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  • 2. 

    The purpose of the surgical hand scrub is to:

    • Reduce the number of microorganisms

    • Sterilize the hands and arms

    • Prevent wearing gown and gloves

    • Allow touching nonsterile items

    Correct Answer
    A. Reduce the number of microorganisms
    Explanation
    The specific purpose of the surgical hand scrub is to reduce the number of microorganisms to an irreducible number. (STST 335)

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  • 3. 

    What is the correct procedure to follow when a sterile metal graduate is opened and water droplets are on the inside?

    • Discard the pitcher, it is contaminated

    • Use the pitcher, droplets ae sterile

    • Use it, but dry out with a sterile towel

    • Let container air dry before use

    Correct Answer
    A. Discard the pitcher, it is contaminated
    Explanation
    A pitcher containing water droplets on the inside, found while evaluating wet packs, is considered contaminated and should be discarded. (stst 139)

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following is a commonly used preservative solution for tissue specimens?

    • Ethyl alcohol

    • Formalin

    • Distilled water

    • Povidene iodine

    Correct Answer
    A. Formalin
    Explanation
    10% formalin and saline are the two most common preservative solutions that tissue specimens are placed. (B&K 458)

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  • 5. 

    The combining form of the word arteri/o means:

    • Joint

    • Artery

    • Bronchus

    • Gland

    Correct Answer
    A. Artery
    Explanation
    Arterio is a combining form inferring relationship to an artery or arteries.

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  • 6. 

    NPO means:

    • No food after midnight

    • Nothing by mouth

    • Only liquids

    • No liquids

    Correct Answer
    A. Nothing by mouth
    Explanation
    NPO (nil per os) stands for nothing by mouth. (Med Term 839)

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  • 7. 

    What report is completed when an adverse or unusual event takes place in the O.R. that may have legal consequences for the staff or patient?

    • Operative report

    • Incident report

    • Medical record

    • Advance directive

    Correct Answer
    A. Incident report
    Explanation
    In an event/incident report is completed by the members of the surgical team that are witness to any unusual or adverse event that affected the care provided to the surgical patient. (STST 30)

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  • 8. 

    Chole refers to:

    • Vagina

    • Yellow

    • Bile

    • Cartilage

    Correct Answer
    A. Bile
    Explanation
    Chole is a combining form denoting bile.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following terms refers to the level of honesty and integrity that every surgical technologist must uphold in the delivery of quality patient care?

    • Respondeat superior

    • Standard precautions

    • Aseptic technique

    • Surgical conscience

    Correct Answer
    A. Surgical conscience
    Explanation
    Surgical conscience is the basis for the practice of strict adherence to aseptic technique and the ability to recognize and correct breaks in technique whether committed in the presence of others or alone. (STST 137, 140, 141)

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  • 10. 

    Lack of control over urination is called:

    • Elimination

    • Retention

    • Micturition

    • Incontinence

    Correct Answer
    A. Incontinence
    Explanation
    Lack of control over urination is called incontinence. (stst 771)

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  • 11. 

    A general consent form:

    • Authorizes all routine treatments or procedures

    • Authorizes treatment only for patient receiving general anesthesia

    • Authorizes treatment for patients receiving experimental drugs

    • Authorizes treatment for patients who are unconscious

    Correct Answer
    A. Authorizes all routine treatments or procedures
    Explanation
    A general consent form authorizes all routine services, general diagnostic procedures, medical treatment, and other normal and routine health care. (STST 28)

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  • 12. 

    Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy means removal of:

    • One tube and ovary

    • Both ovaries

    • Both tubes and ovaries

    • Both tubes

    Correct Answer
    A. Both tubes and ovaries
    Explanation
    Unilateral salpingo oophorectomy is removal of a fallopian tube and all or part of the associated ovary. A bilateral salping-oophorectomy would mean removal of both tubes and ovaries. (Mosby’s 1532)

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  • 13. 

    When positioning an anesthetized patient, supporting the head and neck is the responsibility of the:

    • Circulating person

    • Surgical assistant

    • Anesthesia provider

    • Surgeon

    Correct Answer
    A. Anesthesia provider
    Explanation
    The head and neck is supported by the anesthesia provider, when positioning the patient, tho prevent injuries and prevent the endotracheal tube from being dislodged. (B&K 475)

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  • 14. 

    A urinary tract infection following a cystoscopy is an example of a :

    • Community acquired infection

    • Nosocomial infection

    • Recurrent infection

    • Laten infection

    Correct Answer
    A. Nosocomial infection
    Explanation
    Nosocomial infections are acquired by patient’s during hospitalization. (STST 200)

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  • 15. 

