CST - NBSTSA EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
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In metastatic cancer, tumors extend beyond the regional area by which system? - ANSWER-Lymphatic
In order to remove a portion of the kidney, the surgeon must enter what? - ANSWER-Gerota's fascia
In preparation for a cranial aneurysm, which piece of equipment would most likely be used? - ANSWER-
Microscope
In the which of the following procedures will the surgical technologist expect to use cottonoids? -
ANSWER-Lumbar Laminectomy
In which position is the patient in if they are lying supine with legs separated, flexed, and raised in
stirrups - ANSWER-Lithotomy
In which position would a person be if lying on their back? - ANSWER-Supine
Instruments that come in contact with the appendiceal stump during an appendectomy should be: -
ANSWER-Placed in a separate bin
It is important that the patient void before pelvic surgery to prevent: - ANSWER-Bladder injury
List in order the the sequence of induction for general anesthesia: - ANSWER-1,3,2,4,5
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called: - ANSWER-mydriatics
On which of the following would an antiseptic be used? - ANSWER-Skin surface
Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on the gown are considered unsterile because they
are: - ANSWER-Absorbant and collect moisture
,Once the spinous process is exposed during a laminectomy, the next instrument needed for the removal
of the lamina is a: - ANSWER-Kerrison rongeur
Patient with multiple trauma injuries requires surgical intervention. Patient has history of DVT and
currently taking anticoagulants. What should be done to ensure a clot does not develop? - ANSWER-
Place a sequential compression device on lower extremities.
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a(n): - ANSWER-Informed consent
Places the following phases of wound healing by first intention in correct order from first to last. -
ANSWER-III, I, II
Ratcheted instruments should be: - ANSWER-Opened for washing and sterilizing
Removing a cataract by ultrasonic vibration and aspiration is called: - ANSWER-Phacoemulsification
Retention sutures are advantageous when the patient is: - ANSWER-Obese
Scoliosis is most commonly found in which curve of the vertebral column? - ANSWER-Thoracic
Sponges that have been added to the sterile field after a procedure has begun should be counted by the:
- ANSWER-Surgical technologist in the scrub role and the circulator
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? - ANSWER-New sterile supplies and instruments should be
obtained for OR two and the setup in OR one should be disposed of
Surgery to repair the Colles' fracture is performed on which type of bone? - ANSWER-Long
Surgical loupes are used to: - ANSWER-Magnify the surgical field
, The agent used to flush an artery to prevent clotting is: - ANSWER-heparin
The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place by which of the following types of suture? -
ANSWER-Purse-string
The apron-like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is the: - ANSWER-omentum
The Bowie-Dick test is performed: - ANSWER-daily
The destruction of organisms in an autoclave is accomplished by the: - ANSWER-Coagulation of cell
protein
The diagnostic procedure that examines the interior of the respiratory structures is: - ANSWER-
Bronchoscopy
The drug MOST commonly used to treat ventricular tachycardia is: - ANSWER-Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
The ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel that allows blood to go around the baby's lungs before birth.
What is the condition in which this does not close? - ANSWER-Patent ductus arteriosus
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: - ANSWER-alpha-
chymotrypsin
The first pair of cranial nerves is associated with - ANSWER-Smell
The large intestine extends from the: - ANSWER-cecum to anus
The middle part of the small intestine is the: - ANSWER-Jejunum
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In metastatic cancer, tumors extend beyond the regional area by which system? - ANSWER-Lymphatic
In order to remove a portion of the kidney, the surgeon must enter what? - ANSWER-Gerota's fascia
In preparation for a cranial aneurysm, which piece of equipment would most likely be used? - ANSWER-
Microscope
In the which of the following procedures will the surgical technologist expect to use cottonoids? -
ANSWER-Lumbar Laminectomy
In which position is the patient in if they are lying supine with legs separated, flexed, and raised in
stirrups - ANSWER-Lithotomy
In which position would a person be if lying on their back? - ANSWER-Supine
Instruments that come in contact with the appendiceal stump during an appendectomy should be: -
ANSWER-Placed in a separate bin
It is important that the patient void before pelvic surgery to prevent: - ANSWER-Bladder injury
List in order the the sequence of induction for general anesthesia: - ANSWER-1,3,2,4,5
Medication used to dilate the pupil is called: - ANSWER-mydriatics
On which of the following would an antiseptic be used? - ANSWER-Skin surface
Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on the gown are considered unsterile because they
are: - ANSWER-Absorbant and collect moisture
,Once the spinous process is exposed during a laminectomy, the next instrument needed for the removal
of the lamina is a: - ANSWER-Kerrison rongeur
Patient with multiple trauma injuries requires surgical intervention. Patient has history of DVT and
currently taking anticoagulants. What should be done to ensure a clot does not develop? - ANSWER-
Place a sequential compression device on lower extremities.
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a(n): - ANSWER-Informed consent
Places the following phases of wound healing by first intention in correct order from first to last. -
ANSWER-III, I, II
Ratcheted instruments should be: - ANSWER-Opened for washing and sterilizing
Removing a cataract by ultrasonic vibration and aspiration is called: - ANSWER-Phacoemulsification
Retention sutures are advantageous when the patient is: - ANSWER-Obese
Scoliosis is most commonly found in which curve of the vertebral column? - ANSWER-Thoracic
Sponges that have been added to the sterile field after a procedure has begun should be counted by the:
- ANSWER-Surgical technologist in the scrub role and the circulator
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? - ANSWER-New sterile supplies and instruments should be
obtained for OR two and the setup in OR one should be disposed of
Surgery to repair the Colles' fracture is performed on which type of bone? - ANSWER-Long
Surgical loupes are used to: - ANSWER-Magnify the surgical field
, The agent used to flush an artery to prevent clotting is: - ANSWER-heparin
The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place by which of the following types of suture? -
ANSWER-Purse-string
The apron-like structure attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is the: - ANSWER-omentum
The Bowie-Dick test is performed: - ANSWER-daily
The destruction of organisms in an autoclave is accomplished by the: - ANSWER-Coagulation of cell
protein
The diagnostic procedure that examines the interior of the respiratory structures is: - ANSWER-
Bronchoscopy
The drug MOST commonly used to treat ventricular tachycardia is: - ANSWER-Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
The ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel that allows blood to go around the baby's lungs before birth.
What is the condition in which this does not close? - ANSWER-Patent ductus arteriosus
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: - ANSWER-alpha-
chymotrypsin
The first pair of cranial nerves is associated with - ANSWER-Smell
The large intestine extends from the: - ANSWER-cecum to anus
The middle part of the small intestine is the: - ANSWER-Jejunum
