CST Certification Exam #2 questions and verified
answers (detailed & elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2025
TESTS!!
Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia? V
Ans: Mineral oil - What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction from the dermatome?
Ans: Donor site first - What is the proper sterile technique when performing the prep for a split-
thickness skin graft?
Ans: 12-15 mm Hg - What is the recommended range of intra-abdominal pressure in an adult patient
when using an insufflator during a laparoscopic procedure?
Ans: Strabismus -What term refers to the inability to direct both eyes at the same object?
Ans: Endarterectomy - What procedure is performed to correct chronic cerebral ischemia?
Ans: 18 percent -According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to the front and back of
the trunk?
Ans: Hyperplasia - What term refers to an abnormal increase in the number of cells?
,Ans: Granulation - A second intention wound heals by?
Ans: Lidocaine - Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with?
Ans: 60 - How many milliliters equal two ounces?
Ans: Not permissable under any circumstances - Covering a sterile back table for later use is?
Ans: Trendelenburg - In which position would a patient be placed to counteract hypovolemia?
Ans: Swaged monofilament
What type of suture creates the least tissue trauma and drag?
Ans: OSHA
What organization has legal oversight for the safety of healthcare providers in the work place?
Ans: Physiological and survival
Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is most applicable to the surgical patient?
Ans: Gloves removed first
, What would be incorrect technique when removing the sterile gown and gloves?
Ans: Abdominoperineal resection
What type of procedure might require a laparoscopy combination drape?
Ans: Coagulation of protein
Cell destruction by steam sterilization occurs by?
Ans: Unfold drape before bringing up to the OR table
What technique is not acceptable when draping?
Ans: Allow the use of pulse oximeter
A patient's fingernail polish is removed to?
Ans: Reduce mirobial count
What is the purpose of maintaining the air exchange rate at 15-20 times per hour in the OR?
Ans: 10
How many mL of water is necessary to inflate a 5 mL balloon on the Foley indwelling catheter?
answers (detailed & elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2025
TESTS!!
Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia? V
Ans: Mineral oil - What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction from the dermatome?
Ans: Donor site first - What is the proper sterile technique when performing the prep for a split-
thickness skin graft?
Ans: 12-15 mm Hg - What is the recommended range of intra-abdominal pressure in an adult patient
when using an insufflator during a laparoscopic procedure?
Ans: Strabismus -What term refers to the inability to direct both eyes at the same object?
Ans: Endarterectomy - What procedure is performed to correct chronic cerebral ischemia?
Ans: 18 percent -According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to the front and back of
the trunk?
Ans: Hyperplasia - What term refers to an abnormal increase in the number of cells?
,Ans: Granulation - A second intention wound heals by?
Ans: Lidocaine - Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with?
Ans: 60 - How many milliliters equal two ounces?
Ans: Not permissable under any circumstances - Covering a sterile back table for later use is?
Ans: Trendelenburg - In which position would a patient be placed to counteract hypovolemia?
Ans: Swaged monofilament
What type of suture creates the least tissue trauma and drag?
Ans: OSHA
What organization has legal oversight for the safety of healthcare providers in the work place?
Ans: Physiological and survival
Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is most applicable to the surgical patient?
Ans: Gloves removed first
, What would be incorrect technique when removing the sterile gown and gloves?
Ans: Abdominoperineal resection
What type of procedure might require a laparoscopy combination drape?
Ans: Coagulation of protein
Cell destruction by steam sterilization occurs by?
Ans: Unfold drape before bringing up to the OR table
What technique is not acceptable when draping?
Ans: Allow the use of pulse oximeter
A patient's fingernail polish is removed to?
Ans: Reduce mirobial count
What is the purpose of maintaining the air exchange rate at 15-20 times per hour in the OR?
Ans: 10
How many mL of water is necessary to inflate a 5 mL balloon on the Foley indwelling catheter?
