NBSTSA CERTIFICATION EXAM/MOST RECENT EXAM NBSTSA
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A blood pH of 7.5 indicates:
A. Ketosis
B. Normal
C. Alkalosis
D. Acidosis
CORRECT ANSWER C. Alkalosis
•The pH level of a solution or other liquid such as blood refers to its acidity versus alkalinity
levels.
A blood pH of 7.5 indicates:
A. Ketosis
B. Normal
C. Alkalosis
D. Acidosis
CORRECT ANSWER C. Alkalosis
•The pH level of a solution or other liquid such as blood refers to its acidity versus alkalinity
levels.
A brain tumor causing alteration of muscle tone, voluntary muscle coordination, gait and
balance would likely be located in the:
A. Diencephalon
B. Cerebellum
C. Medulla
D. Pons
CORRECT ANSWER B. Cerebellum
•The functions of the cerebellum include regulating the initiation and termination of voluntary
movements of the body, regulating the muscle tone that is necessary for body movements and
controlling the subconscious contractions of skeletal muscles.
A clamp used for occluding a peripheral vessel is:
A. Duval
B. Allen
,C. Kocher
D. DeBakey
CORRECT ANSWER D. DeBakey
A congenital defect in which the fetal blood vessel between the pulmonary artery and aorta
does not close is:
A. Coarctation of the aorta
B. Patent ductus arteriosus
C. Tetralogy of fallot
D. Ventricular septal defect
CORRECT ANSWER B. Patent ductus arteriosus
•Patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital defect when the fetal blood vessel between the
pulmonary artery and aorta does not close.
A Fogarty catheter is used during a/an:
A. Gastrectomy
B. Thoracotomy
C. Embolectomy
D. Craniotomy
CORRECT ANSWER C. Embolectomy
•The ballon-tipped fogarty catheter is inserted through an arteriotomy to facilitate removal of
an embolus.
A fulminating infection arising from necrotic tissue and spreading rapidly is:
A. Rabies
B. Gas gangrene
C. Pasteurellosis
D. Tetanus
CORRECT ANSWER B. Gas gangrene
•When the organisms for gas gangrene are introduced into tissues where conditions permit
anaerobic multiplication, they utilize amino acids and carbohydrates freed from dead or
dying cells.
A general consent form authorizes:
A. Hazardous therapy
B. Receiving general anesthesia
C. Routine medical treatment
,D. Experimental surgical treatment
CORRECT ANSWER C. Routine medical treatment
A general consent form authorizes:
A. Hazardous therapy
B. Receiving general anesthesia
C. Routine medical treatment
D. Experimental surgical treatment
CORRECT ANSWER C. Routine medical treatment
a hernia that presents through Hesselbachs triangle is a/an:
A. Pantaloon
B. Direct
C. Hypogastric
D. Indirect
CORRECT ANSWER B. Direct
A laboratory procedure useful in classifying bacteria using a staining procedure is:
A. Gram stain
B. Iodine stain
C. Acid-fast stain
D. Differential stain
CORRECT ANSWER A. Gram stain
•The gram stain is very useful because it classifies bacteria into two large groups: gram-
positive and gram-negative. This provides valuable treatment options. Gram-positive bacteria
tend to be killed easily by penicillins and cephalosporins. Gram-negative bacteria are
generally most resistant.
A laparotomy drape is placed on the left side inguinal area of the patient, but should have
been placed on the right side. What should be done to correct the error?
A. Cover drape with a new drape
B. Remove drape and place new drape on right side
C. Move drape to right side
D. Cut opening in drape on right side
CORRECT ANSWER B. Remove the drape and place new drape on the right side
•When applying sterile technique, the drape should be removed and a new drape placed.
, A laparotomy drape is placed on the left side inguinal area of the patient, but should have
been placed on the right side. What should be done to correct the error?
A. Cover drape with a new drape
B. Remove drape and place new drape on right side
C. Move drape to right side
D. Cut opening in drape on right side
CORRECT ANSWER B. Remove the drape and place new drape on the right side
•When applying sterile technique, the drape should be removed and a new drape placed.
A large, bony process found on the femur is a:
A. Trochanter
B. Olecranon
C. Condyle
D. Tubercle
CORRECT ANSWER A. Trochanter
A left subcostal incision would be used to expose the:
A. Descending colon
B. Spleen
C. Ovary
D. Gallbladder
CORRECT ANSWER B. Spleen
A linen pack to be steam sterilized must not weigh more than:
A. 4 lbs
B. 8 lbs
C. 12 lbs
D. 16 lbs
CORRECT ANSWER C. 12 lbs
A mesh that is contraindicated in the presence of infection is:
A. Vicryl
B. Stainless steel
C. Prolene
D. PTFE
CORRECT ANSWER D. PTFE
|MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS| GET IT 100% CORRECT!!
