EXAM REVIEW: NBSTSA PSI CST |
Complete Q&A| Approved 2025
|Previous State Board Exam
Which of the following is the best method for preventing surgical site infections?
A. Using a vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) device
B. Administering prophylactic antibiotics before the incision
C. Maintaining body temperature at 98.6°F
D. Using silver-impregnated wound dressings
B. Administering prophylactic antibiotics before the incision
What is the most common complication of general anesthesia?
A. Nausea and vomiting
B. Hypertension
C. Hypothermia
D. Arrhythmias
A. Nausea and vomiting
What is the first step in preparing a sterile field?
A. Opening sterile supplies
B. Placing sterile drapes on the operating table
C. Scrubbing in
D. Ensuring proper patient positioning
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, A. Opening sterile supplies
Which type of surgical instrument is used for cutting soft tissue?
A. Scissors
B. Forceps
C. Scalpels
D. Hemostats
C. Scalpels
In what order should the sterile drapes be applied to the patient?
A. Top to bottom
B. Bottom to top
C. Left to right
D. Right to left
A. Top to bottom
Which of the following procedures requires the use of a sterile field?
A. Simple dressing change
B. Inserting an IV catheter
C. Laparotomy
D. Blood draw
C. Laparotomy
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,What is the role of the scrub person during surgery?
A. Positioning the patient
B. Assisting with anesthesia
C. Maintaining the sterile field and passing instruments
D. Monitoring the patient's vital signs
C. Maintaining the sterile field and passing instruments
What is the best way to check for proper sterilization of surgical instruments?
A. Visual inspection of the instruments
B. Chemical indicators on instrument packaging
C. Test strips placed on instruments
D. Biological indicators placed inside sterilizer cycles
D. Biological indicators placed inside sterilizer cycles
Which type of suture is most commonly used for skin closure?
A. Absorbable
B. Non-absorbable
C. Monofilament
D. Braided
B. Non-absorbable
What does the term "aseptic technique" refer to?
A. Performing surgery under general anesthesia
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, B. Ensuring that only sterile instruments are used during surgery
C. Using gloves during minor procedures
D. Cleaning the operating room after a procedure
B. Ensuring that only sterile instruments are used during surgery
Which surgical procedure involves the removal of the gallbladder?
A. Appendectomy
B. Cholecystectomy
C. Hernia repair
D. Mastectomy
B. Cholecystectomy
What is the primary purpose of a drape in surgery?
A. To provide a sterile environment for the incision
B. To absorb bodily fluids during surgery
C. To provide a comfortable surface for the patient
D. To cover non-sterile areas of the patient’s body
A. To provide a sterile environment for the incision
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of electrocautery during surgery?
A. Patient is pregnant
B. Patient has a pacemaker
C. Patient is fasting
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Complete Q&A| Approved 2025
|Previous State Board Exam
Which of the following is the best method for preventing surgical site infections?
A. Using a vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) device
B. Administering prophylactic antibiotics before the incision
C. Maintaining body temperature at 98.6°F
D. Using silver-impregnated wound dressings
B. Administering prophylactic antibiotics before the incision
What is the most common complication of general anesthesia?
A. Nausea and vomiting
B. Hypertension
C. Hypothermia
D. Arrhythmias
A. Nausea and vomiting
What is the first step in preparing a sterile field?
A. Opening sterile supplies
B. Placing sterile drapes on the operating table
C. Scrubbing in
D. Ensuring proper patient positioning
1
, A. Opening sterile supplies
Which type of surgical instrument is used for cutting soft tissue?
A. Scissors
B. Forceps
C. Scalpels
D. Hemostats
C. Scalpels
In what order should the sterile drapes be applied to the patient?
A. Top to bottom
B. Bottom to top
C. Left to right
D. Right to left
A. Top to bottom
Which of the following procedures requires the use of a sterile field?
A. Simple dressing change
B. Inserting an IV catheter
C. Laparotomy
D. Blood draw
C. Laparotomy
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,What is the role of the scrub person during surgery?
A. Positioning the patient
B. Assisting with anesthesia
C. Maintaining the sterile field and passing instruments
D. Monitoring the patient's vital signs
C. Maintaining the sterile field and passing instruments
What is the best way to check for proper sterilization of surgical instruments?
A. Visual inspection of the instruments
B. Chemical indicators on instrument packaging
C. Test strips placed on instruments
D. Biological indicators placed inside sterilizer cycles
D. Biological indicators placed inside sterilizer cycles
Which type of suture is most commonly used for skin closure?
A. Absorbable
B. Non-absorbable
C. Monofilament
D. Braided
B. Non-absorbable
What does the term "aseptic technique" refer to?
A. Performing surgery under general anesthesia
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, B. Ensuring that only sterile instruments are used during surgery
C. Using gloves during minor procedures
D. Cleaning the operating room after a procedure
B. Ensuring that only sterile instruments are used during surgery
Which surgical procedure involves the removal of the gallbladder?
A. Appendectomy
B. Cholecystectomy
C. Hernia repair
D. Mastectomy
B. Cholecystectomy
What is the primary purpose of a drape in surgery?
A. To provide a sterile environment for the incision
B. To absorb bodily fluids during surgery
C. To provide a comfortable surface for the patient
D. To cover non-sterile areas of the patient’s body
A. To provide a sterile environment for the incision
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of electrocautery during surgery?
A. Patient is pregnant
B. Patient has a pacemaker
C. Patient is fasting
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