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To revascularize the heart muscle of a patient with heart disease, a
graft may be anastomosed between which of the following 2
vessels.
a. Internal Mammary artery to the affected coronary artery
b. Subclavian artery to the affected artery
c. Internal Mammary to Aorta
d. Subclavian artery to aorta
Ans: a. Internal mammary to the affected coronary
The drug most commonly used to treat ventricular tachycardia is
a. Epinephrine
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b. Nitroglycerin
c. Lidocaine
d. Norepinephrine
Ans: c. Lidocaine
An ideal environment for holding the preoperative patient is a
a. Dimly lit quiet room
b. Brightly lit quiet room
c. Warm busy room
d. Cool, busy room
Ans: a. Dimly lit quiet room
Which of the following procedures treats a congenital obstructed
lesion found at the distal end of an infants stomach?
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a. Gastrotomy
b. Nissan Fundoplication
C. Heller Myotomy
D. Pyloromyotmy
Ans: d. Pyloromyotomy
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
Ans: c. Remain sterile and maintain the field
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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
Ans: 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
Surgical Tech Practice Exam Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
To revascularize the heart muscle of a patient with heart disease, a
graft may be anastomosed between which of the following 2
vessels.
a. Internal Mammary artery to the affected coronary artery
b. Subclavian artery to the affected artery
c. Internal Mammary to Aorta
d. Subclavian artery to aorta
Ans: a. Internal mammary to the affected coronary
The drug most commonly used to treat ventricular tachycardia is
a. Epinephrine
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b. Nitroglycerin
c. Lidocaine
d. Norepinephrine
Ans: c. Lidocaine
An ideal environment for holding the preoperative patient is a
a. Dimly lit quiet room
b. Brightly lit quiet room
c. Warm busy room
d. Cool, busy room
Ans: a. Dimly lit quiet room
Which of the following procedures treats a congenital obstructed
lesion found at the distal end of an infants stomach?
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a. Gastrotomy
b. Nissan Fundoplication
C. Heller Myotomy
D. Pyloromyotmy
Ans: d. Pyloromyotomy
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
Ans: c. Remain sterile and maintain the field
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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
Ans: 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
