CST NBSTSA Review Questions And
Answers
Which of the following refers to the process of isolating the surgical site from the rest of the
body? Surgical Draping
Which of the following is a type of drape that contains a specific opening to accommodate the
surgical incision? Fenestrated Drape
Which of the following is a type of drape used to cover nonoperative sites? non-
fenestrated drape
which of the following is a type of drape in which the surgical incision is made through?
incise drape
which of the following is the type of drape used commonly during eye surgery? aperture
drape
which of the following skin preparation products provide a rapid decrease in the level of
microorganisms? alcohol and iodine
, CST NBSTSA Review Questions And
Answers
what is the benefit of using chlorhexidine for the purpose of skin preparation?
chlorhexidine has a residual effect of 5 to 6 hours
what is the first level, or bottom, of the pyramid in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
physiological
which of the following describes the process in which the surgical technologist rids her/her skin
of microorganisms prior to a surgical procedure? surgical scrub process
Which of the following is the normal lab value for white blood cells? 5,000 to
10,000/mm3
Which of the following is the normal value for red blood cells? 4.3 to 5.9 • 106 cells/mm3
Which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to determine abnormalities, tumors, disc
herniation, or other problems associated with the spinal structures? myelography
Answers
Which of the following refers to the process of isolating the surgical site from the rest of the
body? Surgical Draping
Which of the following is a type of drape that contains a specific opening to accommodate the
surgical incision? Fenestrated Drape
Which of the following is a type of drape used to cover nonoperative sites? non-
fenestrated drape
which of the following is a type of drape in which the surgical incision is made through?
incise drape
which of the following is the type of drape used commonly during eye surgery? aperture
drape
which of the following skin preparation products provide a rapid decrease in the level of
microorganisms? alcohol and iodine
, CST NBSTSA Review Questions And
Answers
what is the benefit of using chlorhexidine for the purpose of skin preparation?
chlorhexidine has a residual effect of 5 to 6 hours
what is the first level, or bottom, of the pyramid in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
physiological
which of the following describes the process in which the surgical technologist rids her/her skin
of microorganisms prior to a surgical procedure? surgical scrub process
Which of the following is the normal lab value for white blood cells? 5,000 to
10,000/mm3
Which of the following is the normal value for red blood cells? 4.3 to 5.9 • 106 cells/mm3
Which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to determine abnormalities, tumors, disc
herniation, or other problems associated with the spinal structures? myelography
