NBSTSA CST Practice Exam A
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling
bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - CORRECT
ANSWER-pledget
In which of the following positions is a patient placed for a right nephrectomy? -
CORRECT ANSWER-left lateral kidney
Which of the following verifies that autoclave sterilization has occurred? -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. chemical indicator (incorrect)
b. Julian date
c. heat-sensitive tape
d. biological indicator
During a procedure, a major piece of equipment malfunctions and causes a
patient's death. Which of the following is this situation MOST likely to be
classified as? - CORRECT ANSWER-sentinel event
, For which of the following procedures is Gelfoam MOST commonly used? -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. TVH (incorrect)
b. cataract extraction
c. TURP
d. myringotomy
Which of the following test monitors indicate if there is any residual air in the
sterilization chamber? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bowie-Dick test
When exposed to ionizing radiation, staff and patients should wear personal
protective equipment containing - CORRECT ANSWER-lead
Prions are unique from other infectious agents because they lack which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER-DNA
In the break room, a precepting surgical technologist is overheard discussing a
student's lack of instrument knowledge. The precepting surgical technologist just
committed - CORRECT ANSWER-slander
During surgery, the surgeon intermittently uses a local anesthetic intraoperatively.
The surgical technologist should - CORRECT ANSWER-keep track of the
amounts
Which of the following wounds is MOST likely in the inflammatory phase of
wound healing? - CORRECT ANSWER-an abdominal incision, 20 mins post-
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling
bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - CORRECT
ANSWER-pledget
In which of the following positions is a patient placed for a right nephrectomy? -
CORRECT ANSWER-left lateral kidney
Which of the following verifies that autoclave sterilization has occurred? -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. chemical indicator (incorrect)
b. Julian date
c. heat-sensitive tape
d. biological indicator
During a procedure, a major piece of equipment malfunctions and causes a
patient's death. Which of the following is this situation MOST likely to be
classified as? - CORRECT ANSWER-sentinel event
, For which of the following procedures is Gelfoam MOST commonly used? -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. TVH (incorrect)
b. cataract extraction
c. TURP
d. myringotomy
Which of the following test monitors indicate if there is any residual air in the
sterilization chamber? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bowie-Dick test
When exposed to ionizing radiation, staff and patients should wear personal
protective equipment containing - CORRECT ANSWER-lead
Prions are unique from other infectious agents because they lack which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER-DNA
In the break room, a precepting surgical technologist is overheard discussing a
student's lack of instrument knowledge. The precepting surgical technologist just
committed - CORRECT ANSWER-slander
During surgery, the surgeon intermittently uses a local anesthetic intraoperatively.
The surgical technologist should - CORRECT ANSWER-keep track of the
amounts
Which of the following wounds is MOST likely in the inflammatory phase of
wound healing? - CORRECT ANSWER-an abdominal incision, 20 mins post-
closure
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law
