CST Practice Exam #1 Part 1 Spring 2022| 50
questions| with complete solutions
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar process?
a. teeth
b. villi
c. sinuses
d. tonsils Correct Answer: a. teeth
Villi are finger-like projections
Sinuses are air filled cavities
Tonsils are in the throat
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?
a. clean
b. contaminated
c. dirty and infected
d. clean-contaminated Correct Answer: d. clean-contaminated
No contamination occurred
No fluids encountered
The aerodigestive tract was entered
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is:
a. atropine sulfate
b. alpha-chymotrypsis
c. acetylcholine chloride
d. pilocarpine hydrochloride Correct Answer: b. alpha-chymotrypsis
Atropine reduces salivary secretions
Acetylcholine chloride contracts the iris
Pilocarpine treats dry mouth
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to
the OR?
a. place stretcher sideways in elevator
b. enter head first, exit feet first
c. position in elevator is irrelevant
d. enter feet first, exit head first Correct Answer: b. enter head first, exit feet first
Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently
used in gynecological surgery?
, a. midline
b. paramedian
c. McBurney's
d. Pfannenstiel Correct Answer: d. Pfannenstiel
Midline - down the middle
Paramedian - to either side of the midline
McBurney's - appendectomy
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should
be positioned:
a. flat
b. upside down
c. vertical
d. angled Correct Answer: a. flat
This is the only acceptable way to place the trays on the shelf
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:
a. calcium
b. nitrogen
c. potassium
d. albumin Correct Answer: c. potassium
Hypercalcemia - calcium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors?
a. fascia
b. periosteum
c. dura mater
d. arterial wall Correct Answer: a. fascia
Mayo scissors are heavy for cutting heavy tissue
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them?
a. argon
b. excimer
c. Carbon dioxide
d. neodymium: YAG Correct Answer: a. argon
Excimer is a type of UV laser and can be toxic
Carbon dioxide mostly used on skin
nd:YAG can cause damage to the eye
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an:
a. tort
questions| with complete solutions
Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar process?
a. teeth
b. villi
c. sinuses
d. tonsils Correct Answer: a. teeth
Villi are finger-like projections
Sinuses are air filled cavities
Tonsils are in the throat
Which of the following is the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?
a. clean
b. contaminated
c. dirty and infected
d. clean-contaminated Correct Answer: d. clean-contaminated
No contamination occurred
No fluids encountered
The aerodigestive tract was entered
The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is:
a. atropine sulfate
b. alpha-chymotrypsis
c. acetylcholine chloride
d. pilocarpine hydrochloride Correct Answer: b. alpha-chymotrypsis
Atropine reduces salivary secretions
Acetylcholine chloride contracts the iris
Pilocarpine treats dry mouth
How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to
the OR?
a. place stretcher sideways in elevator
b. enter head first, exit feet first
c. position in elevator is irrelevant
d. enter feet first, exit head first Correct Answer: b. enter head first, exit feet first
Which of the following is a curved, transverse incision across the lower abdomen frequently
used in gynecological surgery?
, a. midline
b. paramedian
c. McBurney's
d. Pfannenstiel Correct Answer: d. Pfannenstiel
Midline - down the middle
Paramedian - to either side of the midline
McBurney's - appendectomy
When perforated metal trays are placed on the shelves of the steam sterilizing cart, they should
be positioned:
a. flat
b. upside down
c. vertical
d. angled Correct Answer: a. flat
This is the only acceptable way to place the trays on the shelf
Hyperkalemia is a high concentration of:
a. calcium
b. nitrogen
c. potassium
d. albumin Correct Answer: c. potassium
Hypercalcemia - calcium
Which of the following tissues are cut using curved Mayo scissors?
a. fascia
b. periosteum
c. dura mater
d. arterial wall Correct Answer: a. fascia
Mayo scissors are heavy for cutting heavy tissue
Which laser beam can travel through clear tissues without heating them?
a. argon
b. excimer
c. Carbon dioxide
d. neodymium: YAG Correct Answer: a. argon
Excimer is a type of UV laser and can be toxic
Carbon dioxide mostly used on skin
nd:YAG can cause damage to the eye
Permission for treatment given with full knowledge of the risks is a/an:
a. tort
