CST Exam #4 Questions 175
What is used to retract the spermatic cord during an inguinal herniorraphy? - Answer: Penrose
Drain
Why is an indwelling Foley catheter placed prior to a hysterectomy? - Answer: Avoid injury to
the bladder
Which of the following scissors is the best choice for extending an arterial incision? - Answer:
Potts-Smith
Which of the following is used to stain the cervix for a Schiller's test? - Answer: Lugol's solution
Which of the following arises from the left ventricle of the heart? - Answer: Ascending Aorta
What method is used to confirm that the items have been exposed to the sterilization process,
but sterility is not guaranteed? - Answer: Chemical
Why would the hair of a patient undergoing craniotomy be bagged, labeled and saved? -
Answer: It is patient's property
When preparing a double basin for sterilization, the: - Answer: Basin should be separated by a
porous, absorbent towel
Which structure, during total hip arthroplasty, requires intramuscular reaming prior to
placement of a prosthesis? - Answer: Femoral canal
Which of the following is the least restrictive form of credentialing? - Answer: Registration
Which drug classification is Demerol? - Answer: Analgesic
,CST Exam #4 Questions 175
What should the transported to the PACU with a patient who underwent a thyroidectomy? -
Answer: Tracheotomy tray
What is the chemical abbreviation for sodium chloride? - Answer: NaCI
Which organelle is responsible for packaging of proteins? - Answer: Golgi complex
Which procedure would utilize the instrument shown below? - Answer: Hemorrhoidectomy
What type of treatment does the patient authorize when signing a general consent form? -
Answer: All routine treatment or procedure
Which medication can be used as a topical jelly during cystoscopy procedure? - Answer:
Xylocaine
Which of the following is a primary postoperative complication of carotid endarterectomy? -
Answer: Stroke
During which procedure would the instrument shown below be used? - Answer: T A H (Total
Abdominal Hysterectomy)
When it is acceptable to open surgical dressing sponges? - Answer: After final count
What is the correct procedure to follow when a sterilized rigid instrument container is opened
and condensation is observed? - Answer: Don't use; return to sterile processing department
Which method of sterilization requires an aeration cycle? - Answer: EtO
, CST Exam #4 Questions 175
Elevated IOP in a glaucoma patient is a result of excess: - Answer: Aqueous humor
Where should the grounding pad be placed on a patient undergoing a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy who has a right hip prosthesis? - Answer: Left anterior thigh
The instrument below is used during a: - Answer: Vaginal hysterectomy
The trendelenburg position is often used for surgery on the: - Answer: Lower abdomen and
pelvis
The large artery that arises from the left side if the aortic arch and descends into the arm is the:
- Answer: Subclavian
Lesions in which part of the brain may affect balance and coordination? - Answer: Cerebellum
Which of the following utilizes the process of cavitation? - Answer: Ultrasonic cleaner
Which of the following is the name for a dorsally angulated fracture of the distal radius? -
Answer: Colles' fracture
During which procedure would the instrument shown below be used? - Answer:
Cholecystectomy
Which ligament is transected during surgery for the Quervain's disease? - Answer: Dorsal carpal
In order to minimize mucosal irritation during urinary catheterization the tip of the catheter is
dipped in which of the following? - Answer: K-Y Jelly
What is used to retract the spermatic cord during an inguinal herniorraphy? - Answer: Penrose
Drain
Why is an indwelling Foley catheter placed prior to a hysterectomy? - Answer: Avoid injury to
the bladder
Which of the following scissors is the best choice for extending an arterial incision? - Answer:
Potts-Smith
Which of the following is used to stain the cervix for a Schiller's test? - Answer: Lugol's solution
Which of the following arises from the left ventricle of the heart? - Answer: Ascending Aorta
What method is used to confirm that the items have been exposed to the sterilization process,
but sterility is not guaranteed? - Answer: Chemical
Why would the hair of a patient undergoing craniotomy be bagged, labeled and saved? -
Answer: It is patient's property
When preparing a double basin for sterilization, the: - Answer: Basin should be separated by a
porous, absorbent towel
Which structure, during total hip arthroplasty, requires intramuscular reaming prior to
placement of a prosthesis? - Answer: Femoral canal
Which of the following is the least restrictive form of credentialing? - Answer: Registration
Which drug classification is Demerol? - Answer: Analgesic
,CST Exam #4 Questions 175
What should the transported to the PACU with a patient who underwent a thyroidectomy? -
Answer: Tracheotomy tray
What is the chemical abbreviation for sodium chloride? - Answer: NaCI
Which organelle is responsible for packaging of proteins? - Answer: Golgi complex
Which procedure would utilize the instrument shown below? - Answer: Hemorrhoidectomy
What type of treatment does the patient authorize when signing a general consent form? -
Answer: All routine treatment or procedure
Which medication can be used as a topical jelly during cystoscopy procedure? - Answer:
Xylocaine
Which of the following is a primary postoperative complication of carotid endarterectomy? -
Answer: Stroke
During which procedure would the instrument shown below be used? - Answer: T A H (Total
Abdominal Hysterectomy)
When it is acceptable to open surgical dressing sponges? - Answer: After final count
What is the correct procedure to follow when a sterilized rigid instrument container is opened
and condensation is observed? - Answer: Don't use; return to sterile processing department
Which method of sterilization requires an aeration cycle? - Answer: EtO
, CST Exam #4 Questions 175
Elevated IOP in a glaucoma patient is a result of excess: - Answer: Aqueous humor
Where should the grounding pad be placed on a patient undergoing a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy who has a right hip prosthesis? - Answer: Left anterior thigh
The instrument below is used during a: - Answer: Vaginal hysterectomy
The trendelenburg position is often used for surgery on the: - Answer: Lower abdomen and
pelvis
The large artery that arises from the left side if the aortic arch and descends into the arm is the:
- Answer: Subclavian
Lesions in which part of the brain may affect balance and coordination? - Answer: Cerebellum
Which of the following utilizes the process of cavitation? - Answer: Ultrasonic cleaner
Which of the following is the name for a dorsally angulated fracture of the distal radius? -
Answer: Colles' fracture
During which procedure would the instrument shown below be used? - Answer:
Cholecystectomy
Which ligament is transected during surgery for the Quervain's disease? - Answer: Dorsal carpal
In order to minimize mucosal irritation during urinary catheterization the tip of the catheter is
dipped in which of the following? - Answer: K-Y Jelly
