Surgical Tech Test Bank Questions – Orientation Guide | Latest Version | Verified Correct Answers

1. Which of the following terms is used to describe surgical intervention that
does not have to be performed immediately or within a short period of time,
for example, a torn meniscus repair?
a. elective
b. emergent
c. optional
d. urgent:(answer) a. elective
2. Which of the following historical figures is considered to be the father of mod-
ern anatomy and changed the traditional approach to anatomical studies?
a. Aristole
b. Homer
c. Para
d. Vesalius: : (answer) d. Vesalius
3. Which of the following historical figures developed the first x-ray machine?
a. Celsius
b. Jenner
c. Lister
d. Roentgen: (answer) d. Roentgen
4. How many phases of case management are there?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5: (answer) b. 3
5. Which of the following surgical team members would be primarily responsi-
ble for maintaining the patient's operative record and transporting the patient
to the post anesthesia care unit (PACU)?


, a. anesthesia provider
b. circulation RN
c. surgeon
d. surgical technologist: (answer) b. circulating nurse
6. Which of the following surgical team members would be responsible for
separating instruments and disassembling the sterile field in the postoperative