CSFA Exam Review Questions with Correct
Answers 2026-2027
In general, an incision should NOT be allowed to get wet until - CORRECT ANSWER -
24 hrs following initial closure
contamination causes a greater number of infections in all types of wounds except tho
se classified as clean - CORRECT ANSWER -Endogenous
Most wound infections do not become evident clinically for days or longer after operatio
n - CORRECT ANSWER -5 days
are the resting, protective stage of some rod-shaped bacilli - CORRECT ANSWER -
Spores
reverses the effects of opiate agonists and is used clinically to reverse respiratory
depression and excessive sedation that results from opiate overdosage - CORRECT ANSWER -
Naloxone (Narcan)
this paricular opportunistic pathogen is responsible for about 90% of all cases of pharyngitis---
strep throat - CORRECT ANSWER -Streptococcus pyogenes
sutures are preferable in contaminated wounds - CORRECT ANSWER -Monofilament
is often encountered in hospital and clinical work because it is a major cause of noso
comal infections and is often found in burn victims - CORRECT ANSWER -Pseudomonas
What is the most common bacteria found in postopeative wound infections -
CORRECT ANSWER -Staphylococcus aureus
,Infections due to streptococci or clostridia may become severe within hours -
CORRECT ANSWER -24
Clostridium are gram-positive, spore-forming rods that are - CORRECT ANSWER -Anaerobic
is the transmission of the pain stimulus from the periphery to the brain. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Nociception
What is the most common nonsocomial infection - CORRECT ANSWER -
urinary tract infection (UTI)
produces one of the most potent toxins in existence and the cause of the deadly foo
d poisoning - CORRECT ANSWER -Clostridium botulinum
Epinephrine 1:200,000 retards the systemic absorption and prolongs the duration of infiltratio
n anesthesia. Epinephrine is referred to as a - CORRECT ANSWER -vasoconstrictor
has been found to be the most common causative agent in such ailments as pneum
onia, meningitis, boils, arthritis, and osteomyelitis (chronic bone infection) -
CORRECT ANSWER -Staphylococcus aureus
Which of the following is commonly used for inhalation induction - CORRECT ANSWER -
Halothane
Which of the following has superior amnestic properties and is an ideal agent for intavenous ti
tration in the operating room holding area prior to thr patient's entering the operating room. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Midazolam (Versed)
, Which of the following is an example of a high-level disinfecting agent? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Glutaraldehyde
During coagulation, thrombin unites with fibrinogen, a blood protein, to form -
CORRECT ANSWER -fibrin
A wound that is known to be infected at the time of surgery and is left open to be closed at a
later date is categorized as - CORRECT ANSWER -Delayed primary closure
In patients who develop fever, abdominal pain, and profuse diarrhea, the most frequently see
n antibiotic-associated enterocolitis is due to which of the following organisms? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Clostridium difficile
An adult male is injured in an automobile accident at 2 AM, an exploratory laparotomy for pos
sible perforated bowel is initiated at 5 AM, which of the following is the BEST wound classifica
tion in this scenario. - CORRECT ANSWER -contaminated
This drainage system is associated with increased infection rate in clean wounds -
CORRECT ANSWER -Penrose drain
In wound classification, if the gastrointestinal or respiratory tract is entered without significant
spillage or there is only a minor break in technique the wound would be classified as -
CORRECT ANSWER -Clean-contaminated
is a total or partial separation of the wound layers at any level - CORRECT ANSWER -
Dehiscence
produce anxiolysis, sedation, and amnesia. - CORRECT ANSWER -Benzodiazepines
Answers 2026-2027
In general, an incision should NOT be allowed to get wet until - CORRECT ANSWER -
24 hrs following initial closure
contamination causes a greater number of infections in all types of wounds except tho
se classified as clean - CORRECT ANSWER -Endogenous
Most wound infections do not become evident clinically for days or longer after operatio
n - CORRECT ANSWER -5 days
are the resting, protective stage of some rod-shaped bacilli - CORRECT ANSWER -
Spores
reverses the effects of opiate agonists and is used clinically to reverse respiratory
depression and excessive sedation that results from opiate overdosage - CORRECT ANSWER -
Naloxone (Narcan)
this paricular opportunistic pathogen is responsible for about 90% of all cases of pharyngitis---
strep throat - CORRECT ANSWER -Streptococcus pyogenes
sutures are preferable in contaminated wounds - CORRECT ANSWER -Monofilament
is often encountered in hospital and clinical work because it is a major cause of noso
comal infections and is often found in burn victims - CORRECT ANSWER -Pseudomonas
What is the most common bacteria found in postopeative wound infections -
CORRECT ANSWER -Staphylococcus aureus
,Infections due to streptococci or clostridia may become severe within hours -
CORRECT ANSWER -24
Clostridium are gram-positive, spore-forming rods that are - CORRECT ANSWER -Anaerobic
is the transmission of the pain stimulus from the periphery to the brain. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Nociception
What is the most common nonsocomial infection - CORRECT ANSWER -
urinary tract infection (UTI)
produces one of the most potent toxins in existence and the cause of the deadly foo
d poisoning - CORRECT ANSWER -Clostridium botulinum
Epinephrine 1:200,000 retards the systemic absorption and prolongs the duration of infiltratio
n anesthesia. Epinephrine is referred to as a - CORRECT ANSWER -vasoconstrictor
has been found to be the most common causative agent in such ailments as pneum
onia, meningitis, boils, arthritis, and osteomyelitis (chronic bone infection) -
CORRECT ANSWER -Staphylococcus aureus
Which of the following is commonly used for inhalation induction - CORRECT ANSWER -
Halothane
Which of the following has superior amnestic properties and is an ideal agent for intavenous ti
tration in the operating room holding area prior to thr patient's entering the operating room. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Midazolam (Versed)
, Which of the following is an example of a high-level disinfecting agent? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Glutaraldehyde
During coagulation, thrombin unites with fibrinogen, a blood protein, to form -
CORRECT ANSWER -fibrin
A wound that is known to be infected at the time of surgery and is left open to be closed at a
later date is categorized as - CORRECT ANSWER -Delayed primary closure
In patients who develop fever, abdominal pain, and profuse diarrhea, the most frequently see
n antibiotic-associated enterocolitis is due to which of the following organisms? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Clostridium difficile
An adult male is injured in an automobile accident at 2 AM, an exploratory laparotomy for pos
sible perforated bowel is initiated at 5 AM, which of the following is the BEST wound classifica
tion in this scenario. - CORRECT ANSWER -contaminated
This drainage system is associated with increased infection rate in clean wounds -
CORRECT ANSWER -Penrose drain
In wound classification, if the gastrointestinal or respiratory tract is entered without significant
spillage or there is only a minor break in technique the wound would be classified as -
CORRECT ANSWER -Clean-contaminated
is a total or partial separation of the wound layers at any level - CORRECT ANSWER -
Dehiscence
produce anxiolysis, sedation, and amnesia. - CORRECT ANSWER -Benzodiazepines
