Surgical Technology NBSTSA EXAM
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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? - ✔✔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 practice, which of the following should be
the NEXT step? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔several fluffed
sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet? -
✔✔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? - ✔✔Schroeder
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively? - ✔✔three, two
When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify
the - ✔✔contaminating team member.
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an excessive
production of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain? - ✔✔hydrocephalus
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical
technologist should request additional - ✔✔lap sponges.
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the - ✔✔epiphyseal plate
In which of the following situation can a DNR order be continued in a unconscious
patient for a surgical procedure? - ✔✔The 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? - ✔✔to aid visual
inspection for leakage
The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is - ✔✔15-25.
If there is any question related to handling a specific type of specimen, which of the
following departments should be consulted? - ✔✔pathology
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,A patient's dentures are removed in the operating room. Which of the following is the
proper procedure for the care of the dentures? - ✔✔Place 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? - ✔✔smoke evacuator
Apart from trauma cases, which of the following incisions would be BEST for sigmoid
surgery? - ✔✔vertical paramedian
The kidneys help regulate the blood levels of several ions, including - ✔✔sodium,
potassium, and calcium.
Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling
bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - ✔✔pledget
Which of the following tags indicates the least critical of patients in a triage situation? -
✔✔green
During a craniotomy, removal of the bone flap is followed by - ✔✔incision of the dura
mater.
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, 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? - ✔✔Regown and reglove the surgeon.
A specimen obtained for frozen section is generally removed from the sterile field
intraoperatively because it - ✔✔is 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? - ✔✔0 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? - ✔✔Change the glove using the open-gloving
technique.
Which of the following instruments should be included in a transurethral resection of
the prostate (TURP) setup? - ✔✔resectoscope
Which of the following terms describes airway assessment by listening with a
stethoscope? - ✔✔auscultation
- the act of listening to the lungs, heart, or abdomen through the stethoscope.
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2025 Questions and Answers 100%
Pass
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? - ✔✔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 practice, which of the following should be
the NEXT step? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔several fluffed
sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet? -
✔✔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? - ✔✔Schroeder
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively? - ✔✔three, two
When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify
the - ✔✔contaminating team member.
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an excessive
production of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain? - ✔✔hydrocephalus
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical
technologist should request additional - ✔✔lap sponges.
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the - ✔✔epiphyseal plate
In which of the following situation can a DNR order be continued in a unconscious
patient for a surgical procedure? - ✔✔The 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? - ✔✔to aid visual
inspection for leakage
The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is - ✔✔15-25.
If there is any question related to handling a specific type of specimen, which of the
following departments should be consulted? - ✔✔pathology
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,A patient's dentures are removed in the operating room. Which of the following is the
proper procedure for the care of the dentures? - ✔✔Place 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? - ✔✔smoke evacuator
Apart from trauma cases, which of the following incisions would be BEST for sigmoid
surgery? - ✔✔vertical paramedian
The kidneys help regulate the blood levels of several ions, including - ✔✔sodium,
potassium, and calcium.
Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling
bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - ✔✔pledget
Which of the following tags indicates the least critical of patients in a triage situation? -
✔✔green
During a craniotomy, removal of the bone flap is followed by - ✔✔incision of the dura
mater.
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, 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? - ✔✔Regown and reglove the surgeon.
A specimen obtained for frozen section is generally removed from the sterile field
intraoperatively because it - ✔✔is 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? - ✔✔0 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? - ✔✔Change the glove using the open-gloving
technique.
Which of the following instruments should be included in a transurethral resection of
the prostate (TURP) setup? - ✔✔resectoscope
Which of the following terms describes airway assessment by listening with a
stethoscope? - ✔✔auscultation
- the act of listening to the lungs, heart, or abdomen through the stethoscope.
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