NBSTSA CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST SELF-
ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION A&B EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is
perforated, and contents begin spilling into the abdomen.
Which of the following should the surgical technologist
anticipate as the NEXT step?
A.Suction the fluid from the abdomen.
B.Continue removing the appendix as planned.
C.Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation.
D.Close the wound and terminate the procedure.
A.Suction the fluid from the abdomen.
A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the
dressing is on. The surgical technologist begins removing all
sharps and non-disposables from the drapes before pushing
everything back. According to best practice, which of the
following should be the NEXT step?
tear it down.
A.Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and tear it down.
B.Pull the drapes off and put them on the back table in case
they are needed again.
C.Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile
until the patient is transported to PACU.
,NBSTSA CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST SELF-
ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION A&B EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
D.Leave the back table, mayo, and basin close to patient in case
they are needed again
A.Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile
until the patient is transported to PACU.
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
C.several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the
pneumatic tourniquet?
A.wrapping the limb sequentially with an Esmarch bandage
from distal to proximal
B.applying the pneumatic tourniquet to the limb and
immediately inflating it
C.prepping the limb with ChloraPrep, including the determined
location of the tourniquet
,NBSTSA CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST SELF-
ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION A&B EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
D.padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with
Webril
D.padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with
Webri
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
C.Schroeder is a tenaculum with a single tooth or a vulsellum
with a double tooth.
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
A.three, two
B.two, three
C.three, three
D.two, two
A.three, two
, NBSTSA CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST SELF-
ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION A&B EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
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.
B.contaminating team member.
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused
by an excessive production of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?
A.hydrocephalus
B.encephalocele
C.cranial bifida
D.craniosynostosis
A.hydrocephalus
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.
ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION A&B EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is
perforated, and contents begin spilling into the abdomen.
Which of the following should the surgical technologist
anticipate as the NEXT step?
A.Suction the fluid from the abdomen.
B.Continue removing the appendix as planned.
C.Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation.
D.Close the wound and terminate the procedure.
A.Suction the fluid from the abdomen.
A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the
dressing is on. The surgical technologist begins removing all
sharps and non-disposables from the drapes before pushing
everything back. According to best practice, which of the
following should be the NEXT step?
tear it down.
A.Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and tear it down.
B.Pull the drapes off and put them on the back table in case
they are needed again.
C.Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile
until the patient is transported to PACU.
,NBSTSA CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST SELF-
ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION A&B EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
D.Leave the back table, mayo, and basin close to patient in case
they are needed again
A.Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile
until the patient is transported to PACU.
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
C.several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the
pneumatic tourniquet?
A.wrapping the limb sequentially with an Esmarch bandage
from distal to proximal
B.applying the pneumatic tourniquet to the limb and
immediately inflating it
C.prepping the limb with ChloraPrep, including the determined
location of the tourniquet
,NBSTSA CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST SELF-
ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION A&B EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
D.padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with
Webril
D.padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with
Webri
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
C.Schroeder is a tenaculum with a single tooth or a vulsellum
with a double tooth.
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
A.three, two
B.two, three
C.three, three
D.two, two
A.three, two
, NBSTSA CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST SELF-
ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION A&B EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE
SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
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.
B.contaminating team member.
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused
by an excessive production of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?
A.hydrocephalus
B.encephalocele
C.cranial bifida
D.craniosynostosis
A.hydrocephalus
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.
