CST - NBSTSA Exam Questions
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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 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
,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
Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a bowel resection? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Allen
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,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
Immediately before a hemorrhoidectomy, which procedure might be performed on
the patient in the operating room? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sigmoidectomy
, When a break in antisecptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist in the scrub
role should first notify the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Contaminating team member
Sponges that have been added to the sterile field after a procedure has begun
should be counted by the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Surgical technologist in the
scrub role and the circulator
What is a procedure for removing excess skin from the face and neck? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Rhytidectomy
Which rongeur is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc procedure? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Kerrison
Which procedure is used to visualize the cystic, hepatic, and common ducts? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Cholangiography
Once the spinous process is exposed during a laminectomy, the next instrument
needed for the removal of the lamina is a: - CORRECT ANSWER-Kerrison
rongeur
What should the surgical technologist in the scrub role do during a cardiac
emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER-Remain sterile and keep the table sterile
What is used to stabilize a fractured finger? - CORRECT ANSWER-Kirschner
wires
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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 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
,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
Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a bowel resection? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Allen
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protected by copyright law
,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
Immediately before a hemorrhoidectomy, which procedure might be performed on
the patient in the operating room? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sigmoidectomy
, When a break in antisecptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist in the scrub
role should first notify the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Contaminating team member
Sponges that have been added to the sterile field after a procedure has begun
should be counted by the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Surgical technologist in the
scrub role and the circulator
What is a procedure for removing excess skin from the face and neck? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Rhytidectomy
Which rongeur is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc procedure? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Kerrison
Which procedure is used to visualize the cystic, hepatic, and common ducts? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Cholangiography
Once the spinous process is exposed during a laminectomy, the next instrument
needed for the removal of the lamina is a: - CORRECT ANSWER-Kerrison
rongeur
What should the surgical technologist in the scrub role do during a cardiac
emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER-Remain sterile and keep the table sterile
What is used to stabilize a fractured finger? - CORRECT ANSWER-Kirschner
wires
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