SURGICAL TECH CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? -
ANSWER-Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? -
ANSWER-Clean-Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften The zonules of the lens before cataract surgery -
ANSWER-Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to
transport a patient to the OR? - ANSWER-Enter head first, exit feet first
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? -
ANSWER-Cardia
The islets of Langerhans secrete - ANSWER-Insulin
Where should the first scrub ST stand when handing towels to the surgeon to
square off an incision site - ANSWER-Same side as the surgeon
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic
duct empty? - ANSWER-Ampulla of Vater
,Which identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to
transporting a patient to the OR? - ANSWER-Name, Date of birth, Physician
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors
for access to the operating room?
Uses less space for opening
Aid in controlling temperature
Eliminate air turbulance
Provides fro thorough cleaning - ANSWER-Aid in controlling temperature
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called -
ANSWER-Tamponade
Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid - ANSWER--centesis
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called - ANSWER-Mydriatics
True or false, a U-drape is non-fenestrated - ANSWER-True
Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy - ANSWER-Argon
Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility?
, Clerical
Mechanical
Biological
Chemical - ANSWER-Biological
What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant? - ANSWER-Bilateral
fallopian tube, ovaries and uterus
A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is - ANSWER-
Depo-medrol
What routine preoperative laboratory study would be ordered to
premenopausal women with no history of hysterectomy - ANSWER-HCG
What is the surgical position commonly used for thyroid and gallbladder surgery
- ANSWER-Reverse trendelenburg
What is the first step taken for an incorrect sponge count - ANSWER-Notify
surgeon
The mumps may be diagnosed by finding inflammation in which of the following
glands? - ANSWER-Parotid
Which of the following is a nonadherent dressing
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? -
ANSWER-Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? -
ANSWER-Clean-Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften The zonules of the lens before cataract surgery -
ANSWER-Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to
transport a patient to the OR? - ANSWER-Enter head first, exit feet first
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? -
ANSWER-Cardia
The islets of Langerhans secrete - ANSWER-Insulin
Where should the first scrub ST stand when handing towels to the surgeon to
square off an incision site - ANSWER-Same side as the surgeon
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic
duct empty? - ANSWER-Ampulla of Vater
,Which identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to
transporting a patient to the OR? - ANSWER-Name, Date of birth, Physician
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors
for access to the operating room?
Uses less space for opening
Aid in controlling temperature
Eliminate air turbulance
Provides fro thorough cleaning - ANSWER-Aid in controlling temperature
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called -
ANSWER-Tamponade
Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid - ANSWER--centesis
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called - ANSWER-Mydriatics
True or false, a U-drape is non-fenestrated - ANSWER-True
Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy - ANSWER-Argon
Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility?
, Clerical
Mechanical
Biological
Chemical - ANSWER-Biological
What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant? - ANSWER-Bilateral
fallopian tube, ovaries and uterus
A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is - ANSWER-
Depo-medrol
What routine preoperative laboratory study would be ordered to
premenopausal women with no history of hysterectomy - ANSWER-HCG
What is the surgical position commonly used for thyroid and gallbladder surgery
- ANSWER-Reverse trendelenburg
What is the first step taken for an incorrect sponge count - ANSWER-Notify
surgeon
The mumps may be diagnosed by finding inflammation in which of the following
glands? - ANSWER-Parotid
Which of the following is a nonadherent dressing
