Practice Exam II
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A collection of questions of the STST chapters - 100 questions
- 1.“Strike through” is used aseptically to describe:
- A.
Perforation of sharp object through sterile wrapper
- B.
Rupture of heat seal during sterilization
- C.
Use of biologic indicator for sterilization
- D.
Soaking of moisture from unsterile to sterile layers
- 2.The most common nosocomial infections are:
- A.
Respiratory
- B.
Surgical wound infection
- C.
Urinary infections with catheter use
- D.
Gastrointestinal
- 3.A urinary tract infection following a cystoscopy is an example of a :
- A.
Community acquired infection
- B.
Nosocomial infection
- C.
Recurrent infection
- D.
Laten infection
- 4.What is the correct procedure to follow when a sterile metal graduate is opened and water droplets are on the inside?
- A.
Discard the pitcher, it is contaminated
- B.
Use the pitcher, droplets ae sterile
- C.
Use it, but dry out with a sterile towel
- D.
Let container air dry before use
- 5.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?
- A.
Respondeat superior
- B.
Standard precautions
- C.
Aseptic technique
- D.
Surgical conscience
- 6.For aseptic purposes, covering a sterile table for later use is:
- A.
Permissible for up to one hour before the procedure
- B.
Permissible in instances of an emergency
- C.
Not permissible for up to two hours before the procedure
- D.
Not permissible in any circumstance
- 7.The purpose of the surgical hand scrub is to:
- A.
Reduce the number of microorganisms
- B.
Sterilize the hands and arms
- C.
Prevent wearing gown and gloves
- D.
Allow touching nonsterile items
- 8.What action would NOT be taken following a needle stick?
- A.
Prevent bleeding
- B.
Cleanse area
- C.
Remove glove immediately
- D.
Report incident
- 9.Which of the following statements is correct?
- A.
Once sterile drapes have been positioned, they should not be moved
- B.
An item that extends below the table edge is considered sterile
- C.
Inside of sterile wrappers is considered sterile up to a 3-inch perimeter
- D.
When opening a sterile package, top flap is opened toward the body
- 10.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?
- A.
Placed on sterile back table
- B.
Handed off the field to the circulator
- C.
Handed to circulator for removal from O.R.
- D.
Placed back on drape in another area
- 11.What term is used to refer to performing surgery at a distance with robotic arms?
- A.
Telecommunications
- B.
Telesurgery
- C.
Artificial Intelligence
- D.
Autonomous Surgery
- 12.What is the technical term for robotic arms?
- A.
Telechirs
- B.
Articulates
- C.
Resolutions
- D.
Manipulators
- 13.The robotic arm’s clockwise and counterclockwise movements around on axis are referred to as:
- A.
Arm Movements
- B.
Degrees of rotation
- C.
Articulated geometry
- D.
Degrees of freedom
- 14.A right and left movement of the robotic arm is called:
- A.
Pitch
- B.
Roll
- C.
Yaw
- D.
Rotation
- 15.What term refers to the robot’s ability to differentiate between two objects?
- A.
Binocular machine vision
- B.
Stereo vision
- C.
Resolution
- D.
Sensitivity
- 16.What term is used to refer to remotely controlled robots?
- A.
Telepresence
- B.
Manipulator
- C.
Voice-activated
- D.
Telechir
- 17.What term is used to refer to the rotating movement of the robotic arm?
- A.
Pitch
- B.
Yaw
- C.
Roll
- D.
Degree
- 18.Which of the following types of specimens would not be placed in a preservative solution?
- A.
Uterus
- B.
Renal calculi
- C.
Tonsils
- D.
Colon
- 19.Which of the following is a commonly used preservative solution for tissue specimens?
- A.
Ethyl alcohol
- B.
Formalin
- C.
Distilled water
- D.
Povidene iodine
- 20.All of the following statements are true for the handling of specimens EXCEPT:
- A.
Hemostatic clamp is not placed on the specimen
- B.
Bilateral specimens are placed in the same container
- C.
Anaerobic cultures should be refrigerated
- D.
Specimens are not handed off on a surgical sponge
- 21.All of the following statements are true for the handling of bullets as a specimen EXCEPT:
- A.
Bullet is placed in a dry container
- B.
Bullet is handed off with forceps
- C.
Bullet is handed off on a towel
- D.
Bullet has legal significance
- 22.A tissue specimen indicated for frozen section is sent to the pathology department in a specimen container with:
- A.
No preservative
- B.
Distilled water
- C.
Formalin
- D.
Saline
- 23.Which of the following is NOT routinely required for all patients preoperatively?
- A.
Medical history and physical
- B.
Surgical consent
- C.
Chest X-ray
- D.
Preoperative hygiene
- 24.Why should nail polish be removed?
- A.
Prevent surgical wound infection
- B.
Allow temperature to be recorded
- C.
Monitor blood pressure
- D.
Allow use of pulse oximeter
- 25.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?
- A.
Operative report
- B.
Incident report
- C.
Medical record
- D.
Advance directive
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