CST - NBSTSA Exam 2023/2024

CST - NBSTSA Exam Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles) - ANSWER Tympanosplasty After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator and proceeds to prep the patient for surgery. What is the best action to take at this time? - ANSWER Regown and reglove the surgeon What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - ANSWER Lateral What is the kraske position? - ANSWER Anatomical position in which the patient is prone, with hips flexed and elevated, head and feet down. Which position is correct for a dilation and curettage? - ANSWER Lithotomy When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to the general abdominal set-up? - ANSWER Gastrointestinal What is a fenestrated drape? - ANSWER A drape with an opening that allows exposure of the operative site Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR one. A surgical technologist was just informed that the case has been moved to OR two and the next case in OR one is scheduled in two hours. What is the best course of action? - ANSWER New sterile supplies and instruments should be obtained for OR two and the setup in OR one should be disposed of What is the first step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet necessary in creating a bloodless field? - ANSWER Padding the area where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should be used? - ANSWER Satinsky Surgical loupes are used to: - ANSWER Magnify the surgical field Which position is the patient placed in for a right nephrectomy? - ANSWER Left lateral kidney