SURGICAL TECH PRACTICE ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
2023/2024 GRADED A
Which of the following may be used to provide direct exposure to a cerebral
aneurysm?
a. dura hook
b. nerve hook
c. brain spatula
d. rake retractor - ANSWER-c. brain spatula
Instruments that come into contact with the appendiceal stump during an
appendectomy should be
a. placed in a separate basin
b. wiped clean with a saline spnge
c. returned to the mayo stand
d. wiped clean with an alcohol spnge - ANSWER-a. placed in a separate basin
For a patient recovering from general anesthesia, which of the following
complications of vomiting is considered the MOST dangerous?
a. dehiscence
b. aspiration
c. dehydration
d. evisceration - ANSWER-b. aspiration
Which of the following methods of sterilization does not corrode metal and passes
through woven materials like steam?
a. ionizing radiation
b. steris
A cardiac arrest occurs during a procedure, the surgeon is resuscitation the patient.
What is the responsibility of the surgical tech in the scrub role during this time?
a. Hand the dr. a loaded needle holder and forceps for closing
b. Break scrub and call for help
c. Remain sterile and maintain the sterile field
d. Move the electrosurgical unit away from the operating table - ANSWER-c. Remain
sterile and maintain the field
Which of the following is the definition of instrument sterilization?
a. surgical cleaning with an antiseptic
b. manual decontamination
c. Destruction of microorganisms
,d. Reduction of bacteria - ANSWER-c. Destruction of microorganisms
A preference card indicates a surgeon prefers a large paper gown and size 7.5
gloves and the assistant prefers an xl gown and size 8 gloves. The assistant usually
scrubs first, in which order should the surgical attire be stacked from top to bottom?
a. towel,, xl gown, 7.5 gloves, towel, large gown, size 8 gloves
b. size 7.5 gloves, xl gown, towel, size 8 gloves, large gown, size 7.5 gloves
c. towel, xl gown, size 8 gloves, towel large gowns, size 7.5 gown - ANSWER-c.
Which of the following types of anesthetic is injected during a beir block?
a. Marcaine
b. Lidocaine with epi
c. Marcaine with epi
d. Lidocaine - ANSWER-d. Lidocaine
Aerobic organisms are BEST characterized as
a. Pathogenic
b. Nonpathogenic
c. Oxygen requiring
b. Non-oxygen requiring - ANSWER-c. Oxygen requiring
When positioning the patient in lithotomy position, the stirrups height should be
adjusted according to the
a. height of the first assistant
b. manufacturer's recommendations
c. Height of the surgeon
d. Length of the patients legs - ANSWER-d. Length of the pt's legs
Which of the following is applied as a nonadherent dressing?
a. Adaptic
b. Collodion
C. Steri-strips - ANSWER-a. Adaptic
Which of the following conditions triggered by an injection of succinylcholine and
causes an unusually high fever?
a. Osteomyelitis
b. Sepsis
c. Malignant hyperthermia
d. Appendicitis - ANSWER-c. Malignant myperthermia
When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used
to grasp the cervix?
a. Sims
,b. Auvard
c. Schroeder
d. Bozeman - ANSWER-c. Schroeder
The sterrad sterilization system MOST commonly uses which of the following
chemical solutions?
a. Hydrogen peroxide
b. gluteraldehyde
c. Peracetic acid
d. carbon dioxide - ANSWER-a. hydrogen peroxide
Which of the following should be visualized on a xray to determine if a long bone is
still growing?
a. periosteum
b. diaphysis
c. medullary canal
d. epiphyseal plate - ANSWER-d. epiphyseal plate
What type of incision is typically used for an open cholecystectomy?
a. McBurney's
b. Phannenstiel
c. Midline
d. Subcostal - ANSWER-d. Subcostal
Which of the following should be removed LAST by the ST in the scrub role to
prevent contamination of the surgical procedure?
a. Patient's drapes
b.Surgical Gloves
C. Surgical Mask
D. Mayo cover - ANSWER-c. Surgical Mask
A chemical solution used to sterilize instruments by immersing them for at least 10
hrs is
a. activated glutaraldehyde
b. sodium hypochlorite
c. aqueous formaldehyde
d. methyl phenol - ANSWER-a. gluteraldehyde
Heany clamps are used for a
a. Hysterectomy
b. Lobectomy
c. cystecomy
d. gastrectomy - ANSWER-a. hysterectomy
, Which of the following is done first when performing a myringotomy?
a. Insertion of the tube
b. Incision of the tympanic membrane
c. suctioning of the fluid of the middle ear
d. removal of cerumen from the ear canal - ANSWER-d. removal of cerumen (ear
wax) from the ear canal
A circlage procedure is performed for which of the following conditions?
a. Bartholians cyst
b. ectopic pregnancy
c. incompetent cervix
d. placenta previa - ANSWER-c. incompetent cervix
A laparotomy drape has been placed on a pt and unprepped skin on the operative
site is exposed. Which of the following is the BEST next step?
a. appy drapes over unprepped skin
b. reposition the drapes closer together
c. remove drapes and re prep
d. cover with an adhesive drape - ANSWER-c.remove drapes and re-prep
Which of the following catheters is MOST commonly used to perform an
embolectomy?
a.Robinson
b. Fogarty
c. Malecot
d. angiocath - ANSWER-b. fogarty
Which of the following should be the MINIMUM exposure time in a flash sterilizer for
unwrapped instruments?
a.1 min
b. 3 mins
c. 5 mins
d. 7 mins - ANSWER-b. 3 mins
Traction sutures are used on common bile duct explorations to
a. hold the duct open
b. permanently close the duct
c. ligate the duct
d. seal the stones inside - ANSWER-a. hold the duct open
Which of the following anesthetics is administered intravenously?
