SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY NBSTSA
EXAM 100% RATED A+
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? - ANSWERSSuction 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 practice, which of the following should be
the NEXT step? - ANSWERSPush 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? - ANSWERSseveral
fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet? -
ANSWERSpadding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used to
grasp the cervix? - ANSWERSSchroeder
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively? - ANSWERSthree, two
When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify
the - ANSWERScontaminating team member.
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an excessive
production of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain? - ANSWERShydrocephalus
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical
technologist should request additional - ANSWERSlap sponges.
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the - ANSWERSepiphyseal plate
In which of the following situation can a DNR order be continued in a unconscious
patient for a surgical procedure? - ANSWERSThe patient durable POA requests it be
continued
A surgeon asks for warm irrigation after a right hemicolectomy. Which of the following
BEST describes the reason for irrigating at this point in the procedure? - ANSWERSto
aid visual inspection for leakage
,The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is - ANSWERS15-25.
If there is any question related to handling a specific type of specimen, which of the
following departments should be consulted? - ANSWERSpathology
A patient's dentures are removed in the operating room. Which of the following is the
proper procedure for the care of the dentures? - ANSWERSPlace them in a labeled cup
and keep them with the patient's chart.
A patient is scheduled for laser removal of condyloma acuminata. As a safety
precaution, the surgical technologist should have which of the following special
equipment open and available? - ANSWERSsmoke evacuator
Apart from trauma cases, which of the following incisions would be BEST for sigmoid
surgery? - ANSWERSvertical paramedian
The kidneys help regulate the blood levels of several ions, including -
ANSWERSsodium, potassium, and calcium.
Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding
occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - ANSWERSpledget
Which of the following tags indicates the least critical of patients in a triage situation? -
ANSWERSgreen
During a craniotomy, removal of the bone flap is followed by - ANSWERSincision of the
dura mater.
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the DuraPrep applicator and performs
the initial skin prep for surgery. Which of the following is the BEST action to take at this
time? - ANSWERSRegown and reglove the surgeon.
A specimen obtained for frozen section is generally removed from the sterile field
intraoperatively because it - ANSWERSis sent to pathology immediately.
A surgeon is preparing to close the abdomen. Which of the following closing supplies
should the surgical technologist have ready for closing the fascial layer? - ANSWERS0
suture and toothed tissue forceps
During a procedure, a hole is noticed in the surgical technologist's glove. What should
the surgical technologist do NEXT? - ANSWERSChange the glove using the open-
gloving technique.
Which of the following instruments should be included in a transurethral resection of the
prostate (TURP) setup? - ANSWERSresectoscope
,Which of the following terms describes airway assessment by listening with a
stethoscope? - ANSWERSauscultation
- the act of listening to the lungs, heart, or abdomen through the stethoscope.
Which of the following techniques promotes safety and protection of the surgical
technologist during the intraoperative phase? - ANSWERSestablishing a neutral zone
Which of the following verifies that autoclave sterilization has occurred? -
ANSWERSbiological indicator
Which of the following instruments is used in otorhinolaryngology surgery? -
ANSWERSBaron
An organization that regulates the production of biological sterilization test packs in-
house is - ANSWERSAAMI-Association for the Advancement of Medical
Instrumentation
For an open hemicolectomy, a surgical technologist is preparing a second mayo stand
for the placement of dirty surgical instruments. Which of the following instruments is
MOST likely to be placed on the second mayo stand? - ANSWERSAllis forceps
When loading items in a gravity-displaced steam sterilizer, heavy packs should be
placed - ANSWERSat the periphery of the load.
A liver laceration is identified during an emergency exploratory laparotomy. A surgical
technologist should prepare a suture attached to which of the following types of
needles? - ANSWERSblunt
Which of the following instruments is used to thread a vascular graft from one incision to
another? - ANSWERStunneler
Which of the following combination of medications are commonly used during a MAC?
A.
nerve conduction blockades with supplemental analgesics, sedatives, or amnesics
B.
induction agents, anticholinergics, and antiemetics
C.
hemostatics, ringer's solution, analgesics, amnesics or sedatives
D.
tranquilizers, gastric acid management, or lubricants - ANSWERSnerve conduction
blockades with supplemental analgesics, sedatives, or amnesics
, Which of the following items must the surgical technologist have available after a
thyroidectomy?
A.
lap sponges, hemostatic clamps, and electrocautery.
B.
endotracheal tube, hemostatic clamps, and scalpel.
C.
knife handle, scalpel blade, and nasogastric tube.
D.
scalpel, hemostatic clamps, and tracheostomy tube. - ANSWERSscalpel, hemostatic
clamps, and tracheostomy tube.
Which of the following is the name of the avascular strip of tissue at the midline which
runs from the xiphoid process to the pubis?
A.linea semilunaris
B.linea alba
C.arcuate line
D.midaxillary line - ANSWERSlinea alba
A three-way Foley catheter is inserted following a transurethral resection of the prostate
(TURP) in order to
A.
irrigate and aid in hemostasis.
B.
prevent the patient from getting out of bed.
C.
maintain accurate input and output records.
D.
keep the perineal area dry. - ANSWERSirrigate and aid in hemostasis.
A patient is in the supine position for a procedure. After the arms are placed on arm
boards, padding is placed under the elbows to decrease pressure on which of the
following nerves?
