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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION
EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST 2025-2026
UPDATE ALREADY A GRADED |NEW AND
REVISED
Which of the following is used to achieve high level disinfection with a
minimum exposure time of 20-45 minutes?
a. chlorine bleach compounds
b. gluteraldehyde
c. hydrogen peroxide
d. iodine and iodophors - ANSWER- Answer: B
During decontamination of a flexible endoscope, which of the following
tests should be given to inspect the proper function of the endoscope and
to ensure that it can be properly sterilized?
a. leak test
b. electrical component test
c. bacteria swab test
d. fiber optic light test - ANSWER- Answer: A
Which of the following is the fastest method of sterilization?
a. gas
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b. steam
c. steris
d. dry heat - ANSWER- Answer: B
Which of the following is the correct temperature for pre-vacuum
sterilization?
a. 212*F
b. 170*F
c. 300*F
d. 270*F - ANSWER- Answer: D
Which of the following tests is specifically meant to test and monitor the
efficiency of the high - vacuum steam sterilizer?
a. biological indicator test
b. DART test
c. chemical indicator test
d. EtO test - ANSWER- Answer: B
DART test = Bowie Dick test
The surgical team must verify each package is properly labeled with
a. date of processing and method of sterilization
b. date of processing and indicator
c. method of sterilization and expiration date
d. indicator and expiration date - ANSWER- Answer: B
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How many times a day should a DART test be preformed?
a. with every load
b. every shift change
c. once every 24 hours
d. weekly - ANSWER- Answer: C
How often must a biological control test be run?
a. every day
b. every cycle
c. once a week
d. once a month - ANSWER- Answer: A
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The Bowie-Dick test for pre-vacuum sterilizers checks for which of the
following conditions?
a. that the appropriate steam level was reached
b. air leaks in the sterilizer chamber
c. broken sterilizer jacket
d. that the sterilizer is ready to process instruments - ANSWER-
Answer: B
lot control numbers should be placed on each package sterilized and on
the...
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a. sterilizer maintenance record
b. sterilization load record
c. nursing documentation
d. cover of the patient's chart - ANSWER- Answer: B
How long is a 3M Attest 1292 steam biological indicator incubated
before the reading is recorded?
a. 12 hours
b. 36 hours
c. 24 hours
d. 48 hours - ANSWER- Answer: C
12 hours - rapid ; 24 hours - not rapid
During a vascular procedure a vessel is ligated. The surgeon states that
she will repair the vessel after bleeding is controlled. Which needle type
would she most likely require to complete this task?
a. control release needle
b. French eyed needle
c. tapered needle
d. cutting needle - ANSWER- Answer: C
When steam sterilizing biological indicators, how long are they
incubated before the reading is recorded?
a. 48 hours
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION
EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST 2025-2026
UPDATE ALREADY A GRADED |NEW AND
REVISED
Which of the following is used to achieve high level disinfection with a
minimum exposure time of 20-45 minutes?
a. chlorine bleach compounds
b. gluteraldehyde
c. hydrogen peroxide
d. iodine and iodophors - ANSWER- Answer: B
During decontamination of a flexible endoscope, which of the following
tests should be given to inspect the proper function of the endoscope and
to ensure that it can be properly sterilized?
a. leak test
b. electrical component test
c. bacteria swab test
d. fiber optic light test - ANSWER- Answer: A
Which of the following is the fastest method of sterilization?
a. gas
,2|Page
b. steam
c. steris
d. dry heat - ANSWER- Answer: B
Which of the following is the correct temperature for pre-vacuum
sterilization?
a. 212*F
b. 170*F
c. 300*F
d. 270*F - ANSWER- Answer: D
Which of the following tests is specifically meant to test and monitor the
efficiency of the high - vacuum steam sterilizer?
a. biological indicator test
b. DART test
c. chemical indicator test
d. EtO test - ANSWER- Answer: B
DART test = Bowie Dick test
The surgical team must verify each package is properly labeled with
a. date of processing and method of sterilization
b. date of processing and indicator
c. method of sterilization and expiration date
d. indicator and expiration date - ANSWER- Answer: B
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How many times a day should a DART test be preformed?
a. with every load
b. every shift change
c. once every 24 hours
d. weekly - ANSWER- Answer: C
How often must a biological control test be run?
a. every day
b. every cycle
c. once a week
d. once a month - ANSWER- Answer: A
[pg. 163]
The Bowie-Dick test for pre-vacuum sterilizers checks for which of the
following conditions?
a. that the appropriate steam level was reached
b. air leaks in the sterilizer chamber
c. broken sterilizer jacket
d. that the sterilizer is ready to process instruments - ANSWER-
Answer: B
lot control numbers should be placed on each package sterilized and on
the...
, 4|Page
a. sterilizer maintenance record
b. sterilization load record
c. nursing documentation
d. cover of the patient's chart - ANSWER- Answer: B
How long is a 3M Attest 1292 steam biological indicator incubated
before the reading is recorded?
a. 12 hours
b. 36 hours
c. 24 hours
d. 48 hours - ANSWER- Answer: C
12 hours - rapid ; 24 hours - not rapid
During a vascular procedure a vessel is ligated. The surgeon states that
she will repair the vessel after bleeding is controlled. Which needle type
would she most likely require to complete this task?
a. control release needle
b. French eyed needle
c. tapered needle
d. cutting needle - ANSWER- Answer: C
When steam sterilizing biological indicators, how long are they
incubated before the reading is recorded?
a. 48 hours