A blood pH of 7.5 indicates:
A. Ketosis
B. Normal
C. Alkalosis
D. Acidosis
CORRECT ANSWER C. Alkalosis
•The pH level of a solution or other liquid such as blood refers to its acidity versus alkalinity
levels.
A blood pH of 7.5 indicates:
A. Ketosis
B. Normal
C. Alkalosis
D. Acidosis
CORRECT ANSWER C. Alkalosis
•The pH level of a solution or other liquid such as blood refers to its acidity versus alkalinity
levels.
A brain tumor causing alteration of muscle tone, voluntary muscle coordination, gait and
balance would likely be located in the:
A. Diencephalon
B. Cerebellum
C. Medulla
D. Pons
CORRECT ANSWER B. Cerebellum
•The functions of the cerebellum include regulating the initiation and termination of voluntary
movements of the body, regulating the muscle tone that is necessary for body movements and
controlling the subconscious contractions of skeletal muscles.
A clamp used for occluding a peripheral vessel is:
A. Duval
B. Allen
,C. Kocher
D. DeBakey
CORRECT ANSWER D. DeBakey
A congenital defect in which the fetal blood vessel between the pulmonary artery and aorta
does not close is:
A. Coarctation of the aorta
B. Patent ductus arteriosus
C. Tetralogy of fallot
D. Ventricular septal defect
CORRECT ANSWER B. Patent ductus arteriosus
•Patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital defect when the fetal blood vessel between the
pulmonary artery and aorta does not close.
A Fogarty catheter is used during a/an:
A. Gastrectomy
B. Thoracotomy
C. Embolectomy
D. Craniotomy
CORRECT ANSWER C. Embolectomy
•The ballon-tipped fogarty catheter is inserted through an arteriotomy to facilitate removal of
an embolus.
A fulminating infection arising from necrotic tissue and spreading rapidly is:
A. Rabies
B. Gas gangrene
C. Pasteurellosis
D. Tetanus
CORRECT ANSWER B. Gas gangrene
•When the organisms for gas gangrene are introduced into tissues where conditions permit
anaerobic multiplication, they utilize amino acids and carbohydrates freed from dead or
dying cells.
A general consent form authorizes:
A. Hazardous therapy
B. Receiving general anesthesia
C. Routine medical treatment
,D. Experimental surgical treatment
CORRECT ANSWER C. Routine medical treatment
A general consent form authorizes:
A. Hazardous therapy
B. Receiving general anesthesia
C. Routine medical treatment
D. Experimental surgical treatment
CORRECT ANSWER C. Routine medical treatment
a hernia that presents through Hesselbachs triangle is a/an:
A. Pantaloon
B. Direct
C. Hypogastric
D. Indirect
CORRECT ANSWER B. Direct
A laboratory procedure useful in classifying bacteria using a staining procedure is:
A. Gram stain
B. Iodine stain
C. Acid-fast stain
D. Differential stain
CORRECT ANSWER A. Gram stain
•The gram stain is very useful because it classifies bacteria into two large groups: gram-
positive and gram-negative. This provides valuable treatment options. Gram-positive bacteria
tend to be killed easily by penicillins and cephalosporins. Gram-negative bacteria are
generally most resistant.
A laparotomy drape is placed on the left side inguinal area of the patient, but should have
been placed on the right side. What should be done to correct the error?
A. Cover drape with a new drape
B. Remove drape and place new drape on right side
C. Move drape to right side
D. Cut opening in drape on right side
CORRECT ANSWER B. Remove the drape and place new drape on the right side
•When applying sterile technique, the drape should be removed and a new drape placed.
, A laparotomy drape is placed on the left side inguinal area of the patient, but should have
been placed on the right side. What should be done to correct the error?
A. Cover drape with a new drape
B. Remove drape and place new drape on right side
C. Move drape to right side
D. Cut opening in drape on right side
CORRECT ANSWER B. Remove the drape and place new drape on the right side
•When applying sterile technique, the drape should be removed and a new drape placed.
A large, bony process found on the femur is a:
A. Trochanter
B. Olecranon
C. Condyle
D. Tubercle
CORRECT ANSWER A. Trochanter
A left subcostal incision would be used to expose the:
A. Descending colon
B. Spleen
C. Ovary
D. Gallbladder
CORRECT ANSWER B. Spleen
A linen pack to be steam sterilized must not weigh more than:
A. 4 lbs
B. 8 lbs
C. 12 lbs
D. 16 lbs
CORRECT ANSWER C. 12 lbs
A mesh that is contraindicated in the presence of infection is:
A. Vicryl
B. Stainless steel
C. Prolene
D. PTFE
CORRECT ANSWER D. PTFE
