CST Study Questions
Mycology is the study of - ANS Fungi
Which of the following describes the reason for applying cricoid pressure during surgery?
a) To prevent aspiration during induction of general anesthesia
b) To treat a metabolic crisis triggered by and anesthetic agent
c) To prevent bronchospasms with resulting obstruction
d) To treat complete closure of vocal cords - ANS A) To prevent aspiration during induction of
general anesthesia
Which of the following is the preferred class of extinguisher for laser fires?
a) Class A
b) Class B
c) Class C
d) Class D - ANS C) Class C fire extinguisher
* Also classified as a CO2 extinguisher
The weight of the tissue removed during a reduction mammoplasty is recorded using - ANS
grams
Which of the following is the preferred method of sterilization for objects that can withstand high
temperatures?
a) Steris
b) Sterrad
c) Steam
d) Gas - ANS C) Steam
Which of the following are used to treat malignant hyperthermia?
a) Discontinue suspected trigger agents
b) Reduce oxygen administration
c) Administer dantrolene sodium
d) Administer furosemide - ANS A, C, and D
Which of the following are angled scissors used in an arteriotomy?
a) Stevenson
b) Jorgenson
c) Potts-Smith
d) Metzenbaum - ANS C) Potts-smith
Which of the following general anesthesia agents should be used on a patient with a known
predisposition to malignant hyperthermia?
a) Succinylcholine
,b) Lidocaine
c) Halothane
d) Propofol - ANS D) Propofol
The innermost covering surrounding the brain and spinal cord is the - ANS Pia mater
Fifteen minutes after induction of general anesthesia, the anesthesiologist notes a rise in the
patient's end-tidal CO2, and tightening jaw muscles. The patient should be suspected of
experiencing which of the following conditions?
a) Cardiac arrest
b) Pulmonary embolus
c) Malignant hyperthermia
d) Anaphylactic shock - ANS C) Malignant hyperthermia
When the prime mover contracts, the muscle that performs the opposite action is known as the -
ANS Antagonist
When moving the back table to the sterile field, the surgical technologist should do which of the
following?
a) Grab the table legs
b) Grasp the edges of the table
c) Place the hands flat on top of the table
d) Instruct the circulator to push the table by its corner - ANS C) Place the hands flat on top of
the table
A patient who had a corneal transplant several months ago is now suffering from a central
nervous system disease. It is to be caused by a prion similar to the agent that caused bovine
spongifrom encephalopathy. The MOST likely diagnosis of the patient is - ANS
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Which of the following is NOT considered an agent for hemostasis?
a) Thrombin
b) Avitene
c) Heparin
d) Surgicel - ANS C) Heparin
Which of the following is considered fenestrated?
a) Mayo stand drape
b) Leggings
c) Under buttocks drape
d) Laparotomy drape - ANS D) laparotomy drape
Which of the following is a break in aseptic technique?
a) Protecting sterile gloves by cuffing the drape over the glove
, b) Keeping the hands between the chest level and the waist level
c) Leaning over an unsterile field as a circulator
d) Changing from a sitting to a standing position during a procedure - ANS D) Changing from a
sitting to a standing position during a procedure
A surgical technologist is preparing for a procedure in which the surgeon will be using a laser.
Which of the following precautions will the surgical technologist take to prevent fire during the
procedure?
a) Prevent pooling of skin prep solutions
b) Ensure the alarm tone is audible
c) Always use a sterile safety holster
d) Keep towels moist and near the edge of the surgical site - ANS A, C, and D
Which of the following precautions should be used when mixing methyl methacrylate?
a) lead gloves
b) charcoal mask
c) scavenging system
d) smoke evacuator - ANS C) scavenging system
The primary goal of decontamination after every surgery procedure is to prevent - ANS Disease
transmission
When a patient is placed in the prone position, the patient's arms are positioned carefully to
avoid - ANS Shoulder dislocation
Which of the following types of dilators is used on the common bile duct?
a) Bakes
b) Bougie
c) Van Buren
d) Hank - ANS A) Bakes
Which of the following can require a cesarean section?
a) placenta previa
b) ectopic pregnancy
c) spontaneous abortion
d) incompetent cervix - ANS A) placenta previa
The difference between bipolar and monopolar electrosurgery is that - ANS in bipolar
electrosurgery, the current is contained within the instrument tips
When turning the gown, which of the following actions is correct?
a) Tuck the tag under the corner of an instrument tray on the back table and turn carefully
b) Hand the tag to the circulator who will move behind and around the surgical technologist
c) Hand the tag to the circulator on the left and spin completely around
Mycology is the study of - ANS Fungi
Which of the following describes the reason for applying cricoid pressure during surgery?
