CST Practice Test 8 Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Which safety must be made when working with a laser? - Correct answer-Drapes
around the target tissue are mositened
What is the cause of multiple colored stain on peel packed items after sterilization
in an autoclave - Correct answer-Condensation
What is the body position when transferring a patient from the OR table to the
gurney - Correct answer-Keep body close to the patient
Which elevator is used to separate the tissue in the nasal septum? - Correct answer-
Freer
Cerumious gland secretes - Correct answer-Ear wax
What is placed on the arm prior to placement of a tourniquet - Correct answer-
Cotton
What is the effect of the topical application of cocaine - Correct answer-
Vasoconstriction and analgesia
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,The most important reason to keep the pneumatic tourniquet dry is to prevent the
skin - Correct answer-From mace ration or burns
What is the most appropriate method to remove drapes at the end of a procedure -
Correct answer-Roll with as little activity as possible
A patients legs should be uncrossed during surgery to - Correct answer-Prevent
neurovascular compromise
Irrigation of a masectomy wound with sterile water causes cancer cells to - Correct
answer-Rupture
Which if the following require an extra corporeal pump? - Correct answer-
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Which of the following are signs of hemmorrhage
A) bradycardia
B) hypotension
C) hypertension
D) tachycardia - Correct answer-B (hypotension)& D (tachycardia)
What is the drape used in TURP? - Correct answer-Urology
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, Which of the following is true concerning the sterilization of implant needed
during a procedure? - Correct answer-The temperature and pressure of the
autoclave must be 279 degrees F and 27 psi
Which if the following is a vasoconstrictor - Correct answer-Adrenaline
Which procedure would require an Ellik Evacuator - Correct answer-Transurethral
resection of the prostate
Which item is the fuel source for fire at the surgical site - Correct answer-Oxygen
Lahey tenaculum isused in - Correct answer-Thyroidectomy
Taylor retractor is used in - Correct answer-Laminectomy
During a case, a medical student that was asked to hold a retractor dropped his
hands below the table level. The STSR should - Correct answer-Inform the student
that he broke a sterile technique
What is the incision for gastro plasty - Correct answer-Upper median
What are the complications of wound healing?
A) dehiscence
B) eviseraction
C) granulation
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Answers Graded A+
Which safety must be made when working with a laser? - Correct answer-Drapes
around the target tissue are mositened
What is the cause of multiple colored stain on peel packed items after sterilization
in an autoclave - Correct answer-Condensation
What is the body position when transferring a patient from the OR table to the
gurney - Correct answer-Keep body close to the patient
Which elevator is used to separate the tissue in the nasal septum? - Correct answer-
Freer
Cerumious gland secretes - Correct answer-Ear wax
What is placed on the arm prior to placement of a tourniquet - Correct answer-
Cotton
What is the effect of the topical application of cocaine - Correct answer-
Vasoconstriction and analgesia
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,The most important reason to keep the pneumatic tourniquet dry is to prevent the
skin - Correct answer-From mace ration or burns
What is the most appropriate method to remove drapes at the end of a procedure -
Correct answer-Roll with as little activity as possible
A patients legs should be uncrossed during surgery to - Correct answer-Prevent
neurovascular compromise
Irrigation of a masectomy wound with sterile water causes cancer cells to - Correct
answer-Rupture
Which if the following require an extra corporeal pump? - Correct answer-
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Which of the following are signs of hemmorrhage
A) bradycardia
B) hypotension
C) hypertension
D) tachycardia - Correct answer-B (hypotension)& D (tachycardia)
What is the drape used in TURP? - Correct answer-Urology
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, Which of the following is true concerning the sterilization of implant needed
during a procedure? - Correct answer-The temperature and pressure of the
autoclave must be 279 degrees F and 27 psi
Which if the following is a vasoconstrictor - Correct answer-Adrenaline
Which procedure would require an Ellik Evacuator - Correct answer-Transurethral
resection of the prostate
Which item is the fuel source for fire at the surgical site - Correct answer-Oxygen
Lahey tenaculum isused in - Correct answer-Thyroidectomy
Taylor retractor is used in - Correct answer-Laminectomy
During a case, a medical student that was asked to hold a retractor dropped his
hands below the table level. The STSR should - Correct answer-Inform the student
that he broke a sterile technique
What is the incision for gastro plasty - Correct answer-Upper median
What are the complications of wound healing?
A) dehiscence
B) eviseraction
C) granulation
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