NBSTSA Practice Exam A, Questions with accurate answers, Latest Updates

NBSTSA Practice Exam A, Questions with accurate answers, Latest Updates Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? A. Teeth B. Villi C. Sinuses D. Tonsils - A. Teeth Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? A. Clean B. Contaminated C. Dirty and infected D. Clean-contaminated - D. Clean-contaminated The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: A. Atropine sulfate B. Alpha-chymotrypsin C. Acetylcholine chloride D. Pilocarpine hydrochloride - B. Alpha-chymotrypsin How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR? A. Place stretcher sideways in elevator B. Enter head first, exit feet first C. Position in elevator is irrelevant D. Enter feet first, exit head first - B. Enter head first in the elevator, exit feet first towards the OR. Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery? A. Midline B. Paramedian C. McBurney's D. Pfannenstiel - D. Pfannenstiel When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be positioned: A. Flat B. Upside down C. Vertical D. Angled - A. Flat Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of: A. Calcium B. Nitrogen C. Potassium D. Albumin - C. Potassium Which of the following tissues are cut using a curved Mayo scissors? A. Fascia B. Periosteum C. Dura Mater D. Arterial wall - A. Fascia Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them? A. Argon B. Excimer C. Carbon dioxide D. Neodymium: YAG - A. Argon Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an: A. Tort B. Malpractice C. Personal liability D. Informed consent - D. Informed consent Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter? A. Cardia B. Fundus C. Pylorus D. Antrum - A. Cardia Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy: A. Viruses B. Bacteria C. Fungi D. Spores - D. Spores Syndactyly refers to: A. Cleft palate B. Webbed fingers C. Fused tarsals D. Torn ligaments - B. Webbed fingers The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the: A. Stretcher B. OR table C. Backtable D. Mayo stand - C. Backtable The islets of Langerhans secrete: A. Bile B. Insulin C. Intrinsic factor D. Inhibiting hormones - B. Insulin As well as glucagon, somatostatin and pancreatic polypeptide. What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth? A. Cleft palate repair B. Arch bar application C. Extractions D. Implants - C. Extractions Which organism is a normal resident flora of the intestinal tract? A. Escherichia Coli B. Staphylococcus aureus C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa D. Clostridium tetani - A. E. Coli Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the surgeon to square off an incision site? A. Opposite side from the surgeon B. Same side as surgeon C. Foot of OR table D. Head of OR table - B. Same side as surgeon A properly performed surgical scrub renders the skin: A. Sterile B. Disinfected C. Surgically clean D. Moistened and dehydrated - C. Surgically clean Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty? A. Ampulla of Vater B. Duct of Santorini C. Wirsung's duct D. Sphincter of Oddi - A. Ampulla of Vater Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR? A. Name, SS#, Physician B. Name, MR#, Allergies C. Name, DOB, Diagnosis D. Name, DOB, Physician - D. Name, DOB, Physician What are spiral shaped bacteria called? A. Cocci B. Bacilli C. Spirilli D. Diplococci - C. Spirilli The primary function of the gallbladder is to: A. Store bile B. Produce bile C. Emulsify fats D. Metabolize fats - A. Store bile Which of the following is a non-sterile member of the surgical team? A. Surgeon B. Circulator C. Surgical Assistant D. Surgical Technologist - B. Circulator Which of the following is not a benefit of using surface-mounted sliding doors for access to the operating room? A. Uses less space for opening B. Aid in controlling temperature C. Eliminate air turbulence D. Provides for thorough cleaning - B. Aid in controlling temperature What are the three factors for reducing ionizing radiation exposure? A. Type of procedure, equipment, radiation dose B. Exposure, frequency, concentration C. Time, shielding, distance D. Site, age, gender - C. Time, shielding, distance Which is the first part of the small intestine? A. Duodenum B. Jejunum C. Ileum D. Cecum - A. Duodenum What is the surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery? A. Prone B. Lateral C. Supine D. Lithotomy - B. Lateral How are rickettsiae transmitted? A. Arthropod bites B. Physical contact C. Blood exposure D. Airborne organisms - A. Arthropod bites Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope? A. Colposcopy B. Laparoscopy C. Urethroscopy D. Hysteroscopy - A. Colposcopy Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called: A. Tamponade B. Pericarditis C. Infarction D. Cardiomyopathy - A. Tamponade Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to the PACU? A. Anesthesia provider B. Circulator C. Surgeon D. Surgical Technologist - A. Anesthesia provider Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid? A. -dynia B. -tomy C. -lysis D. -centesis - D. -centesis To which portion of the colon is the appendix attached? A. Ascending B. Descending C. Cecum D. Sigmoid - C. Cecum Which laboratory test determines bacterial identification? A. Gram stain B. Manual count C. Prothrombin time D. Gel electrophoresis -