a) To prevent aspiration during induction of general anesthesia
b) To treat a metabolic crisis triggered by and anesthetic agent
c) To prevent bronchospasms with resulting obstruction
d) To treat complete closure of vocal cords - ANS A) To prevent aspiration during induction of
general anesthesia
Which of the following is the preferred class of extinguisher for laser fires?
a) Class A
b) Class B
c) Class C
d) Class D - ANS C) Class C fire extinguisher
* Also classified as a CO2 extinguisher
The weight of the tissue removed during a reduction mammoplasty is recorded using - ANS
grams
Which of the following is the preferred method of sterilization for objects that can withstand high
temperatures?
a) Steris
b) Sterrad
c) Steam
d) Gas - ANS C) Steam
Which of the following are used to treat malignant hyperthermia?
a) Discontinue suspected trigger agents
b) Reduce oxygen administration
c) Administer dantrolene sodium
d) Administer furosemide - ANS A, C, and D
Which of the following are angled scissors used in an arteriotomy?
a) Stevenson
b) Jorgenson
c) Potts-Smith
d) Metzenbaum - ANS C) Potts-smith
Which of the following general anesthesia agents should be used on a patient with a known
predisposition to malignant hyperthermia?
a) Succinylcholine
,b) Lidocaine
c) Halothane
d) Propofol - ANS D) Propofol
The innermost covering surrounding the brain and spinal cord is the - ANS Pia mater
Fifteen minutes after induction of general anesthesia, the anesthesiologist notes a rise in the
patient's end-tidal CO2, and tightening jaw muscles. The patient should be suspected of
experiencing which of the following conditions?
a) Cardiac arrest
b) Pulmonary embolus
c) Malignant hyperthermia
d) Anaphylactic shock - ANS C) Malignant hyperthermia
When the prime mover contracts, the muscle that performs the opposite action is known as the -
ANS Antagonist
When moving the back table to the sterile field, the surgical technologist should do which of the
following?
a) Grab the table legs
b) Grasp the edges of the table
c) Place the hands flat on top of the table
d) Instruct the circulator to push the table by its corner - ANS C) Place the hands flat on top of
the table
A patient who had a corneal transplant several months ago is now suffering from a central
nervous system disease. It is to be caused by a prion similar to the agent that caused bovine
spongifrom encephalopathy. The MOST likely diagnosis of the patient is - ANS
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Which of the following is NOT considered an agent for hemostasis?
a) Thrombin
b) Avitene
c) Heparin
d) Surgicel - ANS C) Heparin
Which of the following is considered fenestrated?
a) Mayo stand drape
b) Leggings
c) Under buttocks drape
d) Laparotomy drape - ANS D) laparotomy drape
Which of the following is a break in aseptic technique?
a) Protecting sterile gloves by cuffing the drape over the glove
, b) Keeping the hands between the chest level and the waist level
c) Leaning over an unsterile field as a circulator
d) Changing from a sitting to a standing position during a procedure - ANS D) Changing from a
sitting to a standing position during a procedure
A surgical technologist is preparing for a procedure in which the surgeon will be using a laser.
Which of the following precautions will the surgical technologist take to prevent fire during the
procedure?
a) Prevent pooling of skin prep solutions
b) Ensure the alarm tone is audible
c) Always use a sterile safety holster
d) Keep towels moist and near the edge of the surgical site - ANS A, C, and D
Which of the following precautions should be used when mixing methyl methacrylate?
a) lead gloves
b) charcoal mask
c) scavenging system
d) smoke evacuator - ANS C) scavenging system
The primary goal of decontamination after every surgery procedure is to prevent - ANS Disease
transmission
When a patient is placed in the prone position, the patient's arms are positioned carefully to
avoid - ANS Shoulder dislocation
Which of the following types of dilators is used on the common bile duct?
a) Bakes
b) Bougie
c) Van Buren
d) Hank - ANS A) Bakes
Which of the following can require a cesarean section?
a) placenta previa
b) ectopic pregnancy
c) spontaneous abortion
d) incompetent cervix - ANS A) placenta previa
The difference between bipolar and monopolar electrosurgery is that - ANS in bipolar
electrosurgery, the current is contained within the instrument tips
When turning the gown, which of the following actions is correct?
a) Tuck the tag under the corner of an instrument tray on the back table and turn carefully
b) Hand the tag to the circulator who will move behind and around the surgical technologist
c) Hand the tag to the circulator on the left and spin completely around
