NBSTSA PSI CST EXAM REVIEW ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

NBSTSA PSI CST EXAM REVIEW ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step? a. Suction the fluid from the abdomen b. Continue removing the appendix as planned C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure - Answer -A. Suction the fluid from the abdomen A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The surgical technologist begins removing all sharps and nondisposables from the drapes before pushing everything back. According to best practices, which of the following should be the NEXT step? A. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and tear it downB. Pull the drapes off and put them on the back table in case they are needed again. C. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is transported to PACU. D. Leave the back table, mayo, and basin close to patient in case they are needed again. - Answer -C. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the patient is transported to PACU. Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing? A. several squared gauze sponges B. Rolled gauze and an abdominal pad C. several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze D. gauze sponges and a Velcro strap - Answer -C. Several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet? A. wrapping the limb sequentially with an Esmarch bandage from distal to proximal B. applying the pneumatic tourniquet to the limb and immediately inflating it C. prepping the limb with ChloraPrep, including the determined location of the tourniquetD. padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril - Answer -D. Padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used to grasp the cervix? A. Sims B. Auvard C. Schroeder D. Bozeman - Answer -C. Schroeder How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively? A. three, two B. two, three C. three, three D. two, two - Answer -A. Three, Two When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify the A. circulating nurse. B. contaminating team member