CST Exam secrets 2025 Questions
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a surgical technologist is scheduled to assist a new surgeon on a scheduled
cholecystectomy tomorrow. the information needed regarding positioning the patient,
the instruments the surgeon will need for the case, and the details of the procedure can
be found - ✔✔on the surgeon's preference card
a pre-operative surgical site is being prepared by the surgical technician. after
appropriately draping the nonoperative sites, a final drape is applied that contains a
specific opening to accommodate the surgical incision. what type of drape is this? -
✔✔fenestrated drape
when preparing the operating room lights for specific surgery, care should be taken to -
✔✔apply sterile handle covers to the lights
in which of the following circumstances is an in incise drape specifically useful - ✔✔an
abdominal surgery with a 6- inch horizontal incision
a 65-year-old male is being admitted for emergency repair of strangulated ventral
hernia. he has a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, type 2
diabetes, and COPD. what would be important to discuss with the patient during the
preoperative period - ✔✔his advance directive wishes
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,which of the following skin preparation products provide a rapid decreases in the level
of microorganisms - ✔✔alcohol and iodine
a 34-year-old female is scheduled to undergo carpal tunnel surgery. the certified
surgical technologist knowns that the anesthesiologist / CRNA will perform a bier
block while using a(n) - ✔✔pneumatic tourniquet
what is the first level, or bottom, of the pyramid in Maslow's hierarchy of needs -
✔✔physiological needs
the anesthesiologist would use a thermoregulatory device on a patient when - ✔✔they
show signs of hypothermia from the anesthesia
which of the following is the normal lab value for white blood cells -
✔✔5,000/10,000/mm3
which of the following identifies the elements to be included in the surgical time out -
✔✔patient name, surgery to be perfoprmed, and identification of the correct site/side
for the surgery
which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to determine abnormalities
tumors, disc herniation, or other problems associated with the spinal structures -
✔✔myelography
what is used to help prevent the patient from moving during surgery - ✔✔safety straps
which of the following patient positions is preferred for cardiac and thyroid
procedures? - ✔✔supine position
the triad of the fundamental principles of radiation protection for the certified surgical
technologist in the preoperative area includes - ✔✔time, distance, and shielding
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, which of the following refers to the flow of air from inside the operating room outward?
- ✔✔laminar air flow
which of the following patients would require special precautions be taken during
surgery - ✔✔a patient with a latex allergy
which of the following is an example of universal precautions? - ✔✔proper handling of
sharps
in what position should the C-arm be set before applying sterile drapes? -
✔✔Horizontal at waist height or a little higher
which of the following is the LEAST effective method for monitoring the patient's core
body temperature - ✔✔head monitoring strip
after removing a drape from its packaging, what is the first step when applying a sterile
drape to a microscope? - ✔✔starting with applying the lens cover on the bottom first
during open surgery, the surgeon requests an instrument to use so that he can grasp
tissue during the procedure. which is the appropriate instrument to hand to the surgeon
- ✔✔forceps
all of the following are common locations from which of the surgeon can harvest an
autograft for an ACL repair EXCEPT: - ✔✔the bicep.
the first step before using a self-retaining retractor is to - ✔✔test the locking mechanism
to ensure it is functioning correctly
in which of the following anatomical locations would a dilator be LEAST likely to be
used? - ✔✔sinus cavity
the primary purpose for operating a suction device in the surgical site is to -
✔✔minimize pooling fluid that could obstruct the surgeon's view
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a surgical technologist is scheduled to assist a new surgeon on a scheduled
cholecystectomy tomorrow. the information needed regarding positioning the patient,
the instruments the surgeon will need for the case, and the details of the procedure can
be found - ✔✔on the surgeon's preference card
a pre-operative surgical site is being prepared by the surgical technician. after
appropriately draping the nonoperative sites, a final drape is applied that contains a
specific opening to accommodate the surgical incision. what type of drape is this? -
✔✔fenestrated drape
when preparing the operating room lights for specific surgery, care should be taken to -
✔✔apply sterile handle covers to the lights
in which of the following circumstances is an in incise drape specifically useful - ✔✔an
abdominal surgery with a 6- inch horizontal incision
a 65-year-old male is being admitted for emergency repair of strangulated ventral
hernia. he has a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, type 2
diabetes, and COPD. what would be important to discuss with the patient during the
preoperative period - ✔✔his advance directive wishes
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,which of the following skin preparation products provide a rapid decreases in the level
of microorganisms - ✔✔alcohol and iodine
a 34-year-old female is scheduled to undergo carpal tunnel surgery. the certified
surgical technologist knowns that the anesthesiologist / CRNA will perform a bier
block while using a(n) - ✔✔pneumatic tourniquet
what is the first level, or bottom, of the pyramid in Maslow's hierarchy of needs -
✔✔physiological needs
the anesthesiologist would use a thermoregulatory device on a patient when - ✔✔they
show signs of hypothermia from the anesthesia
which of the following is the normal lab value for white blood cells -
✔✔5,000/10,000/mm3
which of the following identifies the elements to be included in the surgical time out -
✔✔patient name, surgery to be perfoprmed, and identification of the correct site/side
for the surgery
which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to determine abnormalities
tumors, disc herniation, or other problems associated with the spinal structures -
✔✔myelography
what is used to help prevent the patient from moving during surgery - ✔✔safety straps
which of the following patient positions is preferred for cardiac and thyroid
procedures? - ✔✔supine position
the triad of the fundamental principles of radiation protection for the certified surgical
technologist in the preoperative area includes - ✔✔time, distance, and shielding
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, which of the following refers to the flow of air from inside the operating room outward?
- ✔✔laminar air flow
which of the following patients would require special precautions be taken during
surgery - ✔✔a patient with a latex allergy
which of the following is an example of universal precautions? - ✔✔proper handling of
sharps
in what position should the C-arm be set before applying sterile drapes? -
✔✔Horizontal at waist height or a little higher
which of the following is the LEAST effective method for monitoring the patient's core
body temperature - ✔✔head monitoring strip
after removing a drape from its packaging, what is the first step when applying a sterile
drape to a microscope? - ✔✔starting with applying the lens cover on the bottom first
during open surgery, the surgeon requests an instrument to use so that he can grasp
tissue during the procedure. which is the appropriate instrument to hand to the surgeon
- ✔✔forceps
all of the following are common locations from which of the surgeon can harvest an
autograft for an ACL repair EXCEPT: - ✔✔the bicep.
the first step before using a self-retaining retractor is to - ✔✔test the locking mechanism
to ensure it is functioning correctly
in which of the following anatomical locations would a dilator be LEAST likely to be
used? - ✔✔sinus cavity
the primary purpose for operating a suction device in the surgical site is to -
✔✔minimize pooling fluid that could obstruct the surgeon's view
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