CST - NBSTSA EXAM LATEST
Which is classified as a clean-contaminated wound (Class II)? -
ANSWERS-Suprapubic Prostatectomy
A patient undergoing a procedure while under general anesthesia begins
to experience muscle rigidity, followed by tachycardia, metabolic and
respiratory acidosis, and cardiac dysrhythmias. Which is the patient
experiencing? - ANSWERS-Malignant Hyperthermia
During a transurethral resection of the prostate, bleeding is controlled
by: - ANSWERS-Cauterization
Wrinkle-free padding is applied to an extremity before application of a
tourniquet to avoid: - ANSWERS-Skin injuries
A potential surgical complication of an inguinal herniorrhaphy is injury
to the: - ANSWERS-Spermatic Cord
Which of the following instruments may be used to extend the the
arteriotomy during a carotid endarterectomy? - ANSWERS-Potts-Smith
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, CST - NBSTSA EXAM LATEST
Tp prevent contamination at the end of a surgical procedure, which of
the following should be removed LAST by the surgical technologist in
the scrub role? - ANSWERS-Surgical Gloves
What is the function of silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene)? - ANSWERS-
Antimicrobial
When inflating a 5-cc balloon on Foley cath, which one of the following
would be the MOST appropriate choice? - ANSWERS-8-10 mL of
Sterile
A T-tube drain may be used: - ANSWERS-Choledochotomy
Which of the following spore-forming microorganisms are used as
biological monitors for checking steam sterilization for a load of
instruments in a rigid container? - ANSWERS-Bacillus Stearo.
Patient with multiple trauma injuries requires surgical intervention.
Patient has history of DVT and currently taking anticoagulants. What
should be done to ensure a clot does not develop? - ANSWERS-Place a
sequential compression device on lower extremities.
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, CST - NBSTSA EXAM LATEST
Which of the following congenital anomalies does the urethra open on
the underside of the penis? - ANSWERS-Hypospadias
The vermiform appendix originates from: - ANSWERS-Cecum
Which of the following is reshaped during a total hip arthroplasty? -
ANSWERS-Acetabulum
A Balfour is used for which procedure? - ANSWERS-Sigmoid
Resection
Surgery to repair the Colles' fracture is performed on which type of
bone? - ANSWERS-Long
To prevent toxicity and vascular events in a patient where PMMA is
used, what device should a scrub tech have available? - ANSWERS-
Pulse Lavage
In metastatic cancer, tumors extend beyond the regional area by which
system? - ANSWERS-Lymphatic
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, CST - NBSTSA EXAM LATEST
Which of the following is a type of herniation that occurs with
protrusion of the peritoneal sac and its contents (momentum or
abdominal viscera)? - ANSWERS-Umbilicus
A colonoscopy has just concluded, it is time to reprocess the instruments
used in the case. Which is the MOST effective method for processing
the endoscopes? - ANSWERS-Glutarldenyue
Which suturing techniques features short lateral stitches that are taken
beneath the epithelial layer of the skin? - ANSWERS-Subcuticular
How much 0.25% bupivacine (Marcaine) should be mixed with 1 mL of
1.0% lidocaine (Xylocaine) to make the solution equal strengths of both
meds? - ANSWERS-4.0 mL
List in order the the sequence of induction for general anesthesia: -
ANSWERS-1,3,2,4,5
Explaining the step of the ESU circuit. Explain that the electric current is
channeled back to the generator through the: - ANSWERS-Dispersive
(Inactive) Electrode
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Which is classified as a clean-contaminated wound (Class II)? -
ANSWERS-Suprapubic Prostatectomy
A patient undergoing a procedure while under general anesthesia begins
to experience muscle rigidity, followed by tachycardia, metabolic and
respiratory acidosis, and cardiac dysrhythmias. Which is the patient
experiencing? - ANSWERS-Malignant Hyperthermia
During a transurethral resection of the prostate, bleeding is controlled
by: - ANSWERS-Cauterization
Wrinkle-free padding is applied to an extremity before application of a
tourniquet to avoid: - ANSWERS-Skin injuries
A potential surgical complication of an inguinal herniorrhaphy is injury
to the: - ANSWERS-Spermatic Cord
Which of the following instruments may be used to extend the the
arteriotomy during a carotid endarterectomy? - ANSWERS-Potts-Smith
END OF
PAGE
1
, CST - NBSTSA EXAM LATEST
Tp prevent contamination at the end of a surgical procedure, which of
the following should be removed LAST by the surgical technologist in
the scrub role? - ANSWERS-Surgical Gloves
What is the function of silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene)? - ANSWERS-
Antimicrobial
When inflating a 5-cc balloon on Foley cath, which one of the following
would be the MOST appropriate choice? - ANSWERS-8-10 mL of
Sterile
A T-tube drain may be used: - ANSWERS-Choledochotomy
Which of the following spore-forming microorganisms are used as
biological monitors for checking steam sterilization for a load of
instruments in a rigid container? - ANSWERS-Bacillus Stearo.
Patient with multiple trauma injuries requires surgical intervention.
Patient has history of DVT and currently taking anticoagulants. What
should be done to ensure a clot does not develop? - ANSWERS-Place a
sequential compression device on lower extremities.
END OF
PAGE
2
, CST - NBSTSA EXAM LATEST
Which of the following congenital anomalies does the urethra open on
the underside of the penis? - ANSWERS-Hypospadias
The vermiform appendix originates from: - ANSWERS-Cecum
Which of the following is reshaped during a total hip arthroplasty? -
ANSWERS-Acetabulum
A Balfour is used for which procedure? - ANSWERS-Sigmoid
Resection
Surgery to repair the Colles' fracture is performed on which type of
bone? - ANSWERS-Long
To prevent toxicity and vascular events in a patient where PMMA is
used, what device should a scrub tech have available? - ANSWERS-
Pulse Lavage
In metastatic cancer, tumors extend beyond the regional area by which
system? - ANSWERS-Lymphatic
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PAGE
3
, CST - NBSTSA EXAM LATEST
Which of the following is a type of herniation that occurs with
protrusion of the peritoneal sac and its contents (momentum or
abdominal viscera)? - ANSWERS-Umbilicus
A colonoscopy has just concluded, it is time to reprocess the instruments
used in the case. Which is the MOST effective method for processing
the endoscopes? - ANSWERS-Glutarldenyue
Which suturing techniques features short lateral stitches that are taken
beneath the epithelial layer of the skin? - ANSWERS-Subcuticular
How much 0.25% bupivacine (Marcaine) should be mixed with 1 mL of
1.0% lidocaine (Xylocaine) to make the solution equal strengths of both
meds? - ANSWERS-4.0 mL
List in order the the sequence of induction for general anesthesia: -
ANSWERS-1,3,2,4,5
Explaining the step of the ESU circuit. Explain that the electric current is
channeled back to the generator through the: - ANSWERS-Dispersive
(Inactive) Electrode
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PAGE
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