Surgical Technology: Mock
Certification Exam
2024/2025 Questions and
answers(100% verified)
surgical timeout - ANSWERS--To confirm patient identity, procedure, and site
pneumoperitoneum gas - ANSWERS--Carbon dioxide
instrument for clamping large blood vessels - ANSWERS--Kelly clamp
sterilization method for heat-sensitive instruments - ANSWERS--Gas plasma
sterilization
patient position for laparoscopic cholecystectomy - ANSWERS--Reverse Trendelenburg
critical step to maintain a sterile field - ANSWERS--Only allowing sterile team members
to handle sterile items
Aspiration risk during anesthesia - ANSWERS--The patient is most vulnerable to
aspiration during the induction phase
, Break in sterile technique response - ANSWERS--Inform the circulating nurse or
surgeon immediately
primary role of the scrub technologist - ANSWERS--Maintaining the sterile field and
handing instruments to the surgeon
common antiseptic for prepping skin - ANSWERS--Chlorhexidine
suture for patients allergic to synthetic materials - ANSWERS--Catgut
proper procedure for opening a sterile package - ANSWERS--Open the farthest flap first
phase of wound healing with granulation tissue - ANSWERS--Proliferative phase
first step in event of fire in operating room - ANSWERS--Remove the patient from the
room
primary concern when positioning a patient - ANSWERS--Prevention of pressure
injuries and nerve damage
purpose of a chest tube after thoracic surgery - ANSWERS--To re-inflate the lungs and
drain excess air or fluid
suture needle for suturing skin - ANSWERS--Cutting needle
method to confirm sterility of surgical instruments - ANSWERS--Biological indicator test
duration for surgical hand antisepsis - ANSWERS--5 minutes
main purpose of using suction in the operative field - ANSWERS--To control bleeding by
removing blood and fluids
Foley catheter - ANSWERS--To monitor urine output and prevent bladder distention
Balfour retractor - ANSWERS--Commonly used to retract tissue during abdominal
surgeries
Double gloving - ANSWERS--To reduce the risk of glove perforation and contamination
Metzenbaum scissors - ANSWERS--Commonly used for cutting delicate tissue
Continuous suture technique - ANSWERS--Involves passing the suture needle through
the tissue in a continuous motion without cutting between passes
Mayo stand - ANSWERS--To hold instruments and supplies needed immediately by the
surgeon
Certification Exam
2024/2025 Questions and
answers(100% verified)
surgical timeout - ANSWERS--To confirm patient identity, procedure, and site
pneumoperitoneum gas - ANSWERS--Carbon dioxide
instrument for clamping large blood vessels - ANSWERS--Kelly clamp
sterilization method for heat-sensitive instruments - ANSWERS--Gas plasma
sterilization
patient position for laparoscopic cholecystectomy - ANSWERS--Reverse Trendelenburg
critical step to maintain a sterile field - ANSWERS--Only allowing sterile team members
to handle sterile items
Aspiration risk during anesthesia - ANSWERS--The patient is most vulnerable to
aspiration during the induction phase
, Break in sterile technique response - ANSWERS--Inform the circulating nurse or
surgeon immediately
primary role of the scrub technologist - ANSWERS--Maintaining the sterile field and
handing instruments to the surgeon
common antiseptic for prepping skin - ANSWERS--Chlorhexidine
suture for patients allergic to synthetic materials - ANSWERS--Catgut
proper procedure for opening a sterile package - ANSWERS--Open the farthest flap first
phase of wound healing with granulation tissue - ANSWERS--Proliferative phase
first step in event of fire in operating room - ANSWERS--Remove the patient from the
room
primary concern when positioning a patient - ANSWERS--Prevention of pressure
injuries and nerve damage
purpose of a chest tube after thoracic surgery - ANSWERS--To re-inflate the lungs and
drain excess air or fluid
suture needle for suturing skin - ANSWERS--Cutting needle
method to confirm sterility of surgical instruments - ANSWERS--Biological indicator test
duration for surgical hand antisepsis - ANSWERS--5 minutes
main purpose of using suction in the operative field - ANSWERS--To control bleeding by
removing blood and fluids
Foley catheter - ANSWERS--To monitor urine output and prevent bladder distention
Balfour retractor - ANSWERS--Commonly used to retract tissue during abdominal
surgeries
Double gloving - ANSWERS--To reduce the risk of glove perforation and contamination
Metzenbaum scissors - ANSWERS--Commonly used for cutting delicate tissue
Continuous suture technique - ANSWERS--Involves passing the suture needle through
the tissue in a continuous motion without cutting between passes
Mayo stand - ANSWERS--To hold instruments and supplies needed immediately by the
surgeon
