CST EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
VERSIONS (CERTIFICATION
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST)
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
/ALREADY GRADED A+
1. X-ray visualization of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder
following an IV injection of dye is a diagnostic test called:
A. Cystoscopy
B. Intravenous urogram
C. Renal ultrasound
D. Retrograde pyelogram
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Intravenous urogram
,RATIONALE: An intravenous urogram uses injected
contrast dye followed by X-ray imaging to visualize the
kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
2. Which of the following is a urinary diversion
procedure?
A. Nephrectomy
B. Cystoscopy
C. Ileal conduit
D. Ureteroscopy
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Ileal conduit
RATIONALE: An ileal conduit is a urinary diversion in
which a segment of ileum is used to create a passage for urine
from the ureters to an abdominal stoma.
3. Which of the following best identifies the specialty
primarily concerned with disorders and surgical
treatment of bones and joints?
,A. Orthopedics
B. Neurology
C. Nephrology
D. Pulmonology
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Orthopedics
RATIONALE: Orthopedics focuses on the musculoskeletal
system, including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons,
and related surgical procedures.
4. An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine for which a
stabilization procedure may be performed is:
A. Kyphosis
B. Lordosis
C. Scoliosis
D. Spina bifida
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Scoliosis
RATIONALE: Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of
the spine and may require stabilization in severe cases.
, 5. Death of bone tissue due to lack of circulation is called:
A. Osteomyelitis
B. Avascular necrosis
C. Osteoporosis
D. Osteoarthritis
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Avascular necrosis
RATIONALE: Avascular necrosis occurs when inadequate
blood supply causes death of bone tissue.
6. Which equipment is used to debride and clean infected
wounds and joints?
A. Bone rongeur
B. Suction irrigator
C. Oscillating saw
D. Bone curette
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Suction irrigator
RATIONALE: A suction irrigator provides irrigation while
simultaneously removing fluids and debris, assisting with
wound and joint cleaning.
VERSIONS (CERTIFICATION
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST)
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
/ALREADY GRADED A+
1. X-ray visualization of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder
following an IV injection of dye is a diagnostic test called:
A. Cystoscopy
B. Intravenous urogram
C. Renal ultrasound
D. Retrograde pyelogram
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Intravenous urogram
,RATIONALE: An intravenous urogram uses injected
contrast dye followed by X-ray imaging to visualize the
kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
2. Which of the following is a urinary diversion
procedure?
A. Nephrectomy
B. Cystoscopy
C. Ileal conduit
D. Ureteroscopy
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Ileal conduit
RATIONALE: An ileal conduit is a urinary diversion in
which a segment of ileum is used to create a passage for urine
from the ureters to an abdominal stoma.
3. Which of the following best identifies the specialty
primarily concerned with disorders and surgical
treatment of bones and joints?
,A. Orthopedics
B. Neurology
C. Nephrology
D. Pulmonology
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Orthopedics
RATIONALE: Orthopedics focuses on the musculoskeletal
system, including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons,
and related surgical procedures.
4. An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine for which a
stabilization procedure may be performed is:
A. Kyphosis
B. Lordosis
C. Scoliosis
D. Spina bifida
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Scoliosis
RATIONALE: Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of
the spine and may require stabilization in severe cases.
, 5. Death of bone tissue due to lack of circulation is called:
A. Osteomyelitis
B. Avascular necrosis
C. Osteoporosis
D. Osteoarthritis
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Avascular necrosis
RATIONALE: Avascular necrosis occurs when inadequate
blood supply causes death of bone tissue.
6. Which equipment is used to debride and clean infected
wounds and joints?
A. Bone rongeur
B. Suction irrigator
C. Oscillating saw
D. Bone curette
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Suction irrigator
RATIONALE: A suction irrigator provides irrigation while
simultaneously removing fluids and debris, assisting with
wound and joint cleaning.