    Which of the following statements is correct?

    • Once sterile drapes have been positioned, they should not be moved

    • An item that extends below the table edge is considered sterile

    • Inside of sterile wrappers is considered sterile up to a 3-inch perimeter

    • When opening a sterile package, top flap is opened toward the body

    Correct Answer
    A. Once sterile drapes have been positioned, they should not be moved
    Explanation
    Sterile drapes once positioned should not be moved, once the portion that falls below the table edge is considered contaminated. (STST 139)

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  • 16. 

    The patient has withdrawn the general consent prior to surgery. What action should be taken?

    • Transport patient to O.R.; inform surgeon

    • Do not transport patient; inform surgeon

    • Do not transport patient; inform anesthesia provider

    • Transport patient to O.R.; inform O.R. supervisor

    Correct Answer
    A. Do not transport patient; inform surgeon
    Explanation
    If a patient withdraws his/her written consent before surgery, the surgeon is notified, and the patient is not taken to the operating room. (STST 29)

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  • 17. 

    Hepat refers to:

    • Liver

    • Blood

    • Iron

    • Bile

    Correct Answer
    A. Liver
    Explanation
    Hepat refers to liver (Med Term 814)

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  • 18. 

    Ectomy means:

    • Incision

    • Opening

    • Excision

    • Anastomoses

    Correct Answer
    A. Excision
    Explanation
    The suffix -ectomy means excision. (Med Term 813)

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  • 19. 

    Anaerobic means:

    • Without oxygen

    • With oxygen

    • Additional oxygen

    • Small amount of oxygen

    Correct Answer
    A. Without oxygen
    Explanation
    Anaerobic means without oxygen.

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  • 20. 

    Mastectomy means:

    • Excision of a breast

    • Breast biopsy

    • Incision into the chest

    • Removal of a tumor

    Correct Answer
    A. Excision of a breast
    Explanation
    Mastectomy means removal of the breast.

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  • 21. 

    When transporting a patient to the O.B. in a gurney, how should the patient be transported when using an elevator?

    • Place gurney sideways in elevator

    • Enter head first, exit feet first

    • Follow surgeon’s orders

    • Enter feet first, exit head first

    Correct Answer
    A. Enter head first, exit feet first
    Explanation
    The person transporting the patient in the gurney will enter an elevator with the patient’s head first and be able to exit feet first. (STST 178)

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  • 22. 

    The ultimate responsibility of obtaining the general consent belongs to the:

    • Circulator

    • Surgical assistant

    • Surgeon

    • O.R. supervisor

    Correct Answer
    A. Surgeon
    Explanation
    The surgeon is ultimately responsible for obtaining a consent from the patient. (STST 28)

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  • 23. 

    Which of the following procedures would be performed with the patient in the lateral position:

    • Suprapubic prostateectomy

    • Vaginal hysterectomy

    • Nephrectomy

    • Tonsillectomy

    Correct Answer
    A. Nephrectomy
    Explanation
    For a nephrectomy, the patient is positioned in the lateral position, nonoperative site down.. (STST 189)

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  • 24. 

    When performing the patient skin prep, the skin should be scrubbed and painted from the:

    • Incision site to the periphery using circular motion

    • Periphery to incision site using circular motion

    • Incision site to periphery using back and forth motion

    • Periphery to incision site using back and forth motion

    Correct Answer
    A. Incision site to the periphery using circular motion
    Explanation
    When performing the patient skin prep, the skin should be scrubbed and painted starting at the incision site using a circular motion. (STST 203)

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  • 25. 

    Why should nail polish be removed?

    • Prevent surgical wound infection

    • Allow temperature to be recorded

    • Monitor blood pressure

    • Allow use of pulse oximeter

    Correct Answer
    A. Allow use of pulse oximeter
    Explanation
    The pulse oximeter cannot properly function with nail polish present. /the light beam from the pulse oximeter is focused to travel through the nail and skin of the finger and nail polish changes the color of the light beam causing it to malfunction. (STST 176)

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  • 26. 

    The surgical placement and fixation of a testicle in the scrotum is a/an:

    • Orchiectomy

    • Orchiotomy

    • Orchiopexy

    • Testicular Biopsy

    Correct Answer
    A. Orchiopexy
    Explanation
    Orchiopexy is the surgical placement and fixation of a testicle in the scrotum. (stst 778)

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  • 27. 

    Oophor refers to:

    • Tubes

    • Ovary

    • Vagina

    • Uterus

    Correct Answer
    A. Ovary
    Explanation
    Oophor refers to the ovary (Mosby’s 1222)

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  • 28. 

