CST Practice Test 8 Questions with
Complete Solutions20
Which safety must be made when working with a laser? - ANSWERS-Drapes around the target
tissue are mositened
What is the cause of multiple colored stain on peel packed items after sterilization in an
autoclave - ANSWERS-Condensation
What is the body position when transferring a patient from the OR table to the gurney -
ANSWERS-Keep body close to the patient
Which elevator is used to separate the tissue in the nasal septum? - ANSWERS-Freer
Cerumious gland secretes - ANSWERS-Ear wax
What is placed on the arm prior to placement of a tourniquet - ANSWERS-Cotton
What is the effect of the topical application of cocaine - ANSWERS-Vasoconstriction and
analgesia
The most important reason to keep the pneumatic tourniquet dry is to prevent the skin -
ANSWERS-From mace ration or burns
What is the most appropriate method to remove drapes at the end of a procedure - ANSWERS-
Roll with as little activity as possible
,A patients legs should be uncrossed during surgery to - ANSWERS-Prevent neurovascular
compromise
Irrigation of a masectomy wound with sterile water causes cancer cells to - ANSWERS-Rupture
Which if the following require an extra corporeal pump? - ANSWERS-Coronary Artery Bypass
Graft
Which of the following are signs of hemmorrhage
A) bradycardia
B) hypotension
C) hypertension
D) tachycardia - ANSWERS-B (hypotension)& D (tachycardia)
What is the drape used in TURP? - ANSWERS-Urology
Which of the following is true concerning the sterilization of implant needed during a
procedure? - ANSWERS-The temperature and pressure of the autoclave must be 279 degrees F
and 27 psi
Which if the following is a vasoconstrictor - ANSWERS-Adrenaline
Which procedure would require an Ellik Evacuator - ANSWERS-Transurethral resection of the
prostate
Which item is the fuel source for fire at the surgical site - ANSWERS-Oxygen
Lahey tenaculum isused in - ANSWERS-Thyroidectomy
, Taylor retractor is used in - ANSWERS-Laminectomy
During a case, a medical student that was asked to hold a retractor dropped his hands below
the table level. The STSR should - ANSWERS-Inform the student that he broke a sterile
technique
What is the incision for gastro plasty - ANSWERS-Upper median
What are the complications of wound healing?
A) dehiscence
B) eviseraction
C) granulation
D) herniation - ANSWERS-A(dehiscence) B(eviseration) D(herniation)
A surgeon during a Lap cole ask for a C-arm, which of the following would he preform -
ANSWERS-Intraoperative Cholangiogram
Standard precautions require that used injection needles be - ANSWERS-Placed in puncture
resistant container
Which if the following situation is a risk with respect to the fire triangle - ANSWERS-
Thyroidectomy prepped with alcohol and drapes with incised drape
In lithotomy position, knee supports must be padded to - ANSWERS-Prevent peroneal nerve
damage
2000cc is equivalent to - ANSWERS-2 liters
Complete Solutions20
Which safety must be made when working with a laser? - ANSWERS-Drapes around the target
tissue are mositened
What is the cause of multiple colored stain on peel packed items after sterilization in an
autoclave - ANSWERS-Condensation
What is the body position when transferring a patient from the OR table to the gurney -
ANSWERS-Keep body close to the patient
Which elevator is used to separate the tissue in the nasal septum? - ANSWERS-Freer
Cerumious gland secretes - ANSWERS-Ear wax
What is placed on the arm prior to placement of a tourniquet - ANSWERS-Cotton
What is the effect of the topical application of cocaine - ANSWERS-Vasoconstriction and
analgesia
The most important reason to keep the pneumatic tourniquet dry is to prevent the skin -
ANSWERS-From mace ration or burns
What is the most appropriate method to remove drapes at the end of a procedure - ANSWERS-
Roll with as little activity as possible
,A patients legs should be uncrossed during surgery to - ANSWERS-Prevent neurovascular
compromise
Irrigation of a masectomy wound with sterile water causes cancer cells to - ANSWERS-Rupture
Which if the following require an extra corporeal pump? - ANSWERS-Coronary Artery Bypass
Graft
Which of the following are signs of hemmorrhage
A) bradycardia
B) hypotension
C) hypertension
D) tachycardia - ANSWERS-B (hypotension)& D (tachycardia)
What is the drape used in TURP? - ANSWERS-Urology
Which of the following is true concerning the sterilization of implant needed during a
procedure? - ANSWERS-The temperature and pressure of the autoclave must be 279 degrees F
and 27 psi
Which if the following is a vasoconstrictor - ANSWERS-Adrenaline
Which procedure would require an Ellik Evacuator - ANSWERS-Transurethral resection of the
prostate
Which item is the fuel source for fire at the surgical site - ANSWERS-Oxygen
Lahey tenaculum isused in - ANSWERS-Thyroidectomy
, Taylor retractor is used in - ANSWERS-Laminectomy
During a case, a medical student that was asked to hold a retractor dropped his hands below
the table level. The STSR should - ANSWERS-Inform the student that he broke a sterile
technique
What is the incision for gastro plasty - ANSWERS-Upper median
What are the complications of wound healing?
A) dehiscence
B) eviseraction
C) granulation
D) herniation - ANSWERS-A(dehiscence) B(eviseration) D(herniation)
A surgeon during a Lap cole ask for a C-arm, which of the following would he preform -
ANSWERS-Intraoperative Cholangiogram
Standard precautions require that used injection needles be - ANSWERS-Placed in puncture
resistant container
Which if the following situation is a risk with respect to the fire triangle - ANSWERS-
Thyroidectomy prepped with alcohol and drapes with incised drape
In lithotomy position, knee supports must be padded to - ANSWERS-Prevent peroneal nerve
damage
2000cc is equivalent to - ANSWERS-2 liters
