CST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024/2025

Which of the following is the wound classifications for a bronchoscopy: Clean Contaminated Dirty and infected Clean-contaminated Ans- Clean-Contaminted Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? Teeth Sinuses Tonsils Villi Ans- Teeth The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: Atropine sulfate Alpha-chymotrypsin Acetylcholine chloride Pilocarpine hydrochloride Ans- Alpha-chymotrypsin When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be positioned: Flat Upside down Vertical Angled Ans- Flat How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR? Place stretcher sideways in elevator Enter head first, exit feet first Position in elevator is irrelevant Enter feet first, exit head first Ans- Enter head first, exit feet first Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery? Midline Paramedian McBurney's Pfannenstiel Ans- Pfannenstiel Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: Calcium Nitrogen Potassium Albumin Ans- Potassium Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: Tort Malpractice Personal liability Informed consent Ans- Informed consent Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors? Fascia Periosteum Dura mater Arterial wall Ans- Fascia Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? Argon Excimer Carbon dioxide Neodymium: YAG Ans- Argon Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? Cardia Fundus Pylorus Antrum Ans- Cardia Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: Viruses Bacteria Fungi Spores Ans- Spores The surgical pack utilized to created the sterile field should be opened on the: Stretcher OR table Backtable Mayo stand Ans- Backtable The islets of Langerhans secrete: Bile Insulin Intrinsic factor Inhibiting hormones Ans- Insulin What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? Cleft palate repair Arch bar application Extraction Implants Ans- Extraction Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? Escherichia coli Staphylococcus aureus Pseudomonas aeruginosa Clostridium tetani Ans- Escherichia coli Syndactyly refers to: Cleft palate Webbed fingers Fused tarsals Torn ligaments Ans- Webbed fingers Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site? Opposite side from surgeon Same side as surgeon Foot of OR table Head of OR table Ans- Same side as surgeon A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: Sterile Disinfected Surgically clean Moistened and dehydrated Ans- Surgically clean Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty? Ampulla of Vater Duct of Santorini Wirsung's duct Sphincter of Oddi Ans- Ampulla of Vater Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR? Name, social security #, Physcician Name, medical record #, allergies Name, date of birth, diagnosis Name, date of birth, physician Ans- Name, date of birth, physician What are spiral shaped bacteria called? Bacilli Cocci Spirilli Diplococci Ans- Spirilli The primary function of the gallbladder is to: Metabolize fats Produce bile Emulsify fats Store Bile Ans- Store Bile Which of the following is a non sterile member of the surgical team? Surgeon Surgical assistant Surgical Technologist Circulator Ans- Circulator Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface mounted sliding doors for access to the operating room? Uses less space for opening Aid in controlling temperature Eliminate air turbulence Provides for thorough cleaning Ans- Aid in controlling temperature What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? Type of procedure, equipment, radiation dose Time, shielding, distance Exposure, frequency, concentration Site, age, Gender Ans- Time, shielding, distance What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery? Lithotomy Lateral Supine Prone Ans- Lateral How are rickettsiae transmitted? Arthropod bites Airborne organisms Physical contact Blood exposure Ans- Arthropod bites Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope? Colposcopy Laparoscopy Urethroscopy Hysteroscopy Ans- Colposcopy Compression of the heart from excessive fluid of blood buildup is called: Pericarditis Infarction Tamponade Cardiomyopathy Ans- Tamponade Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to the PACU? Anesthesia provider Surgeon Circulator Surgical technologist Ans- Anesthesia provider Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid? -dynia -tomy -lysis -centesis Ans- -centesis To which portion of the colon is the appendix attached? Ascending Cecum Descending Sigmoid Ans- Cecum Which laboratory test determines bacterial identification? Gram stain Manual count Gel electrophoresis prothrombin time Ans- Gram stain Medication used to dilate the pupil is called: Miotics Myopics Mydriatics Muscarinics Ans- Mydriatics Which of the following drapes is non fenestrated? U drape Transverse Craniotomy Laparotomy Ans- U drape Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a patient's identification bracelet? Never until patient is discharged from facility During insertion of an IV catheter Postoperatively when taken to the nursing unit When patient is awake and alert and can verbally identify self Ans- Never until patient is discharged from facility What is the position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement? Prone Sims Supine Kraske Ans- Supine Which microbes live without oxygen? Capnophiles Microaerophiles Anaerobes Aerobes Ans- Anaerobes Which is the first part of the small intestine? Duodenum Jejunum Ileum Cecum Ans- Duodenum What laser is best used during a vitrectomy? Carbon dioxide Nd:YAG Excimer Argon Ans- Argon Which of the following monitors provides positive assurance of sterility? Chemical Mechanical Biological Clerical Ans- Biological Which of the following is an abnormal tract between two epithelium lined surfaces that is open at both ends? Herniation Sinus Fistula Epitheliazation Ans- Fistula What is the action of antagonist drugs? Inhibit the clotting process Achieve neuroleptanesthesia Increase the effects of opiates Counteract the action of another drug Ans- Counteract the action of another drug Which of the following directional terms describes the type of skin prep of an entire extremity? Spiral Horizontal Longitudinal Circumferential Ans- Circumferential What organs are excised if an ovarian tumor is malignant? Bilateral ovaries only Bilateral fallopian tubes and ovaries, uterus Unilateral involved ovary and fallopian tube Unilateral involved ovary and fallopian tube, uterus Ans- Bilateral fallopian tubes and ovaries, uterus Which term refers to an abnormal thora