CST PRACTICE TEST 11 QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS .
In thyroidectomy, after draping, the surgeon asked for a free tie. What is going to be done ANS -
Delineate the incision site
Which of the following introduce a contract media into the subarachnoid space ANS -Myelography
After sterilizing an instrument using activated glutaraldehyde, the instrument must be _____ before
using it ANS -Rinse it with sterile water
A hole was discovered on the drape of the patient while the surgery just started, the right thing to do is
ANS -Put sterile cloth over the hole
A myringotomy knife is used on the ANS -Ear
Which of the following procedures would MOST likely require ELLIK evacuator ANS -Transurethral
resection of the prostate
What brings back the current to the generator in an ESU set ANS -Dispersive electrode
Feeling faint, the surgical technologist retreats to the corner of the OR to rest on a sitting stool. A few
minutes later, feeling better, the surgical technologist is able to re-enter the case. In this situation the
surgical technologist should ANS -Re-enter the case after changing gown and gloves
The muscle that extend the knee is ANS -Quadriceps
What is the MOST commonly used position for a bronchoscopy ANS -Dorsal recumbent
The procedure to remove cholesterol plaque in the carotid artery is ANS -Endarterectomy
, The best way to monitor the sterilization process is with a ANS -Biological Indicator (BI)
A patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash sustained an open tibial fracture 1 hour ago. Which
of the following is the appropriate wound classification ANS -Contaminated
A reading of 37 degrees centigrade indicates ANS -Normal body temperature
Why are instruments rinsed with sterile water after soaking it in CIDEX ANS -To prevent tissue burns
When is a yankauer catheter used? ANS -Tonsillectomy
Which is the conductor of electricity ANS -Copper
What is the correct order of counting sponges during final count ANS -Field, Mayo, back table, outside
A closed drainage system is disconnected from. A chest tube ,what will happen
1.lung collapsed
2.mediastinal shift
3.increase positive intrapleural pressure
4.increase negative intrapleural pressure ANS -1, 2 and 3 are correct
What is done in the OR in between cases ANS -Decontamination
Following a liposuction procedure, there are fat deposits lodged in the cannulas. Gross decontamination
should include the use of ANS -Enzymatic solution
During an abdominalperineal resection, which h of the following should a surgical technologist have
available to close the rectal stump ANS -LDS
ACCURATE ANSWERS .
In thyroidectomy, after draping, the surgeon asked for a free tie. What is going to be done ANS -
Delineate the incision site
Which of the following introduce a contract media into the subarachnoid space ANS -Myelography
After sterilizing an instrument using activated glutaraldehyde, the instrument must be _____ before
using it ANS -Rinse it with sterile water
A hole was discovered on the drape of the patient while the surgery just started, the right thing to do is
ANS -Put sterile cloth over the hole
A myringotomy knife is used on the ANS -Ear
Which of the following procedures would MOST likely require ELLIK evacuator ANS -Transurethral
resection of the prostate
What brings back the current to the generator in an ESU set ANS -Dispersive electrode
Feeling faint, the surgical technologist retreats to the corner of the OR to rest on a sitting stool. A few
minutes later, feeling better, the surgical technologist is able to re-enter the case. In this situation the
surgical technologist should ANS -Re-enter the case after changing gown and gloves
The muscle that extend the knee is ANS -Quadriceps
What is the MOST commonly used position for a bronchoscopy ANS -Dorsal recumbent
The procedure to remove cholesterol plaque in the carotid artery is ANS -Endarterectomy
, The best way to monitor the sterilization process is with a ANS -Biological Indicator (BI)
A patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash sustained an open tibial fracture 1 hour ago. Which
of the following is the appropriate wound classification ANS -Contaminated
A reading of 37 degrees centigrade indicates ANS -Normal body temperature
Why are instruments rinsed with sterile water after soaking it in CIDEX ANS -To prevent tissue burns
When is a yankauer catheter used? ANS -Tonsillectomy
Which is the conductor of electricity ANS -Copper
What is the correct order of counting sponges during final count ANS -Field, Mayo, back table, outside
A closed drainage system is disconnected from. A chest tube ,what will happen
1.lung collapsed
2.mediastinal shift
3.increase positive intrapleural pressure
4.increase negative intrapleural pressure ANS -1, 2 and 3 are correct
What is done in the OR in between cases ANS -Decontamination
Following a liposuction procedure, there are fat deposits lodged in the cannulas. Gross decontamination
should include the use of ANS -Enzymatic solution
During an abdominalperineal resection, which h of the following should a surgical technologist have
available to close the rectal stump ANS -LDS
