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Board Vitals CST Exam 1 2025 |
Certified Q&A\ A+ Guide Solution
The surgical field should only be broken down following? -correct-answer-After
the patient has left the room
Which of the following retractors is used to retract the liver in order to visualize
the gallbladder when a cholecystectomy is converted to a traditional open
procedure? -correct-answer-Harrington
Which of the following instruments is used during rhinoplasty to accomplish the
repair? -correct-answer-Dissector
The generic name for the analgesic Fentanyl is: -correct-answer-Sublimaze
During a surgical procedure a surg tech accidentally pricks himself with a dirty
needle. What is the risk of infection with HIV when a healthcare worker has a
needle-stick injury? -correct-answer-Less than 1% risk
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During a craniotomy, what instrument is used to separate the periosteum from
the bone? -correct-answer-A freer
Which of the following instrument sets will be necessary to proceed with a
surgical procedure when a strangulated hernia is encountered? -correct-answer-
Gastrointestinal set
Which of the following standard surgical positions is used in pilonidal sinus
excision? -correct-answer-Prone surgical position
Which of the following is the outermost ossicle of the ear? -correct-answer-
Malleus
What type of hernia is characterized by the ability to return the herniated parts to
their normal anatomical position? -correct-answer-Reducible
A split-thickness graft is intended to cover a vast area. Which of the following is
used to increase the graft size? -correct-answer-Skin mesher
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The following is regarded as a semi-restricted area within the operating room: -
correct-answer-Corridors
Which of the following is most appropriate for occluding larger blood vessels and
tissues before ligation in a deep wound or on heavier tissue? -correct-answer-
Carmalt forceps
Intraoperative supplies are counted in the following order: -correct-answer-
Sponges, sharps, instruments
Which of the following refers to the scale used to measure level of consciousness
in the post-op patient? -correct-answer-Glasgow
A spore forming micro organism used as a biological monitor to verify the
effectiveness of a steam sterilization is: -correct-answer-Bacillus
stearothermophilus
During a vaginal procedure, which of the following should the CST pass when the
surgeon requests a self-retaining retractor? -correct-answer-Graves
Board Vitals CST Exam 1 2025 |
Certified Q&A\ A+ Guide Solution
The surgical field should only be broken down following? -correct-answer-After
the patient has left the room
Which of the following retractors is used to retract the liver in order to visualize
the gallbladder when a cholecystectomy is converted to a traditional open
procedure? -correct-answer-Harrington
Which of the following instruments is used during rhinoplasty to accomplish the
repair? -correct-answer-Dissector
The generic name for the analgesic Fentanyl is: -correct-answer-Sublimaze
During a surgical procedure a surg tech accidentally pricks himself with a dirty
needle. What is the risk of infection with HIV when a healthcare worker has a
needle-stick injury? -correct-answer-Less than 1% risk
,2|Page
During a craniotomy, what instrument is used to separate the periosteum from
the bone? -correct-answer-A freer
Which of the following instrument sets will be necessary to proceed with a
surgical procedure when a strangulated hernia is encountered? -correct-answer-
Gastrointestinal set
Which of the following standard surgical positions is used in pilonidal sinus
excision? -correct-answer-Prone surgical position
Which of the following is the outermost ossicle of the ear? -correct-answer-
Malleus
What type of hernia is characterized by the ability to return the herniated parts to
their normal anatomical position? -correct-answer-Reducible
A split-thickness graft is intended to cover a vast area. Which of the following is
used to increase the graft size? -correct-answer-Skin mesher
, 3|Page
The following is regarded as a semi-restricted area within the operating room: -
correct-answer-Corridors
Which of the following is most appropriate for occluding larger blood vessels and
tissues before ligation in a deep wound or on heavier tissue? -correct-answer-
Carmalt forceps
Intraoperative supplies are counted in the following order: -correct-answer-
Sponges, sharps, instruments
Which of the following refers to the scale used to measure level of consciousness
in the post-op patient? -correct-answer-Glasgow
A spore forming micro organism used as a biological monitor to verify the
effectiveness of a steam sterilization is: -correct-answer-Bacillus
stearothermophilus
During a vaginal procedure, which of the following should the CST pass when the
surgeon requests a self-retaining retractor? -correct-answer-Graves
