Surgical Tech final Chapter 1-24 Review.
Comprehensive Exam Study Guide
2025/2026.
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collagen - ansWhich of these interweaves its fibers during the maturation phase of wound?
a- Enzymes
b- Fibrin
c- Collagen
d- Protein
second - ansA wound that is not sutured & gradually fills in granulation heals by which
intention?
a- third
b- second
c- first
d- fourth
electrical nerve stimulation - ansAll of the following are techniques for eliminating dead
space in a wound EXCEPT:
a- pressure dressings
b- careful approximation of tissues
c- electric nerve stimulation
d- placement of wound drain
evisceration - ansWhich postoperative wound complication would require immediate surgical
treatment?
a- adhesions
b- infection
c- fistula
d- evisceration
inflammatory - ansWhich phase of healing closed by first intention begins within minutes of
the incision or injury?
a- maturation
b- inflammatory
c- proliferation
d- granulation
blunt - ansWhich type of suture needle is used on friable tissue such as liver or kidney?
a- taper
b- cutting
c- blunt
d- trocar
,Surgical Tech final Chapter 1-24 Review.
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fascia - ansWhich tissue layer of the abdominal wall provides the greatest strength and
support of the wound?
a- skin
b- peritoneum
c- fascia
d- subcutaneous
halstead - ansWhich historical figure in medicine created principles of proper tissue handling
and suturing?
a- debakery
b- kocher
c- halstead
d- cushing
suture permanently swaged on an eyeless needle - ansTissue trauma is minimized by using
which type of suture-needle combination?
a- suture loaded on a french-eyed taper needle
b- threaded suture on a closed-eye Keith needle
c- threaded suture on a closed-eyed taper needle
d-suture permanently swaged on an eyeless needle
cutting - ansWhich type of needle is preferred for suturing the skin?
a- spatula
b- taper
c- cutting
d- blunt
Protrusion of the viscera through all the tissue layers - ansEvisceration of an abdominal
wound is?
a- filling in of a wound from bottom up
b- excessive scar formation after surgery
c- single or multi-layer separation of wound edges
d- protrusion of the viscera through all the tissue layers
class II - ansWhich wound classification would be assigned to a vaginal hysterectomy with
anterior and posterior colporrhaphy?
a- class IV
b- class II
c- class I
d- class III
,Surgical Tech final Chapter 1-24 Review.
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surgical silk - ansA natural, multifilament, nonabsorbable suture, loses strength and is
undetectable after 2 years?
a- surgical silk
b- polyester
c- polypropylene
d- stainless steel
are impregnated with an antibacterial coating - ansEthicon sutures may be available with a
designation of "plus" for some sutures, which means they:
a- have a heavier gauge needle for thicker tissues
b- are longer strands than the original versions
c- have more than one needle in the package
d- are impregnated with an antibacterial coating
stainless steel - ansWhich suture is MOST inert in tissue?
a- surgical silk
b- plain gut
c- stainless steel
d- chromic gut
They may be used in infected wounds - ansWhich statement is CORRECT regarding
monofilament sutures?
a- they are braided, twisted and coated
b- They may be used in infected wounds
c- they cause increased tissue drag
d- they have high capillarity
purse-string - ansWhich suturing technique would be used to close the stump of the appendix
in an open appendectomy?
a- horizontal mattress
b- retention
c- vertical mattress
d- purse-string
synthetic, nonabsorbable, monofilament with double-armed taper needles - ansWhich type of
suture is often used to create a vascular anastomosis?
a- synthetic, absorbable, multifilament, 3/8 circle cutting needle
b- synthetic, nonabsorbable, monofilament with double-armed taper needles
c- synthetic, absorb, mono, on keith straight needle
d- synthetic, nonabsorbable, multi on 1/2 taper needle
, Surgical Tech final Chapter 1-24 Review.
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elective - ansWhich term describes a surgical intervention that does not have to be performed
immediately?
a- optional
b- emergent
c- urgent
d- elective
Versalius - ansWhich historical figure is considered the father of modern anatomy?
a- Homer
b- Versalius
c- Pare'
d- Aristotle
3 - ansHow many phases of surgical case management are there?
a- 4
b- 3
c- 5
d- 2
Surgical conscience - ansWhat describes the surgical technologists commitment to honesty,
confidentiality, fair treatment, and patient care?
a- job description
b- policy and procedure
c- aseptic principles
d- surgical conscience
Biomedical Engineering - ansWhich department would provide services for repair of broken
equipment or preventative checks?
a- Biomedical Engineering
b- Risk management
c- Environmental services
d- Diagnostic imaging
CAAHEP - ansWhen an ARC/STSA site visitor is sent to a surgical technology program to
verify and clarify records and annual reporting information, to whom does he or she submit
the findings?
a- ACS
b- AST
c- NBSTSA
d- CAAHEP
Comprehensive Exam Study Guide
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collagen - ansWhich of these interweaves its fibers during the maturation phase of wound?