    A minor requires emergency surgery, but he parents or closest living relatives cannot be contacted. What procedure should be followed for securing a consent for surgery?

    • Court order

    • Two consulting physicians agree

    • No consent is required

    • Surgeon signs consent

    Correct Answer
    A. Two consulting physicians agree
    Explanation
    When the parents, closest living relatives, or legal guardians cannot be contacted, two consulting physicians review the information and must agree on the treatment of the patient. Neither of the two physicans be the oeprating surgeon. (STST 29)

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  • 29. 

    Tachycardia is a/an:

    • Slow heart rate

    • Fast heart rate

    • Normal heart rate

    • Irregular heart rate

    Correct Answer
    A. Fast heart rate
    Explanation
    tachycardia refers to a rapid resting heart or pulse rate.(Med Term 358)

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  • 30. 

    In which of the following situations will the patient NOT be allowed to sign the consent for surgery?

    • Patient is legal age

    • Patient received preoperative medications

    • Patient explained alternative treatments

    • Patient is emancipated minor

    Correct Answer
    A. Patient received preoperative medications
    Explanation
    A patient who has received preoperative medications and has not yet signed the consent for surgery will not be allowed to sign the document. The preoperative medications cause drowsiness and do not allow the paitent to clearly think in order tomake an informed decision. (STST 29)

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  • 31. 

    Which technique is not acceptable when draping?

    • Hold the drapes 12” above patient until over draping site

    • Protect gloved hands by cuffing end of drape over it

    • Unfold drape before bringing up to the O.R. table

    • Place drapes on dry area when setting up back table

    Correct Answer
    A. Unfold drape before bringing up to the O.R. table
    Explanation
    Drapes are to be carried to the O.R. table in folded condition If allowed to unfold it could drag on the floor contaminating the drape. The drapes are too large to place on the patient in an unfolded manner without contaminating. (STST 348)

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  • 32. 

    A reverse Trendelenburg position requires the added table attachment of a/an:.

    • Stirrup

    • Wilson frame

    • Kidney braces

    • Footboard

    Correct Answer
    A. Footboard
    Explanation
    A foot board is placed at the end of the O.R. table to aid in preventing the patient from slipping off the table. (STST 184)

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  • 33. 

    A perforating towel clip is used on the sterile field to keep a drape in place but is moved by the surgeon. How should the surgical technologist handle the towel clip?

    • Placed on sterile back table

    • Handed off the field to the circulator

    • Handed to circulator for removal from O.R.

    • Placed back on drape in another area

    Correct Answer
    A. Handed off the field to the circulator
    Explanation
    The tips of the towel clip are considered contaminated, since they probably punctured the draping material, and should not be reused. They should be handed off the field to the first scrub surgical technologist to the circulator without touching the tips. (STST 139)

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  • 34. 

    A tissue specimen indicated for frozen section is sent to the pathology department in a specimen container with:

    • No preservative

    • Distilled water

    • Formalin

    • Saline

    Correct Answer
    A. No preservative
    Explanation
    Formalin or normal saline will alter the tissue that is indicated for frozen section. Therefore, the tissue must be sent in a container with no preservatives. (B&K 382)

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  • 35. 

    Mentoplasy means reconstruction of the:

    • Face

    • Chin

    • Eyelids

    • Breast

    Correct Answer
    A. Chin
    Explanation
    Mentoplasty is reconstruction of the chin. (STST 715)

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  • 36. 

    If a discrepancy occurs in the identification of a patient on the hospital ward, what action should be taken?

    • Transport to O.R. and inform dept. supervisor

    • Transport to O.R. and inform surgeon

    • Do not transport to O.R. and inform anesthesia provider

    • Do not transport to O.R. and inform O.R. personnel

    Correct Answer
    A. Do not transport to O.R. and inform O.R. personnel
    Explanation
    The patient should not be transported from the ward room to the O.R. The individual transporting the patient should inform the nursing unit, supervisor, and the O.R. personnel. Transporting the patient should not take place until the discrepancy is resolved and the patient properly identified. (STST 178)

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  • 37. 

    When using an arm board on the O.R. table, the most important measure to take is to:

    • Avoid hyper-extension of the arm

    • Support the IV site

    • Avoid wrist drop

    • Strap the arm in place

    Correct Answer
    A. Avoid hyper-extension of the arm
    Explanation
    When positioning the patient’s arm on the arm board, it must be placed so as to avoid hyper-extension and possibly injuring the nerves. (STST 181)

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  • 38. 

