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1. T/F: The surgical technologist in the first scrub role is performing in the main
capacity in which they were hired.: T
2. Which of the following is NOT a component of a clinical ladder program?
a) provide employee retention
b) increase employee morale
c) increase work load
d) increase employee satisfaction: c) increase work load
3. Surgical technologists may also transition into all but which of the follow-
ing?
a) anesthesia technician
b) anesthesiologist
c) surgery scheduler
d) labor and delivery technician: b) anesthesiologist
4. T/F: With additional education/training, the surgical technologist may move
into the role of circulator or physician assistant.: T
5. T/F: The employer can encourage employee growth in knowledge, skill, and
competencies for their surgical technology staff.: T
6. T/F: Once the fingers are inside the second glove, it is okay to grab the cuff
and finish pulling the second glove onto the hand.: F: The cuffs are not sterile.
Do not adjust or touch the cuff.
7. T/F: The purpose for open gloving is to perform urinary catheterization and
patient skin preparation.: T
8. T/F: The outside edge of the open wrapper signifies the outer boundary of
the sterile field.: F: Sterile area is 1" inch from the edge of the wrapper.
9. T/F: After the first glove is grasped, it should be lifted vertically taking care
not to drag the glove across sterile boundaries.: T
10. T/F: When picking up the second glove, the fingers of the first hand should
be slid under the cuff of the second glove.: T
11. T/F: The Standards of Practice statements outline the highest level of ex-
pectations of the surgical technology profession.: F: The Standards of Practice
statements outline the MINIMUM expectations of the surgical technology profession.
12. T/F: the Standards of Practice are AST's official position on the skills
and practices of the surgical technologist during the perioperative phase
of patient care.: F: The Standards of Practice are AST's official position on the
skills and practices of the surgical technologist during the preoperative phase,
intraoperative phase, and postoperative phase.
13. T/F: AST's Standards of Practice have been developed on 2 different
levels.: F: There are 3 different levels on which the Standards of Practice have been
developed:
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*position statements
*guidelines
*Standards of Practice
14. T/F: AST developed its Standards of Practice to support surgical tech-
nologists, surgical technology educators, surgical technology students, and
surgical assistants.: T
15. T/F: The Standards of Practice give the surgical technologist's employer
confidence in the ability of the technologists they have hired to provide quality
patient care.: T
16. T/F: The fracture table is also known as the orthopedic table.: T
17. T/F: In Trendelenburg position, the patient is in the supine position with the
head tilted up.: F: In Trendelenburg position, the patient is in the supine position
with the head tilted down. In Reverse Trendelenburg position, the patient is in the
supine position with the head tilted up.
18. To position the patient in lateral position ___ team members are needed.
a) 6
b) 2
c) 4
d) 3: c) 4
19. T/F: The pilonidal and anal areas of the body are accessible for patients in
the Kraske position.: T
20. Kidney position is a modification of ____.
a) lateral
b) supine
c) prone
d) none of the above: a) lateral
21. Which areas of the body are NOT accessible for the patient in the lithotomy
position?
a) urethra
b) abdomen
c) perimeum
d) rectum and anus: b) abdomen
22. Which anatomical areas are accessible for patients in the Trendelenburg
position?
a) perineum
b) lower abdomen
c) pelvis
d) b&c: d) lower abdomen and pelvis
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23. T/F: When placing a patient in lithotomy position, the legs must be raised
simultaneously.: T
24. Padding under the heels of the patient in the supine position helps to
prevent ____.
a) foot drop
b) sciatica
c) extended plantar flexion
d) a&c: d) foot drop and extended plantar flexion
25. Which of the following body regions are NOT accessible when employing
Fowler's position?
a) breasts
b) shoulders
c) head and neck
d) upper extremities: d) upper extremities
26. Poole Suction Tip: Sheath may be removed and suction cannula used alone to
suction small areas.
(inner cannula not shown)
Use: Suctioning large quantities of blood.
27. Frazier Suction Tip: Short or long tips
metal or disposable
Use: Suctioning small quantities of fluid or blood; suctioning in small areas
28. Yankauer Suction Tip
Tonsil Suction Tip: metal (check tip is tightened) or disposable
Use: Suctioning fluid or blood, may be used to suction smoke
(*most commonly used suction tip)
29. Webster Needle Holder: 5" long, jaws can be smooth or serrated
Use: Holding delicate suture needles
(commonly used in plastics & ENT)
30. Senn Retractor: Usually used in pairs; double-ended retractor. Prong side can
be blunt or sharp.
Use: Exposing superficial wound.
