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Tympanosplasty
Ans: Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of
the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the
middle ear (ossicles)
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep
applicator and proceeds to prep the patient for surgery. What is the
best action to take at this time?
Ans: Regown and reglove the surgeon
What position is used for a pneumonectomy?
Ans: Lateral
What is the kraske position?
Ans: Anatomical position in which the patient is prone, with
hips flexed and elevated, head and feet down.
Which position is correct for a dilation and curettage?
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Ans: Lithotomy
When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to the
general abdominal set-up?
Ans: Gastrointestinal
What is a fenestrated drape?
Ans: A drape with an opening that allows exposure of the
operative site
Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR
one. A surgical technologist was just informed that the case has been
moved to OR two and the next case in OR one is scheduled in two
hours. What is the best course of action?
Ans: New sterile supplies and instruments should be obtained
for OR two and the setup in OR one should be disposed of
What is the first step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet necessary in
creating a bloodless field?
Ans: Padding the area where the tourniquet is to be wrapped
with Webril
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For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should be used?
Ans: Satinsky
Surgical loupes are used to:
Ans: Magnify the surgical field
Which position is the patient placed in for a right nephrectomy?
Ans: Left lateral kidney
Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on the gown are
considered unsterile because they are:
Ans: Absorbant and collect moisture
Instruments that come in contact with the appendiceal stump during
an appendectomy should be:
Ans: Placed in a separate bin
Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a bowel
resection?
Ans: Allen
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The primary purpose of chest tubes is to:
Ans: Re-establish the negative pressure
Traction sutures are used on common duct explorations to:
Ans: Hold the duct open
The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place by which of the
following types of suture?
Ans: Purse-string
Which catheter is most commonly used to perform an embolectomy?
Ans: Fogarty
A resectoscope is used in what prostatic approach?
Ans: Transurethral
Which retractor is preferred for a groin incision?
Ans: Weitlaner
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CST - NBSTSA Exam Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
Tympanosplasty
Ans: Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of
the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the
middle ear (ossicles)
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep
applicator and proceeds to prep the patient for surgery. What is the
best action to take at this time?
Ans: Regown and reglove the surgeon
What position is used for a pneumonectomy?
Ans: Lateral
What is the kraske position?
Ans: Anatomical position in which the patient is prone, with
hips flexed and elevated, head and feet down.
Which position is correct for a dilation and curettage?
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Ans: Lithotomy
When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to the
general abdominal set-up?
Ans: Gastrointestinal
What is a fenestrated drape?
Ans: A drape with an opening that allows exposure of the
operative site
Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR
one. A surgical technologist was just informed that the case has been
moved to OR two and the next case in OR one is scheduled in two
hours. What is the best course of action?
Ans: New sterile supplies and instruments should be obtained
for OR two and the setup in OR one should be disposed of
What is the first step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet necessary in
creating a bloodless field?
Ans: Padding the area where the tourniquet is to be wrapped
with Webril
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For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should be used?
Ans: Satinsky
Surgical loupes are used to:
Ans: Magnify the surgical field
Which position is the patient placed in for a right nephrectomy?
Ans: Left lateral kidney
Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on the gown are
considered unsterile because they are:
Ans: Absorbant and collect moisture
Instruments that come in contact with the appendiceal stump during
an appendectomy should be:
Ans: Placed in a separate bin
Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a bowel
resection?
Ans: Allen
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The primary purpose of chest tubes is to:
Ans: Re-establish the negative pressure
Traction sutures are used on common duct explorations to:
Ans: Hold the duct open
The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place by which of the
following types of suture?
Ans: Purse-string
Which catheter is most commonly used to perform an embolectomy?
Ans: Fogarty
A resectoscope is used in what prostatic approach?
Ans: Transurethral
Which retractor is preferred for a groin incision?
Ans: Weitlaner
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