Nursingmanthra’s Prometric Review material for Operation Theatre Technologist :

• Developed by Nursing Manthra with input from Registered Operation Theatre Technologist.
• Covers essential topics with numerous multiple-choice questions. Updated version 2025.
• Applicable to various exam formats such as written exams and CBT including prometric.
• Aims to enable first-attempt success with a strong understanding of concepts.
• Yearly updates based on questions from different authorities.
• Suitable for international  OT technologist licensing exams in various countries.
• We tried to cover all important topics, and thousands of multiple choice questions and answers.
• It will help you to pass exam at first attempt if you study well
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Prometric Exam Syllabus for Operation Theatre Technologist

The  exam syllabus for Operation Theatre Technologists covers core areas relevant to the role, focusing on theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and compliance with healthcare standards. The following topics are included, with approximate weightage where applicable:

1. Perioperative Care and Patient Safety (20%)
   • Principles of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care
   • Patient positioning and safety protocols
   • Infection control and prevention in the operating theatre
   • Sterilization techniques and aseptic practices
   • Handling of surgical specimens
2. Surgical Instruments and Equipment (20%)
   • Identification, handling, and maintenance of surgical instruments
   • Operation and troubleshooting of OT equipment (e.g., anesthesia machines, cautery devices, suction devices)
   • Sterilization and storage of instruments
   • Use of specialized tools for different surgical procedures
3. Anesthesia and Pharmacology (15%)
   • Basics of anesthesia administration (general, regional, local)
   • Role of the technologist in assisting anesthesiologists
   • Common anesthetic drugs, their uses, and side effects
   • Emergency drugs and resuscitation protocols
4. Surgical Procedures and Techniques (15%)
   • Overview of common surgical procedures (e.g., general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, ENT)
   • Role of the technologist in preparing for and assisting during surgeries
   • Surgical draping and preparation of the operative field
   • Understanding of minimally invasive techniques (e.g., laparoscopy)
5. Operating Theatre Management (10%)
   • OT workflow and scheduling
   • Inventory management of supplies and consumables
   • Documentation and record-keeping
   • Team coordination and communication in the OT
6. Microbiology and Infection Control (10%)
   • Basics of microbiology relevant to the OT (e.g., common pathogens)
   • Sterile field maintenance
   • Protocols for preventing surgical site infections
   • Biomedical waste management
7. Health Authority Regulations and Healthcare Standards (5%)
   • Code of Professional Conduct
   • healthcare laws and patient safety standards
   • Ethical practices and patient confidentiality
   • Knowledge of healthcare system and stakeholders
8. Emergency and Crisis Management (5%)
   • Basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) protocols
   • Handling intraoperative emergencies (e.g., hemorrhage, cardiac arrest)
   • Disaster preparedness in the OT