CST Practice Exam B and A Questions
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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A SIGN OF CARDIAC ARREST? - ANSWERS-CYANOSIS
List in order the sequence of induction for general anesthesia: - ANSWERS-leads placed on the
patient
patient is prompted to breathe 100% oxygen
induction agent is given through an I.V.
patient is intubated
anesthetic gas agent is selected and applied
Place the following phases of wound healing by first intention in correct order from first to last: -
ANSWERS-Inflammatory
proliferation
remodeling
When preparing endoscopic cameras for ethylene oxide sterilization, which of the following
monitoring processes would be utilized to ensure all parameters of sterilization were met? -
ANSWERS-biological indicator
,Which of the following rongeurs is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc procedure?
- ANSWERS-Kerrison
The surgical technologist in the scrub role should remain sterile following which of the following
surgical procedures? - ANSWERS-Carotid endarterectomy
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the DuraPrep applicator and proceeds to prep
the patient for surgery. Which of the following is the BEST action to take at this time? -
ANSWERS-Regown and reglove the surgeon.
Local anesthetics containing epinephrine should NEVER be used in which of the following areas?
- ANSWERS-Ddigits and penis
To prevent contamination at the end of a surgical procedure, which of the following should be
removed LAST by the surgical technologist in the scrub role? - ANSWERS-Surgical gloves
During a procedure, a surgical technologist notices a hole in his glove. Which of the following
should be done next? - ANSWERS-Change the glove using the open-gloving technique.
Which of the following is an unexpected occurrence that involves physiologic or psychologic
injury or death? - ANSWERS-Sentinel event
Which of the following is a benign fluid-filled sac that develops in the anterior testis? -
ANSWERS-hydrocele
When a cholecystectomy is performed, which of the following anatomical structures must be
preserved? - ANSWERS-common duct
Which of the following procedures treats a congenital obstructed lesion found at the distal end
of an infant's stomach? - ANSWERS-pyloromyotomy
,When inflating a 5-cc balloon on a Foley catheter, which of the following would be the MOST
appropriate choice? - ANSWERS-8-10 mL of sterile water
The tissue that covers bones and provides movement to the skeletal system is - ANSWERS-
muscle.
When donning gloves using the open-gloving technique, the ungloved hand will touch the. -
ANSWERS-folded edge of the cuff of the glove.
Which of the following is MOST resistant to sterilization processes? - ANSWERS-Spore
During a herniorrhaphy, the abdominal area that is bound by the rectus abdominis muscle, the
inguinal ligament, and the inferior epigastric vessels is the - ANSWERS-Hesselbach triangle.
Which of the following instruments may be used to extend the arteriotomy during carotid
endarterectomy? - ANSWERS-Potts-Smith
When an anesthetized patient's position is changed from lithotomy to supine, the patient's legs
should be lowered slowly to prevent which of the following? - ANSWERS-Hypotension
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the - ANSWERS-epiphyseal plate.
pad-like sac or cavity that prevents friction within a joint is known as a - ANSWERS-Bursa
A resectoscope is used to resect the - ANSWERS-Prostate
, A cardiac arrest occurs during a procedure, and the surgeon is resuscitating the patient. What is
the responsibility of the surgical technologist in the scrub role during this time? - ANSWERS-
Remain sterile and maintain the sterile field.
During an abdominoperineal resection, which of the following stapling devices should the
surgical technologist have available to form an anal pouch from the ileum? - ANSWERS-GIA
Which of the following is MOST commonly used for wound closure in the presence of infection?
- ANSWERS-Stainless steel
Herniation of the rectum through a weakened posterior vaginal wall is known as - ANSWERS-
Rectocele
Which of the following procedures requires an opening into the gallbladder to permit drainage
and removal of stones? - ANSWERS-Cholecystostomy
If the parents of a dependent minor requiring emergency surgery cannot be located, the
operative consent form for surgery may be signed by - ANSWERS-two consulting physicians.
A 15-year-old girl with anemia will be undergoing an exploratory procedure and a blood
transfusion will be necessary. The parents are Jehovah's Witnesses and will not consent to a
blood transfusion, but the patient states that she wants the transfusion. The operating room
staff reports this to the nurse manager. Which of the following is the BEST course of action now?
- ANSWERS-The physician or nurse manager should contact the hospital's administration to
request that legal counsel becomes involved.
