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Surgical Tech Certification Exam – CST Practice Questions & Comprehensive Surgical Technologist Review 2026–2027

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Prepare for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification examination with comprehensive practice questions and review covering perioperative care, preoperative preparation, intraoperative procedures, postoperative procedures, surgical instruments and equipment, sterile technique, surgical counts, specimen handling, sterilization and maintenance, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and surgical pharmacology. This resource is designed for surgical technology students and CST candidates seeking focused exam preparation across the major knowledge areas identified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. NBSTSA currently describes the CST examination as a 175-question computer-based exam, with 150 scored questions, covering Perioperative Care, Ancillary Duties, and Basic Science.

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Surgical Tech Certification Exam

Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar Teeth
processes?



Which of the following is the wound classification for a Clean-Contaminated
bronchoscopy?



The enzyme used to soften The zonules of the lens before Alpha-chymotrypsin
cataract surgery



How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to Enter head first, exit feet first
use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR?



Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower Cardia
esophageal sphincter?



The islets of Langerhans secrete Insulin




Where should the first scrub ST stand when handing Same side as the surgeon
towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site



Through which of the following do the common bile duct Ampulla of Vater
and the pancreatic duct empty?



Which identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID Name, Date of birth, Physician
bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR?



Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface- Aid in controlling temperature
mounted sliding doors for access to the operating room?

Uses less space for opening
Aid in controlling temperature
Eliminate air turbulance
Provides fro thorough cleaning


Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood Tamponade
buildup is called



Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid -centesis




Medication used to dilate the pupil is called Mydriatics




True or false, a U-drape is non-fenestrated True




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Which laser is best used during a vitrectomy Argon




Which of the following monitors provides positive Biological
assurance of sterility?

Clerical
Mechanical
Biological
Chemical


What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant? Bilateral fallopian tube, ovaries and uterus




A topical steroid used to reduce inflammation after eye Depo-medrol
surgery is



What routine preoperative laboratory study would be HCG
ordered to premenopausal women with no history of
hysterectomy


What is the surgical position commonly used for thyroid Reverse trendelenburg
and gallbladder surgery



What is the first step taken for an incorrect sponge count Notify surgeon




The mumps may be diagnosed by finding inflammation in Parotid
which of the following glands?



Which of the following is a nonadherent dressing Adaptic

Kling
Adaptic
Collodion
Elastoplast


Which of the following is a fenestrated drape? Aperture

Incise
u-drape
aperature
half-sheet


What dilator is used in the common duct? Bakes




What organ is connected by a duct to the duodenum? Pancreas




What position is most commonly used for neurosurgical Supine
procedure?




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