Free Certified Surgical Technologist Basics Questions and Answers

Question 1

What tool can be utilized to set up a patient for a total hip replacement?

Accepted Answer

Beanbag

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Andrews frame

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Stirrups

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Wilson frame

Question 2

When a patient is in the lateral position for kidney surgery, their lower leg should be:

Accepted Answer

Flexed

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Abducted

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Externally Rotated

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Extended

Question 3

Which of the following straight catheters is most frequently used in the operating room before laparoscopic gynecological surgery?

Accepted Answer

Robinson

Answer

Malecot

Answer

Foley

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Pezzer

Question 4

Which item is necessary to set up a D&C?

Accepted Answer

Stirrups

Answer

Cell-saver unit

Answer

Cassette holder

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Electrosurgery unit

Question 5

What is the first tissue layer that needs to be removed during strabismus surgery?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctiva

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Iris

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Cornea

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Scelera

Question 6

Which of the following is the electrosurgical unit's active electrode?

Accepted Answer

Pencil

Answer

Voltage intensity dial

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Wall plug

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Grounding pad

Question 7

Which of the following is a normal adult white blood cell count?

Accepted Answer

5000 to 9000

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20000 to 25000

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1000 to 2000

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12000 to 15000

Question 8

During a transurethral resection prostate (TURP), the following factors control bleeding:

Accepted Answer

Cauterization

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Suture ligature

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Gelfoam

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Irrigation

Question 9

What process makes use of a microscope?

Accepted Answer

Stapedectomy

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Tonsillectomy

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Tracheostomy

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Radical neck

Question 10

What is the preferred position for breast surgery?

Accepted Answer

Dorsal Recumbent

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Lateral

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Lithotomy

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Prone