a- Enzymes
b- Fibrin
c- Collagen
d- Protein
second - ansA wound that is not sutured & gradually fills in granulation heals by which
intention?
a- third
b- second
c- first
d- fourth
electrical nerve stimulation - ansAll of the following are techniques for eliminating dead
space in a wound EXCEPT:
a- pressure dressings
b- careful approximation of tissues
c- electric nerve stimulation
d- placement of wound drain
evisceration - ansWhich postoperative wound complication would require immediate surgical
treatment?
a- adhesions
b- infection
c- fistula
d- evisceration
inflammatory - ansWhich phase of healing closed by first intention begins within minutes of
the incision or injury?
a- maturation
b- inflammatory
c- proliferation
d- granulation
blunt - ansWhich type of suture needle is used on friable tissue such as liver or kidney?
a- taper
b- cutting
c- blunt
d- trocar
,Surgical Tech final Chapter 1-24 Review.
Comprehensive Exam Study Guide
2025/2026.
100% Verified by Experts.
fascia - ansWhich tissue layer of the abdominal wall provides the greatest strength and
support of the wound?
a- skin
b- peritoneum
c- fascia
d- subcutaneous
halstead - ansWhich historical figure in medicine created principles of proper tissue handling
and suturing?
a- debakery
b- kocher
c- halstead
d- cushing
suture permanently swaged on an eyeless needle - ansTissue trauma is minimized by using
which type of suture-needle combination?
a- suture loaded on a french-eyed taper needle
b- threaded suture on a closed-eye Keith needle
c- threaded suture on a closed-eyed taper needle
d-suture permanently swaged on an eyeless needle
cutting - ansWhich type of needle is preferred for suturing the skin?
a- spatula
b- taper
c- cutting
d- blunt
Protrusion of the viscera through all the tissue layers - ansEvisceration of an abdominal
wound is?
a- filling in of a wound from bottom up
b- excessive scar formation after surgery
c- single or multi-layer separation of wound edges
d- protrusion of the viscera through all the tissue layers
class II - ansWhich wound classification would be assigned to a vaginal hysterectomy with
anterior and posterior colporrhaphy?
a- class IV
b- class II
c- class I
d- class III
,Surgical Tech final Chapter 1-24 Review.
Comprehensive Exam Study Guide
2025/2026.
100% Verified by Experts.
surgical silk - ansA natural, multifilament, nonabsorbable suture, loses strength and is
undetectable after 2 years?
a- surgical silk
b- polyester
c- polypropylene
d- stainless steel
are impregnated with an antibacterial coating - ansEthicon sutures may be available with a
designation of "plus" for some sutures, which means they:
a- have a heavier gauge needle for thicker tissues
b- are longer strands than the original versions
c- have more than one needle in the package
d- are impregnated with an antibacterial coating
stainless steel - ansWhich suture is MOST inert in tissue?
a- surgical silk
b- plain gut
c- stainless steel
d- chromic gut
They may be used in infected wounds - ansWhich statement is CORRECT regarding
monofilament sutures?
a- they are braided, twisted and coated
b- They may be used in infected wounds
c- they cause increased tissue drag
d- they have high capillarity
purse-string - ansWhich suturing technique would be used to close the stump of the appendix
in an open appendectomy?
a- horizontal mattress
b- retention
c- vertical mattress
d- purse-string
synthetic, nonabsorbable, monofilament with double-armed taper needles - ansWhich type of
suture is often used to create a vascular anastomosis?
a- synthetic, absorbable, multifilament, 3/8 circle cutting needle
b- synthetic, nonabsorbable, monofilament with double-armed taper needles
c- synthetic, absorb, mono, on keith straight needle
d- synthetic, nonabsorbable, multi on 1/2 taper needle
, Surgical Tech final Chapter 1-24 Review.
Comprehensive Exam Study Guide
2025/2026.
100% Verified by Experts.
elective - ansWhich term describes a surgical intervention that does not have to be performed
immediately?
a- optional
b- emergent
c- urgent
d- elective
Versalius - ansWhich historical figure is considered the father of modern anatomy?
a- Homer
b- Versalius
c- Pare'
d- Aristotle
3 - ansHow many phases of surgical case management are there?
a- 4
b- 3
c- 5
d- 2
Surgical conscience - ansWhat describes the surgical technologists commitment to honesty,
confidentiality, fair treatment, and patient care?
a- job description
b- policy and procedure
c- aseptic principles
d- surgical conscience
Biomedical Engineering - ansWhich department would provide services for repair of broken
equipment or preventative checks?
a- Biomedical Engineering
b- Risk management
c- Environmental services
d- Diagnostic imaging
CAAHEP - ansWhen an ARC/STSA site visitor is sent to a surgical technology program to
verify and clarify records and annual reporting information, to whom does he or she submit
the findings?
a- ACS
b- AST
c- NBSTSA
d- CAAHEP
