Surgical Technology Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
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
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
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
