into system
B-assist CSPD personnel in locating instrument trays
C-prevent potential for patient misidentification
D-reduces the possibility of retained foreign objects - Answer- D-reduces 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 the door
, C-place as many instruments on mayo stand as possible
D-request that circulating RN open all supplies for one 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
B-need no special attention
C-be scrubbed separately or last
D-be scrubbed vigorously and first - Answer- C-be scrubbed separately or last
The main purpose of the surgical skin prep is to:
A-provide a visible area of paint where the incision will be made
B-reduce the microbial count on the skin to a irreducible minimum
C-remove all resident and transient flora from the planned incision site
D-sterilize the patients skin to prevent post-op surgical site infections - Answer- B-
reduce the microbial count on the skin to a irreducible minimum
Which of the following statements regarding hair removal is incorrect?
A-Hair must be shaved from every incision and ECG lead site
B-hair removal should be preformed as close to the time of the procedure as possible
C-hair removal is depended upon surgeons preference, patient factors, and surgical
sites
D-hair removal using a razor can result in microabrations and increased microbial count.
- Answer- A-Hair must be shaved from every incision and ECG lead site
Which position is routinely used for flexible colonoscopy procedures and may be
performed on the patients stretcher?
A-Fowler
B-kraske
C-lithotomy
D-sims - Answer- D-sims
Which towel is placed first when squaring off the operative site?
A-inferior margin
B-superior margin
C-same side as the person applying the towels
D-opposite side as the person applying towels - Answer- C-same side as the person
applying the towels
What is the appropriate method for delivering a sterile item to the back table from a peel
package?
AND ANSWERS
The choice of wound dressing is dependent upon all of the following except:
A-location of the incision or wound
B-type and amount of drainage expected
C-ambulatory status of the patient post-op
D-condition of the incision/wound upon closure - Answer- C-ambulatory status of the
patient post-op
During laparoscopic procedures where carbon dioxide gas is used for insufflation, the
intra-abdominal pressure in the average healthy adult patient is kept at:
A-8-10 mm Hg
B-10-12 mm Hg
C-12-15 mm Hg
D-15-20 mm Hg - Answer- C-12-15 mm Hg
What is the minimum number of suction systems or units required in an operating
room?
A-one
B-two
C-three
D-four - Answer- B-two
How are Ray-Tec sponges used during laparotomy procedures when the peritoneum is
open?
A-they cannot be used at all
B-they should be opened to full length
C-they should have rings attached to them
D-they should be mounted on a ring forceps as "sponge sticks" - Answer- D-they should
be mounted on a ring forceps as "sponge sticks"
When passing suture to a surgeon, the next step should be to pass straight mayo
scissors to the assistant.
True or False - Answer- True
,Instruments should be handed to the surgeon in a functional manner that allows the
surgeon to use it without repositioning.
True or False - Answer- True
List the Three principles of asepsis. - Answer- #1- a sterile field is created for each
surgical procedure
#2-sterile team members must be appropriately attired prior to entering the sterile field
#3- movement in or around the sterile field must not compromise the sterile field.
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
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- C-full coverage system
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
What is the purpose of radio frequency tracking systems in the operating room?
A-aid in chargeable items being input into system
B-assist CSPD personnel in locating instrument trays
C-prevent potential for patient misidentification
D-reduces the possibility of retained foreign objects - Answer- D-reduces 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 the door
, C-place as many instruments on mayo stand as possible
D-request that circulating RN open all supplies for one 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
B-need no special attention
C-be scrubbed separately or last
D-be scrubbed vigorously and first - Answer- C-be scrubbed separately or last
The main purpose of the surgical skin prep is to:
A-provide a visible area of paint where the incision will be made
B-reduce the microbial count on the skin to a irreducible minimum
C-remove all resident and transient flora from the planned incision site
D-sterilize the patients skin to prevent post-op surgical site infections - Answer- B-
reduce the microbial count on the skin to a irreducible minimum
Which of the following statements regarding hair removal is incorrect?
A-Hair must be shaved from every incision and ECG lead site
B-hair removal should be preformed as close to the time of the procedure as possible
C-hair removal is depended upon surgeons preference, patient factors, and surgical
sites
D-hair removal using a razor can result in microabrations and increased microbial count.
- Answer- A-Hair must be shaved from every incision and ECG lead site
Which position is routinely used for flexible colonoscopy procedures and may be
performed on the patients stretcher?
A-Fowler
B-kraske
C-lithotomy
D-sims - Answer- D-sims
Which towel is placed first when squaring off the operative site?
A-inferior margin
B-superior margin
C-same side as the person applying the towels
D-opposite side as the person applying towels - Answer- C-same side as the person
applying the towels
What is the appropriate method for delivering a sterile item to the back table from a peel
package?