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1. T/F: The surgical technologist in the first scrub role is performing in the main
capacity in which they were hired.: T
2. Which of the following is NOT a component of a clinical ladder program?
a) provide employee retention
b) increase employee morale
c) increase work load
d) increase employee satisfaction: c) increase work load
3. Surgical technologists may also transition into all but which of the follow-
ing?
a) anesthesia technician
b) anesthesiologist
c) surgery scheduler
d) labor and delivery technician: b) anesthesiologist
4. T/F: With additional education/training, the surgical technologist may move
into the role of circulator or physician assistant.: T
5. T/F: The employer can encourage employee growth in knowledge, skill, and
competencies for their surgical technology staff.: T
6. T/F: Once the fingers are inside the second glove, it is okay to grab the cuff
and finish pulling the second glove onto the hand.: F: The cuffs are not sterile.
Do not adjust or touch the cuff.
7. T/F: The purpose for open gloving is to perform urinary catheterization and
patient skin preparation.: T
8. T/F: The outside edge of the open wrapper signifies the outer boundary of
the sterile field.: F: Sterile area is 1" inch from the edge of the wrapper.
9. T/F: After the first glove is grasped, it should be lifted vertically taking care
not to drag the glove across sterile boundaries.: T
10. T/F: When picking up the second glove, the fingers of the first hand should
be slid under the cuff of the second glove.: T
11. T/F: The Standards of Practice statements outline the highest level of ex-
pectations of the surgical technology profession.: F: The Standards of Practice
statements outline the MINIMUM expectations of the surgical technology profession.
12. T/F: the Standards of Practice are AST's official position on the skills
and practices of the surgical technologist during the perioperative phase
of patient care.: F: The Standards of Practice are AST's official position on the
skills and practices of the surgical technologist during the preoperative phase,
intraoperative phase, and postoperative phase.
13. T/F: AST's Standards of Practice have been developed on 2 different
levels.: F: There are 3 different levels on which the Standards of Practice have been
developed:
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*position statements
*guidelines
*Standards of Practice
14. T/F: AST developed its Standards of Practice to support surgical tech-
nologists, surgical technology educators, surgical technology students, and
surgical assistants.: T
15. T/F: The Standards of Practice give the surgical technologist's employer
confidence in the ability of the technologists they have hired to provide quality
patient care.: T
16. T/F: The fracture table is also known as the orthopedic table.: T
17. T/F: In Trendelenburg position, the patient is in the supine position with the
head tilted up.: F: In Trendelenburg position, the patient is in the supine position
with the head tilted down. In Reverse Trendelenburg position, the patient is in the
supine position with the head tilted up.
18. To position the patient in lateral position ___ team members are needed.
a) 6
b) 2
c) 4
d) 3: c) 4
19. T/F: The pilonidal and anal areas of the body are accessible for patients in
the Kraske position.: T
20. Kidney position is a modification of ____.
a) lateral
b) supine
c) prone
d) none of the above: a) lateral
21. Which areas of the body are NOT accessible for the patient in the lithotomy
position?
a) urethra
b) abdomen
c) perimeum
d) rectum and anus: b) abdomen
22. Which anatomical areas are accessible for patients in the Trendelenburg
position?
a) perineum
b) lower abdomen
c) pelvis
d) b&c: d) lower abdomen and pelvis
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23. T/F: When placing a patient in lithotomy position, the legs must be raised
simultaneously.: T
24. Padding under the heels of the patient in the supine position helps to
prevent ____.
a) foot drop
b) sciatica
c) extended plantar flexion
d) a&c: d) foot drop and extended plantar flexion
25. Which of the following body regions are NOT accessible when employing
Fowler's position?
a) breasts
b) shoulders
c) head and neck
d) upper extremities: d) upper extremities
26. Poole Suction Tip: Sheath may be removed and suction cannula used alone to
suction small areas.
(inner cannula not shown)
Use: Suctioning large quantities of blood.
27. Frazier Suction Tip: Short or long tips
metal or disposable
Use: Suctioning small quantities of fluid or blood; suctioning in small areas
28. Yankauer Suction Tip
Tonsil Suction Tip: metal (check tip is tightened) or disposable
Use: Suctioning fluid or blood, may be used to suction smoke
(*most commonly used suction tip)
29. Webster Needle Holder: 5" long, jaws can be smooth or serrated
Use: Holding delicate suture needles
(commonly used in plastics & ENT)
30. Senn Retractor: Usually used in pairs; double-ended retractor. Prong side can
be blunt or sharp.
Use: Exposing superficial wound.
