CST - NBSTSA Exam| 345 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles) Correct Answer: Tympanosplasty
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator and proceeds to prep the patient for surgery. What is the ...
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CST - NBSTSA Exam| 345 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or
small bones of the middle ear (ossicles) Correct Answer: Tympanosplasty
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? Correct Answer: Regown and
reglove the surgeon
What position is used for a pneumonectomy? Correct Answer: Lateral
What is the kraske position? Correct Answer: Anatomical position in which the patient is prone,
with hips flexed and elevated, head and feet down.
Which position is correct for a dilation and curettage? Correct Answer: Lithotomy
When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to the general abdominal set-up?
Correct Answer: Gastrointestinal
What is a fenestrated drape? Correct Answer: A drape with an opening that allows exposure of
the operative site
Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR one. A surgical technologist
was just informed that the case has been moved to OR two and the next case in OR one is
scheduled in two hours. What is the best course of action? Correct Answer: New sterile supplies
and instruments should be obtained for OR two and the setup in OR one should be disposed of
What is the first step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet necessary in creating a bloodless
field? Correct Answer: Padding the area where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should be used? Correct Answer: Satinsky
Surgical loupes are used to: Correct Answer: Magnify the surgical field
Which position is the patient placed in for a right nephrectomy? Correct Answer: Left lateral
kidney
Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on the gown are considered unsterile because
they are: Correct Answer: Absorbant and collect moisture
Instruments that come in contact with the appendiceal stump during an appendectomy should be:
Correct Answer: Placed in a separate bin
Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a bowel resection? Correct Answer:
Allen
,The primary purpose of chest tubes is to: Correct Answer: Re-establish the negative pressure
Traction sutures are used on common duct explorations to: Correct Answer: Hold the duct open
The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place by which of the following types of
suture? Correct Answer: Purse-string
Which catheter is most commonly used to perform an embolectomy? Correct Answer: Fogarty
A resectoscope is used in what prostatic approach? Correct Answer: Transurethral
Which retractor is preferred for a groin incision? Correct Answer: Weitlaner
What type of dressing is applied as a nonadherent dressing? Correct Answer: Adaptic
During an excisional biopsy of sentinel nodes, the surgical technologist should prepare
specimens using which method? Correct Answer: Placed in separate containers and identify
Immediately before a hemorrhoidectomy, which procedure might be performed on the patient in
the operating room? Correct Answer: Sigmoidectomy
When a break in antisecptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist in the scrub role should
first notify the: Correct Answer: Contaminating team member
Sponges that have been added to the sterile field after a procedure has begun should be counted
by the: Correct Answer: Surgical technologist in the scrub role and the circulator
What is a procedure for removing excess skin from the face and neck? Correct Answer:
Rhytidectomy
Which rongeur is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc procedure? Correct Answer:
Kerrison
Which procedure is used to visualize the cystic, hepatic, and common ducts? Correct Answer:
Cholangiography
Once the spinous process is exposed during a laminectomy, the next instrument needed for the
removal of the lamina is a: Correct Answer: Kerrison rongeur
What should the surgical technologist in the scrub role do during a cardiac emergency? Correct
Answer: Remain sterile and keep the table sterile
What is used to stabilize a fractured finger? Correct Answer: Kirschner wires
During the application of arch bars, the surgeon will most likely use what between the teeth and
around the bar? Correct Answer: 25-gauge or 26-gauge stainless steel wire
, Which solution is used to identify diseased areas for a cold conization of the cervix? Correct
Answer: Lugol's
When using power saws on bone, what action best helps prevent bone damage? Correct Answer:
Irrigation
Which retractor is used in a C-section? Correct Answer: De Lee
A nasogastric tube (NG) is used to: Correct Answer: Drain the stomach
Which procedure requires an incision in the suprasternal nothc? Correct Answer:
Mediastinoscopy
The surgical technologist in the scrub role must keep track of blood loss as well as: Correct
Answer: Track amount of irrigation used
Following an abdominal surgery, the surgeon has just closed the peritoneum. Which layer will be
sutured next? Correct Answer: Fascia
Which medication is the anesthesia provider responsible for recording the name, amount, and
delivery method during a surgical procedure? Correct Answer: Propofol
A surgeon is preparing to close the abdomen of an average weight patient. Which closing
supplies should the surgical technologist have ready for closing the fascial layer? Correct
Answer: 2-0 suture and toothed tissue forceps
While preparing a sterile field, a surgical technologist secures the Bovie holster to the Mayo
stand. The surgeon insists on keeping the Bovie by him toward the head of the patient. What
would be the best course of action? Correct Answer: Move Bovie holster up by the head of the
patient
A surgeon is performing a procedure to repair damage from a gunshot wound to the chest. Which
type of drain should the surgical technologist have available at the end of the procedure? Correct
Answer: Underwater
A liver laceration is identified during an emergency exploratory laparotomy. A surgical
technologist will prepare suture attached to which of the following type of needles? Correct
Answer: Blunt
A Stamey needle is used for which type of surgery? Correct Answer: Bladder suspension
What advantage do hand-held retractors have over self-retaining retractors? Correct Answer:
Dynamic adjustability
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