BOARD VITALS CST LATEST
EXAM 1
When asked by the surgeon to place a mydriatic solution in the OS, the
surg tech places a drop in the ______ eye and the medication will ____
the pupil - ANSWERS-Left eye; dilate
If the final count is incorrect, what is the next step? - ANSWERS-Repeat
the count
Advantages of gas sterilization includes all of the following except: -
ANSWERS-Aeration times can be lengthy
After setting up for a laparoscopic procedure, the circulator refuses to
perform the initial count, What should the CST do in this situation? -
ANSWERS-Insist that an initial count be done
Which of the following describes healing that occurs from the
inner/center to the outer surface of a wound, while leaving the wound
open? - ANSWERS-Secondary intention
When a double gloved CST is required to changed their gloves during a
surgical procedure, which of the following is the first step in regloving
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EXAM 1
to be used? - ANSWERS-Ask the circulator to remove the contaminated
gloves
The Bowie-Dick test is used to test which component: - ANSWERS-
Vacuum
Why is it necessary to drape the patient? - ANSWERS-To provide a
barrier between the wound and the unsterile environment
Monitoring of the sterilization process is accomplished by all of the
following except: - ANSWERS-Physical monitors
The structures in the lung that allow for oxygen and gas exchange with
the blood are called: - ANSWERS-Alveoli
As surg tech mastery of knowledge and skills are referred to as: -
ANSWERS-Scope of practice
What is the term for the portion of the stomach that immediately follows
the esophagus - ANSWERS-Cardia
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EXAM 1
Which of the following blood vessels supplies perfusion to the face? -
ANSWERS-External carotid artery
The surgical team member responsible for pouring medication onto the
sterile field is: - ANSWERS-Circulating nurse
According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to the front
of the trunk and the entire arms on an adult - ANSWERS-36%
Which of the following instruments is a non-crushing vascular clamp? -
ANSWERS-Satinsky
Why is a Foley catheter inserted after TURP? - ANSWERS-Hemostasis
What should the CST do when a break in aseptic technique occurs? -
ANSWERS-Inform the person who incurred the break and correct it
Standard sterile gloves unless specified contain a powder that can cause
which of the following? - ANSWERS-Adhesions
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EXAM 1
When asked by the surgeon to place a mydriatic solution in the OS, the
surg tech places a drop in the ______ eye and the medication will ____
the pupil - ANSWERS-Left eye; dilate
If the final count is incorrect, what is the next step? - ANSWERS-Repeat
the count
Advantages of gas sterilization includes all of the following except: -
ANSWERS-Aeration times can be lengthy
After setting up for a laparoscopic procedure, the circulator refuses to
perform the initial count, What should the CST do in this situation? -
ANSWERS-Insist that an initial count be done
Which of the following describes healing that occurs from the
inner/center to the outer surface of a wound, while leaving the wound
open? - ANSWERS-Secondary intention
When a double gloved CST is required to changed their gloves during a
surgical procedure, which of the following is the first step in regloving
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, BOARD VITALS CST LATEST
EXAM 1
to be used? - ANSWERS-Ask the circulator to remove the contaminated
gloves
The Bowie-Dick test is used to test which component: - ANSWERS-
Vacuum
Why is it necessary to drape the patient? - ANSWERS-To provide a
barrier between the wound and the unsterile environment
Monitoring of the sterilization process is accomplished by all of the
following except: - ANSWERS-Physical monitors
The structures in the lung that allow for oxygen and gas exchange with
the blood are called: - ANSWERS-Alveoli
As surg tech mastery of knowledge and skills are referred to as: -
ANSWERS-Scope of practice
What is the term for the portion of the stomach that immediately follows
the esophagus - ANSWERS-Cardia
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PAGE
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, BOARD VITALS CST LATEST
EXAM 1
Which of the following blood vessels supplies perfusion to the face? -
ANSWERS-External carotid artery
The surgical team member responsible for pouring medication onto the
sterile field is: - ANSWERS-Circulating nurse
According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to the front
of the trunk and the entire arms on an adult - ANSWERS-36%
Which of the following instruments is a non-crushing vascular clamp? -
ANSWERS-Satinsky
Why is a Foley catheter inserted after TURP? - ANSWERS-Hemostasis
What should the CST do when a break in aseptic technique occurs? -
ANSWERS-Inform the person who incurred the break and correct it
Standard sterile gloves unless specified contain a powder that can cause
which of the following? - ANSWERS-Adhesions
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