NBSTSA CST NEWEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS A NEW UPDATED VERSION LATEST
2025-2026/NBSTSA CST EXAM (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the surgical procedure that removes diseased mastoid air cells?
- ANSWER-Mastoidectomy
What is the surgical procedure used to remove adenoids for reasons
which include: impaired breathing through the nose, chronic infections,
or recurrent earaches - ANSWER-Adenoidectomy
What is the surgical procedure of an incision to the eardrum to relieve
pressure or drain fluid? - ANSWER-Myringotomy
During an abdominoperineal resection, which stapling device should
the surgical technologist have available to form an anal pouch from the
ileum? - ANSWER-GIA
,A #12 knife blade on a #7 handle is most commonly used for what type
of surgery? - ANSWER-Tonsillectomy
Which instrument is used to grasp the base of the hemorrhoid during a
hemorrhoidectomy? - ANSWER-Allis
Which retractor may be used during an open cholecystectomy? -
ANSWER-Harrington
The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on
the: - ANSWER-back table
Which procedure would be listed in the OR schedule for a patient
undergoing surgical treatment of uterine fibroids? - ANSWER-
Myomectomy
What is the surgical procedure that repairs a defect in the wall of the
vagina? - ANSWER-Colporrahaphy
This procedure happens when the cervix opens too early during
pregnancy, sometimes causing a miscarriage or premature birth. -
ANSWER-Cervical cerclage
What is the procedure that removes all organs from a person's pelvic
cavity? - ANSWER-Pelvic exenteration
,Which regulation states that blood and body fluids should be
considered infectious? - ANSWER-Standard Precautions
What is the procedure for telescoping the intestines in neonates,
requiring immediate surgical intervention? - ANSWER-Intussusception
Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be
transported from the OR to the PACU? - ANSWER-Anesthesia provider
What is the first part of the small intestine? - ANSWER-Duodenum
The middle part of the small intestine is the: - ANSWER-Jejunum
The third part of the small intestine that attaches to the colon is known
as what? - ANSWER-Ileum
The large intestine extends from the: - ANSWER-cecum to anus
What are the parts of the large intestine, in order? - ANSWER-
Ascending colon to transverse colon to descending colon to sigmoid
colon, finishing at the rectum
, A congenital defect in which the fetal blood vessel between the
pulmonary artery and aorta does not close is: - ANSWER-ventricular
septal defect
A congenital heart condition involving four abnormalities occurring
together, including a defective septum between the ventricles and
narrowing of the pulmonary artery, and accompanied by cyanosis, is
known as: - ANSWER-tetralogy of fallot
The ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel that allows blood to go around
the baby's lungs before birth. What is the condition in which this does
not close? - ANSWER-Patent ductus arteriosus
The agent used to flush an artery to prevent clotting is: - ANSWER-
heparin
What is the enzyme in blood plasma that causes the clotting of blood
by converting fibrinogen to fibrin? - ANSWER-Thrombin
Which drug is used to reverse the anticoagulant effects of heparin? -
ANSWER-Protamine sulfate
When a patient's blood pressure is 135/81, the 135 refers to: -
ANSWER-systolic
DETAILED ANSWERS A NEW UPDATED VERSION LATEST
2025-2026/NBSTSA CST EXAM (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the surgical procedure that removes diseased mastoid air cells?
- ANSWER-Mastoidectomy
What is the surgical procedure used to remove adenoids for reasons
which include: impaired breathing through the nose, chronic infections,
or recurrent earaches - ANSWER-Adenoidectomy
What is the surgical procedure of an incision to the eardrum to relieve
pressure or drain fluid? - ANSWER-Myringotomy
During an abdominoperineal resection, which stapling device should
the surgical technologist have available to form an anal pouch from the
ileum? - ANSWER-GIA
,A #12 knife blade on a #7 handle is most commonly used for what type
of surgery? - ANSWER-Tonsillectomy
Which instrument is used to grasp the base of the hemorrhoid during a
hemorrhoidectomy? - ANSWER-Allis
Which retractor may be used during an open cholecystectomy? -
ANSWER-Harrington
The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on
the: - ANSWER-back table
Which procedure would be listed in the OR schedule for a patient
undergoing surgical treatment of uterine fibroids? - ANSWER-
Myomectomy
What is the surgical procedure that repairs a defect in the wall of the
vagina? - ANSWER-Colporrahaphy
This procedure happens when the cervix opens too early during
pregnancy, sometimes causing a miscarriage or premature birth. -
ANSWER-Cervical cerclage
What is the procedure that removes all organs from a person's pelvic
cavity? - ANSWER-Pelvic exenteration
,Which regulation states that blood and body fluids should be
considered infectious? - ANSWER-Standard Precautions
What is the procedure for telescoping the intestines in neonates,
requiring immediate surgical intervention? - ANSWER-Intussusception
Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be
transported from the OR to the PACU? - ANSWER-Anesthesia provider
What is the first part of the small intestine? - ANSWER-Duodenum
The middle part of the small intestine is the: - ANSWER-Jejunum
The third part of the small intestine that attaches to the colon is known
as what? - ANSWER-Ileum
The large intestine extends from the: - ANSWER-cecum to anus
What are the parts of the large intestine, in order? - ANSWER-
Ascending colon to transverse colon to descending colon to sigmoid
colon, finishing at the rectum
, A congenital defect in which the fetal blood vessel between the
pulmonary artery and aorta does not close is: - ANSWER-ventricular
septal defect
A congenital heart condition involving four abnormalities occurring
together, including a defective septum between the ventricles and
narrowing of the pulmonary artery, and accompanied by cyanosis, is
known as: - ANSWER-tetralogy of fallot
The ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel that allows blood to go around
the baby's lungs before birth. What is the condition in which this does
not close? - ANSWER-Patent ductus arteriosus
The agent used to flush an artery to prevent clotting is: - ANSWER-
heparin
What is the enzyme in blood plasma that causes the clotting of blood
by converting fibrinogen to fibrin? - ANSWER-Thrombin
Which drug is used to reverse the anticoagulant effects of heparin? -
ANSWER-Protamine sulfate
When a patient's blood pressure is 135/81, the 135 refers to: -
ANSWER-systolic