    For aseptic purposes, covering a sterile table for later use is:

    • Permissible for up to one hour before the procedure

    • Permissible in instances of an emergency

    • Not permissible for up to two hours before the procedure

    • Not permissible in any circumstance

    Correct Answer
    A. Not permissible in any circumstance
    Explanation
    Covering a sterile table for later use is not permitted. It is nearly impossible to uncover a table of sterile contents without contamination. (STST138)

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  • 39. 

    What organization requires surgery departments to maintain operative records that record the perioperative care given to all surgical patients?

    • JCAHO

    • OSHA

    • NIOSH

    • CDC

    Correct Answer
    A. JCAHO
    Explanation
    JACHO is an independent, nonprofit organization that develops standards and performance criteria for health care organizations, including the standard that detailed perioperative records must be maintained by the hospital/surgery department. STST 20)

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  • 40. 

    What type of drape would be used for a vaginal or rectal procedure?

    • Laparotomy drape

    • Split sheet

    • Transverse drape

    • Perineal drape

    Correct Answer
    A. Perineal drape
    Explanation
    A perineal drape is used when draping for either vaginal or rectal surgery. It is large enough to establish a sterile field for patients in the lithotomy position and accommodate the legs that are in stirrups. The drape has a fenestration that can be placed over the vaginal or anal opening. (STST 281)

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  • 41. 

    If an adult patient is illiterate, how is the consent form signed?

    • Witness signs patient’s name

    • Patient marks an X

    • Guardian signs the consent

    • Surgeon signs the consent

    Correct Answer
    A. Patient marks an X
    Explanation
    If an adult patient is illiterate, he/she may sign the general consent form by marking with an “X”. A witness will write “patient’s mark” next to the “X”. (STST 29)

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  • 42. 

    What action would NOT be taken following a needle stick?

    • Prevent bleeding

    • Cleanse area

    • Remove glove immediately

    • Report incident

    Correct Answer
    A. Prevent bleeding
    Explanation
    When a needle stick occurs, the person should squeeze the wound to promote bleeding and the possible removal of some of the invading microbes. (STST 93)

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  • 43. 

    Dys- means:

    • Difficult

    • Skin

    • Near

    • Away from

    Correct Answer
    A. Difficult
    Explanation
    Dys- is a prefix meaning difficult.

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  • 44. 

    Under what circumstances can the patient’s hospital identification bracelet be removed?

    • Insert IV catheter

    • Never removed

    • Discharged from PACU

    • Surgeon’s orders

    Correct Answer
    A. Never removed
    Explanation
    The patient’s identification bracelet should be removed unnecessarily until the patient has been discharged from the hospital. (STST 177)

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  • 45. 

    In the prone position, the thorax must be elevated from the O.R. table to prevent:

    • Respiratory complications

    • Circulatory complications

    • Nerve damage

    • Pressure areas

    Correct Answer
    A. Respiratory complications
    Explanation
    In the prone position, the thorax must be elevated from the O.R. table to prevent respiratory complications from occurring. (B&K 475)

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  • 46. 

    When moving a patient from the lithotomy position:

    • Lower stirrups, then remove legs

    • Lower legs together

    • Lower each leg separately

    • Raise stirrups, then remove legs

    Correct Answer
    A. Lower legs together
    Explanation
    When moving a patient out of the lithotomy position to avoid damage to the muscles and nerves of the lumbar region of the back; and avoid hypo-tension the legs must be lowered together slowly to the O.R. must be lowered together slowly to the O.R. table. (STST 186)

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  • 47. 

    The robotic arm’s clockwise and counterclockwise movements around on axis are referred to as:

    • Arm Movements

    • Degrees of rotation

    • Articulated geometry

    • Degrees of freedom

    Correct Answer
    A. Degrees of rotation
    Explanation
    Degrees of rotation relate to the manipulator’s clockwise and counterclockwise movements around an axis.

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  • 48. 

    Which of the following types of specimens would not be placed in a preservative solution?

    • Uterus

    • Renal calculi

    • Tonsils

    • Colon

    Correct Answer
    A. Renal calculi
    Explanation
    Any type of stones, renal or gallbladder, should be sent dry to pathology. Preservative solutions destroy the stones, making it impossible for pathological examination. (B&K 719)

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  • 49. 

    When transporting a patient to the O.R. in what direction should the gurney be situated?

    • Feet first

    • Follow the surgeon’s orders

    • Head First

    • Patient’s choice

    Correct Answer
    A. Feet first
    Explanation
    Patients are always transported feet first when using a gurney. (STST 178)

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