NBSTSA CST PREP QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

NBSTSA CST PREP QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS


While being tranferred from the stretcher to the operating room, the patient
expresses fear if not awakening from anesthesia. The surgical technologist
should - ANSWER-Have the anesthesia care provider address the patients
concerns


The monopolar current of an ESU travels - ANSWER-From the generator to the
active electrode


If a Kelly clamp is left Ina patient who underwent a cholecystectomy, which of
the following legal concepts apply - ANSWER-Res ipsa loquitor


A patients has arrived in the operating room for a bilateral mastectomy. She is
crying inconsolably. The surgical technologist can best console her by saying
which of the following? - ANSWER-We are going to give you the best care
possible


If the parents of a defendant minor requiring emergency surgery cannot be
located, the operative consent form for surgery may be signed by - ANSWER-
Two consulting physicians


A surgical technologist sees a neighbor being admitted. How should the surgical
technologist respond? - ANSWER-Do not acknowledge the neighbor until
greeted first