CST Practice Exam B and A Questions
And Answers
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A SIGN OF CARDIAC ARREST? - Answer - CYANOSIS
List in order the sequence of induction for general anesthesia: - Answer - leads placed on the patient
patient is prompted to breathe 100% oxygen
induction agent is given through an I.V.
patient is intubated
anesthetic gas agent is selected and applied
Place the following phases of wound healing by first intention in correct order from first to last: -
Answer - Inflammatory
proliferation
remodeling
When preparing endoscopic cameras for ethylene oxide sterilization, which of the following monitoring
processes would be utilized to ensure all parameters of sterilization were met? - Answer - biological
indicator
Which of the following rongeurs is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc procedure? -
Answer - Kerrison
The surgical technologist in the scrub role should remain sterile following which of the following
surgical procedures? - Answer - Carotid endarterectomy
, After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the DuraPrep applicator and proceeds to prep the
patient for surgery. Which of the following is the BEST action to take at this time? - Answer - Regown
and reglove the surgeon.
Local anesthetics containing epinephrine should NEVER be used in which of the following areas? -
Answer - Ddigits and penis
To prevent contamination at the end of a surgical procedure, which of the following should be
removed LAST by the surgical technologist in the scrub role? - Answer - Surgical gloves
During a procedure, a surgical technologist notices a hole in his glove. Which of the following should be
done next? - Answer - Change the glove using the open-gloving technique.
Which of the following is an unexpected occurrence that involves physiologic or psychologic injury or
death? - Answer - Sentinel event
Which of the following is a benign fluid-filled sac that develops in the anterior testis? - Answer -
hydrocele
When a cholecystectomy is performed, which of the following anatomical structures must be
preserved? - Answer - common duct
Which of the following procedures treats a congenital obstructed lesion found at the distal end of an
infant's stomach? - Answer - pyloromyotomy
When inflating a 5-cc balloon on a Foley catheter, which of the following would be the MOST
appropriate choice? - Answer - 8-10 mL of sterile water
The tissue that covers bones and provides movement to the skeletal system is - Answer - muscle.
When donning gloves using the open-gloving technique, the ungloved hand will touch the. - Answer -
folded edge of the cuff of the glove.
, Which of the following is MOST resistant to sterilization processes? - Answer - Spore
During a herniorrhaphy, the abdominal area that is bound by the rectus abdominis muscle, the inguinal
ligament, and the inferior epigastric vessels is the - Answer - Hesselbach triangle.
Which of the following instruments may be used to extend the arteriotomy during carotid
endarterectomy? - Answer - Potts-Smith
When an anesthetized patient's position is changed from lithotomy to supine, the patient's legs should
be lowered slowly to prevent which of the following? - Answer - Hypotension
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the - Answer - epiphyseal plate.
pad-like sac or cavity that prevents friction within a joint is known as a - Answer - Bursa
A resectoscope is used to resect the - Answer - Prostate
A cardiac arrest occurs during a procedure, and the surgeon is resuscitating the patient. What is the
responsibility of the surgical technologist in the scrub role during this time? - Answer - Remain sterile
and maintain the sterile field.
During an abdominoperineal resection, which of the following stapling devices should the surgical
technologist have available to form an anal pouch from the ileum? - Answer - GIA
Which of the following is MOST commonly used for wound closure in the presence of infection? -
Answer - Stainless steel
Herniation of the rectum through a weakened posterior vaginal wall is known as - Answer - Rectocele
Which of the following procedures requires an opening into the gallbladder to permit drainage and
removal of stones? - Answer - Cholecystostomy
And Answers
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A SIGN OF CARDIAC ARREST? - Answer - CYANOSIS
List in order the sequence of induction for general anesthesia: - Answer - leads placed on the patient
patient is prompted to breathe 100% oxygen
induction agent is given through an I.V.
patient is intubated
anesthetic gas agent is selected and applied
Place the following phases of wound healing by first intention in correct order from first to last: -
Answer - Inflammatory
proliferation
remodeling
When preparing endoscopic cameras for ethylene oxide sterilization, which of the following monitoring
processes would be utilized to ensure all parameters of sterilization were met? - Answer - biological
indicator
Which of the following rongeurs is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc procedure? -
Answer - Kerrison
The surgical technologist in the scrub role should remain sterile following which of the following
surgical procedures? - Answer - Carotid endarterectomy
, After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the DuraPrep applicator and proceeds to prep the
patient for surgery. Which of the following is the BEST action to take at this time? - Answer - Regown
and reglove the surgeon.
Local anesthetics containing epinephrine should NEVER be used in which of the following areas? -
Answer - Ddigits and penis
To prevent contamination at the end of a surgical procedure, which of the following should be
removed LAST by the surgical technologist in the scrub role? - Answer - Surgical gloves
During a procedure, a surgical technologist notices a hole in his glove. Which of the following should be
done next? - Answer - Change the glove using the open-gloving technique.
Which of the following is an unexpected occurrence that involves physiologic or psychologic injury or
death? - Answer - Sentinel event
Which of the following is a benign fluid-filled sac that develops in the anterior testis? - Answer -
hydrocele
When a cholecystectomy is performed, which of the following anatomical structures must be
preserved? - Answer - common duct
Which of the following procedures treats a congenital obstructed lesion found at the distal end of an
infant's stomach? - Answer - pyloromyotomy
When inflating a 5-cc balloon on a Foley catheter, which of the following would be the MOST
appropriate choice? - Answer - 8-10 mL of sterile water
The tissue that covers bones and provides movement to the skeletal system is - Answer - muscle.
When donning gloves using the open-gloving technique, the ungloved hand will touch the. - Answer -
folded edge of the cuff of the glove.
, Which of the following is MOST resistant to sterilization processes? - Answer - Spore
During a herniorrhaphy, the abdominal area that is bound by the rectus abdominis muscle, the inguinal
ligament, and the inferior epigastric vessels is the - Answer - Hesselbach triangle.
Which of the following instruments may be used to extend the arteriotomy during carotid
endarterectomy? - Answer - Potts-Smith
When an anesthetized patient's position is changed from lithotomy to supine, the patient's legs should
be lowered slowly to prevent which of the following? - Answer - Hypotension
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the - Answer - epiphyseal plate.
pad-like sac or cavity that prevents friction within a joint is known as a - Answer - Bursa
A resectoscope is used to resect the - Answer - Prostate
A cardiac arrest occurs during a procedure, and the surgeon is resuscitating the patient. What is the
responsibility of the surgical technologist in the scrub role during this time? - Answer - Remain sterile
and maintain the sterile field.
During an abdominoperineal resection, which of the following stapling devices should the surgical
technologist have available to form an anal pouch from the ileum? - Answer - GIA
Which of the following is MOST commonly used for wound closure in the presence of infection? -
Answer - Stainless steel
Herniation of the rectum through a weakened posterior vaginal wall is known as - Answer - Rectocele
Which of the following procedures requires an opening into the gallbladder to permit drainage and
removal of stones? - Answer - Cholecystostomy