A surgical technologist counts only 9 sponges in a pack on the initial count. After recounting the
sponges, it is confirmed that there are only 9 sponges in the pack. Which of the following is the
appropriate course of action? - ANSWERS-Remove the current package from the surgical field,
but not the operating room; document the problem; open a new package; recount.
with Complete Solutions32
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A SIGN OF CARDIAC ARREST? - ANSWERS-CYANOSIS
List in order the sequence of induction for general anesthesia: - ANSWERS-leads placed on the
patient
patient is prompted to breathe 100% oxygen
induction agent is given through an I.V.
patient is intubated
anesthetic gas agent is selected and applied
Place the following phases of wound healing by first intention in correct order from first to last: -
ANSWERS-Inflammatory
proliferation
remodeling
When preparing endoscopic cameras for ethylene oxide sterilization, which of the following
monitoring processes would be utilized to ensure all parameters of sterilization were met? -
ANSWERS-biological indicator
,Which of the following rongeurs is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc procedure?
- ANSWERS-Kerrison
The surgical technologist in the scrub role should remain sterile following which of the following
surgical procedures? - ANSWERS-Carotid endarterectomy
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the DuraPrep applicator and proceeds to prep
the patient for surgery. Which of the following is the BEST action to take at this time? -
ANSWERS-Regown and reglove the surgeon.
Local anesthetics containing epinephrine should NEVER be used in which of the following areas?
- ANSWERS-Ddigits and penis
To prevent contamination at the end of a surgical procedure, which of the following should be
removed LAST by the surgical technologist in the scrub role? - ANSWERS-Surgical gloves
During a procedure, a surgical technologist notices a hole in his glove. Which of the following
should be done next? - ANSWERS-Change the glove using the open-gloving technique.
Which of the following is an unexpected occurrence that involves physiologic or psychologic
injury or death? - ANSWERS-Sentinel event
Which of the following is a benign fluid-filled sac that develops in the anterior testis? -
ANSWERS-hydrocele
When a cholecystectomy is performed, which of the following anatomical structures must be
preserved? - ANSWERS-common duct
Which of the following procedures treats a congenital obstructed lesion found at the distal end
of an infant's stomach? - ANSWERS-pyloromyotomy
,When inflating a 5-cc balloon on a Foley catheter, which of the following would be the MOST
appropriate choice? - ANSWERS-8-10 mL of sterile water
The tissue that covers bones and provides movement to the skeletal system is - ANSWERS-
muscle.
When donning gloves using the open-gloving technique, the ungloved hand will touch the. -
ANSWERS-folded edge of the cuff of the glove.
Which of the following is MOST resistant to sterilization processes? - ANSWERS-Spore
During a herniorrhaphy, the abdominal area that is bound by the rectus abdominis muscle, the
inguinal ligament, and the inferior epigastric vessels is the - ANSWERS-Hesselbach triangle.
Which of the following instruments may be used to extend the arteriotomy during carotid
endarterectomy? - ANSWERS-Potts-Smith
When an anesthetized patient's position is changed from lithotomy to supine, the patient's legs
should be lowered slowly to prevent which of the following? - ANSWERS-Hypotension
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the - ANSWERS-epiphyseal plate.
pad-like sac or cavity that prevents friction within a joint is known as a - ANSWERS-Bursa
A resectoscope is used to resect the - ANSWERS-Prostate
, A cardiac arrest occurs during a procedure, and the surgeon is resuscitating the patient. What is
the responsibility of the surgical technologist in the scrub role during this time? - ANSWERS-
Remain sterile and maintain the sterile field.
During an abdominoperineal resection, which of the following stapling devices should the
surgical technologist have available to form an anal pouch from the ileum? - ANSWERS-GIA
Which of the following is MOST commonly used for wound closure in the presence of infection?
- ANSWERS-Stainless steel
Herniation of the rectum through a weakened posterior vaginal wall is known as - ANSWERS-
Rectocele
Which of the following procedures requires an opening into the gallbladder to permit drainage
and removal of stones? - ANSWERS-Cholecystostomy
If the parents of a dependent minor requiring emergency surgery cannot be located, the
operative consent form for surgery may be signed by - ANSWERS-two consulting physicians.
A 15-year-old girl with anemia will be undergoing an exploratory procedure and a blood
transfusion will be necessary. The parents are Jehovah's Witnesses and will not consent to a
blood transfusion, but the patient states that she wants the transfusion. The operating room
staff reports this to the nurse manager. Which of the following is the BEST course of action now?
- ANSWERS-The physician or nurse manager should contact the hospital's administration to
request that legal counsel becomes involved.
A surgical technologist counts only 9 sponges in a pack on the initial count. After recounting the
sponges, it is confirmed that there are only 9 sponges in the pack. Which of the following is the
appropriate course of action? - ANSWERS-Remove the current package from the surgical field,
but not the operating room; document the problem; open a new package; recount.
