, Chapter 5 & 6 Exams Surgical Technology Practice Questions with Verified Answers
Section A: Multiple Choice (Sample 1–10)
Which of the following is considered a sterile team member in the operating room?
A. Circulating nurse
B. Anesthesiologist
C. Scrub surgical technologist
D. Patient transporter
Answer: C. Scrub surgical technologist
The surgical hand scrub is performed to:
A. Remove all microorganisms permanently
B. Reduce transient and resident flora
C. Sterilize the hands completely
D. Replace the need for gloves
Answer: B. Reduce transient and resident flora
Which part of the gown is considered sterile?
A. The neckline and shoulders
B. The sleeves from cuff to two inches above the elbow
C. The back of the gown
D. The hemline
Answer: B. The sleeves from cuff to two inches above the elbow
The proper distance to maintain from a sterile field when not scrubbed in is:
A. 6 inches
,B. 12 inches
C. 18 inches
D. 24 inches
Answer: C. 18 inches
Which of the following is the correct order of donning sterile attire?
A. Mask → Cap → Gown → Gloves
B. Cap → Mask → Gown → Gloves
C. Gown → Gloves → Cap → Mask
D. Cap → Gown → Mask → Gloves
Answer: B. Cap → Mask → Gown → Gloves
The sterile field is created and maintained by:
A. Circulating nurse
B. Scrub surgical technologist
C. Surgeon only
D. Anesthesia provider
Answer: B. Scrub surgical technologist
Which of the following breaks sterile technique?
A. Turning your back to the sterile field
B. Keeping hands above waist level
C. Passing back‑to‑back when sterile
D. Using sterile drapes to cover equipment
Answer: A. Turning your back to the sterile field
, The principle of asepsis states:
A. Sterile can touch sterile, non‑sterile can touch non‑sterile
B. Sterile can touch non‑sterile if covered
C. Sterile can touch non‑sterile briefly
D. Sterile can touch anything if gloved
Answer: A. Sterile can touch sterile, non‑sterile can touch non‑sterile
Which of the following is considered a break in sterile technique during draping?
A. Drapes are handled only by sterile team members
B. Drapes are placed without reaching over unsterile areas
C. Drapes are adjusted after placement
D. Drapes are placed from sterile to unsterile areas
Answer: C. Drapes are adjusted after placement
When moving around the sterile field, scrubbed personnel should:
A. Pass face‑to‑face or back‑to‑back
B. Pass side‑to‑side
C. Pass at any angle
D. Avoid passing altogether
Answer: A. Pass face‑to‑face or back‑to‑back
Section B: Multiple Choice (11–20)
Which of the following is considered the safest way to pass a sharp instrument on the sterile field?
Section A: Multiple Choice (Sample 1–10)
Which of the following is considered a sterile team member in the operating room?
A. Circulating nurse
B. Anesthesiologist
C. Scrub surgical technologist
D. Patient transporter
Answer: C. Scrub surgical technologist
The surgical hand scrub is performed to:
A. Remove all microorganisms permanently
B. Reduce transient and resident flora
C. Sterilize the hands completely
D. Replace the need for gloves
Answer: B. Reduce transient and resident flora
Which part of the gown is considered sterile?
A. The neckline and shoulders
B. The sleeves from cuff to two inches above the elbow
C. The back of the gown
D. The hemline
Answer: B. The sleeves from cuff to two inches above the elbow
The proper distance to maintain from a sterile field when not scrubbed in is:
A. 6 inches
,B. 12 inches
C. 18 inches
D. 24 inches
Answer: C. 18 inches
Which of the following is the correct order of donning sterile attire?
A. Mask → Cap → Gown → Gloves
B. Cap → Mask → Gown → Gloves
C. Gown → Gloves → Cap → Mask
D. Cap → Gown → Mask → Gloves
Answer: B. Cap → Mask → Gown → Gloves
The sterile field is created and maintained by:
A. Circulating nurse
B. Scrub surgical technologist
C. Surgeon only
D. Anesthesia provider
Answer: B. Scrub surgical technologist
Which of the following breaks sterile technique?
A. Turning your back to the sterile field
B. Keeping hands above waist level
C. Passing back‑to‑back when sterile
D. Using sterile drapes to cover equipment
Answer: A. Turning your back to the sterile field
, The principle of asepsis states:
A. Sterile can touch sterile, non‑sterile can touch non‑sterile
B. Sterile can touch non‑sterile if covered
C. Sterile can touch non‑sterile briefly
D. Sterile can touch anything if gloved
Answer: A. Sterile can touch sterile, non‑sterile can touch non‑sterile
Which of the following is considered a break in sterile technique during draping?
A. Drapes are handled only by sterile team members
B. Drapes are placed without reaching over unsterile areas
C. Drapes are adjusted after placement
D. Drapes are placed from sterile to unsterile areas
Answer: C. Drapes are adjusted after placement
When moving around the sterile field, scrubbed personnel should:
A. Pass face‑to‑face or back‑to‑back
B. Pass side‑to‑side
C. Pass at any angle
D. Avoid passing altogether
Answer: A. Pass face‑to‑face or back‑to‑back
Section B: Multiple Choice (11–20)
Which of the following is considered the safest way to pass a sharp instrument on the sterile field?
