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CST Final Practice Exam Part 1 of 2 Questions & Answers. 1. During general anesthesia, the patient is: Unconscious 2. The roof of the mouth is called the: Palate 3. A patient with a white blood cell count of 13,000/mm3 Infection would indicate: 4. Which of the following actions should be taken when the surgeon has repeatedly requested a higher cur- rent for the elctrosurgical unit Inspect the dispersal elec- trode 5. Thrombin loses potency after hours. 3 6. A mechanical me...

CST EXAM TEST A QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 1. During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and con- tents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgi- cal technologist anticipate as the NEXT step? Suction the fluid from the abdomen. 2. A carotid endarterectomy has just been Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and finished and the dressing is on. The surgical technologist begins removing all sharps and non-disposables from the drapes ...

Sterilization and Disinfection - CST Study Guide Test. 1. The amount of pressure necessary in a steam sterilizer A- 15-17 lb set at 250 F is: A- 15-17 lb B- 20-22 lb C- 22-25 lb D- 25-27 lb 2. Positive assurance that sterilization conditions have been achieved can only be obtained through: A- biological control test B- beat-sensitive tape C- color change monitor D- mechanical indicator A- biological control test 3. A wrapped tray of instruments is sterilized in a gravit...

CST Exam Pre-Op Patient Care Study Guide Test. 1. Of the five levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which is most applicable to the surgical patient? 2. A common fear of school-age children related to gen- eral anesthesia is: 3. A major concern when treating geriatric patients re- quiring additional emotional support by the surgical team members is: Physiological Death Depression 4. Which of the following is NOT routinely required for all Chest x-ray patients preoperati...

CST PRACTICE EXAM TEST B CORRECTLY ANSWERED. 1. Which of the following is considered the MOST important skill for a surgical tech- nologist? 2. The surgical incision that allows for the BEST visualization for a Billroth I proce- dure is 3. During the postoperative phase, the per- sonnel primarily responsible for trans- porting soiled instrumentation to decon- tamination is the 4. CSF is formed in the lateral ventricles of a patient and may not properly flow into the third ventricle through t...

CST Exam Questions Correctly Answered. 1. The part or organelle of the cell considered to be the powerhouse is the: mitochondria 2. The building blocks of all living matter are called cells 3. The thymus gland is located in the cavity. thoracic 4. The umbilicus is located on the surface of the body. ventral 5. The hormones produced by the adrenal cortex to pro- corticoids tect one during a stressful situation are: 6. The medial malleolus is a projection at the ankle o...

NBSTSA PSI CST EXAM REVIEW PRACTICE TEST. 1. During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is A. Suction the fluid from perforated, and contents begin spilling into the ab- domen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step? a. Suction the fluid from the abdomen b. Continue removing the appendix as planned C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure 2. A carotid endarterectomy has just been finish...

NCCT CST Practice Exam Questions Correctly Answered. 1. The circulating nurse notices that the patient is actively bleeding from one of the operative sites and the surgeon B. Remain in gown and gloves and apply pres- sure. has left the room. Which of the follow- Rationale: The surgical technologist should remain ing actions should the surgical tech- nologist take? A. Break scrub and inform the sur- geon. sterile until the patient is out of the operating room and in PACU. If th...

CST Exam Review Perioperative Part 1 Questions Correctly Answered. 1. An expressed concern of the patient the he or she will be paralyzed following spinal anesthesia should be reported to the 2. One way the surgical technologist can meet the needs of the psychosocial needs of the surgical patient is to 3. Obtaining as informed consent for surgery is the ultimate responsibility of the 4. Peson witnessing the signing of the con- Anesthesia provider Observe the patients behavior an...

CST Practice Exam Questions Correctly Answered. 1. A. Brown-Adson Which of the following is a type of tissue forceps? A. Brown-Adson B. Pean C. Allis D. Schnidt 2. D. Angioscope Which endoscope is used to visualize the heart and major vessels? A. Ventriculoscope B. Bronchoscope C. Mediastinoscope D. Angioscope 3. B. Resident The goal of the surgical scrub is to lower the population of which flora to an irreducible minimum? A. Parasitic B. Resident C. Transient D. Enteric 4. A....

CST Exam A Questions Correctly Answered. 1. Which of the following is the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes? foramen magnum 2. Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been New sterile supplies and opened in OR 1. A surgical technologist was just in- instruments should be formed that the case has been moved to OR 2 and the obtained for OR 2 and the next case in OR 1 is scheduled in two hours. Which of the following is the BEST course of act...

CST Exam Study Guide Test. 1. Which of the following is the wound classification for a Bronchoscopy?: Clean Contaminated Dirty and infected Clean-contaminated Clean-contaminated 2. How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary 2. Enter head first, exit feet to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR?: 1. Place stretcher sideways in elevator 2. Enter head first, exit feet first 3. Position in elevator is irrelevant 4. Enter feet first, exit head first 3. ...

CST EXAM REVIEW SPRING TEST. 1. Which of the following grafts is harvested to perform a coronary artery bypass? 2. The various methods of scrubbing, timed, counted, stroke are all intended to: 3. When performing a total hysterectomy, the following organs are removed: Mammary artery Diminish resident flora Uterus and cervix 4. Donning Or attire refers to: Scrubs, cap, booties 5. Cases requiring the surgical team to wear space suits High risk such as orthopedic surger...

NBSTSA CST Practice Exam A Questions & Answers. 1. Which of the following is the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes? A. foramen ovale B. foramen magnum C. foramen rotundum D. foramen of Bochdalek B. foramen magnum 2. Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been B. New sterile supplies opened in OR 1. A surgical technologist was just in- and instruments should formed that the case has been moved to OR 2 and the be obtained for OR 2 and n...

CST Practice Exam Questions Correctly Answered. 1. Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? A. Teeth B. Villi C. Sinuses D. Tonsils 2. Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy? A. Clean B. Contaminated C. Dirty and Infected D. Clean-contaminated 3. 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 hydrochlori...

CST - NBSTSA App Review Practice Test. 1. Tympanosplasty Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (os- sicles) 2. After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator and proceeds to prep the patient for surgery. What is the best action to take at this time? Regown and reglove the surgeon 3. What position is used for a pneumonectomy? Lateral 4. What is the kraske position? Anatomi...

Pharmacology CST EXAM PREP Questions & Answers. 1. A drug that interferes with (C) heparin the blood clotting mecha- nism is: (A) lidocaine (B) fentanyl (C) heparin (D) cefazolin 2. An mg is a measurement of: (A) length (B) weight (C) volume (D) temperature 3. The solutions used intra- venously to replace plas- ma when plasma is not available is: (A) 0.9% NaCl (B) dextrose 5% in water (C) lactated Ringers solu- tion (D) dextran Heparin and warfarin are anticoagul...

CST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACTUAL ANSWERS. 1. Clean-Contamint- Which of the following is the wound classifications for a bronchoscopy: ed Clean Contaminated Dirty and infected Clean-contaminated 2. Teeth Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? Teeth Sinuses Tonsils Villi 3. Alpha-chy- motrypsin The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: Atropine sulfate Alpha-chymotrypsin Acetylcholine chloride Pilocarpine hydroch...

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PTCB - Pharmacy Laws Exam Questions & Answers. 1. Pure food and drugs act of 1906 2. What does Adul- terated mean? 3. What does Mis- branding mean? prohibit the interstate transportation or sale of adulterated or misbranded food or drugs Consists of any filthy, decomposed, putrid susbtance Perpared, packed, or help under unsanitary conditions Perpared in containers composed of any poisonous or deleterious substance Containing unsafe color additives Recognized in an oflcial co...