Nbstsa Psi Cst Exam Review Questions And
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During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling into
the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT
step?
a. Suction the fluid from the abdomen
b. Continue removing the appendix as planned
C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation
D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure A. Suction the fluid from the abdomen
A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The surgical technologist
begins removing all sharps and non-disposables from the drapes before pushing everything back.
According to best practices, which of the following should be the NEXT step?
A. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and tear it down
B. Pull the drapes off and put them on the back table in case they are needed again.
C. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is transported to
PACU.
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D. Leave the back table, mayo, and basin close to patient in case they are needed again. C.
Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is transported to
PACU.
Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing?
A. several squared gauze sponges
B. Rolled gauze and an abdominal pad
C. several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
D. gauze sponges and a Velcro strap C. Several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet?
A. wrapping the limb sequentially with an Esmarch bandage from distal to proximal
B. applying the pneumatic tourniquet to the limb and immediately inflating it
C. prepping the limb with ChloraPrep, including the determined location of the tourniquet
D. padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril D. Padding the
limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
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When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used to grasp
the cervix?
A. Sims
B. Auvard
C. Schroeder
D. Bozeman C. Schroeder
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
A. three, two
B. two, three
C. three, three
D. two, two A. Three, Two
When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify the
, Nbstsa Psi Cst Exam Review Questions And
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A. circulating nurse.
B. contaminating team member.
C. OR supervisor.
D. anesthesia provider. B. Contaminating team member
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an excessive production of
cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?
A. hydrocephalus
B. encephalocele
C. cranial bifida
D. craniosynostosis A. Hydrocephalus
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical technologist
should request additional
A. lap sponges
B. Raytec sponges.
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During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling into
the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT
step?
a. Suction the fluid from the abdomen
b. Continue removing the appendix as planned
C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation
D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure A. Suction the fluid from the abdomen
A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The surgical technologist
begins removing all sharps and non-disposables from the drapes before pushing everything back.
According to best practices, which of the following should be the NEXT step?
A. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and tear it down
B. Pull the drapes off and put them on the back table in case they are needed again.
C. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is transported to
PACU.
, Nbstsa Psi Cst Exam Review Questions And
Answers
D. Leave the back table, mayo, and basin close to patient in case they are needed again. C.
Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is transported to
PACU.
Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing?
A. several squared gauze sponges
B. Rolled gauze and an abdominal pad
C. several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
D. gauze sponges and a Velcro strap C. Several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet?
A. wrapping the limb sequentially with an Esmarch bandage from distal to proximal
B. applying the pneumatic tourniquet to the limb and immediately inflating it
C. prepping the limb with ChloraPrep, including the determined location of the tourniquet
D. padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril D. Padding the
limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
, Nbstsa Psi Cst Exam Review Questions And
Answers
When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used to grasp
the cervix?
A. Sims
B. Auvard
C. Schroeder
D. Bozeman C. Schroeder
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
A. three, two
B. two, three
C. three, three
D. two, two A. Three, Two
When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify the
, Nbstsa Psi Cst Exam Review Questions And
Answers
A. circulating nurse.
B. contaminating team member.
C. OR supervisor.
D. anesthesia provider. B. Contaminating team member
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an excessive production of
cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?
A. hydrocephalus
B. encephalocele
C. cranial bifida
D. craniosynostosis A. Hydrocephalus
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical technologist
should request additional
A. lap sponges
B. Raytec sponges.
