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To establish negligence, which of the following must be proven? - CORRECT ANSWERS that the
defendant had a duty to the patient, and they breached that duty failing to conform to the required
standard of conduct, defendants negligence caused harm to patient and plaintiff was in fact harmed
The goal of the surgical consent is to ? - CORRECT ANSWERS guarantee that patient is aware of
their condition, proposed intervention, risks, and alternatives that may occur--> protect the patient
What type of instrument finish is useful for procedures involving a laser? - CORRECT ANSWERS
ebonized finish
Knives, scalpels, and scissors are classified as __ instruments? - CORRECT ANSWERS
cutting/dissecting
The term knife is used interchangbley with the term __? - CORRECT ANSWERS scalpel
Curvid Iris and and Potts-smtih scissors are frequently used to dissect __ tissues? - CORRECT
ANSWERS delicate
Strabismus and corneal scissors are most often used for __ procedures? - CORRECT ANSWERS
eye
The most frequently used scissors for cutting sutures are the __? - CORRECT ANSWERS Straight
Mayo
Lane, Kern, Lowman, and Lewin are examples of ? - CORRECT ANSWERS bone holding forceps
Clamping instruments are designed to __? - CORRECT ANSWERS occlude or constrict tissue
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Instruments designed for the exposure of the operative site are called? - CORRECT ANSWERS
retractors/viewing
Instruments used to hold a curved suture needle for suturing are called? - CORRECT ANSWERS
needle holders
Yankauer and Poole suction tips are commonly used for? - CORRECT ANSWERS aspiration of
abdominal fluids
The suction tip typically used for ear procedures is the ? - CORRECT ANSWERS Rosen suction tip
An instrument that penetrates a body cavity for drainage of fluid is called a? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Trocar
General abdominal procedures typically require a __ instrument set? - CORRECT ANSWERS
major or minor laparotomy set
Scopes typically used for cystoscopy, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy are called? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Rigid scopes
The scope used for exploration of the biliary system is called? - CORRECT ANSWERS
choledochoscope
The scope used for visualization of the heart and major vessels is called an? - CORRECT ANSWERS
angioscope
The scope used for visualization of a fetus in utero is called a? - CORRECT ANSWERS fetoscope
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The tool used for inserting sharp pins to reduce a bone fracture or guide a driven nail is called? -
CORRECT ANSWERS drills
What machine uses electric impulses to generate heat and is cooled by air or fluid that flows through
the power cord? - CORRECT ANSWERS Piezoelectric Machine
What machine infuses CO2 gas into the abdominal cavity? - CORRECT ANSWERS insufflator
Drapes that have an adhesive backing that can be impregnated with an antimicrobial iodine agent are
called? - CORRECT ANSWERS incise drapes
Drapes that have openings for exposure of the area to be incised are called? - CORRECT
ANSWERS fenestrated
Sponges used for procedures requiring smaller incisions are called? - CORRECT ANSWERS
raytecs
The type of surgical dressing that eliminates dead space and prevents edema or post-op bleeding is
called? - CORRECT ANSWERS pressure dressing
What is used for wounds that require frequent dressing changes? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Montgomery Straps
Cylindrical tubes that allow for the removal of air or fluids from the body are called? - CORRECT
ANSWERS drains
What is used to irrigate wounds, aspirate fluids, or inject medications? - CORRECT ANSWERS
syringes
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Give an example of a type of suprapubic catheter? - CORRECT ANSWERS Foley, Pezzer, Malcot,
Coude
The chest tube collection unit must be maintained? - CORRECT ANSWERS below the level of the
throacic cavity
Give examples of passive drains? - CORRECT ANSWERS Penrose, Cigarette, T-tube, Gastrostomy,
Cystostomy, Nephrostomy
A tru-cut needle is used __? - CORRECT ANSWERS for multiple biopsies
Small, clear, plastic drapes with openings that are surrounded by an adhesive backing are called __
drapes? - CORRECT ANSWERS aperature
Neurosurgical sponges are referred to as? - CORRECT ANSWERS Patties (cottonoids)
Tonsil sponges are assembled in packages of ? - CORRECT ANSWERS 5
Collodian is an example of what type of dressing? - CORRECT ANSWERS One-layer dressing
What is a Minerva jacket? - CORRECT ANSWERS Type of cast extending from the head to the
hips to immobilize the cervical and thoracic vertebrae
What type of gas is infused into the abdominal cavity for laparoscopic procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWERS CO2
The nerve stimulator is especially useful for identification of the __ cranial nerve? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 7th (Facial)
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To establish negligence, which of the following must be proven? - CORRECT ANSWERS that the
