CST EXAM TEST A QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS GRADED A+
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? - Correct answer-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 non-disposables from the drapes
before pushing everything back. According to best practice, which of the following
should be the NEXT step? - Correct answer-Push the back table, mayo, and basin
back and keep sterile until the patient is transported to the PACU.
Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing? - Correct
answer-several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet? -
Correct answer-padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with
Webril
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,When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the of following instruments is
used to grasp the cervix? - Correct answer-Schroeder
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively? - Correct answer-
three, two
When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST
notify the - Correct answer-contaminating team member
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an excessive
production of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain? - Correct answer-hydrocephalus
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical
technologist should request additional - Correct answer-lap sponges
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the - Correct answer-
In which of the following situations can a DNR order be continued in an
unconscious patient for a surgical procedure? - Correct answer-The patient's
durable POA requests it be continued.
A surgeon asks for warm irrigation after a right hemicolectomy. Which of the
following BEST describes the reason for irrigating at this point in the procedure? -
Correct answer-to aid visual inspection for leakage
The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is - Correct answer-15-25
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, If there is any question related to handling a specific type of specimen, which of
the following departments should be consulted? - Correct answer-pathology
A patient's dentures are removed in the operating room. Which of the following is
the proper procedure for the care of the dentures? - Correct answer-Place them in a
labeled cup and keep them with the patient's chart.
A patient is scheduled for laser removal of condyloma acuminata. As a safety
precaution, the surgical technologist should have which of the following special
equipment open and available? - Correct answer-smoke evacuator
Apart from trauma cases, which of the following incisions would be BEST for
sigmoid surgery? - Correct answer-vertical paramedian
The kidneys help regulate the blood levels of several ions, including - Correct
answer-sodium, potassium, and calcium
Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling
bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - Correct answer-
pledget
Which of the following tags indicates the least critical of patients in a triage
situation? - Correct answer-green
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ANSWERS GRADED A+
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? - Correct answer-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 non-disposables from the drapes
before pushing everything back. According to best practice, which of the following
should be the NEXT step? - Correct answer-Push the back table, mayo, and basin
back and keep sterile until the patient is transported to the PACU.
Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing? - Correct
answer-several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet? -
Correct answer-padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with
Webril
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,When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the of following instruments is
used to grasp the cervix? - Correct answer-Schroeder
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively? - Correct answer-
three, two
When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST
notify the - Correct answer-contaminating team member
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an excessive
production of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain? - Correct answer-hydrocephalus
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical
technologist should request additional - Correct answer-lap sponges
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the - Correct answer-
In which of the following situations can a DNR order be continued in an
unconscious patient for a surgical procedure? - Correct answer-The patient's
durable POA requests it be continued.
A surgeon asks for warm irrigation after a right hemicolectomy. Which of the
following BEST describes the reason for irrigating at this point in the procedure? -
Correct answer-to aid visual inspection for leakage
The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is - Correct answer-15-25
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, If there is any question related to handling a specific type of specimen, which of
the following departments should be consulted? - Correct answer-pathology
A patient's dentures are removed in the operating room. Which of the following is
the proper procedure for the care of the dentures? - Correct answer-Place them in a
labeled cup and keep them with the patient's chart.
A patient is scheduled for laser removal of condyloma acuminata. As a safety
precaution, the surgical technologist should have which of the following special
equipment open and available? - Correct answer-smoke evacuator
Apart from trauma cases, which of the following incisions would be BEST for
sigmoid surgery? - Correct answer-vertical paramedian
The kidneys help regulate the blood levels of several ions, including - Correct
answer-sodium, potassium, and calcium
Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling
bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - Correct answer-
pledget
Which of the following tags indicates the least critical of patients in a triage
situation? - Correct answer-green
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