NBSTSA PSI CST EXAM REVIEW WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION NEWEST RATED A+ 2025/2026
During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling
into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist an cipate as the
NEXT step?
a. Suc on the fluid from the abdomen
b. Con nue removing the appendix as planned
C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perfora on
D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure - Ans A. Suc on the fluid from the abdomen
A caro d endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The surgical
technologist begins removing all sharps and non-disposables from the drapes before pushing
everything back. According to best prac ces, which of the following should be the NEXT step?
A. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and tear it down
B. Pull the drapes off and put them on the back table in case they are needed again.
C. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile un l the pa ent is transported to
PACU.
D. Leave the back table, mayo, and basin close to pa ent in case they are needed again. - Ans
C. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile un l the pa ent is transported to
PACU.
Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing?
A. several squared gauze sponges
B. Rolled gauze and an abdominal pad
,C. several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
D. gauze sponges and a Velcro strap - Ans C. Several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneuma c tourniquet?
A. wrapping the limb sequen ally with an Esmarch bandage from distal to proximal
B. applying the pneuma c tourniquet to the limb and immediately infla ng it
C. prepping the limb with ChloraPrep, including the determined loca on of the tourniquet
D. padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril - Ans D. Padding the
limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
When performing a dila on and cure6age, which of the following instruments is used to grasp
the cervix?
A. Sims
B. Auvard
C. Schroeder
D. Bozeman - Ans C. Schroeder
How many lobes do the right and le8 lungs have, respec vely?
A. three, two
B. two, three
C. three, three
D. two, two - Ans A. Three, Two
When a break in asep c technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST no fy the
,A. circula ng nurse.
B. contamina ng team member.
C. OR supervisor.
D. anesthesia provider. - Ans B. Contamina ng team member
Which of the following pathological condi ons may be caused by an excessive produc on of
cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?
A. hydrocephalus
B. encephalocele
C. cranial bifida
D. craniosynostosis - Ans A. Hydrocephalus
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical technologist
should request addi onal
A. lap sponges
B. Raytec sponges.
C. Kitners.
D. co6onoids. - Ans A. Lap Sponges
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the
A. diaphysis.
B. medullary canal.
C. epiphyseal plate.
, D. ar cular car lage. - Ans C. Epiphyseal plate
In which of the following situa ons can a DNR order be con nued in an unconscious pa ent for
a surgical procedure?
A. The pa ent's durable POA requests it be con nued.
B. The pa ent's family requests it be con nued.
C. The surgeon requests its be con nued.
D. The CRNA requests it be con nued. - Ans A. The pa ent's durable POA requests it be
con nued.
A surgeon asks for warm irriga on a8er a right hemicolectomy. Which of the following BEST
describes the reason for irriga ng at this point in the procedure?
A. to clean out the area of any loose ssue
B. to maintain the core body temperature
C. to eliminate any infec on causing microbes
D. to aid visual inspec on for leakage - Ans D. to aid visual inspec on for leakage
The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is
A. 5-10.
B. 15-25.
C. 30-35.
D. 40-50. - Ans B. 15-25
SOLUTION NEWEST RATED A+ 2025/2026
During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling
into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist an cipate as the
NEXT step?
a. Suc on the fluid from the abdomen
b. Con nue removing the appendix as planned
C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perfora on
D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure - Ans A. Suc on the fluid from the abdomen
A caro d endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The surgical
technologist begins removing all sharps and non-disposables from the drapes before pushing
everything back. According to best prac ces, which of the following should be the NEXT step?
A. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and tear it down
B. Pull the drapes off and put them on the back table in case they are needed again.
C. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile un l the pa ent is transported to
PACU.
D. Leave the back table, mayo, and basin close to pa ent in case they are needed again. - Ans
C. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile un l the pa ent is transported to
PACU.
Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing?
A. several squared gauze sponges
B. Rolled gauze and an abdominal pad
,C. several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
D. gauze sponges and a Velcro strap - Ans C. Several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneuma c tourniquet?
A. wrapping the limb sequen ally with an Esmarch bandage from distal to proximal
B. applying the pneuma c tourniquet to the limb and immediately infla ng it
C. prepping the limb with ChloraPrep, including the determined loca on of the tourniquet
D. padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril - Ans D. Padding the
limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
When performing a dila on and cure6age, which of the following instruments is used to grasp
the cervix?
A. Sims
B. Auvard
C. Schroeder
D. Bozeman - Ans C. Schroeder
How many lobes do the right and le8 lungs have, respec vely?
A. three, two
B. two, three
C. three, three
D. two, two - Ans A. Three, Two
When a break in asep c technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST no fy the
,A. circula ng nurse.
B. contamina ng team member.
C. OR supervisor.
D. anesthesia provider. - Ans B. Contamina ng team member
Which of the following pathological condi ons may be caused by an excessive produc on of
cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?
A. hydrocephalus
B. encephalocele
C. cranial bifida
D. craniosynostosis - Ans A. Hydrocephalus
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical technologist
should request addi onal
A. lap sponges
B. Raytec sponges.
C. Kitners.
D. co6onoids. - Ans A. Lap Sponges
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the
A. diaphysis.
B. medullary canal.
C. epiphyseal plate.
, D. ar cular car lage. - Ans C. Epiphyseal plate
In which of the following situa ons can a DNR order be con nued in an unconscious pa ent for
a surgical procedure?
A. The pa ent's durable POA requests it be con nued.
B. The pa ent's family requests it be con nued.
C. The surgeon requests its be con nued.
D. The CRNA requests it be con nued. - Ans A. The pa ent's durable POA requests it be
con nued.
A surgeon asks for warm irriga on a8er a right hemicolectomy. Which of the following BEST
describes the reason for irriga ng at this point in the procedure?
A. to clean out the area of any loose ssue
B. to maintain the core body temperature
C. to eliminate any infec on causing microbes
D. to aid visual inspec on for leakage - Ans D. to aid visual inspec on for leakage
The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is
A. 5-10.
B. 15-25.
C. 30-35.
D. 40-50. - Ans B. 15-25
