CST Exam #4 Questions and Answers
Graded A+
What is used to retract the spermatic cord during an inguinal herniorraphy? -
Correct answer-Penrose Drain
Why is an indwelling Foley catheter placed prior to a hysterectomy? - Correct
answer-Avoid injury to the bladder
Which of the following scissors is the best choice for extending an arterial
incision? - Correct answer-Potts-Smith
Which of the following is used to stain the cervix for a Schiller's test? - Correct
answer-Lugol's solution
Which of the following arises from the left ventricle of the heart? - Correct answer-
Ascending Aorta
What method is used to confirm that the items have been exposed to the
sterilization process, but sterility is not guaranteed? - Correct answer-Chemical
Why would the hair of a patient undergoing craniotomy be bagged, labeled and
saved? - Correct answer-It is patient's property
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,When preparing a double basin for sterilization, the: - Correct answer-Basin should
be separated by a porous, absorbent towel
Which structure, during total hip arthroplasty, requires intramuscular reaming prior
to placement of a prosthesis? - Correct answer-Femoral canal
Which of the following is the least restrictive form of credentialing? - Correct
answer-Registration
Which drug classification is Demerol? - Correct answer-Analgesic
What should the transported to the PACU with a patient who underwent a
thyroidectomy? - Correct answer-Tracheotomy tray
What is the chemical abbreviation for sodium chloride? - Correct answer-NaCI
Which organelle is responsible for packaging of proteins? - Correct answer-Golgi
complex
Which procedure would utilize the instrument shown below? - Correct answer-
Hemorrhoidectomy
What type of treatment does the patient authorize when signing a general consent
form? - Correct answer-All routine treatment or procedure
Which medication can be used as a topical jelly during cystoscopy procedure? -
Correct answer-Xylocaine
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, Which of the following is a primary postoperative complication of carotid
endarterectomy? - Correct answer-Stroke
During which procedure would the instrument shown below be used? - Correct
answer-T A H (Total Abdominal Hysterectomy)
When it is acceptable to open surgical dressing sponges? - Correct answer-After
final count
What is the correct procedure to follow when a sterilized rigid instrument container
is opened and condensation is observed? - Correct answer-Don't use; return to
sterile processing department
Which method of sterilization requires an aeration cycle? - Correct answer-EtO
Elevated IOP in a glaucoma patient is a result of excess: - Correct answer-Aqueous
humor
Where should the grounding pad be placed on a patient undergoing a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy who has a right hip prosthesis? - Correct answer-Left anterior
thigh
The instrument below is used during a: - Correct answer-Vaginal hysterectomy
The trendelenburg position is often used for surgery on the: - Correct answer-
Lower abdomen and pelvis
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Graded A+
What is used to retract the spermatic cord during an inguinal herniorraphy? -
Correct answer-Penrose Drain
Why is an indwelling Foley catheter placed prior to a hysterectomy? - Correct
answer-Avoid injury to the bladder
Which of the following scissors is the best choice for extending an arterial
incision? - Correct answer-Potts-Smith
Which of the following is used to stain the cervix for a Schiller's test? - Correct
answer-Lugol's solution
Which of the following arises from the left ventricle of the heart? - Correct answer-
Ascending Aorta
What method is used to confirm that the items have been exposed to the
sterilization process, but sterility is not guaranteed? - Correct answer-Chemical
Why would the hair of a patient undergoing craniotomy be bagged, labeled and
saved? - Correct answer-It is patient's property
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,When preparing a double basin for sterilization, the: - Correct answer-Basin should
be separated by a porous, absorbent towel
Which structure, during total hip arthroplasty, requires intramuscular reaming prior
to placement of a prosthesis? - Correct answer-Femoral canal
Which of the following is the least restrictive form of credentialing? - Correct
answer-Registration
Which drug classification is Demerol? - Correct answer-Analgesic
What should the transported to the PACU with a patient who underwent a
thyroidectomy? - Correct answer-Tracheotomy tray
What is the chemical abbreviation for sodium chloride? - Correct answer-NaCI
Which organelle is responsible for packaging of proteins? - Correct answer-Golgi
complex
Which procedure would utilize the instrument shown below? - Correct answer-
Hemorrhoidectomy
What type of treatment does the patient authorize when signing a general consent
form? - Correct answer-All routine treatment or procedure
Which medication can be used as a topical jelly during cystoscopy procedure? -
Correct answer-Xylocaine
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, Which of the following is a primary postoperative complication of carotid
endarterectomy? - Correct answer-Stroke
During which procedure would the instrument shown below be used? - Correct
answer-T A H (Total Abdominal Hysterectomy)
When it is acceptable to open surgical dressing sponges? - Correct answer-After
final count
What is the correct procedure to follow when a sterilized rigid instrument container
is opened and condensation is observed? - Correct answer-Don't use; return to
sterile processing department
Which method of sterilization requires an aeration cycle? - Correct answer-EtO
Elevated IOP in a glaucoma patient is a result of excess: - Correct answer-Aqueous
humor
Where should the grounding pad be placed on a patient undergoing a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy who has a right hip prosthesis? - Correct answer-Left anterior
thigh
The instrument below is used during a: - Correct answer-Vaginal hysterectomy
The trendelenburg position is often used for surgery on the: - Correct answer-
Lower abdomen and pelvis
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