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The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: -
️️Backtable
Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen
frequently used in gynecological surgery? - ️️Pfannenstiel
Which of the following is the wound classification fo...
Scrub tech certification exam
The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: -
✔️✔️Backtable
Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen
frequently used in gynecological surgery? - ✔️✔️Pfannenstiel
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? - ✔️✔️Clean-
contaminated
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery? -
✔️✔️Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a
patient to the OR? - ✔️✔️Enter head first, exit feet first
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar process? - ✔️✔️Teeth
When perforated metal trays are placed on the selves of the steam sterilizing cart, they
should be positioned: - ✔️✔️Flat
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: - ✔️✔️Potassium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved mayo scissors? - ✔️✔️Fascia
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? - ✔️✔️Argon
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: - ✔️✔️informed
consent
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? - ✔️✔️cardia
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy - ✔️✔️spores
Syndactyly refers to: - ✔️✔️webbed fingers
The islets of Langerhans secrete: - ✔️✔️insulin
What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? - ✔️✔️Extractions
Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? - ✔️✔️Escherichia coli
,Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the
surgeon to square off an incision site? - ✔️✔️same side as surgeon
A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: - ✔️✔️Surgically clean
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?
- ✔️✔️Ampulla of vater
What are spiral-shaped bacteria called - ✔️✔️spirilli
The primary function of the gallbladder is to - ✔️✔️store bile
Which of the following is a non sterile member of the surgical team? - ✔️✔️circulator
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access
to the operating room? - ✔️✔️Aid in controlling temperature
What are the 3 factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure - ✔️✔️Time, shielding
distance
Which is the first part of the small intestine? - ✔️✔️duodenum
What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery? -
✔️✔️lateral
How are rickettsiae transmitted? - ✔️✔️Arthropod bites
Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope? -
✔️✔️colposcopy
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called: -
✔️✔️tamponade
Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the
OR to the PACU? - ✔️✔️Anesthesia provider
Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid - ✔️✔️-centesis
To which portion of the colon is the appendix attached - ✔️✔️cecum
Which laboratory test determines bacterial identification? - ✔️✔️Gram stain
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called: - ✔️✔️Mydriatics
, Which of the following drapes is non-fenestrated? - ✔️✔️U-drape
Under what circumstance would it be appropriate to remove a patient's identification
bracelet? - ✔️✔️Never until patient is discharged from facility
What is the position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement? - ✔️✔️Supine
Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy? - ✔️✔️Argon
Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility? -
✔️✔️biological
The apron-like structure is attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is the -
✔️✔️omentum
Which microbes live without oxygen? - ✔️✔️anaerobes
Which of the following is an abnormal tract between two epithelium- lined surfaces that
is open at both ends? - ✔️✔️fistula
What is the action of antagonist drugs? - ✔️✔️Counteract the action of another drug
A surgical technologist is scheduled to assist a new surgeon on a scheduled whole
tomorrow. The information needed regarding positioning the patient, the instruments the
surgeon will need, and the details of the procedure can be found where -
✔️✔️surgeons preference card
A pre op surgical site is being prepared by the surgical tech. After draping the non
operative site, a final drape is placed that contained a specific opening to accommodate
the surgical incision. What type of drape is this - ✔️✔️fenestrated drape
When preparing the operating room lights for a specific surgery, care should be taken to
- ✔️✔️apply sterile handle covers to the lights
In which of the following circumstances is an incise drape specifically useful? - ✔️✔️An
abdominal surgery with a 6 inch horizontal incision
A 65 year old male is being admitted for emergency repair of a strangulated ventral
hernia. He has a past medical history of DM, COPD, CHF, and CAD. What would be
important to discuss with the patient during the preoperative period? - ✔️✔️His
advanced medial directives
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