SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY –
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED
2025/2026.
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? - ANS Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? - ANS Clean-
contaminated
An enzyme used before cataract surgery to soften the zonules of the lens is: - ANS Alpha-
chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient
to the OR - ANS Enter head first, exit feet first
A curved transverse incision across the lower abdomen used frequently in gynecological surgery
is: - ANS Pfannenstiel
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should
be positioned: - ANS Flat
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: - ANS Potassium
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,Tissue that is cut using curved mayo scissors - ANS Fascia
Laser beam that can travel through clear tissues without heating them - ANS Argon
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge for the risks - ANS informed consent
Portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter - ANS Cardia
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: - ANS Spores
Syndactyly refers to: - ANS Webbed fingers
The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: - ANS Backtable
The islets of Langerhans secrete: - ANS Insulin
Type of procedure that would involve the removal of teeth - ANS Extractions
Organism that is normal resident flora of the intestinal tract - ANS Escherichia coli
Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the surgeon to
square off an incision site - ANS Same side as surgeon
Properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: - ANS Surgically clean
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty -
ANS Ampulla of Vater
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,Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to
transporting a patient to the OR - ANS Name, DOB, physician
Spiral shaped bacteria - ANS Spirilli
Primary function of the gallbladder - ANS Store bile
Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team? - ANS Circulator
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access to the
operating room - ANS Aid in controlling temperature
What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? - ANS Time, shielding,
distance
first part of the small intestine - ANS duodenum
Surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery - ANS Lateral
How are rickettsiae transmitted? - ANS Arthropod bites
Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope -
ANS colposcopy
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup - ANS tamponade
Surgical team member that determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to the
PACU - ANS Anesthesia provider
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, Suffice meaning surgical puncture to remove fluid - ANS -centesis
Portion of the colon the appendix is attached to - ANS Cecum
Laboratory test determines bacterial indentification - ANS Gram stain
Medications that cause dilation of the pupil - ANS Mydriatics
Which of the following drapes is non-fenestrated - ANS U-drape
Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a patient's identification bracelet
- ANS Never until patient is discharged from facility
Position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement - ANS Supine
Laser best used during a vitrectomy - ANS Argon
Monitor that provides positive assurance of sterility - ANS Biological
Apron-like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach - ANS omentum
Microbes that live without oxygen - ANS Anaerobes
Abnormal tract between two epithelium-lined surfaces that is open at both ends -
ANS Fistula
Action of an antagonist drug - ANS Counteract the action of another drug
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CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED
2025/2026.
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? - ANS Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? - ANS Clean-
contaminated
An enzyme used before cataract surgery to soften the zonules of the lens is: - ANS Alpha-
chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient
to the OR - ANS Enter head first, exit feet first
A curved transverse incision across the lower abdomen used frequently in gynecological surgery
is: - ANS Pfannenstiel
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should
be positioned: - ANS Flat
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: - ANS Potassium
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,Tissue that is cut using curved mayo scissors - ANS Fascia
Laser beam that can travel through clear tissues without heating them - ANS Argon
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge for the risks - ANS informed consent
Portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter - ANS Cardia
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: - ANS Spores
Syndactyly refers to: - ANS Webbed fingers
The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: - ANS Backtable
The islets of Langerhans secrete: - ANS Insulin
Type of procedure that would involve the removal of teeth - ANS Extractions
Organism that is normal resident flora of the intestinal tract - ANS Escherichia coli
Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the surgeon to
square off an incision site - ANS Same side as surgeon
Properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: - ANS Surgically clean
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty -
ANS Ampulla of Vater
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,Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to
transporting a patient to the OR - ANS Name, DOB, physician
Spiral shaped bacteria - ANS Spirilli
Primary function of the gallbladder - ANS Store bile
Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team? - ANS Circulator
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access to the
operating room - ANS Aid in controlling temperature
What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? - ANS Time, shielding,
distance
first part of the small intestine - ANS duodenum
Surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery - ANS Lateral
How are rickettsiae transmitted? - ANS Arthropod bites
Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope -
ANS colposcopy
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup - ANS tamponade
Surgical team member that determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to the
PACU - ANS Anesthesia provider
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, Suffice meaning surgical puncture to remove fluid - ANS -centesis
Portion of the colon the appendix is attached to - ANS Cecum
Laboratory test determines bacterial indentification - ANS Gram stain
Medications that cause dilation of the pupil - ANS Mydriatics
Which of the following drapes is non-fenestrated - ANS U-drape
Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a patient's identification bracelet
- ANS Never until patient is discharged from facility
Position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement - ANS Supine
Laser best used during a vitrectomy - ANS Argon
Monitor that provides positive assurance of sterility - ANS Biological
Apron-like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach - ANS omentum
Microbes that live without oxygen - ANS Anaerobes
Abnormal tract between two epithelium-lined surfaces that is open at both ends -
ANS Fistula
Action of an antagonist drug - ANS Counteract the action of another drug
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