NBSTSA CST Practice Exam A

NBSTSA CST Practice Exam A Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - ANSWER pledget In which of the following positions is a patient placed for a right nephrectomy? - ANSWER left lateral kidney Which of the following verifies that autoclave sterilization has occurred? - ANSWER a. chemical indicator (incorrect) b. Julian date c. heat-sensitive tape d. biological indicator During a procedure, a major piece of equipment malfunctions and causes a patient's death. Which of the following is this situation MOST likely to be classified as? - ANSWER sentinel event For which of the following procedures is Gelfoam MOST commonly used? - ANSWER a. TVH (incorrect) b. cataract extraction c. TURP d. myringotomy Which of the following test monitors indicate if there is any residual air in the sterilization chamber? - ANSWER Bowie-Dick test When exposed to ionizing radiation, staff and patients should wear personal protective equipment containing - ANSWER lead Prions are unique from other infectious agents because they lack which of the following? - ANSWER DNA In the break room, a precepting surgical technologist is overheard discussing a student's lack of instrument knowledge. The precepting surgical technologist just committed - ANSWER slander