CST OR Setup & Room Turnover 2

Question 1

During OR room turnover, which surface should be cleaned FIRST to prevent contamination of already-cleaned areas?

Accepted Answer

Overhead surgical lights

Answer

Cleaning proceeds top-to-bottom to prevent debris from soiling already-cleaned lower surfaces.

Question 2

What is the minimum time a freshly cleaned OR must remain idle before the next surgical case can begin?

Accepted Answer

No mandatory idle time is required if terminal cleaning was performed

Answer

No mandatory idle time is required after routine between-case cleaning; the room can be used immediately once cleaning is complete.

Question 3

A scrub technician notices a small tear in the sterile drape covering the back table. The correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Remove all items and re-drape with new sterile drape

Answer

Any compromise to sterile draping requires complete replacement because the entire field is considered contaminated.

Question 4

When setting up the back table, sutures should be placed:

Accepted Answer

In the order they will most likely be used

Answer

Organizing sutures in anticipated order of use improves efficiency and reduces errors during the procedure.

Question 5

Which OR environmental condition is most critical for preventing surgical site infections?

Accepted Answer

Positive-pressure ventilation with HEPA filtration

Answer

Positive-pressure HEPA-filtered ventilation keeps airborne contaminants from entering the sterile field and reduces SSI risk.

(CST) Certified Surgery Technician Practice Test