surgical tech certifying exam practice exam graded
Written for
Surgical Tech
All documents for this subject (254)
Seller
Follow
GREATSTUDY
Reviews received
Content preview
Surgical Tech Certifying exam practice
EXAM GRADED A LATEST VERSION
2023/2024 GRADED A
Which endoscope is used to visualize the heart and major vessels - ANSWER Angioscope
What is the correct postoperative sequence of actions completed by the st: 1. Assist with postoperative
patient care 2. Remove drapes 3. Remove gown and gloves 4. Break down sterile setup - ANSWER
Remove drapes, remove gown and gloves, assist with postoperative patient care, break down sterile field
When would absorabable suture be contraindicated - ANSWER Vascular anastomosis
What damages the mastoid air cells and ossicles of the ear - ANSWER Cholesteatoma
What endoscope is used for removal of foreign bodies from the airway of a pediatric patient - ANSWER
Rigid bronchoscope
What for elements make up body's mass - ANSWER Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen
Largest muscle of the upper calf - ANSWER Gastrocnemius
What is the length of time when Thrombin loses its potency - ANSWER 3 hrs
Teeth are composed primarily of - ANSWER Dentin
The basis for the design of electrical equipment in the OR is - ANSWER Electron theory
What procedure is used to decrease gastric sections - ANSWER Vagotomy
,What is the muscle that flexes and supinates the forearm and covers the anterior portion of the upper
arm - ANSWER Biceps brachii
What is the purpose of inserting a ureteral stent catheter - ANSWER To bypass calculi obstruction
What secretes hydrochloric acid - ANSWER parietal cells
What pre op diagnostic test would be administered to a patient with a brain injury - ANSWER EEG
What is an example of a fenestrated drape - ANSWER Extremity
The walls of the vagina are lined with - ANSWER Mucosa
what position device is needed when placing the patient in the supine position - ANSWER Elbow pads
During a trabeculectomy which two layers are incised at the beginning of the procedure - ANSWER
Conjunctiva and tenon capsule
Which suture material would be used in the presence of infection - ANSWER Steel
When the surgeon makes a McBurney's incision which muscle is encountered first in divided in the
direction of its fibers - ANSWER External oblique
Transverse colectomy is incised through which incision - ANSWER Upper midline
What kind of uterine tissue can grow in abnormal locations including the ovaries pelvic peritoneum and
small intestine - ANSWER endometrial
How would you position a patient with an intertrochanteric fracture - ANSWER Supine
, What do the neuroglia do in the nervous system - ANSWER Support and bind
Which muscles relax when I small pad is placed under a patient's head in the supine position - ANSWER
Strap
Which pathological conditions of the small intestine could be misdiagnosed as acute appendicitis -
ANSWER Meckel's diverticulum
Which piece of equipment is required for administration of a bier block - ANSWER Double cuffed
tourniquet
What is the average normal respiration rate for children - ANSWER 18 to 30
To prevent density instrument sets should not exceed how many pounds - ANSWER 25
What is the name of a uterine fibroids - ANSWER Leiomyoma
The ureters
The bladder medically... - ANSWER From the posterior aspect
what is the correct order for donning or attire 1 scrub suit 2 shoe covers 3 hair cover 4 mask - ANSWER
3142
What is not a hemostatic agent used in orthopedic surgery - ANSWER Xeroform
What is responsible for disseminated intravascular coagulation - ANSWER Endotoxin
Which preoperative diagnostic test is useful in diabetic patients with small vessel arterial disease -
ANSWER Plethysmography
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller GREATSTUDY. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $17.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.