Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist | CST
226 Exam Prep with Practice Questions and Key
Concepts – 2024–2025
This document provides a focused review for students preparing for the Certified
Surgical Technologist (CST) exam, based on the core textbook Surgical Technology
for the Surgical Technologist. It includes essential concepts, procedures, sterile
technique, surgical instrumentation, perioperative care, and detailed practice
questions. Ideal for final exam prep or certification review aligned with NBSTSA
guidelines for 2024–2025.
1. In an inguinal herniorrhaphy the spermatic cord is: Retracted with a penrose
drain.
2. Polyglycolic acid sutures are: Absorbed by the process of hydrolysis.
3. The pounds of pressure necessary in a flash steam sterilizer set at 270
degrees is: 27
4. A patient is having elective surgery. The nurse notes that her white cell
count is 14,000 cu mm. This would indicate: There may be an inflammation or
infection present.
5. Distal refers to: Away from the body.
6. Meckel's diverticulum is found in the: Ileum
, .
7. In which case would a Frazier suction be used?: Ear
8. Airborne contamination is reduced by recirculation of filtered outside air at
a rate of: 25 air exchanges per hour.
9. The purpose of OSHA is to: Enssure safe and healthful working conditions.
10. Body heat in pediatric patients is controlled with all of the following
EXCEPT: Hot water bottles.
11. If a family is contacted but cannot come in to sign a permission for
emergency surgery paper, the surgeon should: Accept permission by phone,
telegram, or in written communication.
12. Unwrapped instruments are sterilized at 270F (132C) for a minimum of: 3
minutes
13. A retention suture passes through all of the following EXCEPT:
Mesentery tissue.
14. A hernia that passes through the inguinal ring into the inguinal canal is
termed: Indirect
15. Dead space is the space: Caused by separation of wound edges that have
not been closely approximated.
16. Wrapped tubing can be sterilized at 250F for a minimum of: 30 minutes
17. Funnel chest is also known as: Pectus excavatum.
18. Which term denotes low or decreased blood volume?: Hypovolemia
19. Injection of contrast media into the brachial, carotid, or vertebral artery to
study the intracranial vessels is called: Angiography
20. Instruments and other items sterilized together in the flash autoclave
require: 10 minutes and 270F
21. Suture material that becomes encapsulated with fibrous tissue during the
healing process is: Nonabsorbable suture.
226 Exam Prep with Practice Questions and Key
Concepts – 2024–2025
This document provides a focused review for students preparing for the Certified
Surgical Technologist (CST) exam, based on the core textbook Surgical Technology
for the Surgical Technologist. It includes essential concepts, procedures, sterile
technique, surgical instrumentation, perioperative care, and detailed practice
questions. Ideal for final exam prep or certification review aligned with NBSTSA
guidelines for 2024–2025.
1. In an inguinal herniorrhaphy the spermatic cord is: Retracted with a penrose
drain.
2. Polyglycolic acid sutures are: Absorbed by the process of hydrolysis.
3. The pounds of pressure necessary in a flash steam sterilizer set at 270
degrees is: 27
4. A patient is having elective surgery. The nurse notes that her white cell
count is 14,000 cu mm. This would indicate: There may be an inflammation or
infection present.
5. Distal refers to: Away from the body.
6. Meckel's diverticulum is found in the: Ileum
, .
7. In which case would a Frazier suction be used?: Ear
8. Airborne contamination is reduced by recirculation of filtered outside air at
a rate of: 25 air exchanges per hour.
9. The purpose of OSHA is to: Enssure safe and healthful working conditions.
10. Body heat in pediatric patients is controlled with all of the following
EXCEPT: Hot water bottles.
11. If a family is contacted but cannot come in to sign a permission for
emergency surgery paper, the surgeon should: Accept permission by phone,
telegram, or in written communication.
12. Unwrapped instruments are sterilized at 270F (132C) for a minimum of: 3
minutes
13. A retention suture passes through all of the following EXCEPT:
Mesentery tissue.
14. A hernia that passes through the inguinal ring into the inguinal canal is
termed: Indirect
15. Dead space is the space: Caused by separation of wound edges that have
not been closely approximated.
16. Wrapped tubing can be sterilized at 250F for a minimum of: 30 minutes
17. Funnel chest is also known as: Pectus excavatum.
18. Which term denotes low or decreased blood volume?: Hypovolemia
19. Injection of contrast media into the brachial, carotid, or vertebral artery to
study the intracranial vessels is called: Angiography
20. Instruments and other items sterilized together in the flash autoclave
require: 10 minutes and 270F
21. Suture material that becomes encapsulated with fibrous tissue during the
healing process is: Nonabsorbable suture.
