NBSTSA CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH 800
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
LATEST 2024-2025
Syndactyly refers to:
A. Cleft palate
B. Webbed fingers
C. Fused tarsals
D. Torn ligaments - ANSWER...B. Webbed fingers
•Webbing of the digits is syndactyly
The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the:
A. Stretcher
B. OR table
C. Backtable
D. Mayo stand - ANSWER...C. Backtable
•Surgical packs should be opened on the backtable.
The islets of langerhans secrete:
A. Bile
B. Insulin
C. Intrinsic factor
D. Inhibiting hormones - ANSWER...B. Insulin
•The islets of langerhans secrete glucagon, insulin, somatostatin, and pancreatic
polypeptide.
,What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth?
A. Cleft palate repair
B. Arch bar application
C. Extractions
D. Implants - ANSWER...C. The removal of a tooth or teeth is an extraction
procedure. The resection of the soft tissue and excision of the bone surrounding the
tooth prior to the removal is called odontectomy.
Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract?
A. Escherichia coli
B. Staphylococcus aureus
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Clostridium tetani - ANSWER...A. Escherichia coli
•Escherichia coli is a gram-negative rod that is part of the normal flora of the
intestinal tract of humans and is also an opportunistic bacteria.
Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to
the surgeon to square off an incision site?
A. Opposite side from surgeon
B. Same side as surgeon
C. Foot of OR bed
D. Head of OR table - ANSWER...B. Same side as the surgeon
•When using four towels for squaring off the incision site, the first towel will be
passed when standing on the same side as the surgeon.
,A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin:
A. Sterile
B. Disinfected
C. Surgically clean
D. Moistened and dehydrated - ANSWER...C. Surgically clean
•The skin is rendered surgically clean when properly performed surgical scrub is
done.
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct
empty?
A. Ampulla of Vater
B. Duct of Santorini
C. Wirsung's duct
D. Sphincter of Oddi - ANSWER...A. Ampulla of Vater
•The pancreatic ducts join at the ampulla and vater
Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID
bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR?
A. Name, social security number, physician
B. Name, medical record number, allergies
C. Name, date of birth, diagnosis
D. Name, date of birth, physician - ANSWER...D. Name, date of birth, physician
•The patient should be identified by name, date of birth, and physician on their ID
bracelet prior to transporting the patient to the OR.
, What are spiral-shaped bacteria called?
A. Cocci
B. Bacilli
C. Spirilli
D. Diplococci - ANSWER...C. Spirilli
•Spirilli are spiral-shaped bacteria.
The primary function of the gallbladder is to:
A. Store bile
B. Produce bile
C. Emulsify Fats
D. Metabolize fats - ANSWER...A. Store bile
•The gallbladder stores bile until it is needed on the small intestine
Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team?
A. Surgeon
B. Circulator
C. Surgical assistant
D. Surgical technologist - ANSWER...B. Circulator
•The circulator is not part of the sterile team. The circulator performs his/her duties
on the periphery of the sterile field
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for
access to the operating room?
A. Uses less space for opening
B. Aid in controlling temperature
C. Eliminate air turbulence
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
LATEST 2024-2025
Syndactyly refers to:
A. Cleft palate
B. Webbed fingers
C. Fused tarsals
D. Torn ligaments - ANSWER...B. Webbed fingers
•Webbing of the digits is syndactyly
The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the:
A. Stretcher
B. OR table
C. Backtable
D. Mayo stand - ANSWER...C. Backtable
•Surgical packs should be opened on the backtable.
The islets of langerhans secrete:
A. Bile
B. Insulin
C. Intrinsic factor
D. Inhibiting hormones - ANSWER...B. Insulin
•The islets of langerhans secrete glucagon, insulin, somatostatin, and pancreatic
polypeptide.
,What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth?
A. Cleft palate repair
B. Arch bar application
C. Extractions
D. Implants - ANSWER...C. The removal of a tooth or teeth is an extraction
procedure. The resection of the soft tissue and excision of the bone surrounding the
tooth prior to the removal is called odontectomy.
Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract?
A. Escherichia coli
B. Staphylococcus aureus
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Clostridium tetani - ANSWER...A. Escherichia coli
•Escherichia coli is a gram-negative rod that is part of the normal flora of the
intestinal tract of humans and is also an opportunistic bacteria.
Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to
the surgeon to square off an incision site?
A. Opposite side from surgeon
B. Same side as surgeon
C. Foot of OR bed
D. Head of OR table - ANSWER...B. Same side as the surgeon
•When using four towels for squaring off the incision site, the first towel will be
passed when standing on the same side as the surgeon.
,A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin:
A. Sterile
B. Disinfected
C. Surgically clean
D. Moistened and dehydrated - ANSWER...C. Surgically clean
•The skin is rendered surgically clean when properly performed surgical scrub is
done.
Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct
empty?
A. Ampulla of Vater
B. Duct of Santorini
C. Wirsung's duct
D. Sphincter of Oddi - ANSWER...A. Ampulla of Vater
•The pancreatic ducts join at the ampulla and vater
Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID
bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR?
A. Name, social security number, physician
B. Name, medical record number, allergies
C. Name, date of birth, diagnosis
D. Name, date of birth, physician - ANSWER...D. Name, date of birth, physician
•The patient should be identified by name, date of birth, and physician on their ID
bracelet prior to transporting the patient to the OR.
, What are spiral-shaped bacteria called?
A. Cocci
B. Bacilli
C. Spirilli
D. Diplococci - ANSWER...C. Spirilli
•Spirilli are spiral-shaped bacteria.
The primary function of the gallbladder is to:
A. Store bile
B. Produce bile
C. Emulsify Fats
D. Metabolize fats - ANSWER...A. Store bile
•The gallbladder stores bile until it is needed on the small intestine
Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team?
A. Surgeon
B. Circulator
C. Surgical assistant
D. Surgical technologist - ANSWER...B. Circulator
•The circulator is not part of the sterile team. The circulator performs his/her duties
on the periphery of the sterile field
Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for
access to the operating room?
A. Uses less space for opening
B. Aid in controlling temperature
C. Eliminate air turbulence
