Certified Surgical Technologist
(CST)
Practical Exam 2025
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CST practice exam
Exam
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?
A. Teeth
B. Villi
C. Sinuses
D. Tonsils
A. Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?
A. Clean
B. Contaminated
C. Dirty and Infected
D. Clean-contaminated
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
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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
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
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
A. Flat
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Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:
A. Calcium
B. Nitrogen
C. Potassium
D. Albumin
C. Potassium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors?
A. Fascia
B. Periosteum
C. Dura mater
D. Arterial wall
A. Fascia
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them?
A. Argon
B. Excimer
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Neodymium: YAG
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
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(CST)
Practical Exam 2025
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CST practice exam
Exam
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?
A. Teeth
B. Villi
C. Sinuses
D. Tonsils
A. Teeth
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?
A. Clean
B. Contaminated
C. Dirty and Infected
D. Clean-contaminated
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
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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
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
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
A. Flat
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Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:
A. Calcium
B. Nitrogen
C. Potassium
D. Albumin
C. Potassium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors?
A. Fascia
B. Periosteum
C. Dura mater
D. Arterial wall
A. Fascia
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them?
A. Argon
B. Excimer
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Neodymium: YAG
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
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