NBSTSA PSI CST EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS

NBSTSA PSI CST EXAM REVIEW 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? 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? 2Katelyn Whitman, All Rights Reserved © 2025 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. 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 3Katelyn Whitman, All Rights Reserved © 2025 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 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 4Katelyn Whitman, All Rights Reserved © 2025 When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify the 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 5Katelyn Whitman, All Rights Reserved © 2025 A. lap sponges B. Raytec sponges. C. Kitners. D. cottonoids. - A. Lap Sponges Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the A. diaphysis. B. medullary canal. C. epiphyseal plate. D. articular cartilage. - C. Epiphyseal plate In which of the following situations can a DNR order be co