NBSTSA CST Study
Guide
(2026–2027)
Exam Questions With Verified Correct
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,What is the kraske position? Anatomical position in which the patient is prone, with hips flexed and
elevated, head and feet down.
Which position is correct for a dilation and curettage? Lithotomy
When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is Gastrointestinal
added to the general abdominal set-up?
What is a fenestrated drape? A drape with an opening that allows exposure of the operative site
Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been New sterile supplies and instruments should be obtained for OR two and the
opened in OR one. A surgical technologist was just setup in OR one should be disposed of
informed that the case has been moved to OR two and
the next case in OR one is scheduled in two hours.
What is the best course of action?
What is the first step in applying the pneumatic Padding the area where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
tourniquet necessary in creating a bloodless field?
For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should be Satinsky
used?
Surgical loupes are used to: Magnify the surgical field
Which position is the patient placed in for a right Left lateral kidney
nephrectomy?
Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on Absorbant and collect moisture
the gown are considered unsterile because they are:
Instruments that come in contact with the appendiceal Placed in a separate bin
stump during an appendectomy should be:
Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the intestine Allen
during a bowel resection?
The primary purpose of chest tubes is to: Re-establish the negative pressure
Traction sutures are used on common duct explorations Hold the duct open
to:
The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place Purse-string
by which of the following types of suture?
, Which catheter is most commonly used to perform an Fogarty
embolectomy?
A resectoscope is used in what prostatic approach? Transurethral
Which retractor is preferred for a groin incision? Weitlaner
What type of dressing is applied as a nonadherent Adaptic
dressing?
During an excisional biopsy of sentinel nodes, the Placed in separate containers and identify
surgical technologist should prepare specimens using
which method?
Immediately before a hemorrhoidectomy, which Sigmoidectomy
procedure might be performed on the patient in the
operating room?
When a break in antisecptic technique occurs, the Contaminating team member
surgical technologist in the scrub role should first notify
the:
Sponges that have been added to the sterile field after Surgical technologist in the scrub role and the circulator
a procedure has begun should be counted by the:
What is a procedure for removing excess skin from the Rhytidectomy
face and neck?
Which rongeur is used to expand the antrostomy in a Kerrison
Caldwell-Luc procedure?
Which procedure is used to visualize the cystic, hepatic, Cholangiography
and common ducts?
Once the spinous process is exposed during a Kerrison rongeur
laminectomy, the next instrument needed for the
removal of the lamina is a:
Guide
(2026–2027)
Exam Questions With Verified Correct
Solutions |100% Guaranteed Pass |
Latest Version | Grade A+
,What is the kraske position? Anatomical position in which the patient is prone, with hips flexed and
elevated, head and feet down.
Which position is correct for a dilation and curettage? Lithotomy
When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is Gastrointestinal
added to the general abdominal set-up?
What is a fenestrated drape? A drape with an opening that allows exposure of the operative site
Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been New sterile supplies and instruments should be obtained for OR two and the
opened in OR one. A surgical technologist was just setup in OR one should be disposed of
informed that the case has been moved to OR two and
the next case in OR one is scheduled in two hours.
What is the best course of action?
What is the first step in applying the pneumatic Padding the area where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
tourniquet necessary in creating a bloodless field?
For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should be Satinsky
used?
Surgical loupes are used to: Magnify the surgical field
Which position is the patient placed in for a right Left lateral kidney
nephrectomy?
Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on Absorbant and collect moisture
the gown are considered unsterile because they are:
Instruments that come in contact with the appendiceal Placed in a separate bin
stump during an appendectomy should be:
Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the intestine Allen
during a bowel resection?
The primary purpose of chest tubes is to: Re-establish the negative pressure
Traction sutures are used on common duct explorations Hold the duct open
to:
The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place Purse-string
by which of the following types of suture?
, Which catheter is most commonly used to perform an Fogarty
embolectomy?
A resectoscope is used in what prostatic approach? Transurethral
Which retractor is preferred for a groin incision? Weitlaner
What type of dressing is applied as a nonadherent Adaptic
dressing?
During an excisional biopsy of sentinel nodes, the Placed in separate containers and identify
surgical technologist should prepare specimens using
which method?
Immediately before a hemorrhoidectomy, which Sigmoidectomy
procedure might be performed on the patient in the
operating room?
When a break in antisecptic technique occurs, the Contaminating team member
surgical technologist in the scrub role should first notify
the:
Sponges that have been added to the sterile field after Surgical technologist in the scrub role and the circulator
a procedure has begun should be counted by the:
What is a procedure for removing excess skin from the Rhytidectomy
face and neck?
Which rongeur is used to expand the antrostomy in a Kerrison
Caldwell-Luc procedure?
Which procedure is used to visualize the cystic, hepatic, Cholangiography
and common ducts?
Once the spinous process is exposed during a Kerrison rongeur
laminectomy, the next instrument needed for the
removal of the lamina is a:
