2025 NBSTSA CST Practice
Exam Questions with correct
and verified Answers 11,500 out
of 21,000
Question 1
pts.
A Surgical Technologist is scheduled to assist a new surgeon on a scheduled cholecystectomy tomorrow.
The information needed regarding the positioning the client, the instruments the surgeon will need for the
case, and the details of the procedure can be found.
In the policies and procedures manual of the healthcare facility
On the MSDS sheets
In the computerized health record of the client
CORRECT
On the surgeon’s preference card
Question 2
pts.
A pre-operative surgical site is being prepared by the surgical technician. After appropriately draping the
nonoperative sites, a final drape is applied that contains a specific opening to accommodate the surgical
incision. What type of drape is this?
You Answered
Fenestrated drape
Non-fenestrated drape
Adhesive drape
ANSWER
Plastic adhesive drape
Question 3
pts.
When preparing the operating room lights for a specific surgery, care should be taken to:
change the light bulbs prior to each surgery
angle both surgical lights toward the ceiling so the surgeon can move them into the correct position
CORRECT
apply sterile handle covers to the lights
, keep the brightness setting on low for the surgical procedure
Question 4
pts
In which of the following circumstances is an incise drape specifically useful?
Endoscopic surgery for sinusitis with a nasal entrance
CT
angiography
CORRECT
An abdominal surgery with a 6-inch horizontal incision
Oral surgery for the removal of an impacted tooth
Question 5
pts
A 65-year-old male is being admitted for emergency repair of a strangulated ventral hernia. He has a
history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, type 2 diabetes, and COPD. What would be
important to discuss with the client during the preoperative period?
Durable medical equipment needs he will have after discharge home
CORRECT
His advance directive wishes
Medication coverage through his health insurance plan
Dietary preferences so a meal can be ready for him after surgery
Question 6
pts
A 34-year-old female is scheduled to undergo carpal tunnel surgery. The Certified Surgical Technologist
knows that the anesthesiologist/CRNA will perform a Bier block while using a(n):
CO2 sensor
CORRECT
pneumatic tourniquet
general anesthesia
epidural injection
,Question 7
pts
What is the first level, or bottom, of the pyramid in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
safety
esteem
CORRE
CT
physiological needs
love and belonging
Question 8
pts
The anesthesiologist would use a thermoregulatory device on a client when:they
want to check the client’s temperature
the preoperative assessment is being performed
they develop an infection
CORRECT
they show signs of hypothermia from the anesthesia
Question 9
pts
Which of the following is the normal lab value for white blood cells?
2,000-5,000/mm3
CORRECT
5,000-10,000/mm3
7,000-12,000/mm3
10,000-15,000/mm3
Question 10
pts
, Which of the following identifies the elements to be included in the surgical time out?
Surgery to be performed, site of the surgery, and surgeon’s name
CORRECT
client name, surgery to be performed, and identification of the correct site/side for the surgeryclient’s
date of birth, surgery to be performed, and names of everyone in the operating room client’s age,
surgery to be performed, and location of the surgical site
Question 11
pts
Which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to determine abnormalities, tumors, disc herniation,
or other problems associated with the spinal structures?
MRI
Fluoroscopy
CORRECT
Myelography
Angiography
Question 12
pts
What is used to help prevent the client from moving during surgery? Limb
immobilization braces
High doses of opiates
CORRECT
safety straps
staff oversight
Question 13
pts
Which of the following client positions is preferred for cardiac and thyroid procedures?
CORRECT
Exam Questions with correct
and verified Answers 11,500 out
of 21,000
Question 1
pts.
A Surgical Technologist is scheduled to assist a new surgeon on a scheduled cholecystectomy tomorrow.
The information needed regarding the positioning the client, the instruments the surgeon will need for the
case, and the details of the procedure can be found.
In the policies and procedures manual of the healthcare facility
On the MSDS sheets
In the computerized health record of the client
CORRECT
On the surgeon’s preference card
Question 2
pts.
A pre-operative surgical site is being prepared by the surgical technician. After appropriately draping the
nonoperative sites, a final drape is applied that contains a specific opening to accommodate the surgical
incision. What type of drape is this?
You Answered
Fenestrated drape
Non-fenestrated drape
Adhesive drape
ANSWER
Plastic adhesive drape
Question 3
pts.
When preparing the operating room lights for a specific surgery, care should be taken to:
change the light bulbs prior to each surgery
angle both surgical lights toward the ceiling so the surgeon can move them into the correct position
CORRECT
apply sterile handle covers to the lights
, keep the brightness setting on low for the surgical procedure
Question 4
pts
In which of the following circumstances is an incise drape specifically useful?
Endoscopic surgery for sinusitis with a nasal entrance
CT
angiography
CORRECT
An abdominal surgery with a 6-inch horizontal incision
Oral surgery for the removal of an impacted tooth
Question 5
pts
A 65-year-old male is being admitted for emergency repair of a strangulated ventral hernia. He has a
history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, type 2 diabetes, and COPD. What would be
important to discuss with the client during the preoperative period?
Durable medical equipment needs he will have after discharge home
CORRECT
His advance directive wishes
Medication coverage through his health insurance plan
Dietary preferences so a meal can be ready for him after surgery
Question 6
pts
A 34-year-old female is scheduled to undergo carpal tunnel surgery. The Certified Surgical Technologist
knows that the anesthesiologist/CRNA will perform a Bier block while using a(n):
CO2 sensor
CORRECT
pneumatic tourniquet
general anesthesia
epidural injection
,Question 7
pts
What is the first level, or bottom, of the pyramid in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
safety
esteem
CORRE
CT
physiological needs
love and belonging
Question 8
pts
The anesthesiologist would use a thermoregulatory device on a client when:they
want to check the client’s temperature
the preoperative assessment is being performed
they develop an infection
CORRECT
they show signs of hypothermia from the anesthesia
Question 9
pts
Which of the following is the normal lab value for white blood cells?
2,000-5,000/mm3
CORRECT
5,000-10,000/mm3
7,000-12,000/mm3
10,000-15,000/mm3
Question 10
pts
, Which of the following identifies the elements to be included in the surgical time out?
Surgery to be performed, site of the surgery, and surgeon’s name
CORRECT
client name, surgery to be performed, and identification of the correct site/side for the surgeryclient’s
date of birth, surgery to be performed, and names of everyone in the operating room client’s age,
surgery to be performed, and location of the surgical site
Question 11
pts
Which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to determine abnormalities, tumors, disc herniation,
or other problems associated with the spinal structures?
MRI
Fluoroscopy
CORRECT
Myelography
Angiography
Question 12
pts
What is used to help prevent the client from moving during surgery? Limb
immobilization braces
High doses of opiates
CORRECT
safety straps
staff oversight
Question 13
pts
Which of the following client positions is preferred for cardiac and thyroid procedures?
CORRECT
