Certified Surgical Technologist Self-Assessment
Examination - Form A&B-with 100% verified solutions-
2023-2024
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A SIGN OF CARDIAC ARREST?
CYANOSIS
List in order the sequence of induc@on for general anesthesia:
leads placed on the pa@ent
pa@ent is prompted to breathe 100% oxygen
induc@on agent is given through an I.V.
pa@ent is intubated
anesthe@c gas agent is selected and applied
Place the following phases of wound healing by first inten@on in correct order from first to
last:
Inflammatory
prolifera@on
remodeling
When preparing endoscopic cameras for ethylene oxide steriliza@on, which of the following
monitoring processes would be u@lized to ensure all parameters of steriliza@on were met?
biological indicator
Which of the following rongeurs is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc
procedure?
Kerrison
The surgical technologist in the scrub role should remain sterile following which of the
following surgical procedures?
Caro@d endarterectomy
AXer gowning and gloving, a surgeon ac@vates the DuraPrep applicator and proceeds to
prep the pa@ent for surgery. Which of the following is the BEST ac@on to take at this @me?
Regown and reglove the surgeon.
, Local anesthe@cs containing epinephrine should NEVER be used in which of the following
areas?
Ddigits and penis
To prevent contamina@on at the end of a surgical procedure, which of the following should
be removed LAST by the surgical technologist in the scrub role?
Surgical gloves
During a procedure, a surgical technologist no@ces a hole in his glove. Which of the following
should be done next?
Change the glove using the open-gloving technique.
Which of the following is an unexpected occurrence that involves physiologic or psychologic
injury or death?
Sen@nel event
Which of the following is a benign fluid-filled sac that develops in the anterior tes@s?
hydrocele
When a cholecystectomy is performed, which of the following anatomical structures must
be preserved?
common duct
Which of the following procedures treats a congenital obstructed lesion found at the distal
end of an infant's stomach?
pyloromyotomy
When infla@ng a 5-cc balloon on a Foley catheter, which of the following would be the MOST
appropriate choice?
8-10 mL of sterile water
The @ssue that covers bones and provides movement to the skeletal system is
muscle.
When donning gloves using the open-gloving technique, the ungloved hand will touch the.
folded edge of the cuff of the glove.
Examination - Form A&B-with 100% verified solutions-
2023-2024
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A SIGN OF CARDIAC ARREST?
CYANOSIS
List in order the sequence of induc@on for general anesthesia:
leads placed on the pa@ent
pa@ent is prompted to breathe 100% oxygen
induc@on agent is given through an I.V.
pa@ent is intubated
anesthe@c gas agent is selected and applied
Place the following phases of wound healing by first inten@on in correct order from first to
last:
Inflammatory
prolifera@on
remodeling
When preparing endoscopic cameras for ethylene oxide steriliza@on, which of the following
monitoring processes would be u@lized to ensure all parameters of steriliza@on were met?
biological indicator
Which of the following rongeurs is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc
procedure?
Kerrison
The surgical technologist in the scrub role should remain sterile following which of the
following surgical procedures?
Caro@d endarterectomy
AXer gowning and gloving, a surgeon ac@vates the DuraPrep applicator and proceeds to
prep the pa@ent for surgery. Which of the following is the BEST ac@on to take at this @me?
Regown and reglove the surgeon.
, Local anesthe@cs containing epinephrine should NEVER be used in which of the following
areas?
Ddigits and penis
To prevent contamina@on at the end of a surgical procedure, which of the following should
be removed LAST by the surgical technologist in the scrub role?
Surgical gloves
During a procedure, a surgical technologist no@ces a hole in his glove. Which of the following
should be done next?
Change the glove using the open-gloving technique.
Which of the following is an unexpected occurrence that involves physiologic or psychologic
injury or death?
Sen@nel event
Which of the following is a benign fluid-filled sac that develops in the anterior tes@s?
hydrocele
When a cholecystectomy is performed, which of the following anatomical structures must
be preserved?
common duct
Which of the following procedures treats a congenital obstructed lesion found at the distal
end of an infant's stomach?
pyloromyotomy
When infla@ng a 5-cc balloon on a Foley catheter, which of the following would be the MOST
appropriate choice?
8-10 mL of sterile water
The @ssue that covers bones and provides movement to the skeletal system is
muscle.
When donning gloves using the open-gloving technique, the ungloved hand will touch the.
folded edge of the cuff of the glove.
