CST Exam secrets (Questions With Correct Answers )

CST Exam secrets (Questions With Correct Answers ) 1. Which of the following refers to the process of isolating the surgical site from the rest of the body? a. Skin preparation b. Surgical draping c. Aseptic technique d. Patient positioning - Correct Answer-1. B: Surgical draping is the process in which the surgical site is isolated from the rest of the body. This process is used to protect the surgical site from possible sources of infection. The drapes are used to serve as a barrier between the surgical site and all surrounding tissues. 2. Which of the following is a type of drape that contains a specific opening to accommodate the surgical incision? a. Fenestrated drape b. Non-fenestrated drape c. Adhesive drape d. Plastic adhesive drape - Correct Answer-2. A: A fenestrated drape contains an opening that accommodates and isolates the surgical site as well as the overall area in which the surgery is being performed. Fenestrations can come in many shapes, sizes, and may be specific to the surgical procedure being performed. 3. Which of the following is a type of drape used to cover nonoperative sites? a. Fenestrated drape b. Non-fenestrated drape c. Adhesive drape d. Plastic adhesive drape - Correct Answer-3. B: A non-fenestrated drape is used to "square off" an operative area or to cover nonessential or non-operative sites. Non-fenestrated drapes can be used in layers to enhance fluid resistance. This type of drapes is used to ensure other body parts are adequately isolated from the surgical site. 4. Which of the following is a type of drape in which the surgical incision is made through? a. Fenestrated drape b. Non-fenestrated drape c. Incise drape d. Aperture drape - Correct Answer-C: A incise drape in placed directly to the patient's skin and the surgical incision is usually made through the drape. An incise drape is usually made with clear plastic and an adhesive backing. These drapes may or may not be pretreated with an antimicrobial iodine solution. Incise drapes are normally placed after the surgical site has been draped. 5. Which of the following is the type of drape used commonly during eye surgery? a. Fenestrated drape b. Non-fenestrated drape c. Incise drape d. Aperture drape - Correct Answer-5. D: An aperture drape is commonly used during eye surgery. It contains an opening that is surrounded by an adhesive backing. An aperture drape is used as a benefit to the surgeon in order to better visualize important landmarks or anatomical structures. 6. Which of the following skin preparation products provide a rapid decrease in the level of microorganisms? a. Alcohol and iodine b. Alcohol and chlorhexidine c. Iodine and chlorhexidine d. Chlorhexidine and peroxide - Correct Answer-6. A: Alcohol and iodine provide similar qualities in rapid decrease in the level of microorganisms. Alcohol is usually used at a concentration of 70%. Although iodine is as effective as alcohol for skin preparation, it should be removed in a timely fashion as it can cause skin irritation for the patient. 7. What is the benefit of using chlorhexidine for the purpose of skin preparation? a. Chlorhexidine removes microorganisms more rapidly than alcohol b. Chlorhexidine removes a greater quantity of microorganisms than alcohol c. Chlorhexidine removes microorganisms more rapidly than iodine d. Chlorhexidine has a residual effect of 5 to 6 hours - Correct Answer-7. D: Although chlorhexidine does not provide a rapid reduction in microorganism quantities like alcohol and iodine, it is a beneficial product for presurgical skin preparation because it has a residual effect of 5 to 6 hours. 8. What is the first level, or bottom, of the pyramid in Maslow's hierarchy of needs? a. Safety b. Esteem c. Physiological d. Love and Belonging - Correct Answer-8. C: The bottom level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is physiological. The physiological level refers to the patient's basic needs in order to sustain life: food, water, air, and temperature regulation. 9. Which of the following describes the process in which the surgical technologist rids his/her skin of microorganisms prior to a surgical procedure? a. Skin preparation b. Aseptic technique c. Surgical scrub process d. Decontamination procedure - Correct Answer-9. C: The surgical scrub process is performed by all operating room personnel, including surgical technologists, who will be present in the sterile field, touching and handling sterile instruments, and contacting the surgical incision. The goal is to sterilize the skin and render it clean for surgery. 10. Which of the following is the normal lab value for white blood cells? Continues...