NBSTSA CST Practice Exam II Latest 2026/2027
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Graded A+
Which of the following arteries is commonly used for taking a blood pressure
reading?
a. radial
b. femoral
c. brachial
d. popliteal - CORRECT ANSWER-c. brachial
Which of the following is applied as a nonadherent dressing?
a. adaptic
b. dermabond
c. steri-strip
d. elastoplast - CORRECT ANSWER-a. adaptic
When donning gloves using the open-gloving technique, the ungloved hand will
touch the:
a. outer side of the cuff of the glove
,b. outer side of the sterile glove
c. cuffed edge nearest the glove palm
d. folded edge of the cuff of the glove - CORRECT ANSWER-d. folded edge of
the cuff of the glove
Necrotizing fasciitis confined to the perineum and scrotum is known as:
a. cellulitis
b. Gerota's fasciitis
c. boil
d. Fournier's gangrene - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Fournier's gangrene
Where is the gastrocnemius muscle located?
a. arm
b. calf
c. back
d. thigh - CORRECT ANSWER-b. calf
For a splenectomy procedure, which of the following clamps should be used?
a. Allen
,b. Doyen
c. Duval
d. Satinsky - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Satinsky
A cystectomy with ileal conduit procedure was performed. The surgical tech
anticipates the need for a stoma:
a. pouch to collect body fluids
b. flange to create an artificial orifice
c. pouch to heal the wound
d. collar to provide suction for drainage - CORRECT ANSWER-a. pouch to
collect body fluids
IUSS sterilizers are typically located in an area:
a. that is designated as a restricted sub-sterile room.
b. in the semi-restricted corridor with other equipment
c. outside of the OR department
d. inside a designated OR - CORRECT ANSWER-a. that is designated as a
restricted sub-sterile room
, Which of the following surgical needles is MOST appropriate for use in a liver
resection?
a. cutting
b. taper
c. blunt
d. trocar - CORRECT ANSWER-c. blunt
Which of the following arteries is commonly used for taking a blood pressure
reading?
a. radial
b. femoral
c. brachial
d. popliteal - CORRECT ANSWER-c. brachial
Which of the following is applied as a nonadherent dressing?
a. adaptic
b. dermabond
c. steri-strip
d. elastoplast - CORRECT ANSWER-a. adaptic
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
Which of the following arteries is commonly used for taking a blood pressure
reading?
a. radial
b. femoral
c. brachial
d. popliteal - CORRECT ANSWER-c. brachial
Which of the following is applied as a nonadherent dressing?
a. adaptic
b. dermabond
c. steri-strip
d. elastoplast - CORRECT ANSWER-a. adaptic
When donning gloves using the open-gloving technique, the ungloved hand will
touch the:
a. outer side of the cuff of the glove
,b. outer side of the sterile glove
c. cuffed edge nearest the glove palm
d. folded edge of the cuff of the glove - CORRECT ANSWER-d. folded edge of
the cuff of the glove
Necrotizing fasciitis confined to the perineum and scrotum is known as:
a. cellulitis
b. Gerota's fasciitis
c. boil
d. Fournier's gangrene - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Fournier's gangrene
Where is the gastrocnemius muscle located?
a. arm
b. calf
c. back
d. thigh - CORRECT ANSWER-b. calf
For a splenectomy procedure, which of the following clamps should be used?
a. Allen
,b. Doyen
c. Duval
d. Satinsky - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Satinsky
A cystectomy with ileal conduit procedure was performed. The surgical tech
anticipates the need for a stoma:
a. pouch to collect body fluids
b. flange to create an artificial orifice
c. pouch to heal the wound
d. collar to provide suction for drainage - CORRECT ANSWER-a. pouch to
collect body fluids
IUSS sterilizers are typically located in an area:
a. that is designated as a restricted sub-sterile room.
b. in the semi-restricted corridor with other equipment
c. outside of the OR department
d. inside a designated OR - CORRECT ANSWER-a. that is designated as a
restricted sub-sterile room
, Which of the following surgical needles is MOST appropriate for use in a liver
resection?
a. cutting
b. taper
c. blunt
d. trocar - CORRECT ANSWER-c. blunt
Which of the following arteries is commonly used for taking a blood pressure
reading?
a. radial
b. femoral
c. brachial
d. popliteal - CORRECT ANSWER-c. brachial
Which of the following is applied as a nonadherent dressing?
a. adaptic
b. dermabond
c. steri-strip
d. elastoplast - CORRECT ANSWER-a. adaptic
