Surgical Technologist Board Review Quiz 1

The questions in this quiz were compiled from Certified Surgical Technologist who have recently passed boards. It would be unethical to create a quiz with specific questions directly from recent boards. However, covering material of certain topics viewed in recent boards as a review should be helpful.

References:
Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist: A Positive Care Approach by Association of Surgical Technologists (Dec 19, 2012).

Recent Certified Surgical Technologist graduates from various hospitals between North and South Carolina.

Sample Questions:

Why are the Burch, Raz and Stamey procedures performed?
A) Stress Urinary incontinence
B) Declot the saphenous vein
C) Improve hearing
D) Improve eye sight
E) C and D

The Pereyra Needle can be affiliated with what?
A) Vaginal and abdominal Prep
B) Pubovaginal Sling
C) Vesicoerethral suspension
D) Stress Urinary Incontinence
E) All of the above

What type of surgical blade is typically used to make an incision on an artery?
A) #10
B) #11
C) #12
D) #15
E) #20