defendant had a duty to the patient, and they breached that duty failing to conform to the required
standard of conduct, defendants negligence caused harm to patient and plaintiff was in fact harmed
The goal of the surgical consent is to ? - CORRECT ANSWERS guarantee that patient is aware of
their condition, proposed intervention, risks, and alternatives that may occur--> protect the patient
What type of instrument finish is useful for procedures involving a laser? - CORRECT ANSWERS
ebonized finish
Knives, scalpels, and scissors are classified as __ instruments? - CORRECT ANSWERS
cutting/dissecting
The term knife is used interchangbley with the term __? - CORRECT ANSWERS scalpel
Curvid Iris and and Potts-smtih scissors are frequently used to dissect __ tissues? - CORRECT
ANSWERS delicate
Strabismus and corneal scissors are most often used for __ procedures? - CORRECT ANSWERS
eye
The most frequently used scissors for cutting sutures are the __? - CORRECT ANSWERS Straight
Mayo
Lane, Kern, Lowman, and Lewin are examples of ? - CORRECT ANSWERS bone holding forceps
Clamping instruments are designed to __? - CORRECT ANSWERS occlude or constrict tissue
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Instruments designed for the exposure of the operative site are called? - CORRECT ANSWERS
retractors/viewing
Instruments used to hold a curved suture needle for suturing are called? - CORRECT ANSWERS
needle holders
Yankauer and Poole suction tips are commonly used for? - CORRECT ANSWERS aspiration of
abdominal fluids
The suction tip typically used for ear procedures is the ? - CORRECT ANSWERS Rosen suction tip
An instrument that penetrates a body cavity for drainage of fluid is called a? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Trocar
General abdominal procedures typically require a __ instrument set? - CORRECT ANSWERS
major or minor laparotomy set
Scopes typically used for cystoscopy, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy are called? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Rigid scopes
The scope used for exploration of the biliary system is called? - CORRECT ANSWERS
choledochoscope
The scope used for visualization of the heart and major vessels is called an? - CORRECT ANSWERS
angioscope
The scope used for visualization of a fetus in utero is called a? - CORRECT ANSWERS fetoscope
,SURGICAL TECH STUDY GUIDE FOR CST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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The tool used for inserting sharp pins to reduce a bone fracture or guide a driven nail is called? -
CORRECT ANSWERS drills
What machine uses electric impulses to generate heat and is cooled by air or fluid that flows through
the power cord? - CORRECT ANSWERS Piezoelectric Machine
What machine infuses CO2 gas into the abdominal cavity? - CORRECT ANSWERS insufflator
Drapes that have an adhesive backing that can be impregnated with an antimicrobial iodine agent are
called? - CORRECT ANSWERS incise drapes
Drapes that have openings for exposure of the area to be incised are called? - CORRECT
ANSWERS fenestrated
Sponges used for procedures requiring smaller incisions are called? - CORRECT ANSWERS
raytecs
The type of surgical dressing that eliminates dead space and prevents edema or post-op bleeding is
called? - CORRECT ANSWERS pressure dressing
What is used for wounds that require frequent dressing changes? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Montgomery Straps
Cylindrical tubes that allow for the removal of air or fluids from the body are called? - CORRECT
ANSWERS drains
What is used to irrigate wounds, aspirate fluids, or inject medications? - CORRECT ANSWERS
syringes
, SURGICAL TECH STUDY GUIDE FOR CST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE EXAM
SOLUTION WITH 100% CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS BEST RATED A+
FOR SUCCESS
Give an example of a type of suprapubic catheter? - CORRECT ANSWERS Foley, Pezzer, Malcot,
Coude
The chest tube collection unit must be maintained? - CORRECT ANSWERS below the level of the
throacic cavity
Give examples of passive drains? - CORRECT ANSWERS Penrose, Cigarette, T-tube, Gastrostomy,
Cystostomy, Nephrostomy
A tru-cut needle is used __? - CORRECT ANSWERS for multiple biopsies
Small, clear, plastic drapes with openings that are surrounded by an adhesive backing are called __
drapes? - CORRECT ANSWERS aperature
Neurosurgical sponges are referred to as? - CORRECT ANSWERS Patties (cottonoids)
Tonsil sponges are assembled in packages of ? - CORRECT ANSWERS 5
Collodian is an example of what type of dressing? - CORRECT ANSWERS One-layer dressing
What is a Minerva jacket? - CORRECT ANSWERS Type of cast extending from the head to the
hips to immobilize the cervical and thoracic vertebrae
What type of gas is infused into the abdominal cavity for laparoscopic procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWERS CO2
The nerve stimulator is especially useful for identification of the __ cranial nerve? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 7th (Facial)
