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CST - NBSTSA EXAM BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
1. At the conclusion of a surgical case, how would the surge tech
aid in reducing bioburden on the instruments as the first step in
the sterilization cycle? - correct answer -Hand cleaning
2. if an adult patient refuses a blood transfusion, the surgical staff
should: - correct answer -Not administer blood to the patient
3. During intraoperative phase, which activities can be completed
by both sterile and non-sterile members of the surgical team? -
correct answer -Caring for the specimen
4. A cerclage procedure is performed for which conditions? -
correct answer -Incompetent cervix
5. When entering the abdominal cavity, what is the order of
contact with the layers of tissue? - correct answer -Skin,
Subcutaneous, Fascia, Muscle, and Peritoneum
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6. Which procedure requires an opening into the gallbladder to
permit drainage and removal of stones? - correct answer -
CholeCYSTOstomy
7. An appendectomy incision closed using the suture is
considered to be which type of wound closure? - correct
answer -Primary Intention
8. The purpose of the sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is for: -
correct answer -Staging of cancer in axillary node involvement
9. Which is a specimen container used in a flexible or rigid
bronchoscopy? - correct answer -Lukens
10. Which is a benign fluid-filled sac that develops in the anterior
testis? - correct answer -Hydrocele
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11. Which microorganism is particularly prevalent in causing
infections in burn patients? - correct answer -Pseudomonas
Aeruginosa
12. During a strabismus surgery, which FIRST tissue layer that
must be incised? - correct answer -Conjunctiva
13. Which retractor should the scrub tech have ready to provide
exposure to the patellar tendon while harvesting the graft for an
ACL repair? - correct answer -Senn
14. Which instrument is NOT used in otorhinolaryngology
surgery? - correct answer -Poole
15. A laparotomy drape has been placed on a patient, and
unprepped skin on the operative site is exposed. Which is the
best next step? - correct answer -Remove drapes and re-prep
16. In preparation for a cranial aneurysm, which piece of
equipment would most likely be used? - correct answer -
Microscope
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17. Why is the right kidney typically several centimeters lower
than the left kidney? - correct answer -Liver rests superior to
anterior to the the right kidney
18. What is the correct order, from the OUTERMOST to the
INNERMOST layer, of tissues that compose the wall of the
stomach and small intestines: - correct answer -Serosa >
Muscularis > Submucosa > Mucosa
19. When a choleCYSTectomy is performed, which anatomical
structures MUST be preserved? - correct answer -Common
Duct
20. As the scrub tech begins to prep a female patient for a
Foley, a bulge in the vaginal wall is noticed. What would cause
this bulge? - correct answer -Cystocele
21. When an anesthetized patient's position is changed from
lithotomy to supine, the patient's legs should be lowered slowly
to prevent what? - correct answer -Hypotension
CST - NBSTSA EXAM BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
1. At the conclusion of a surgical case, how would the surge tech
aid in reducing bioburden on the instruments as the first step in
the sterilization cycle? - correct answer -Hand cleaning
2. if an adult patient refuses a blood transfusion, the surgical staff
should: - correct answer -Not administer blood to the patient
3. During intraoperative phase, which activities can be completed
by both sterile and non-sterile members of the surgical team? -
correct answer -Caring for the specimen
4. A cerclage procedure is performed for which conditions? -
correct answer -Incompetent cervix
5. When entering the abdominal cavity, what is the order of
contact with the layers of tissue? - correct answer -Skin,
Subcutaneous, Fascia, Muscle, and Peritoneum
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6. Which procedure requires an opening into the gallbladder to
permit drainage and removal of stones? - correct answer -
CholeCYSTOstomy
7. An appendectomy incision closed using the suture is
considered to be which type of wound closure? - correct
answer -Primary Intention
8. The purpose of the sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is for: -
correct answer -Staging of cancer in axillary node involvement
9. Which is a specimen container used in a flexible or rigid
bronchoscopy? - correct answer -Lukens
10. Which is a benign fluid-filled sac that develops in the anterior
testis? - correct answer -Hydrocele
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11. Which microorganism is particularly prevalent in causing
infections in burn patients? - correct answer -Pseudomonas
Aeruginosa
12. During a strabismus surgery, which FIRST tissue layer that
must be incised? - correct answer -Conjunctiva
13. Which retractor should the scrub tech have ready to provide
exposure to the patellar tendon while harvesting the graft for an
ACL repair? - correct answer -Senn
14. Which instrument is NOT used in otorhinolaryngology
surgery? - correct answer -Poole
15. A laparotomy drape has been placed on a patient, and
unprepped skin on the operative site is exposed. Which is the
best next step? - correct answer -Remove drapes and re-prep
16. In preparation for a cranial aneurysm, which piece of
equipment would most likely be used? - correct answer -
Microscope
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17. Why is the right kidney typically several centimeters lower
than the left kidney? - correct answer -Liver rests superior to
anterior to the the right kidney
18. What is the correct order, from the OUTERMOST to the
INNERMOST layer, of tissues that compose the wall of the
stomach and small intestines: - correct answer -Serosa >
Muscularis > Submucosa > Mucosa
19. When a choleCYSTectomy is performed, which anatomical
structures MUST be preserved? - correct answer -Common
Duct
20. As the scrub tech begins to prep a female patient for a
Foley, a bulge in the vaginal wall is noticed. What would cause
this bulge? - correct answer -Cystocele
21. When an anesthetized patient's position is changed from
lithotomy to supine, the patient's legs should be lowered slowly
to prevent what? - correct answer -Hypotension
