CST Exam 2025 Test Bank 3 With 600 Questions And
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CST – Certified Surgical Technologist Certification
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How is the surgical informed consent signed if an adult patient is illiterate?
A. Authorized individual signs patient's name
B. Patient marks with an "X" and witness verifies
C. RN and surgeon sign that patient gave consent
D. Surgeon and Risk Manager sign consent
B. Patient marks with an "X" and witness verifies
What are the sequential steps performed prior to entrance into the sterile field?
A. Gown, glove, scrub
B. Glove, scrub, gown
C. Scrub, glove, gown
D. Scrub, gown, glove
D. Scrub, gown, glove
Which portion of the surgical gown is considered non-sterile?
A. Outside closure ties
B. Two inches below neckline to table level
C. Upper arms, neckline and axillary region
D. Sleeves; two inches above the elbows to the cuffs
C. Upper arms, neckline and axillary region
A brain tumor causing alteration of muscle tone, voluntary muscle coordination,
gait and balance would likely be located in the:
A. Diencephalon
B. Cerebellum
C. Medulla
D. Pons
B. Cerebellum
pg. 1
,What direction should the stretcher be oriented when transporting a patient to the
OR department?
A. Feet first, side rails up
B. Feet first, side rails down
C. Head first, side rails up
D. Head first, side rails down
A. Feet first, side rails up
The unsterile size of the perimeter of a sterile wrap is:
A. ½ inch
B. 1 inch
C. 2 inches
D. 3 inches
B. 1 inch
What action should be taken by the transporter if a discrepancy occurs in the
identification of a patient in the nursing unit?
A. Try to locate family members to verify patient identity
B.Transport to OR and inform surgeon of discrepancy
C. Inform unit clerk of discrepancy and return to OR
D. Do not transport, inform unit supervisor and OR personnel
D. Do not transport, inform unit supervisor and OR personnel
A patient may be asked to shower at home with an antimicrobial soap before
coming to the hospital for surgery to:
A. Achieve a cumulative antimicrobial effect
B. Determine if the patient is allergic to the soap
C. Reduce the amount of time for the pre-op prep
D. Leave a visible film so the prep borders will show
A. Achieve a cumulative antimicrobial effect
Which area is prepped last when performing the skin prep for a Bartholin's
cystectomy?
A. Anus
B. Mons pubis
C. Vagina
D. Perineum
pg. 2
,A. Anus
The sterile surgical technologist should drape a table from:
A. Side to side
B. Back to front
C. Front to back
D. Open drape, lay it down
C. Front to back
Which of the following can be injured if the arm is placed on the arm board greater
than 90 degrees?
A. Brachial plexus
B. Cervical plexus
C. Rotator cuff
D. Acromioclavicular joint
A. Brachial plexus
What is the purpose of the third lumen in a three-way indwelling Foley catheter?
A. Obtain urine specimen
B. Instill irrigation fluids
C. Provide hemostasis
D. Prevent urine reflux
B. Instill irrigation fluids
Which of the following enlarges and illuminates the surgical field during cataract
procedures?
A. Fluorescent overhead lights
B. Fiberoptic headlamps
C. Operating microscope
D. Surgical loupes
C. Operating microscope
Which of the following routine preoperative laboratory studies would be ordered
for premenopausal women with no history of hysterectomy?
A. HCG
B. HBV
C. HIV
D. HDL
pg. 3
, A. HCG
What is the name of the urinary catheter with a small, curved tapered tip used on
patients with urethral strictures?
A. Iglesias
B. Coude
C. Pigtail
D. Bonanno
B. Coude
What is the surgical position commonly used for thyroid and gallbladder surgery?
A. Supine
B. Fowlers
C. Reverse Trendelenburg
D. Lateral Kidney
C. Reverse Trendelenburg
A congenital defect in which the fetal blood vessel between the pulmonary artery
and aorta does not close is:
A. Coarctation of the aorta
B. Patent ductus arteriosus
C. Tetralogy of Fallot
D. Ventricular septal defect
B. Patent ductus arteriosus
Which of the following is a commonly used preservative for tissue specimens?
A. Saline
B. Formalin
C. Ethyl alcohol
D. Lugol's solution
B. Formalin
What is the first step taken for an initial incorrect closing sponge count?
A. Notify surgeon and repeat count
B. X-ray patient
C. Check body cavity
D. Complete incident report
pg. 4
Correct Verified Answers/ NBSTSA CST Exam 2025/
CST – Certified Surgical Technologist Certification
Exam Prep Test Bank 2025 (Brand New!)
