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CST EXAM REVIEW ACTUAL
STUDY GUIDE EXAM
Which of the following is the receiving nerve end of all transmission? - ANSWER
dendrite
A surgical "time out" must be performed prior to - ANSWER making the initial
incision
The opening in the occipital bone which the spinal cord passes through is the
foramen - ANSWER magnum
When preparing cannulated instruments for steam sterilization, the instrument
lumen should be - ANSWER dry for dynamic air removal and wet for gravity
displacement
When steam comes into an autoclave from an outside source, the steam is heated
in the - ANSWER jacket
Which of the following structures form major parts of the brain? - ANSWER brain
stem, cerebellum, diensephalon, cerebrum
Which of the following wound classes is assigned to a surgery in which the bowel
was accidentally perforated during the procedure? - ANSWER III
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A Javid shunt is used for which of the following procedures? - ANSWER carotid
endarterectomy
During a laparoscopic appendectomy, which of the following types of staplers
should the surgical technologist have ready on the back table for removing the
appendix and ensuring no spillage of bowel content? - ANSWER linear
During a transurethral resection of the prostate, bleeding is controlled by -
ANSWER cauterization
During the intraoperative phase, which of the following activities can be
completed by both sterile and non-sterile members of the surgical team? -
ANSWER handling of the specimen
When using an ultrasonic cleaner, which of the following should be done FIRST? -
ANSWER Visible debris and biologic matter should be removed
Which of the following important considerations should be taken by the surgical
technologist when it comes to the suture material for third intention closure? -
ANSWER A low-capillary action suture will not retain moisture.
Which of the following is the name of the biological indicator used for hydrogen
peroxide gas plasma? - ANSWER Bacillus atrophaeus
Which of the following is MOST likely to be used when applying a sterile dressing
to a skin graft recipient site? - ANSWER bolster
CST EXAM REVIEW ACTUAL
STUDY GUIDE EXAM
Which of the following is the receiving nerve end of all transmission? - ANSWER
dendrite
A surgical "time out" must be performed prior to - ANSWER making the initial
incision
The opening in the occipital bone which the spinal cord passes through is the
foramen - ANSWER magnum
When preparing cannulated instruments for steam sterilization, the instrument
lumen should be - ANSWER dry for dynamic air removal and wet for gravity
displacement
When steam comes into an autoclave from an outside source, the steam is heated
in the - ANSWER jacket
Which of the following structures form major parts of the brain? - ANSWER brain
stem, cerebellum, diensephalon, cerebrum
Which of the following wound classes is assigned to a surgery in which the bowel
was accidentally perforated during the procedure? - ANSWER III
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A Javid shunt is used for which of the following procedures? - ANSWER carotid
endarterectomy
During a laparoscopic appendectomy, which of the following types of staplers
should the surgical technologist have ready on the back table for removing the
appendix and ensuring no spillage of bowel content? - ANSWER linear
During a transurethral resection of the prostate, bleeding is controlled by -
ANSWER cauterization
During the intraoperative phase, which of the following activities can be
completed by both sterile and non-sterile members of the surgical team? -
ANSWER handling of the specimen
When using an ultrasonic cleaner, which of the following should be done FIRST? -
ANSWER Visible debris and biologic matter should be removed
Which of the following important considerations should be taken by the surgical
technologist when it comes to the suture material for third intention closure? -
ANSWER A low-capillary action suture will not retain moisture.
Which of the following is the name of the biological indicator used for hydrogen
peroxide gas plasma? - ANSWER Bacillus atrophaeus
Which of the following is MOST likely to be used when applying a sterile dressing
to a skin graft recipient site? - ANSWER bolster
