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Tympanosplasty - ANSWER -Surgical
operation performed for the reconstruction of the
eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small What is the first step in applying the pneumatic
bones of the middle ear (ossicles) tourniquet necessary in creating a bloodless
field? - ANSWER -Padding the area where
the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates
the Duraprep applicator and proceeds to prep
the patient for surgery. What is the best action to For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp
take at this time? - ANSWER -Regown and should be used? - ANSWER -Satinsky
reglove the surgeon
Surgical loupes are used to: - ANSWER -
What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - Magnify the surgical field
ANSWER -Lateral
Which position is the patient placed in for a right
What is the kraske position? - ANSWER - nephrectomy? - ANSWER -Left lateral
Anatomical position in which the patient is prone, kidney
with hips flexed and elevated, head and feet
down.
Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the
cuffs on the gown are considered unsterile
Which position is correct for a dilation and because they are: - ANSWER -Absorbant
curettage? - ANSWER -Lithotomy and collect moisture
When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument Instruments that come in contact with the
set is added to the general abdominal set-up? - appendiceal stump during an appendectomy
ANSWER -Gastrointestinal should be: - ANSWER -Placed in a
separate bin
What is a fenestrated drape? - ANSWER -
A drape with an opening that allows exposure of Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the
the operative site intestine during a bowel resection? -
ANSWER -Allen
Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have
been opened in OR one. A surgical technologist The primary purpose of chest tubes is to: -
was just informed that the case has been moved ANSWER -Re-establish the negative
to OR two and the next case in OR one is pressure
scheduled in two hours. What is the best course
of action? - ANSWER -New sterile supplies
and instruments should be obtained for OR two Traction sutures are used on common duct
and the setup in OR one should be disposed of explorations to: - ANSWER -Hold the duct
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open Sponges that have been added to the sterile field
after a procedure has begun should be counted
by the: - ANSWER -Surgical technologist in
The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in the scrub role and the circulator
place by which of the following types of suture? -
ANSWER -Purse-string
What is a procedure for removing excess skin
from the face and neck? - ANSWER -
Which catheter is most commonly used to Rhytidectomy
perform an embolectomy? - ANSWER -
Fogarty
Which rongeur is used to expand the antrostomy
in a Caldwell-Luc procedure? - ANSWER -
A resectoscope is used in what prostatic Kerrison
approach? - ANSWER -Transurethral
Which procedure is used to visualize the cystic,
Which retractor is preferred for a groin incision? - hepatic, and common ducts? - ANSWER -
ANSWER -Weitlaner Cholangiography
What type of dressing is applied as a Once the spinous process is exposed during a
nonadherent dressing? - ANSWER - laminectomy, the next instrument needed for the
Adaptic removal of the lamina is a: - ANSWER -
Kerrison rongeur
During an excisional biopsy of sentinel nodes,
the surgical technologist should prepare What should the surgical technologist in the
specimens using which method? - scrub role do during a cardiac emergency? -
ANSWER -Placed in separate containers ANSWER -Remain sterile and keep the
and identify table sterile
Immediately before a hemorrhoidectomy, which What is used to stabilize a fractured finger? -
procedure might be performed on the patient in ANSWER -Kirschner wires
the operating room? - ANSWER -
Sigmoidectomy
During the application of arch bars, the surgeon
will most likely use what between the teeth and
When a break in antisecptic technique occurs, around the bar? - ANSWER -25-gauge or
the surgical technologist in the scrub role should 26-gauge stainless steel wire
first notify the: - ANSWER -Contaminating
team member
Which solution is used to identify diseased areas
for a cold conization of the cervix? -
Tympanosplasty - ANSWER -Surgical
operation performed for the reconstruction of the
eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small What is the first step in applying the pneumatic
bones of the middle ear (ossicles) tourniquet necessary in creating a bloodless
field? - ANSWER -Padding the area where
the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates
the Duraprep applicator and proceeds to prep
the patient for surgery. What is the best action to For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp
take at this time? - ANSWER -Regown and should be used? - ANSWER -Satinsky
reglove the surgeon
Surgical loupes are used to: - ANSWER -
What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - Magnify the surgical field
ANSWER -Lateral
Which position is the patient placed in for a right
What is the kraske position? - ANSWER - nephrectomy? - ANSWER -Left lateral
Anatomical position in which the patient is prone, kidney
with hips flexed and elevated, head and feet
down.
Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the
cuffs on the gown are considered unsterile
Which position is correct for a dilation and because they are: - ANSWER -Absorbant
curettage? - ANSWER -Lithotomy and collect moisture
When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument Instruments that come in contact with the
set is added to the general abdominal set-up? - appendiceal stump during an appendectomy
ANSWER -Gastrointestinal should be: - ANSWER -Placed in a
separate bin
What is a fenestrated drape? - ANSWER -
A drape with an opening that allows exposure of Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the
the operative site intestine during a bowel resection? -
ANSWER -Allen
Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have
been opened in OR one. A surgical technologist The primary purpose of chest tubes is to: -
was just informed that the case has been moved ANSWER -Re-establish the negative
to OR two and the next case in OR one is pressure
scheduled in two hours. What is the best course
of action? - ANSWER -New sterile supplies
and instruments should be obtained for OR two Traction sutures are used on common duct
and the setup in OR one should be disposed of explorations to: - ANSWER -Hold the duct
, CST - NBSTSA App Exam Questions With 100% Verified Answers
open Sponges that have been added to the sterile field
after a procedure has begun should be counted
by the: - ANSWER -Surgical technologist in
The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in the scrub role and the circulator
place by which of the following types of suture? -
ANSWER -Purse-string
What is a procedure for removing excess skin
from the face and neck? - ANSWER -
Which catheter is most commonly used to Rhytidectomy
perform an embolectomy? - ANSWER -
Fogarty
Which rongeur is used to expand the antrostomy
in a Caldwell-Luc procedure? - ANSWER -
A resectoscope is used in what prostatic Kerrison
approach? - ANSWER -Transurethral
Which procedure is used to visualize the cystic,
Which retractor is preferred for a groin incision? - hepatic, and common ducts? - ANSWER -
ANSWER -Weitlaner Cholangiography
What type of dressing is applied as a Once the spinous process is exposed during a
nonadherent dressing? - ANSWER - laminectomy, the next instrument needed for the
Adaptic removal of the lamina is a: - ANSWER -
Kerrison rongeur
During an excisional biopsy of sentinel nodes,
the surgical technologist should prepare What should the surgical technologist in the
specimens using which method? - scrub role do during a cardiac emergency? -
ANSWER -Placed in separate containers ANSWER -Remain sterile and keep the
and identify table sterile
Immediately before a hemorrhoidectomy, which What is used to stabilize a fractured finger? -
procedure might be performed on the patient in ANSWER -Kirschner wires
the operating room? - ANSWER -
Sigmoidectomy
During the application of arch bars, the surgeon
will most likely use what between the teeth and
When a break in antisecptic technique occurs, around the bar? - ANSWER -25-gauge or
the surgical technologist in the scrub role should 26-gauge stainless steel wire
first notify the: - ANSWER -Contaminating
team member
Which solution is used to identify diseased areas
for a cold conization of the cervix? -
