Final for surgical technology fall semester
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Iodine - CORRECT ANSWER - Although it normally non irritating to tissue, first degree and
second degree chemical burns can result from improper technique or if the patient is sensitive
Migrating - CORRECT ANSWER - Tissue that is suspected to be cancerous must be prepped
gently, using as little friction as possible. This prevents tumor cell from
Patient is induced and intubated - CORRECT ANSWER - Patient is ready for skin prep and
draping only after
Tube stockinette - CORRECT ANSWER - When an extremity is draped, used on the hand or
foot to isolate bacteria from the nails.
Antiseptic solution - CORRECT ANSWER - Before surgery, skin must be washed or painted.
This reduces the number or transient and normal microorganisms to an absolute minimum
Covered with an impervious drape - CORRECT ANSWER - In an area of the drape is
suspected of being contaminated, the area may be
Surgical site infection (SSI) - CORRECT ANSWER - cause of the normal skin bacteria of the
patient and the surgical team members being introduced into the incision
Head drape - CORRECT ANSWER - used for procedures of the nose and throat. It protects
the eyes during surgery and provides a sterile barrier over the head.
Vertical leg holder - CORRECT ANSWER - During leg prep, the limb must be elevated by an
assistant or elevated by
,Trauma wounds - CORRECT ANSWER - almost always contaminated because they are
caused by external forces and often occur in environments that are mildly or grossly
contaminated.
Cardiac/vascular incisions - CORRECT ANSWER - require a large area of exposure.
Assisting hand doesn't contact sterile supplies - CORRECT ANSWER - The technique for
placing a Foley catheter
Anesthesia screen - CORRECT ANSWER - Top drapes are secured to
Aluminum coated drapes - CORRECT ANSWER - used whenever laser surgery is planned
Non penetrating towel clamp - CORRECT ANSWER - Use to hold the towels in place when
draping the patient
Foley catheter - CORRECT ANSWER - Retention catheter with a small, inflatable balloon at
the tip. Used when continuous drainage of the bladder is needed
Wide Sterile Area - CORRECT ANSWER - purpose of draping to provide this around the
surgical site.
Basic principals for skin prep - CORRECT ANSWER - Based on the rules of aseptic
technique and Do Not Vary
Hair - CORRECT ANSWER - generally not removed from the surgical patient but will
require a surgeon's order if it needs to be done
, Autograft - CORRECT ANSWER - type of tissue that is removed from one site on the patient
and grafted to another site.
Chemical burns - CORRECT ANSWER - when preparation solutions are allowed to pool
underneath the patient.
Antiseptics - CORRECT ANSWER - Are approved for use on skin and may be used for the
surgical skin prep.
Skin cannot be sterilized - CORRECT ANSWER - the number of bacteria can be reduced
significantly with an antiseptic cleansing or a coating of antiseptic on the skin
Any are that is highly colonized with microorganisms - CORRECT ANSWER - such as a
colostomy area, is prepped last.
Alcohol, iodophor and chlorhexidene prep solutions - CORRECT ANSWER - should never be
used in or around the ears
Skin - CORRECT ANSWER - the body's primary defense against infection
Fire - CORRECT ANSWER - When alcohol solution or volatile fumes come in contact with
heat sources, this causes
Prepping the abdomen - CORRECT ANSWER - Clean the umbilicus first, then begin at the
incision site
Debridement - CORRECT ANSWER - During the cleaning process, the surgeon removes all
foreign material and trims away devitalized tissue
Patient in the prone position - CORRECT ANSWER - urinary catheterization must be
performed before the patient is positioned
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Iodine - CORRECT ANSWER - Although it normally non irritating to tissue, first degree and
second degree chemical burns can result from improper technique or if the patient is sensitive
Migrating - CORRECT ANSWER - Tissue that is suspected to be cancerous must be prepped
gently, using as little friction as possible. This prevents tumor cell from
Patient is induced and intubated - CORRECT ANSWER - Patient is ready for skin prep and
draping only after
Tube stockinette - CORRECT ANSWER - When an extremity is draped, used on the hand or
foot to isolate bacteria from the nails.
Antiseptic solution - CORRECT ANSWER - Before surgery, skin must be washed or painted.
This reduces the number or transient and normal microorganisms to an absolute minimum
Covered with an impervious drape - CORRECT ANSWER - In an area of the drape is
suspected of being contaminated, the area may be
Surgical site infection (SSI) - CORRECT ANSWER - cause of the normal skin bacteria of the
patient and the surgical team members being introduced into the incision
Head drape - CORRECT ANSWER - used for procedures of the nose and throat. It protects
the eyes during surgery and provides a sterile barrier over the head.
Vertical leg holder - CORRECT ANSWER - During leg prep, the limb must be elevated by an
assistant or elevated by
,Trauma wounds - CORRECT ANSWER - almost always contaminated because they are
caused by external forces and often occur in environments that are mildly or grossly
contaminated.
Cardiac/vascular incisions - CORRECT ANSWER - require a large area of exposure.
Assisting hand doesn't contact sterile supplies - CORRECT ANSWER - The technique for
placing a Foley catheter
Anesthesia screen - CORRECT ANSWER - Top drapes are secured to
Aluminum coated drapes - CORRECT ANSWER - used whenever laser surgery is planned
Non penetrating towel clamp - CORRECT ANSWER - Use to hold the towels in place when
draping the patient
Foley catheter - CORRECT ANSWER - Retention catheter with a small, inflatable balloon at
the tip. Used when continuous drainage of the bladder is needed
Wide Sterile Area - CORRECT ANSWER - purpose of draping to provide this around the
surgical site.
Basic principals for skin prep - CORRECT ANSWER - Based on the rules of aseptic
technique and Do Not Vary
Hair - CORRECT ANSWER - generally not removed from the surgical patient but will
require a surgeon's order if it needs to be done
, Autograft - CORRECT ANSWER - type of tissue that is removed from one site on the patient
and grafted to another site.
Chemical burns - CORRECT ANSWER - when preparation solutions are allowed to pool
underneath the patient.
Antiseptics - CORRECT ANSWER - Are approved for use on skin and may be used for the
surgical skin prep.
Skin cannot be sterilized - CORRECT ANSWER - the number of bacteria can be reduced
significantly with an antiseptic cleansing or a coating of antiseptic on the skin
Any are that is highly colonized with microorganisms - CORRECT ANSWER - such as a
colostomy area, is prepped last.
Alcohol, iodophor and chlorhexidene prep solutions - CORRECT ANSWER - should never be
used in or around the ears
Skin - CORRECT ANSWER - the body's primary defense against infection
Fire - CORRECT ANSWER - When alcohol solution or volatile fumes come in contact with
heat sources, this causes
Prepping the abdomen - CORRECT ANSWER - Clean the umbilicus first, then begin at the
incision site
Debridement - CORRECT ANSWER - During the cleaning process, the surgeon removes all
foreign material and trims away devitalized tissue
Patient in the prone position - CORRECT ANSWER - urinary catheterization must be
performed before the patient is positioned
