CST Practice Spring Exam 2025| ( Multiple Choice)| Question and Answer Set| Certification Approved

CST Practice Spring Exam 2025| ( Multiple Choice)| Question and Answer Set| Certification Approved What is the primary function of the human respiratory system during surgery? A) To regulate body temperature B) To remove waste products from the body C) To supply oxygen to the body and remove carbon dioxide D) To digest and absorb nutrients Which of the following structures is part of the cardiovascular system and is involved in transporting oxygen-rich blood to the body? A) Lungs B) Arteries C) Veins D) Capillaries What is the role of the kidneys during a surgical procedure? A) To regulate body temperature B) To filter waste from the bloodstream and maintain fluid balance C) To produce bile for digestion D) To control motor functions 2 Which surgical instrument is typically used to clamp blood vessels during a procedure? A) Forceps B) Hemostat C) Scissors D) Scalpel When would a surgical technologist use a needle holder? A) For dissecting tissue B) For cutting sutures C) For holding a needle during suturing D) For grasping tissue What is the correct method for using a scalpel during surgery? A) To make precise incisions in tissues B) To hold the patient in position C) To retract tissues during surgery D) To clamp blood vessels Which of the following instruments is used for suctioning fluids from the surgical site? A) Scalpel B) Forceps C) Hemostat D) Suction tip 3 How should the surgical technologist handle a surgical instrument that is not sterile? A) Immediately pass it to the surgeon B) Place it in a sterile field C) Sterilize it quickly and reuse it D) Remove it from the sterile field and replace it with a sterile instrument What should a surgical technologist do if they notice a breach in the sterile field? A) Ignore the breach if it is minor B) Notify the surgical team and re-establish the sterile field C) Clean the area immediately D) Continue the procedure and clean the field after the surgery What vital signs should a surgical technologist monitor during a procedure? A) Only temperature B) Only blood pressure C) Heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and temperature D) Only heart rate What is the primary responsibility of a surgical technologist when it comes to infection control? A) To perform the patient’s preoperative assessment B) To ensure proper sterilization and maintenance of the sterile field C) To administer anesthesia 4 D) To assist in patient positioning Which of the following is an effective method for sterilizing surgical instruments?