How is the surgical informed consent signed if an adult patient is illiterate?
A. Authorized individual signs patient's name
B. Patient marks with an "X" and witness verifies
C. RN and surgeon sign that patient gave consent
D. Surgeon and Risk Manager sign consent
B. Patient marks with an "X" and witness verifies
What are the sequential steps performed prior to entrance into the sterile field?
A. Gown, glove, scrub
B. Glove, scrub, gown
C. Scrub, glove, gown
D. Scrub, gown, glove
D. Scrub, gown, glove
Which portion of the surgical gown is considered non-sterile?
A. Outside closure ties
B. Two inches below neckline to table level
C. Upper arms, neckline and axillary region
D. Sleeves; two inches above the elbows to the cuffs
C. Upper arms, neckline and axillary region
A brain tumor causing alteration of muscle tone, voluntary muscle coordination,
gait and balance would likely be located in the:
A. Diencephalon
B. Cerebellum
C. Medulla
D. Pons
B. Cerebellum
pg. 1
,What direction should the stretcher be oriented when transporting a patient to the
OR department?
A. Feet first, side rails up
B. Feet first, side rails down
C. Head first, side rails up
D. Head first, side rails down
A. Feet first, side rails up
The unsterile size of the perimeter of a sterile wrap is:
A. ½ inch
B. 1 inch
C. 2 inches
D. 3 inches
B. 1 inch
What action should be taken by the transporter if a discrepancy occurs in the
identification of a patient in the nursing unit?
A. Try to locate family members to verify patient identity
B.Transport to OR and inform surgeon of discrepancy
C. Inform unit clerk of discrepancy and return to OR
D. Do not transport, inform unit supervisor and OR personnel
D. Do not transport, inform unit supervisor and OR personnel
A patient may be asked to shower at home with an antimicrobial soap before
coming to the hospital for surgery to:
A. Achieve a cumulative antimicrobial effect
B. Determine if the patient is allergic to the soap
C. Reduce the amount of time for the pre-op prep
D. Leave a visible film so the prep borders will show
A. Achieve a cumulative antimicrobial effect
Which area is prepped last when performing the skin prep for a Bartholin's
cystectomy?
A. Anus
B. Mons pubis
C. Vagina
D. Perineum
pg. 2
,A. Anus
The sterile surgical technologist should drape a table from:
A. Side to side
B. Back to front
C. Front to back
D. Open drape, lay it down
C. Front to back
Which of the following can be injured if the arm is placed on the arm board greater
than 90 degrees?
A. Brachial plexus
B. Cervical plexus
C. Rotator cuff
D. Acromioclavicular joint
A. Brachial plexus
What is the purpose of the third lumen in a three-way indwelling Foley catheter?
A. Obtain urine specimen
B. Instill irrigation fluids
C. Provide hemostasis
D. Prevent urine reflux
B. Instill irrigation fluids
Which of the following enlarges and illuminates the surgical field during cataract
procedures?
A. Fluorescent overhead lights
B. Fiberoptic headlamps
C. Operating microscope
D. Surgical loupes
C. Operating microscope
Which of the following routine preoperative laboratory studies would be ordered
for premenopausal women with no history of hysterectomy?
A. HCG
B. HBV
C. HIV
D. HDL
pg. 3
, A. HCG
What is the name of the urinary catheter with a small, curved tapered tip used on
patients with urethral strictures?
A. Iglesias
B. Coude
C. Pigtail
D. Bonanno
B. Coude
What is the surgical position commonly used for thyroid and gallbladder surgery?
A. Supine
B. Fowlers
C. Reverse Trendelenburg
D. Lateral Kidney
C. Reverse Trendelenburg
A congenital defect in which the fetal blood vessel between the pulmonary artery
and aorta does not close is:
A. Coarctation of the aorta
B. Patent ductus arteriosus
C. Tetralogy of Fallot
D. Ventricular septal defect
B. Patent ductus arteriosus
Which of the following is a commonly used preservative for tissue specimens?
A. Saline
B. Formalin
C. Ethyl alcohol
D. Lugol's solution
B. Formalin
What is the first step taken for an initial incorrect closing sponge count?
A. Notify surgeon and repeat count
B. X-ray patient
C. Check body cavity
D. Complete incident report
pg. 4
