TS-C Study exam Questions and
Answers Upaded 2026
What is the Minimum temperature for killing microorganisms in a pre-vac sterilizer? - Answer270F
During a TKA, a critical instrument required to complete the procedure is accidentally dropped on
the floor. In accordance with Joint Commission standards, which sterilization method should be used
before the instrument can be safely used? - AnswerAutoclaving
What degree of scope is used in laparoscopic cholecystectomy? - Answer30 degrees
Assuming all healthcare providers came out at the same time after scrubbing, which is the FIRST
person to be gowned & gloved ? - AnswerSurgeon
The circulator begins a time out for a right total hip. The SGT is set up for a left total hip. What is the
FIRST action the SGT should take ? - AnswerInterrupt the time out & address the discrepancy
The surgical team is performing a hernia repair when the surgeon asks for the mesh to reinforce the
closure of the defect. The circulator opens the peel packed item. Before accepting it, the SGT notices
the mesh is past its expiration date on the package. What action should the SGT take? -
AnswerRequest that the surgeon reconsider use of the mesh because of the expiration issue
Which of the following is the MOST common source of ignition in the operation room? -
AnswerElectrosurgical generators
When transferring the patient, the site of the surgical drain is experiencing acute swelling after initial
placement. Swelling is getting more prevalent & the surgical team needs to be notified because... -
AnswerThe drain occluded
Which of the following situations would be classified as a sentinel event? Choose 3 - Answer1. A
medication error
2. Surgery on the wrong body part
3. A pt falling off the OR table
Which of the following is a possible post-op complication of waking up the surgical pt ? -
AnswerAirway obstruction
,Which of the following is the MOST common scope used in genitourinary surgery ? -
AnswerCystoscope
Which of the following hemostatic agents is in powder form & must be kept dry ? - AnswerAvitene
*shows pictures of drains* - AnswerPleuravac
After a laparotomy the surgeon is about to close the peritoneum. Which of the following actions
should be taken by the SGT prior to passing the Prolene suture to the surgeon ? - AnswerPull it out
and stretch it to release memory
Which is the correct pre-vacuum IUSS/ flash sterilization cycle for an unwrapped, non-porous solid
instrument ? - Answer3 minutes at 270F
During surgery, which fluid is used to moisten a sponge and wipe off soiled instruments ? -
AnswerSterile water
During an open cholecystectomy, the surgeon exposes the gallbladder in a routine manner. The
surgeon asks the SGT to put traction on the gallbladder while retracting the liver. Which of the
following should the SGT be ready to use ? - AnswerKocher clamp & Harrington retractor
While the surgeon & first assist are discussing next steps, the SGT notices that the ESU machine's
cord is frayed near the plug that is inserted into the electrical wall socket. The SGT should ... -
Answerask the circulator to obtain a new ESU to replace the defective one
During an operation, the surgeon request a suture for internal anatomy on a spinal fusion. Clear fluid
is suctioned into the tubing. In addition, the surgeon considers admitting the pt rather than sending
the pt home. Pt returns 3 days later due to extreme migraines, photophobia & needing a consistently
quiet environment. Which type of tear likely caused the clear fluid ? - AnswerDura
Which of the following is an example of a self-retaining retractor ? - AnswerBalfour retractor
During a lesion removal of the larynx using a laser, what is the responsibility of the SGT to ensure fire
safety in this procedure ? - AnswerDrape the pt's face with protective moistened towels
, The surgeon has just resected a tumor in the duodenum. Which of the following stapling devices
should the SGT anticipate passing for the anastomoses ? - AnswerGIA aka Gastrointestinal
anastomosis
During an emergent procedure, the main blood supply to an organ has been transected. Which of
the following should be the NEXT course of action for the SGT? - AnswerGive the surgeon a vascular
clamp
When a SGT is removing drapes at the end of a procedure, which of the following is the HIGHEST
priority regarding pt safety? - AnswerAvoiding drains & catheters
Which of the following forceps are typically used when using skin sutures or staples ? -
AnswerAdsons with teeth
Once the pt has left the room, which of the following should the SGT do FIRST? - Answerbreakdown
the sharps, instruments & supplies
Which of the following is the MAXIMUM level to which a sharps container should be filled ? -
Answer2/3 full
Preference card systems in operation rooms optimize which of the following ? - AnswerCharging the
pt correctly
When doing a case that involves fluoroscopy, which of the following devices needs to be sterile ? -
AnswerLead-impregnated gloves
An instrument set is taken out of the sterile container & placed on the field when it is noticed one of
the filters is compromised. Which of the following actions should the SGT take ? - AnswerTear down
the sterile field
The SGT was given one liter of saline at the beginning of the surgical procedure. To determine the
estimated blood loss at the end of the procedure the circulator advices that the suction canister
contains a total of 400 ml. The SGT has 800 ml saline remaining on the sterile field. Which of the
following represents the total amount of irrigation used compared to the estimated blood loss
respectively ? - Answer200 ml saline to 200ml EBL
