CST ACTUAL EXAM 2024/2025;ACE IN THE CST TEST QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? A: Clean B: Contaminated C: Dirty and infected D: Clean-contaminated - correct answer--Clean-contaminated Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently used in gynecological surgery? A: Midline B: Paramedian C: McBurney's D: Pfannenstiel - correct answer--Pfannenstiel Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risk is a/an; A: Tort B: Malpractice C: Personal liability D: Informed consent - correct answer--Informed consent Which of the following identifiers must be verified by the patient or their ID bracelet prior to transporting a patient to the OR? A: Name, SSN, physician B: Name, medical record, allergies C: Name, DOB, diagnosis D: Name, DOB, physician - correct answer--Name, DOB, physician Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup is called; A: Tamponade B: Pericarditis C: Infarction D: Cardiomyopathy - correct answer--Tamponade Which surgical team member determines when the patient can be transported from the OR to the PACU? A: Anesthesia provider B: Circulator C: Surgeon D: CST - correct answer--Anesthesia provider Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to remove a patient's identification bracelet? A: During insertion of an IV catheter B: Never until patient is discharged form facility C: Postoperatively when taken to the nursing unit D: When patient is awake and alert and can verbally identify self - correct answer--Never until patient is discharged form facility Which of the following directional terms describes the type of skin prep of an entire extremity? A: Spiral B: Horizontal C: Longitudinal D: Circumferential - correct answer--Circumferential What incision is also known as a lower oblique? A: Inguinal B: Paramedian C: Infraumbilical D: Thoracoabdominal - correct answer--Inguinal How is the surgical informed consent signed if an adult patient is illiterate? A: Authorized individual signs patient's name B: Patient marks with an "X" and witness verifies C: RN and surgeon sign that patient gave consent D: Surgeon and risk manager sign consent - correct answer--Patient marks with an "X" and witness verifies What direction should the stretcher be oriented when transporting a patient to the OR department? A: Feet first, side rails up B: Feet first, side rails down C: Head first, side rails up D: Head first, side rails down - correct answer--Feet first, side up What is the name of the urinary catheter with a small, curved tapered tip used on patients with urethral strictures? A: Iglesias B: Coude C: Pigtail D: Bonanno - correct answer--Coude Which of the following is a commonly used preservative for tissue specimens? A: Saline B: Formalin C: Ethyl alcohol