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CST FINAL EXAM 2022 Decontamination Ans: Soiled instruments and other items recieved in the central service department. Cleaning Ans: The first step in the sterilization process is PPE (personal protective equipment) Ans: To minimize their exposure to bloodhound pathogens CST tech must s...

1. Which of the following clips is used for scalp hemostasis in cranial procedures? A. Raney b.Filshie c. Hemoclip d. Backhaus Correct Answer: A. Raney The local freezing of diseased tissue to facilitate removal without bleeding is: a. Cryosurgery b. Electrocautery c. Diathermy d. harmo...

Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar process? a. teeth b. villi c. sinuses d. tonsils Correct Answer: a. teeth Villi are finger-like projections Sinuses are air filled cavities Tonsils are in the throat Which of the following is the wound classification for a bro...

A SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST IS PREPARING THE INCISION SITE FOR THE DRESSING FOLLWING A (TAH). THE PATIENT HAS DEVELOPED A HEMATOMA AT THE INCISION SITE. THE SURGEON HAS LEFT THE ROOM. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS SHOULD THE SURGICAL TECH TAKE? A. PLACE A PRESSURE DRESSING B. COVER WITH DERMABOND C. ST...

the vein where blood is drawn from inside the elbow - median cubital vein the glomerulus is - a cluster of capillaries at one end of the nephron the kidney directly controls blood pressure due to its regulation of fluid in the body the gastrocnemius is the chief muscle of the - stomach coverings of ...

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 b...

Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles) Correct Answer: Tympanosplasty After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator and proceeds to prep the patient for surgery. What is the b...

Which of the following is the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes? A. foramen ovale B. foramen magnum C. foramen rotundum D. foramen of Bochdalek correct answer: B. foramen magnum Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR 1. A surg...

Bakes dilator correct answer: the instrument used for common duct exploration during an open cholecystectomy Pratt dilator correct answer: to dilate the cervix transvaginally, uterine dilator Van Buren Urethral Sound correct answer: measures the depth of the urethra; relieves urethral stric...

The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: correct answer: Alpha-chymotrypsin use as first line defense in sinus bradycardia 0.5mg every 3-5 minutes as needed MAX is 3mg ( think alive gets 0.5) do not use if hypothermia correct answer: Atropine Sulfate ...

Which of the following is the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes? correct answer: B. foramen magnum Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR 1. A surgical technologist was just informed that the case has been moved to OR 2 and the next ca...

1. Which of the following clips is used for scalp hemostasis in cranial procedures? A. Raney b.Filshie c. Hemoclip d. Backhaus correct answer: A. Raney The local freezing of diseased tissue to facilitate removal without bleeding is: a. Cryosurgery b. Electrocautery c. Diathermy d. harmo...

Which is used for scalp hemostasis in cranial procedures? correct answer: Raney Local freezing of diseased tissue to facilitate removal without bleeding correct answer: Cryosurgery In severe aortic stenosis, all are indications of valve replacement except: correct answer: Palpitations In...

Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? A. Teeth B. Villi C. Sinuses D. Tonsils correct answer: A. Teeth Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? A. Clean B. Contaminated C. Dirty and Infected D. Clean-contaminated correct ans...