Surgical Technologist Final Exam Review
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWER - Absence of pathogens in a surgical environment.
Cavitation - CORRECT ANSWER - Process used by ultrasonic cleaners for cleaning.
Bioburden - CORRECT ANSWER - Degree of microbial contamination on an item.
Sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER - Process killing all living microorganisms, including
spores.
Transient flora - CORRECT ANSWER - Bacteria on the skin's surface.
Impervious barrier - CORRECT ANSWER - Material preventing liquid passage, like plastic
covers.
Fomites - CORRECT ANSWER - Inanimate objects harboring microorganisms causing
contamination.
Turnover - CORRECT ANSWER - Cleaning and preparing the room for new supplies.
Milking - CORRECT ANSWER - Lubricating instruments by immersion in a solution.
Enzymatic solution - CORRECT ANSWER - Chemical aiding in breaking down protein
debris.
,Geobacillus stearothermophilus - CORRECT ANSWER - Biological indicator for steam
sterilization.
Ethylene Oxide - CORRECT ANSWER - Sterilization method requiring an aeration phase.
Saturated steam - CORRECT ANSWER - Most common and safest sterilization method.
Wilson frame - CORRECT ANSWER - Positioning device for lumbar laminectomy
procedures.
Mayfield - CORRECT ANSWER - Headrest used during craniotomy procedures.
Fowler's position - CORRECT ANSWER - Another name for beach chair position.
Lithotomy position - CORRECT ANSWER - Position increasing risk of hip dislocation.
Trendelenburg position - CORRECT ANSWER - Position aiding visualization of lower
abdominal cavity.
Sims position - CORRECT ANSWER - Position used for flexible colonoscopy procedures.
Double arm board - CORRECT ANSWER - Used for patients in lateral position.
Scrub attire - CORRECT ANSWER - Includes hat, mask, and scrub suit.
Positive pressure - CORRECT ANSWER - Maintained in operating room to prevent
contamination.
, 30 brush strokes - CORRECT ANSWER - Required for fingertips during surgical scrub.
12 inches - CORRECT ANSWER - Distance for nonsterile persons from sterile areas.
3 minutes - CORRECT ANSWER - Minimum sterilization time for unwrapped metal
instruments.
Restricted area - CORRECT ANSWER - Where masks and head coverings are mandatory.
Cleaning OR tables - CORRECT ANSWER - Disinfectant solutions are used for this purpose.
Chemical indicator - CORRECT ANSWER - Used to verify sterilization process
effectiveness.
Back table pack - CORRECT ANSWER - First item opened by surgical technologist.
Patient transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - Requires four surgical personnel for lateral position.
Safety straps - CORRECT ANSWER - Placed two inches above the knee during induction.
Brushes with antiseptics - CORRECT ANSWER - Most surgical scrub brushes are
impregnated with.
Draping method - CORRECT ANSWER - Drape away from the body first to avoid
contamination.
Indicator color change - CORRECT ANSWER - Must be inspected to confirm sterilization.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWER - Absence of pathogens in a surgical environment.
Cavitation - CORRECT ANSWER - Process used by ultrasonic cleaners for cleaning.
Bioburden - CORRECT ANSWER - Degree of microbial contamination on an item.
Sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER - Process killing all living microorganisms, including
spores.
Transient flora - CORRECT ANSWER - Bacteria on the skin's surface.
Impervious barrier - CORRECT ANSWER - Material preventing liquid passage, like plastic
covers.
Fomites - CORRECT ANSWER - Inanimate objects harboring microorganisms causing
contamination.
Turnover - CORRECT ANSWER - Cleaning and preparing the room for new supplies.
Milking - CORRECT ANSWER - Lubricating instruments by immersion in a solution.
Enzymatic solution - CORRECT ANSWER - Chemical aiding in breaking down protein
debris.
,Geobacillus stearothermophilus - CORRECT ANSWER - Biological indicator for steam
sterilization.
Ethylene Oxide - CORRECT ANSWER - Sterilization method requiring an aeration phase.
Saturated steam - CORRECT ANSWER - Most common and safest sterilization method.
Wilson frame - CORRECT ANSWER - Positioning device for lumbar laminectomy
procedures.
Mayfield - CORRECT ANSWER - Headrest used during craniotomy procedures.
Fowler's position - CORRECT ANSWER - Another name for beach chair position.
Lithotomy position - CORRECT ANSWER - Position increasing risk of hip dislocation.
Trendelenburg position - CORRECT ANSWER - Position aiding visualization of lower
abdominal cavity.
Sims position - CORRECT ANSWER - Position used for flexible colonoscopy procedures.
Double arm board - CORRECT ANSWER - Used for patients in lateral position.
Scrub attire - CORRECT ANSWER - Includes hat, mask, and scrub suit.
Positive pressure - CORRECT ANSWER - Maintained in operating room to prevent
contamination.
, 30 brush strokes - CORRECT ANSWER - Required for fingertips during surgical scrub.
12 inches - CORRECT ANSWER - Distance for nonsterile persons from sterile areas.
3 minutes - CORRECT ANSWER - Minimum sterilization time for unwrapped metal
instruments.
Restricted area - CORRECT ANSWER - Where masks and head coverings are mandatory.
Cleaning OR tables - CORRECT ANSWER - Disinfectant solutions are used for this purpose.
Chemical indicator - CORRECT ANSWER - Used to verify sterilization process
effectiveness.
Back table pack - CORRECT ANSWER - First item opened by surgical technologist.
Patient transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - Requires four surgical personnel for lateral position.
Safety straps - CORRECT ANSWER - Placed two inches above the knee during induction.
Brushes with antiseptics - CORRECT ANSWER - Most surgical scrub brushes are
impregnated with.
Draping method - CORRECT ANSWER - Drape away from the body first to avoid
contamination.
Indicator color change - CORRECT ANSWER - Must be inspected to confirm sterilization.
