CST Certification / Score 100% / 2025 Update / Pre-Operative Preparation Exam Guide
Ace the Pre-Operative Preparation section of your Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification exam with this targeted 2025 study guide. This essential resource covers the critical duties performed before a patient enters the OR: performing surgical hand antisepsis (scrubbing), donning sterile gown and gloves (closed/open gloving), preparing the sterile field and Mayo stand, draping the patient and equipment, and ensuring all instruments, supplies, and equipment are available and functioning. Featuring step-by-step procedural reviews, aseptic technique scenarios, and practice questions, this guide ensures you master the foundational skills needed to pass the exam and support safe surgery from the start.
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- February 10, 2026
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- 2025/2026
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