Answers Upaded 2026
What is the Minimum temperature for killing microorganisms in a pre-vac sterilizer? - Answer270F
During a TKA, a critical instrument required to complete the procedure is accidentally dropped on
the floor. In accordance with Joint Commission standards, which sterilization method should be used
before the instrument can be safely used? - AnswerAutoclaving
What degree of scope is used in laparoscopic cholecystectomy? - Answer30 degrees
Assuming all healthcare providers came out at the same time after scrubbing, which is the FIRST
person to be gowned & gloved ? - AnswerSurgeon
The circulator begins a time out for a right total hip. The SGT is set up for a left total hip. What is the
FIRST action the SGT should take ? - AnswerInterrupt the time out & address the discrepancy
The surgical team is performing a hernia repair when the surgeon asks for the mesh to reinforce the
closure of the defect. The circulator opens the peel packed item. Before accepting it, the SGT notices
the mesh is past its expiration date on the package. What action should the SGT take? -
AnswerRequest that the surgeon reconsider use of the mesh because of the expiration issue
Which of the following is the MOST common source of ignition in the operation room? -
AnswerElectrosurgical generators
When transferring the patient, the site of the surgical drain is experiencing acute swelling after initial
placement. Swelling is getting more prevalent & the surgical team needs to be notified because... -
AnswerThe drain occluded
Which of the following situations would be classified as a sentinel event? Choose 3 - Answer1. A
medication error
2. Surgery on the wrong body part
3. A pt falling off the OR table
Which of the following is a possible post-op complication of waking up the surgical pt ? -
AnswerAirway obstruction
,Which of the following is the MOST common scope used in genitourinary surgery ? -
AnswerCystoscope
Which of the following hemostatic agents is in powder form & must be kept dry ? - AnswerAvitene
*shows pictures of drains* - AnswerPleuravac
After a laparotomy the surgeon is about to close the peritoneum. Which of the following actions
should be taken by the SGT prior to passing the Prolene suture to the surgeon ? - AnswerPull it out
and stretch it to release memory
Which is the correct pre-vacuum IUSS/ flash sterilization cycle for an unwrapped, non-porous solid
instrument ? - Answer3 minutes at 270F
During surgery, which fluid is used to moisten a sponge and wipe off soiled instruments ? -
AnswerSterile water
During an open cholecystectomy, the surgeon exposes the gallbladder in a routine manner. The
surgeon asks the SGT to put traction on the gallbladder while retracting the liver. Which of the
following should the SGT be ready to use ? - AnswerKocher clamp & Harrington retractor
While the surgeon & first assist are discussing next steps, the SGT notices that the ESU machine's
cord is frayed near the plug that is inserted into the electrical wall socket. The SGT should ... -
Answerask the circulator to obtain a new ESU to replace the defective one
During an operation, the surgeon request a suture for internal anatomy on a spinal fusion. Clear fluid
is suctioned into the tubing. In addition, the surgeon considers admitting the pt rather than sending
the pt home. Pt returns 3 days later due to extreme migraines, photophobia & needing a consistently
quiet environment. Which type of tear likely caused the clear fluid ? - AnswerDura
Which of the following is an example of a self-retaining retractor ? - AnswerBalfour retractor
During a lesion removal of the larynx using a laser, what is the responsibility of the SGT to ensure fire
safety in this procedure ? - AnswerDrape the pt's face with protective moistened towels
, The surgeon has just resected a tumor in the duodenum. Which of the following stapling devices
should the SGT anticipate passing for the anastomoses ? - AnswerGIA aka Gastrointestinal
anastomosis
During an emergent procedure, the main blood supply to an organ has been transected. Which of
the following should be the NEXT course of action for the SGT? - AnswerGive the surgeon a vascular
clamp
When a SGT is removing drapes at the end of a procedure, which of the following is the HIGHEST
priority regarding pt safety? - AnswerAvoiding drains & catheters
Which of the following forceps are typically used when using skin sutures or staples ? -
AnswerAdsons with teeth
Once the pt has left the room, which of the following should the SGT do FIRST? - Answerbreakdown
the sharps, instruments & supplies
Which of the following is the MAXIMUM level to which a sharps container should be filled ? -
Answer2/3 full
Preference card systems in operation rooms optimize which of the following ? - AnswerCharging the
pt correctly
When doing a case that involves fluoroscopy, which of the following devices needs to be sterile ? -
AnswerLead-impregnated gloves
An instrument set is taken out of the sterile container & placed on the field when it is noticed one of
the filters is compromised. Which of the following actions should the SGT take ? - AnswerTear down
the sterile field
The SGT was given one liter of saline at the beginning of the surgical procedure. To determine the
estimated blood loss at the end of the procedure the circulator advices that the suction canister
contains a total of 400 ml. The SGT has 800 ml saline remaining on the sterile field. Which of the
following represents the total amount of irrigation used compared to the estimated blood loss
respectively ? - Answer200 ml saline to 200ml EBL
