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NBSTSA EXAM B QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Name: Score:149 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 149
During a laparoscopic appendectomy, which of the following types of staplers should the
surgical technologist have ready on the back table for removing the appendix and ensuring no
spillage of bowel content?
intraluminal
linear
skin
purse-string
Term 2 of 149
At the conclusion of a surgical case, how should the surgical technologist aid in reducing
bioburden on instruments as the FIRST step in the sterilization cycle?
hand cleaning
disinfection
sorting
sterilization
Term 3 of 149
During a craniotomy, removal of the bone flap is followed by
incision of the dura mater.
opening the galea aponeurotica.
application of the Raney clips.
repairing the dura mater.
,Term 4 of 149
When using an ultrasonic cleaner, which of the following should be done FIRST?
Visible debris and biologic matter should be removed.
Instruments should be closed and assembled.
All instruments should be checked to be the same metal type.
Cleaning solution should be changed.
Term 5 of 149
A surgeon is performing a procedure to repair damage from a gunshot wound to the chest.
Which of the following types of drains should the surgical technologist have available at the
end of the procedure?
passive
suction
gravity
underwater
Term 6 of 149
Which of the following is a tonsillolith?
stone within the tonsil
inflammation within the tonisil
removal of the tonsil
an abscess of the tonsil
,Term 7 of 149
When opening for a procedure, a surgical technologist notices the tray wrapper is wet. Which
of the following should the surgical technologist do FIRST?
Open the wrapper using aseptic technique and check the inside of the tray for wetness.
Set the tray on the case cart and wait for it to dry.
Call the sterile supply department for a new tray.
Check the indicator tape on the outside of the wrapper for sterilization.
Term 8 of 149
A surgeon received a report from PACU that a patient is bleeding at the surgical site after a
lumbar laminectomy procedure. Upon inspection, the surgeon deems it necessary to return
the patient to the OR to correct the issue. Which of the following should the surgeon suspect
to occur if the issue is not resolved immediately?
dehiscence
hematoma
evisceration
adhesion
Term 9 of 149
A patient's dentures are removed in the operating room. Which of the following is the proper
procedure for the care of the dentures?
Return them to the patient's unit and leave them at the nurses' station.
Place them in a labeled cup and keep them with the patient's chart.
Wrap them in a paper towel and give them to the anesthesiologist.
Ask the circulator to return them to the patient's room.
, Term 10 of 149
Which of the following hormones regulates urine concentration based on reabsorption?
ADH (posterior pituitary gland)
PTH (convoluted tubules)
ANP (heart)
GFR (kidney)
Term 11 of 149
Which of the following is MOST commonly used for wound closure in the presence of
infection?
stainless steel
polyglactin-910
plain gut
silk
Term 12 of 149
Which of the following should occur after a Veress needle is inserted?
Place a trocar in the umbilical area.
Provide the camera to the surgeon.
Verify the white balance of the camera.
Connect the insufflation tubing.
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