CST - NBSTSA app exams Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Tympanosplasty - Correct answer-Surgical operation performed for the
reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the
middle ear (ossicles)
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
What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - Correct answer-Lateral
What is the kraske position? - Correct answer-Anatomical position in which the
patient is prone, with hips flexed and elevated, head and feet down.
Which position is correct for a dilation and curettage? - Correct answer-Lithotomy
When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to the general
abdominal set-up? - Correct answer-Gastrointestinal
What is a fenestrated drape? - Correct answer-A drape with an opening that allows
exposure of the operative site
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,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
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
For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should be used? - Correct answer-
Satinsky
Surgical loupes are used to: - Correct answer-Magnify the surgical field
Which position is the patient placed in for a right nephrectomy? - Correct answer-
Left lateral kidney
Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on the gown are considered
unsterile because they are: - Correct answer-Absorbant and collect moisture
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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, Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a bowel resection? -
Correct answer-Allen
The primary purpose of chest tubes is to: - Correct answer-Re-establish the
negative pressure
Traction sutures are used on common duct explorations to: - Correct answer-Hold
the duct open
The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place by which of the following
types of suture? - Correct answer-Purse-string
Which catheter is most commonly used to perform an embolectomy? - Correct
answer-Fogarty
A resectoscope is used in what prostatic approach? - Correct answer-Transurethral
Which retractor is preferred for a groin incision? - Correct answer-Weitlaner
What type of dressing is applied as a nonadherent dressing? - Correct answer-
Adaptic
During an excisional biopsy of sentinel nodes, the surgical technologist should
prepare specimens using which method? - Correct answer-Placed in separate
containers and identify
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Answers Graded A+
Tympanosplasty - Correct answer-Surgical operation performed for the
reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the
middle ear (ossicles)
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
What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - Correct answer-Lateral
What is the kraske position? - Correct answer-Anatomical position in which the
patient is prone, with hips flexed and elevated, head and feet down.
Which position is correct for a dilation and curettage? - Correct answer-Lithotomy
When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to the general
abdominal set-up? - Correct answer-Gastrointestinal
What is a fenestrated drape? - Correct answer-A drape with an opening that allows
exposure of the operative site
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,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
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
For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should be used? - Correct answer-
Satinsky
Surgical loupes are used to: - Correct answer-Magnify the surgical field
Which position is the patient placed in for a right nephrectomy? - Correct answer-
Left lateral kidney
Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on the gown are considered
unsterile because they are: - Correct answer-Absorbant and collect moisture
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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, Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a bowel resection? -
Correct answer-Allen
The primary purpose of chest tubes is to: - Correct answer-Re-establish the
negative pressure
Traction sutures are used on common duct explorations to: - Correct answer-Hold
the duct open
The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place by which of the following
types of suture? - Correct answer-Purse-string
Which catheter is most commonly used to perform an embolectomy? - Correct
answer-Fogarty
A resectoscope is used in what prostatic approach? - Correct answer-Transurethral
Which retractor is preferred for a groin incision? - Correct answer-Weitlaner
What type of dressing is applied as a nonadherent dressing? - Correct answer-
Adaptic
During an excisional biopsy of sentinel nodes, the surgical technologist should
prepare specimens using which method? - Correct answer-Placed in separate
containers and identify
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