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NBSTSA PSI CST EXAM REVIEW NEWEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALL
ANSWERED {150 Q & A} ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED PASS
Which of the following structures form major parts of the brain?
A.pituitary gland, thalamus, cerebrum, cerebellum
B.brain stem, cerebellum, diencephalon, cerebrum
C.cerebrum, cerebellum, pons, medulla oblongata
D.brain stem, midbrain, hypothalamus, thalamus - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > B. brain stem, cerebellum, diencephalon, cerebrum
When opening for a procedure, a surgical technologist notices
the tray wrapper is wet. Which of the following should the
surgical technologist do FIRST?
A.Open the wrapper using aseptic technique and check the inside
of the tray for wetness.
B.Set the tray on the case cart and wait for it to dry.
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C.Call the sterile supply department for a new tray.
D.Check the indicator tape on the outside of the wrapper for
sterilization. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. call the sterile supply
department for a new tray
For an open hemicolectomy, a surgical technologist is preparing
a second mayo stand for the placement of dirty surgical
instruments. Which of the following instruments is MOST likely to
be placed on the second mayo stand?
A. Penrose drain
B. Bakes dilator
C. Allis forceps
D. Richardson retractor - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. Allis forceps
Which of the following wound classes is assigned to a surgery in
which the bowel was accidently perforated during the procedure?
A.I
B.II
C.III
D.IV - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. III
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A Javid shunt is used for which of the following procedures?
A.carotid endarterectomy
B.femoral-popliteal bypass
C.abdominal aneurysmectomy
D.saphenous vein ligation - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A. carotid
endarterectomy
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?
A.intraluminal
B.linear
C.skin
D.purse-string - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B. linear
During a transurethral resection of the prostate, bleeding is
controlled by
A.Gelfoam.
B.irrigation.
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C.cauterization.
D.suture ligature. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. cauterization
During the intraoperative phase, which of the following activities
can be completed by both sterile and non-sterile members of the
surgical team?
A.handling of the specimen
B.maintaining the patient's operative record
C.clearing residual blood from the surgical field
D.maintaining the sterile field and neutral zone - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
> A. handling of the specimen
When using an ultrasonic cleaner, which of the following should
be done FIRST?
A.Visible debris and biologic matter should be removed.
B.Instruments should be closed and assembled.
C.All instruments should be checked to be the same metal type.
D.Cleaning solution should be changed. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A.
Visible debris and biologic matter should be removed
NBSTSA PSI CST EXAM REVIEW NEWEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALL
ANSWERED {150 Q & A} ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED PASS
Which of the following structures form major parts of the brain?
A.pituitary gland, thalamus, cerebrum, cerebellum
B.brain stem, cerebellum, diencephalon, cerebrum
C.cerebrum, cerebellum, pons, medulla oblongata
D.brain stem, midbrain, hypothalamus, thalamus - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > B. brain stem, cerebellum, diencephalon, cerebrum
When opening for a procedure, a surgical technologist notices
the tray wrapper is wet. Which of the following should the
surgical technologist do FIRST?
A.Open the wrapper using aseptic technique and check the inside
of the tray for wetness.
B.Set the tray on the case cart and wait for it to dry.
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C.Call the sterile supply department for a new tray.
D.Check the indicator tape on the outside of the wrapper for
sterilization. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. call the sterile supply
department for a new tray
For an open hemicolectomy, a surgical technologist is preparing
a second mayo stand for the placement of dirty surgical
instruments. Which of the following instruments is MOST likely to
be placed on the second mayo stand?
A. Penrose drain
B. Bakes dilator
C. Allis forceps
D. Richardson retractor - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. Allis forceps
Which of the following wound classes is assigned to a surgery in
which the bowel was accidently perforated during the procedure?
A.I
B.II
C.III
D.IV - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. III
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A Javid shunt is used for which of the following procedures?
A.carotid endarterectomy
B.femoral-popliteal bypass
C.abdominal aneurysmectomy
D.saphenous vein ligation - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A. carotid
endarterectomy
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?
A.intraluminal
B.linear
C.skin
D.purse-string - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B. linear
During a transurethral resection of the prostate, bleeding is
controlled by
A.Gelfoam.
B.irrigation.
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C.cauterization.
D.suture ligature. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. cauterization
During the intraoperative phase, which of the following activities
can be completed by both sterile and non-sterile members of the
surgical team?
A.handling of the specimen
B.maintaining the patient's operative record
C.clearing residual blood from the surgical field
D.maintaining the sterile field and neutral zone - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
> A. handling of the specimen
When using an ultrasonic cleaner, which of the following should
be done FIRST?
A.Visible debris and biologic matter should be removed.
B.Instruments should be closed and assembled.
C.All instruments should be checked to be the same metal type.
D.Cleaning solution should be changed. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A.
Visible debris and biologic matter should be removed
