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CST - NBSTSA EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Question 1
Tympanosplasty
Correct Answer
Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic
membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles)
Question 2
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator and proceeds
to prep the patient for surgery. What is the best action to take at this time?
Correct Answer
Regown and reglove the surgeon
Question 3
What position is used for a pneumonectomy?
Correct Answer
Lateral
Question 4
What is the kraske position?
Correct Answer
Anatomical position in which the patient is prone, with hips flexed and elevated,
head and feet down.
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Question 5
Which position is correct for a dilation and curettage?
Correct Answer
Lithotomy
Question 6
When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to the general
abdominal set-up?
Correct Answer
Gastrointestinal
Question 7
What is a fenestrated drape?
Correct Answer
A drape with an opening that allows exposure of the operative site
Question 8
Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR one. A surgical
technologist was just informed that the case has been moved to OR two and the next
case in OR one is scheduled in two hours. What is the best course of action?
Correct Answer
New sterile supplies and instruments should be obtained for OR two and the setup
in OR one should be disposed of
Question 9
What is the first step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet necessary in creating a
bloodless field?
Correct Answer
Padding the area where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
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Question 10
For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should be used?
Correct Answer
Satinsky
Question 11
Surgical loupes are used to:
Correct Answer
Magnify the surgical field
Question 12
Which position is the patient placed in for a right nephrectomy?
Correct Answer
Left lateral kidney
Question 13
Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on the gown are considered
unsterile because they are:
Correct Answer
Absorbant and collect moisture
Question 14
Instruments that come in contact with the appendiceal stump during an
appendectomy should be:
Correct Answer
Placed in a separate bin
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Question 15
Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a bowel resection?
Correct Answer
Allen
Question 16
The primary purpose of chest tubes is to:
Correct Answer
Re-establish the negative pressure
Question 17
Traction sutures are used on common duct explorations to:
Correct Answer
Hold the duct open
Question 18
The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place by which of the following
types of suture?
Correct Answer
Purse-string
Question 19
Which catheter is most commonly used to perform an embolectomy?
Correct Answer
Fogarty
Question 20
A resectoscope is used in what prostatic approach?
Correct Answer
Transurethral
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CST - NBSTSA EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Question 1
Tympanosplasty
Correct Answer
Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic
membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles)
Question 2
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator and proceeds
to prep the patient for surgery. What is the best action to take at this time?
Correct Answer
Regown and reglove the surgeon
Question 3
What position is used for a pneumonectomy?
Correct Answer
Lateral
Question 4
What is the kraske position?
Correct Answer
Anatomical position in which the patient is prone, with hips flexed and elevated,
head and feet down.
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Question 5
Which position is correct for a dilation and curettage?
Correct Answer
Lithotomy
Question 6
When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to the general
abdominal set-up?
Correct Answer
Gastrointestinal
Question 7
What is a fenestrated drape?
Correct Answer
A drape with an opening that allows exposure of the operative site
Question 8
Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR one. A surgical
technologist was just informed that the case has been moved to OR two and the next
case in OR one is scheduled in two hours. What is the best course of action?
Correct Answer
New sterile supplies and instruments should be obtained for OR two and the setup
in OR one should be disposed of
Question 9
What is the first step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet necessary in creating a
bloodless field?
Correct Answer
Padding the area where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
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Question 10
For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should be used?
Correct Answer
Satinsky
Question 11
Surgical loupes are used to:
Correct Answer
Magnify the surgical field
Question 12
Which position is the patient placed in for a right nephrectomy?
Correct Answer
Left lateral kidney
Question 13
Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on the gown are considered
unsterile because they are:
Correct Answer
Absorbant and collect moisture
Question 14
Instruments that come in contact with the appendiceal stump during an
appendectomy should be:
Correct Answer
Placed in a separate bin
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Question 15
Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a bowel resection?
Correct Answer
Allen
Question 16
The primary purpose of chest tubes is to:
Correct Answer
Re-establish the negative pressure
Question 17
Traction sutures are used on common duct explorations to:
Correct Answer
Hold the duct open
Question 18
The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place by which of the following
types of suture?
Correct Answer
Purse-string
Question 19
Which catheter is most commonly used to perform an embolectomy?
Correct Answer
Fogarty
Question 20
A resectoscope is used in what prostatic approach?
Correct Answer
Transurethral
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