NBSTSA PSI CST EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing?
A. several squared gauze sponges
B. Rolled gauze and an abdominal pad
C. several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
D. gauze sponges and a Velcro strap
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Question 2
When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used to
grasp the cervix?
A. Sims
B. Auvard
C. Schroeder
D. Bozeman
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Schroeder
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,Question 3
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
A. three, two
B. two, three
C. three, three
D. two, two
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Three, Two
Question 4
When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify the
A. circulating nurse.
B. contaminating team member.
C. OR supervisor.
D. anesthesia provider.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Contaminating team member
Question 5
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an excessive production
of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?
A. hydrocephalus
B. encephalocele
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,C. cranial bifida
D. craniosynostosis
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Hydrocephalus
Question 6
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical
technologist should request additional
A. lap sponges
B. Raytec sponges.
C. Kitners.
D. cottonoids.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Lap Sponges
Question 7
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the
A. diaphysis.
B. medullary canal.
C. epiphyseal plate.
D. articular cartilage.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Epiphyseal plate
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, Question 8
In which of the following situations can a DNR order be continued in an unconscious
patient for a surgical procedure?
A. The patient's durable POA requests it be continued.
B. The patient's family requests it be continued.
C. The surgeon requests its be continued.
D. The CRNA requests it be continued.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. The patient's durable POA requests it be continued.
Question 9
A surgeon asks for warm irrigation after a right hemicolectomy. Which of the following
BEST describes the reason for irrigating at this point in the procedure?
A. to clean out the area of any loose tissue
B. to maintain the core body temperature
C. to eliminate any infection causing microbes
D. to aid visual inspection for leakage
CORRECT ANSWER
D. to aid visual inspection for leakage
Question 10
The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is
4
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing?
A. several squared gauze sponges
B. Rolled gauze and an abdominal pad
C. several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
D. gauze sponges and a Velcro strap
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Question 2
When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used to
grasp the cervix?
A. Sims
B. Auvard
C. Schroeder
D. Bozeman
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Schroeder
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,Question 3
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
A. three, two
B. two, three
C. three, three
D. two, two
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Three, Two
Question 4
When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify the
A. circulating nurse.
B. contaminating team member.
C. OR supervisor.
D. anesthesia provider.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Contaminating team member
Question 5
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an excessive production
of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?
A. hydrocephalus
B. encephalocele
2
,C. cranial bifida
D. craniosynostosis
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Hydrocephalus
Question 6
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical
technologist should request additional
A. lap sponges
B. Raytec sponges.
C. Kitners.
D. cottonoids.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Lap Sponges
Question 7
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the
A. diaphysis.
B. medullary canal.
C. epiphyseal plate.
D. articular cartilage.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Epiphyseal plate
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, Question 8
In which of the following situations can a DNR order be continued in an unconscious
patient for a surgical procedure?
A. The patient's durable POA requests it be continued.
B. The patient's family requests it be continued.
C. The surgeon requests its be continued.
D. The CRNA requests it be continued.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. The patient's durable POA requests it be continued.
Question 9
A surgeon asks for warm irrigation after a right hemicolectomy. Which of the following
BEST describes the reason for irrigating at this point in the procedure?
A. to clean out the area of any loose tissue
B. to maintain the core body temperature
C. to eliminate any infection causing microbes
D. to aid visual inspection for leakage
CORRECT ANSWER
D. to aid visual inspection for leakage
Question 10
The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is
4
