CST Practice Test 11 with Correct
Answers Graded A+
In thyroidectomy, after draping, the surgeon asked for a free tie. What is going to
be done - Correct answer-Delineate the incision site
Which of the following introduce a contract media into the subarachnoid space -
Correct answer-Myelography
After sterilizing an instrument using activated glutaraldehyde, the instrument must
be _____ before using it - Correct answer-Rinse it with sterile water
A hole was discovered on the drape of the patient while the surgery just started, the
right thing to do is - Correct answer-Put sterile cloth over the hole
A myringotomy knife is used on the - Correct answer-Ear
Which of the following procedures would MOST likely require ELLIK evacuator -
Correct answer-Transurethral resection of the prostate
What brings back the current to the generator in an ESU set - Correct answer-
Dispersive electrode
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, Feeling faint, the surgical technologist retreats to the corner of the OR to rest on a
sitting stool. A few minutes later, feeling better, the surgical technologist is able to
re-enter the case. In this situation the surgical technologist should - Correct answer-
Re-enter the case after changing gown and gloves
The muscle that extend the knee is - Correct answer-Quadriceps
What is the MOST commonly used position for a bronchoscopy - Correct answer-
Dorsal recumbent
The procedure to remove cholesterol plaque in the carotid artery is - Correct
answer-Endarterectomy
The best way to monitor the sterilization process is with a - Correct answer-
Biological Indicator (BI)
A patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash sustained an open tibial
fracture 1 hour ago. Which of the following is the appropriate wound classification
- Correct answer-Contaminated
A reading of 37 degrees centigrade indicates - Correct answer-Normal body
temperature
Why are instruments rinsed with sterile water after soaking it in CIDEX - Correct
answer-To prevent tissue burns
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Answers Graded A+
In thyroidectomy, after draping, the surgeon asked for a free tie. What is going to
be done - Correct answer-Delineate the incision site
Which of the following introduce a contract media into the subarachnoid space -
Correct answer-Myelography
After sterilizing an instrument using activated glutaraldehyde, the instrument must
be _____ before using it - Correct answer-Rinse it with sterile water
A hole was discovered on the drape of the patient while the surgery just started, the
right thing to do is - Correct answer-Put sterile cloth over the hole
A myringotomy knife is used on the - Correct answer-Ear
Which of the following procedures would MOST likely require ELLIK evacuator -
Correct answer-Transurethral resection of the prostate
What brings back the current to the generator in an ESU set - Correct answer-
Dispersive electrode
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, Feeling faint, the surgical technologist retreats to the corner of the OR to rest on a
sitting stool. A few minutes later, feeling better, the surgical technologist is able to
re-enter the case. In this situation the surgical technologist should - Correct answer-
Re-enter the case after changing gown and gloves
The muscle that extend the knee is - Correct answer-Quadriceps
What is the MOST commonly used position for a bronchoscopy - Correct answer-
Dorsal recumbent
The procedure to remove cholesterol plaque in the carotid artery is - Correct
answer-Endarterectomy
The best way to monitor the sterilization process is with a - Correct answer-
Biological Indicator (BI)
A patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash sustained an open tibial
fracture 1 hour ago. Which of the following is the appropriate wound classification
- Correct answer-Contaminated
A reading of 37 degrees centigrade indicates - Correct answer-Normal body
temperature
Why are instruments rinsed with sterile water after soaking it in CIDEX - Correct
answer-To prevent tissue burns
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