A.
brachial
B.
ulnar
C.
axillary
D.
median - ANSWERSulnar
EXAM 100% RATED A+
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? - ANSWERSSuction 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 practice, which of the following should be
the NEXT step? - ANSWERSPush 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? - ANSWERSseveral
fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet? -
ANSWERSpadding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used to
grasp the cervix? - ANSWERSSchroeder
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively? - ANSWERSthree, two
When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify
the - ANSWERScontaminating team member.
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an excessive
production of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain? - ANSWERShydrocephalus
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical
technologist should request additional - ANSWERSlap sponges.
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the - ANSWERSepiphyseal plate
In which of the following situation can a DNR order be continued in a unconscious
patient for a surgical procedure? - ANSWERSThe patient durable POA requests it be
continued
A surgeon asks for warm irrigation after a right hemicolectomy. Which of the following
BEST describes the reason for irrigating at this point in the procedure? - ANSWERSto
aid visual inspection for leakage
,The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is - ANSWERS15-25.
If there is any question related to handling a specific type of specimen, which of the
following departments should be consulted? - ANSWERSpathology
A patient's dentures are removed in the operating room. Which of the following is the
proper procedure for the care of the dentures? - ANSWERSPlace them in a labeled cup
and keep them with the patient's chart.
A patient is scheduled for laser removal of condyloma acuminata. As a safety
precaution, the surgical technologist should have which of the following special
equipment open and available? - ANSWERSsmoke evacuator
Apart from trauma cases, which of the following incisions would be BEST for sigmoid
surgery? - ANSWERSvertical paramedian
The kidneys help regulate the blood levels of several ions, including -
ANSWERSsodium, potassium, and calcium.
Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding
occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - ANSWERSpledget
Which of the following tags indicates the least critical of patients in a triage situation? -
ANSWERSgreen
During a craniotomy, removal of the bone flap is followed by - ANSWERSincision of the
dura mater.
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the DuraPrep applicator and performs
the initial skin prep for surgery. Which of the following is the BEST action to take at this
time? - ANSWERSRegown and reglove the surgeon.
A specimen obtained for frozen section is generally removed from the sterile field
intraoperatively because it - ANSWERSis sent to pathology immediately.
A surgeon is preparing to close the abdomen. Which of the following closing supplies
should the surgical technologist have ready for closing the fascial layer? - ANSWERS0
suture and toothed tissue forceps
During a procedure, a hole is noticed in the surgical technologist's glove. What should
the surgical technologist do NEXT? - ANSWERSChange the glove using the open-
gloving technique.
Which of the following instruments should be included in a transurethral resection of the
prostate (TURP) setup? - ANSWERSresectoscope
,Which of the following terms describes airway assessment by listening with a
stethoscope? - ANSWERSauscultation
- the act of listening to the lungs, heart, or abdomen through the stethoscope.
Which of the following techniques promotes safety and protection of the surgical
technologist during the intraoperative phase? - ANSWERSestablishing a neutral zone
Which of the following verifies that autoclave sterilization has occurred? -
ANSWERSbiological indicator
Which of the following instruments is used in otorhinolaryngology surgery? -
ANSWERSBaron
An organization that regulates the production of biological sterilization test packs in-
house is - ANSWERSAAMI-Association for the Advancement of Medical
Instrumentation
For an open hemicolectomy, a surgical technologist is preparing a second mayo stand
for the placement of dirty surgical instruments. Which of the following instruments is
MOST likely to be placed on the second mayo stand? - ANSWERSAllis forceps
When loading items in a gravity-displaced steam sterilizer, heavy packs should be
placed - ANSWERSat the periphery of the load.
A liver laceration is identified during an emergency exploratory laparotomy. A surgical
technologist should prepare a suture attached to which of the following types of
needles? - ANSWERSblunt
Which of the following instruments is used to thread a vascular graft from one incision to
another? - ANSWERStunneler
Which of the following combination of medications are commonly used during a MAC?
A.
nerve conduction blockades with supplemental analgesics, sedatives, or amnesics
B.
induction agents, anticholinergics, and antiemetics
C.
hemostatics, ringer's solution, analgesics, amnesics or sedatives
D.
tranquilizers, gastric acid management, or lubricants - ANSWERSnerve conduction
blockades with supplemental analgesics, sedatives, or amnesics
, Which of the following items must the surgical technologist have available after a
thyroidectomy?
A.
lap sponges, hemostatic clamps, and electrocautery.
B.
endotracheal tube, hemostatic clamps, and scalpel.
C.
knife handle, scalpel blade, and nasogastric tube.
D.
scalpel, hemostatic clamps, and tracheostomy tube. - ANSWERSscalpel, hemostatic
clamps, and tracheostomy tube.
Which of the following is the name of the avascular strip of tissue at the midline which
runs from the xiphoid process to the pubis?
A.linea semilunaris
B.linea alba
C.arcuate line
D.midaxillary line - ANSWERSlinea alba
A three-way Foley catheter is inserted following a transurethral resection of the prostate
(TURP) in order to
A.
irrigate and aid in hemostasis.
B.
prevent the patient from getting out of bed.
C.
maintain accurate input and output records.
D.
keep the perineal area dry. - ANSWERSirrigate and aid in hemostasis.
A patient is in the supine position for a procedure. After the arms are placed on arm
boards, padding is placed under the elbows to decrease pressure on which of the
following nerves?
A.
brachial
B.
ulnar
C.
axillary
D.
median - ANSWERSulnar
