CST Practice Exam #1
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?
A. Teeth
B. Villi
C. Sinuses
D. Tonsils - ANS A. Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?
A. Clean
B. Contaminated
C. Dirty and Infected
D. Clean-contaminated - ANS D. Clean-contaminated
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is:
A. Atropine Sulfate
B. Alpha-chymotrypsin
C. Acetylcholine chloride
D. Pilocarpine hydrochloride - ANS B. Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to
the OR?
A. Place stretcher sideways in elevator
B. Enter head first, exit feet first
C. Position in elevator is irrelevant
D. Enter feet first, exit head first - ANS B. Enter head first, exit feet first
,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 - ANS D. Pfannenstiel
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be
positioned:
A. Flat
B. Upside Down
C. Vertical
D. Angled - ANS A. Flat
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:
A. Calcium
B. Nitrogen
C. Potassium
D. Albumin - ANS C. Potassium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors?
A. Fascia
B. Periosteum
C. Dura mater
D. Arterial wall - ANS A. Fascia
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them?
A. Argon
,B. Excimer
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Neodymium: YAG - ANS A. Argon
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an:
A. Tort
B. Malpractice
C. Personal liability
D. Informed consent - ANS D. Informed consent
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?
A. Cardia
B. Fundus
C. Pylorus
D. Antrum - ANS A. Cardia
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:
A. Viruses
B. Bacteria
C. Fungi
D. Spores - ANS D. Spores
Syndactyly refers to:
A. Celft palate
B. Webbed fingers
C. Fused tarsals
D. Torn ligaments - ANS B. Webbed fingers
, The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the:
A. Stretcher
B. OR table
C. Backtable
D. Mayo stand - ANS C. Backtable
The islets of Langerhans secrete:
A. Bile
B. Insulin
C. Intrinsic factor
D. Inhibiting hormones - ANS B. Insulin
What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth?
A. Cleft palate repair
B. Arch bar application
C. Extractions
D. Implants - ANS C. Extractions
Which organism is normal resident flora of the intestinal tract?
A. Escherichia coli
B. Staphylococcus aureus
C. Psudomonas aeruginosa
D. Clostridium tetani - ANS A. Escherichia coli
Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the surgeon to
square off an incision site?
A. Opposite side from surgeon
B. Same side as surgeon
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?
A. Teeth
B. Villi
C. Sinuses
D. Tonsils - ANS A. Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?
A. Clean
B. Contaminated
C. Dirty and Infected
D. Clean-contaminated - ANS D. Clean-contaminated
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is:
A. Atropine Sulfate
B. Alpha-chymotrypsin
C. Acetylcholine chloride
D. Pilocarpine hydrochloride - ANS B. Alpha-chymotrypsin
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to
the OR?
A. Place stretcher sideways in elevator
B. Enter head first, exit feet first
C. Position in elevator is irrelevant
D. Enter feet first, exit head first - ANS B. Enter head first, exit feet first
,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 - ANS D. Pfannenstiel
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should be
positioned:
A. Flat
B. Upside Down
C. Vertical
D. Angled - ANS A. Flat
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:
A. Calcium
B. Nitrogen
C. Potassium
D. Albumin - ANS C. Potassium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors?
A. Fascia
B. Periosteum
C. Dura mater
D. Arterial wall - ANS A. Fascia
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them?
A. Argon
,B. Excimer
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Neodymium: YAG - ANS A. Argon
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an:
A. Tort
B. Malpractice
C. Personal liability
D. Informed consent - ANS D. Informed consent
Which portion of the stomach surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter?
A. Cardia
B. Fundus
C. Pylorus
D. Antrum - ANS A. Cardia
Low level disinfectants kill most microbes, but do not destroy:
A. Viruses
B. Bacteria
C. Fungi
D. Spores - ANS D. Spores
Syndactyly refers to:
A. Celft palate
B. Webbed fingers
C. Fused tarsals
D. Torn ligaments - ANS B. Webbed fingers
, The surgical pack utilized to create the sterile field should be opened on the:
A. Stretcher
B. OR table
C. Backtable
D. Mayo stand - ANS C. Backtable
The islets of Langerhans secrete:
A. Bile
B. Insulin
C. Intrinsic factor
D. Inhibiting hormones - ANS B. Insulin
What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth?
A. Cleft palate repair
B. Arch bar application
C. Extractions
D. Implants - ANS C. Extractions
Which organism is normal resident flora of the intestinal tract?
A. Escherichia coli
B. Staphylococcus aureus
C. Psudomonas aeruginosa
D. Clostridium tetani - ANS A. Escherichia coli
Where should the first scrub surgical technologist stand when handing towels to the surgeon to
square off an incision site?
A. Opposite side from surgeon
B. Same side as surgeon
