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Surgical Tech Certification Exam Questions
and Correct Answers
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar
processes? Ans: — Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a
bronchoscopy? Ans: — Clean-Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften The zonules of the lens before cataract
surgery Ans: — Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an
elevator to transport a patient to the OR? Ans: — Enter head first,
exit feet first
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal
sphincter? Ans: — Cardia
The islets of Langerhans secrete Ans: — Insulin
Where should the first scrub ST stand when handing towels to the
surgeon to square off an incision site Ans: — Same side as the
surgeon
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the
pancreatic duct empty? Ans: — Ampulla of Vater
Which identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID
bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR? Ans: — Name,
Date of birth, Physician
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted
sliding doors for access to the operating room?
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Uses less space for opening
Aid in controlling temperature
Eliminate air turbulance
Provides fro thorough cleaning Ans: — Aid in controlling
temperature
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is
called Ans: — Tamponade
Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid Ans: — -
centesis
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called Ans: — Mydriatics
True or false, a U-drape is non-fenestrated Ans: — True
Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy Ans: — Argon
Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of
sterility?
Clerical
Mechanical
Biological
Chemical Ans: — Biological
What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant? Ans: —
Bilateral fallopian tube, ovaries and uterus
A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is
Ans: — Depo-medrol
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Surgical Tech Certification Exam Questions
and Correct Answers
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar
processes? Ans: — Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a
bronchoscopy? Ans: — Clean-Contaminated
The enzyme used to soften The zonules of the lens before cataract
surgery Ans: — Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an
elevator to transport a patient to the OR? Ans: — Enter head first,
exit feet first
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal
sphincter? Ans: — Cardia
The islets of Langerhans secrete Ans: — Insulin
Where should the first scrub ST stand when handing towels to the
surgeon to square off an incision site Ans: — Same side as the
surgeon
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the
pancreatic duct empty? Ans: — Ampulla of Vater
Which identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID
bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR? Ans: — Name,
Date of birth, Physician
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted
sliding doors for access to the operating room?
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Uses less space for opening
Aid in controlling temperature
Eliminate air turbulance
Provides fro thorough cleaning Ans: — Aid in controlling
temperature
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is
called Ans: — Tamponade
Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid Ans: — -
centesis
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called Ans: — Mydriatics
True or false, a U-drape is non-fenestrated Ans: — True
Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy Ans: — Argon
Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of
sterility?
Clerical
Mechanical
Biological
Chemical Ans: — Biological
What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant? Ans: —
Bilateral fallopian tube, ovaries and uterus
A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye surgery is
Ans: — Depo-medrol
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