a. enflurane
b. nitrous oxide
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
2023/2024 GRADED A
Which of the following may be used to provide direct exposure to a cerebral
aneurysm?
a. dura hook
b. nerve hook
c. brain spatula
d. rake retractor - ANSWER-c. brain spatula
Instruments that come into contact with the appendiceal stump during an
appendectomy should be
a. placed in a separate basin
b. wiped clean with a saline spnge
c. returned to the mayo stand
d. wiped clean with an alcohol spnge - ANSWER-a. placed in a separate basin
For a patient recovering from general anesthesia, which of the following
complications of vomiting is considered the MOST dangerous?
a. dehiscence
b. aspiration
c. dehydration
d. evisceration - ANSWER-b. aspiration
Which of the following methods of sterilization does not corrode metal and passes
through woven materials like steam?
a. ionizing radiation
b. steris
A cardiac arrest occurs during a procedure, the surgeon is resuscitation the patient.
What is the responsibility of the surgical tech in the scrub role during this time?
a. Hand the dr. a loaded needle holder and forceps for closing
b. Break scrub and call for help
c. Remain sterile and maintain the sterile field
d. Move the electrosurgical unit away from the operating table - ANSWER-c. Remain
sterile and maintain the field
Which of the following is the definition of instrument sterilization?
a. surgical cleaning with an antiseptic
b. manual decontamination
c. Destruction of microorganisms
,d. Reduction of bacteria - ANSWER-c. Destruction of microorganisms
A preference card indicates a surgeon prefers a large paper gown and size 7.5
gloves and the assistant prefers an xl gown and size 8 gloves. The assistant usually
scrubs first, in which order should the surgical attire be stacked from top to bottom?
a. towel,, xl gown, 7.5 gloves, towel, large gown, size 8 gloves
b. size 7.5 gloves, xl gown, towel, size 8 gloves, large gown, size 7.5 gloves
c. towel, xl gown, size 8 gloves, towel large gowns, size 7.5 gown - ANSWER-c.
Which of the following types of anesthetic is injected during a beir block?
a. Marcaine
b. Lidocaine with epi
c. Marcaine with epi
d. Lidocaine - ANSWER-d. Lidocaine
Aerobic organisms are BEST characterized as
a. Pathogenic
b. Nonpathogenic
c. Oxygen requiring
b. Non-oxygen requiring - ANSWER-c. Oxygen requiring
When positioning the patient in lithotomy position, the stirrups height should be
adjusted according to the
a. height of the first assistant
b. manufacturer's recommendations
c. Height of the surgeon
d. Length of the patients legs - ANSWER-d. Length of the pt's legs
Which of the following is applied as a nonadherent dressing?
a. Adaptic
b. Collodion
C. Steri-strips - ANSWER-a. Adaptic
Which of the following conditions triggered by an injection of succinylcholine and
causes an unusually high fever?
a. Osteomyelitis
b. Sepsis
c. Malignant hyperthermia
d. Appendicitis - ANSWER-c. Malignant myperthermia
When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used
to grasp the cervix?
a. Sims
,b. Auvard
c. Schroeder
d. Bozeman - ANSWER-c. Schroeder
The sterrad sterilization system MOST commonly uses which of the following
chemical solutions?
a. Hydrogen peroxide
b. gluteraldehyde
c. Peracetic acid
d. carbon dioxide - ANSWER-a. hydrogen peroxide
Which of the following should be visualized on a xray to determine if a long bone is
still growing?
a. periosteum
b. diaphysis
c. medullary canal
d. epiphyseal plate - ANSWER-d. epiphyseal plate
What type of incision is typically used for an open cholecystectomy?
a. McBurney's
b. Phannenstiel
c. Midline
d. Subcostal - ANSWER-d. Subcostal
Which of the following should be removed LAST by the ST in the scrub role to
prevent contamination of the surgical procedure?
a. Patient's drapes
b.Surgical Gloves
C. Surgical Mask
D. Mayo cover - ANSWER-c. Surgical Mask
A chemical solution used to sterilize instruments by immersing them for at least 10
hrs is
a. activated glutaraldehyde
b. sodium hypochlorite
c. aqueous formaldehyde
d. methyl phenol - ANSWER-a. gluteraldehyde
Heany clamps are used for a
a. Hysterectomy
b. Lobectomy
c. cystecomy
d. gastrectomy - ANSWER-a. hysterectomy
, Which of the following is done first when performing a myringotomy?
a. Insertion of the tube
b. Incision of the tympanic membrane
c. suctioning of the fluid of the middle ear
d. removal of cerumen from the ear canal - ANSWER-d. removal of cerumen (ear
wax) from the ear canal
A circlage procedure is performed for which of the following conditions?
a. Bartholians cyst
b. ectopic pregnancy
c. incompetent cervix
d. placenta previa - ANSWER-c. incompetent cervix
A laparotomy drape has been placed on a pt and unprepped skin on the operative
site is exposed. Which of the following is the BEST next step?
a. appy drapes over unprepped skin
b. reposition the drapes closer together
c. remove drapes and re prep
d. cover with an adhesive drape - ANSWER-c.remove drapes and re-prep
Which of the following catheters is MOST commonly used to perform an
embolectomy?
a.Robinson
b. Fogarty
c. Malecot
d. angiocath - ANSWER-b. fogarty
Which of the following should be the MINIMUM exposure time in a flash sterilizer for
unwrapped instruments?
a.1 min
b. 3 mins
c. 5 mins
d. 7 mins - ANSWER-b. 3 mins
Traction sutures are used on common bile duct explorations to
a. hold the duct open
b. permanently close the duct
c. ligate the duct
d. seal the stones inside - ANSWER-a. hold the duct open
Which of the following anesthetics is administered intravenously?
a. enflurane
b. nitrous oxide
