CST practice exam

Sterile tables are considered sterile? - Answer- only at table height what is the largest muscle group of the back? - Answer- erector spinae what is the process in which instruments are cleaned and processed through chemical or mechanical means to make them safe for handling? - Answer- decontamination which of the following tasks is performed during the post-operative phase of surgical case management? - Answer- perform a hand wash which of the following medications increase IOP and ICP? - Answer- ketamine hydrochloride which of the following is the MOST appropriate way to label drugs on the sterile field? - Answer- use preprinted drug labels a minimum of how many people should be used to assist in the transfer of a mobile patient to thee operating room table? - Answer- 2 hesselbach's triangle is bounded by the inguinal ligament, the inferior epigastric vessels and the .... - Answer- rectus abdominis muscle to prevent needle injury when passing sutures in a rapid sequence, which of the following basic guidelines should be followed? - Answer- pass sutures on an exchange basis and have another loaded immediately what piece of equipment is used to reduce possibility of embolus formation? - Answer- sequential stockings Checking the integrity of a peel-pack (not containing an implant) prior to being opened onto a sterile field includes looking for evidence of strikethrough, holes, expiration date, being properly sealed, and - Answer- chemical indicator Implants such as mesh should be opened after - Answer- confirming with the surgeon Which of the following is the MOST important safety precaution when intraoperatively repositioning the operating room table? - Answer- Ensure the Mayo stand is not touching the patient Which of the following prep solutions provides the longest residual effect? - Answer- chlorhexidine