CST PRACTICE EXAM 1, 2 & 3 175 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS CST EXAM 2026 (CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
EXAM 2026 TEST BANK )
1. Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia?
a. I
b. V
c. VI
d. VII
b. V
2. What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction from the dermatome?
a. Bacitracin ointment
b. Lodophor solution
c. Petrolatum gel
d. Mineral oil
d. Mineral oil
3. Which of the following is an example of proper sterile technique when performing the
prep for a split-thickness skin graft?
a. Donor site first
,b. Recipient site first
c. Donor site only
d. Recipient site only
a. Donor site first
4. What is the recommended range of intra-abdominal pressure in an adult patient when
using an insufflator during a laparoscopic procedure?
a. 8-11 mm Hg
b. 12-15 mm Hg
c. 16-19 mm Hg
d. 20-23 mm Hg
b. 12-15 mm Hg
5. Which of these terms refers to the inability to direct both eyes at the same object?
a. Strabismus
b. Chalazion
c. Glaucoma
d. Cataract
a. Strabismus
6. What procedure is perform to correct chronic cerebral ischemia?
a. Rhizotomy
b. Cranioplasty
c. Arteriography
,d. Endarterectomy
d. Endarterectomy
7. According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to the front and back of
the trunk?
a. 27%
b. 18%
c. 4 1/2%
d. 1%
b. 18%
8. Which term refers to an abnormal increase in the number of cells?
a. Atrophy
b. Dysplasia
c. Hyperplasia
d. Hypertrophy
c. Hyperplasia
9. A second intention wound heals by:
a. Granulation
b. Evisceration
c. Primary union
d. Delayed suturing
a. Granulation
, 10. Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with:
a. Lidocaine
b. Digitoxin
c. Prostigmin
d. Furosemide
a. Lidocaine
11. How many milliters equal 2 ounces?
a. 40
b. 50
c. 60
d. 70
c. 60
12. Covering a sterile back table for later us is:
a. Permissible for up to one hour before the procedure
b. Permissible in instances of an emergency
c. Not permissible for up to 2 hours before the procedure
d. Not permissible under any circumstances
d. Not permissible under any circumstances
13. In Which Position Would A Patient Be Placed To Counteract Hypovolemia?
A. Left Lateral
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS CST EXAM 2026 (CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
EXAM 2026 TEST BANK )
1. Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia?
a. I
b. V
c. VI
d. VII
b. V
2. What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction from the dermatome?
a. Bacitracin ointment
b. Lodophor solution
c. Petrolatum gel
d. Mineral oil
d. Mineral oil
3. Which of the following is an example of proper sterile technique when performing the
prep for a split-thickness skin graft?
a. Donor site first
,b. Recipient site first
c. Donor site only
d. Recipient site only
a. Donor site first
4. What is the recommended range of intra-abdominal pressure in an adult patient when
using an insufflator during a laparoscopic procedure?
a. 8-11 mm Hg
b. 12-15 mm Hg
c. 16-19 mm Hg
d. 20-23 mm Hg
b. 12-15 mm Hg
5. Which of these terms refers to the inability to direct both eyes at the same object?
a. Strabismus
b. Chalazion
c. Glaucoma
d. Cataract
a. Strabismus
6. What procedure is perform to correct chronic cerebral ischemia?
a. Rhizotomy
b. Cranioplasty
c. Arteriography
,d. Endarterectomy
d. Endarterectomy
7. According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to the front and back of
the trunk?
a. 27%
b. 18%
c. 4 1/2%
d. 1%
b. 18%
8. Which term refers to an abnormal increase in the number of cells?
a. Atrophy
b. Dysplasia
c. Hyperplasia
d. Hypertrophy
c. Hyperplasia
9. A second intention wound heals by:
a. Granulation
b. Evisceration
c. Primary union
d. Delayed suturing
a. Granulation
, 10. Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with:
a. Lidocaine
b. Digitoxin
c. Prostigmin
d. Furosemide
a. Lidocaine
11. How many milliters equal 2 ounces?
a. 40
b. 50
c. 60
d. 70
c. 60
12. Covering a sterile back table for later us is:
a. Permissible for up to one hour before the procedure
b. Permissible in instances of an emergency
c. Not permissible for up to 2 hours before the procedure
d. Not permissible under any circumstances
d. Not permissible under any circumstances
13. In Which Position Would A Patient Be Placed To Counteract Hypovolemia?
A. Left Lateral
