NBSTSA FORM A |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
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?
A. Suction the fluid from the abdomen
B. Continue removing the appendix as planned
C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation
D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Suction the fluid from the abdomen
Question 2
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?
A.
Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and tear it down.
B.
Pull the drapes off and put them on the back table in case they are needed again.
C.
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,Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is transported to
PACU.
D.
Leave the back table, mayo, and basin close to patient in case they are needed again.
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is
transported to PACU.
Question 3
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
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Complex ear procedures require the use of a mastoid dressing, the surgical technologist
will prepare several fluffed sponges along with Kerlix and/or Kling (rolled gauze)
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,Question 4
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet?
A.
wrapping the limb sequentially with an Esmarch bandage from distal to proximal
B.
applying the pneumatic tourniquet to the limb and immediately inflating it
C.
prepping the limb with ChloraPrep, including the determined location of the tourniquet
D.
padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
CORRECT ANSWER
D.
padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
Webril is wrapped first in order to provide protection to the area in which the tourniquet
is placed and inflated.
Question 5
When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used to
grasp the cervix?
A.
Sims
B.
Auvard
C.
3
, Schroeder
D.
Bozeman
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
Schroeder
Question 6
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
A.
three, two
B.
two, three
C.
three, three
D.
two, two
CORRECT ANSWER
A.
three, two
The right lung has an upper, lower, and middle lobe. The left lung has only an upper and
lower lobe because of the position of the heart
Question 7
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
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?
A. Suction the fluid from the abdomen
B. Continue removing the appendix as planned
C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation
D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Suction the fluid from the abdomen
Question 2
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?
A.
Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and tear it down.
B.
Pull the drapes off and put them on the back table in case they are needed again.
C.
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,Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is transported to
PACU.
D.
Leave the back table, mayo, and basin close to patient in case they are needed again.
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is
transported to PACU.
Question 3
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
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Complex ear procedures require the use of a mastoid dressing, the surgical technologist
will prepare several fluffed sponges along with Kerlix and/or Kling (rolled gauze)
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,Question 4
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet?
A.
wrapping the limb sequentially with an Esmarch bandage from distal to proximal
B.
applying the pneumatic tourniquet to the limb and immediately inflating it
C.
prepping the limb with ChloraPrep, including the determined location of the tourniquet
D.
padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
CORRECT ANSWER
D.
padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
Webril is wrapped first in order to provide protection to the area in which the tourniquet
is placed and inflated.
Question 5
When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used to
grasp the cervix?
A.
Sims
B.
Auvard
C.
3
, Schroeder
D.
Bozeman
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
Schroeder
Question 6
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
A.
three, two
B.
two, three
C.
three, three
D.
two, two
CORRECT ANSWER
A.
three, two
The right lung has an upper, lower, and middle lobe. The left lung has only an upper and
lower lobe because of the position of the heart
Question 7
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