CST Practice Exam B and A
CST Practice Exam Version B and A
Questions & Answers
Question 1
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A SIGN OF CARDIAC ARREST?
Correct Answer
CYANOSIS
Question 2
List in order the sequence of induction for general anesthesia:
Correct Answer
leads placed on the patient
patient is prompted to breathe 100% oxygen
induction agent is given through an I.V.
patient is intubated
anesthetic gas agent is selected and applied
Question 3
Place the following phases of wound healing by first intention in correct order from
first to last:
Correct Answer
Inflammatory
proliferation
remodeling
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Question 4
When preparing endoscopic cameras for ethylene oxide sterilization, which of the
following monitoring processes would be utilized to ensure all parameters of
sterilization were met?
Correct Answer
biological indicator
Question 5
Which of the following rongeurs is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc
procedure?
Correct Answer
Kerrison
Question 6
The surgical technologist in the scrub role should remain sterile following which of
the following surgical procedures?
Correct Answer
Carotid endarterectomy
Question 7
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the DuraPrep applicator and proceeds
to prep the patient for surgery. Which of the following is the BEST action to take at
this time?
Correct Answer
Regown and reglove the surgeon.
Question 8
Local anesthetics containing epinephrine should NEVER be used in which of the
following areas?
Correct Answer
Ddigits and penis
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Question 9
To prevent contamination at the end of a surgical procedure, which of the following
should be removed LAST by the surgical technologist in the scrub role?
Correct Answer
Surgical gloves
Question 10
During a procedure, a surgical technologist notices a hole in his glove. Which of the
following should be done next?
Correct Answer
Change the glove using the open-gloving technique.
Question 11
Which of the following is an unexpected occurrence that involves physiologic or
psychologic injury or death?
Correct Answer
Sentinel event
Question 12
Which of the following is a benign fluid-filled sac that develops in the anterior testis?
Correct Answer
hydrocele
Question 13
When a cholecystectomy is performed, which of the following anatomical structures
must be preserved?
Correct Answer
common duct
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Question 14
Which of the following procedures treats a congenital obstructed lesion found at the
distal end of an infant's stomach?
Correct Answer
pyloromyotomy
Question 15
When inflating a 5-cc balloon on a Foley catheter, which of the following would be
the MOST appropriate choice?
Correct Answer
8-10 mL of sterile water
Question 16
The tissue that covers bones and provides movement to the skeletal system is
Correct Answer
muscle.
Question 17
When donning gloves using the open-gloving technique, the ungloved hand will
touch the.
Correct Answer
folded edge of the cuff of the glove.
Question 18
Which of the following is MOST resistant to sterilization processes?
Correct Answer
Spore
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CST Practice Exam Version B and A
Questions & Answers
Question 1
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A SIGN OF CARDIAC ARREST?
Correct Answer
CYANOSIS
Question 2
List in order the sequence of induction for general anesthesia:
Correct Answer
leads placed on the patient
patient is prompted to breathe 100% oxygen
induction agent is given through an I.V.
patient is intubated
anesthetic gas agent is selected and applied
Question 3
Place the following phases of wound healing by first intention in correct order from
first to last:
Correct Answer
Inflammatory
proliferation
remodeling
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Question 4
When preparing endoscopic cameras for ethylene oxide sterilization, which of the
following monitoring processes would be utilized to ensure all parameters of
sterilization were met?
Correct Answer
biological indicator
Question 5
Which of the following rongeurs is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc
procedure?
Correct Answer
Kerrison
Question 6
The surgical technologist in the scrub role should remain sterile following which of
the following surgical procedures?
Correct Answer
Carotid endarterectomy
Question 7
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the DuraPrep applicator and proceeds
to prep the patient for surgery. Which of the following is the BEST action to take at
this time?
Correct Answer
Regown and reglove the surgeon.
Question 8
Local anesthetics containing epinephrine should NEVER be used in which of the
following areas?
Correct Answer
Ddigits and penis
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Question 9
To prevent contamination at the end of a surgical procedure, which of the following
should be removed LAST by the surgical technologist in the scrub role?
Correct Answer
Surgical gloves
Question 10
During a procedure, a surgical technologist notices a hole in his glove. Which of the
following should be done next?
Correct Answer
Change the glove using the open-gloving technique.
Question 11
Which of the following is an unexpected occurrence that involves physiologic or
psychologic injury or death?
Correct Answer
Sentinel event
Question 12
Which of the following is a benign fluid-filled sac that develops in the anterior testis?
Correct Answer
hydrocele
Question 13
When a cholecystectomy is performed, which of the following anatomical structures
must be preserved?
Correct Answer
common duct
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Question 14
Which of the following procedures treats a congenital obstructed lesion found at the
distal end of an infant's stomach?
Correct Answer
pyloromyotomy
Question 15
When inflating a 5-cc balloon on a Foley catheter, which of the following would be
the MOST appropriate choice?
Correct Answer
8-10 mL of sterile water
Question 16
The tissue that covers bones and provides movement to the skeletal system is
Correct Answer
muscle.
Question 17
When donning gloves using the open-gloving technique, the ungloved hand will
touch the.
Correct Answer
folded edge of the cuff of the glove.
Question 18
Which of the following is MOST resistant to sterilization processes?
Correct Answer
Spore
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