NBSTSA CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST SELF-ASSESSMENT
EXAMINATION- FORM A |COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH EXPERT
SOLUTIONS| 2026 LATEST UPDATED| A+
Suction the fluid from the abdomen - (answer)During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the
appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following
should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step?
Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is transported to
PACU. - (answer)A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The
surgical technologist begins removing all sharps and non-disposables from the drapes before
pushing everything back. According to best practice, which of the following should be the NEXT
step?
C. several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze - (answer)Which of the following should be prepared
for a mastoid dressing?
A. several squared gauze sponges
B. rolled gauze and an abdominal pad
C. several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
D. gauze sponges and a Velcro strap
,padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril - (answer)Which of the
following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet?
Schroeder (Single Tooth Tenaculum) - (answer)When performing a dilation and curettage, which
of the following instruments is used to grasp the cervix?
right lung: three (3) lobes
left lung: two (2) lobes - (answer)How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
contaminating team member - (answer)When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical
technologist should FIRST notify the:
hydrocephalus - (answer)Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an
excessive production of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?
(lap) laparotomy sponges - (answer)If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal
procedure, a surgical technologist should request additional:
,epiphyseal plate - (answer)Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the:
The patient's durable POA (power of attorney) requests it be continued. - (answer)In which of the
following situations can a DNR (do not resuscitate) order be continued in an unconscious patient
for a surgical procedure?
to aid visual inspection for leakage - (answer)A surgeon asks for warm irrigation after a right
hemicolectomy. Which of the following BEST describes the reason for irrigating at this point in
the procedure?
15-25 - (answer)The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is:
pathology - (answer)If there is any question related to handling a specific specimen, which of the
following departments should be consulted?
Place them in a labeled cup and keep them with the patient's chart. - (answer)A patient's dentures
are removed in the operating room. Which of the following is the proper procedure for the care
of the dentures?
, smoke evacuator - (answer)A patient is scheduled for laser removal of condyloma acuminata. As
a safety precaution, the surgical technologist should have which of the following special
equipment open and available?
vertical paramedian - (answer)Apart from trauma cases, which of the following incisions would
be BEST for sigmoid surgery?
sodium, potassium, and calcium - (answer)The kidneys help regulate the blood levels of several
ions, including:
pledget - (answer)Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of
controlling bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses?
green - (answer)Which of the following tags indicates the least critical of patients in a triage
situation?
incision of the dura matter - (answer)During a craniotomy, removal of the bone flap is followed
by:
EXAMINATION- FORM A |COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH EXPERT
SOLUTIONS| 2026 LATEST UPDATED| A+
Suction the fluid from the abdomen - (answer)During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the
appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following
should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step?
Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is transported to
PACU. - (answer)A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The
surgical technologist begins removing all sharps and non-disposables from the drapes before
pushing everything back. According to best practice, which of the following should be the NEXT
step?
C. several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze - (answer)Which of the following should be prepared
for a mastoid dressing?
A. several squared gauze sponges
B. rolled gauze and an abdominal pad
C. several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
D. gauze sponges and a Velcro strap
,padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril - (answer)Which of the
following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet?
Schroeder (Single Tooth Tenaculum) - (answer)When performing a dilation and curettage, which
of the following instruments is used to grasp the cervix?
right lung: three (3) lobes
left lung: two (2) lobes - (answer)How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
contaminating team member - (answer)When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical
technologist should FIRST notify the:
hydrocephalus - (answer)Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an
excessive production of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?
(lap) laparotomy sponges - (answer)If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal
procedure, a surgical technologist should request additional:
,epiphyseal plate - (answer)Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the:
The patient's durable POA (power of attorney) requests it be continued. - (answer)In which of the
following situations can a DNR (do not resuscitate) order be continued in an unconscious patient
for a surgical procedure?
to aid visual inspection for leakage - (answer)A surgeon asks for warm irrigation after a right
hemicolectomy. Which of the following BEST describes the reason for irrigating at this point in
the procedure?
15-25 - (answer)The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is:
pathology - (answer)If there is any question related to handling a specific specimen, which of the
following departments should be consulted?
Place them in a labeled cup and keep them with the patient's chart. - (answer)A patient's dentures
are removed in the operating room. Which of the following is the proper procedure for the care
of the dentures?
, smoke evacuator - (answer)A patient is scheduled for laser removal of condyloma acuminata. As
a safety precaution, the surgical technologist should have which of the following special
equipment open and available?
vertical paramedian - (answer)Apart from trauma cases, which of the following incisions would
be BEST for sigmoid surgery?
sodium, potassium, and calcium - (answer)The kidneys help regulate the blood levels of several
ions, including:
pledget - (answer)Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of
controlling bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses?
green - (answer)Which of the following tags indicates the least critical of patients in a triage
situation?
incision of the dura matter - (answer)During a craniotomy, removal of the bone flap is followed
by:
