NBSTSA CST Practice Exam A 2023/ 73
Questions with correct Answers/
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Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding
occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - -pledget
-In which of the following positions is a patient placed for a right nephrectomy? - -left
lateral kidney
-Which of the following verifies that autoclave sterilization has occurred? - -a. chemical
indicator (incorrect)
b. Julian date
c. heat-sensitive tape
d. biological indicator
-During a procedure, a major piece of equipment malfunctions and causes a patient's
death. Which of the following is this situation MOST likely to be classified as? - -sentinel
event
-For which of the following procedures is Gelfoam MOST commonly used? - -a. TVH
(incorrect)
b. cataract extraction
c. TURP
d. myringotomy
-Which of the following test monitors indicate if there is any residual air in the
sterilization chamber? - -Bowie-Dick test
-When exposed to ionizing radiation, staff and patients should wear personal protective
equipment containing - -lead
-Prions are unique from other infectious agents because they lack which of the
following? - -DNA
-In the break room, a precepting surgical technologist is overheard discussing a
student's lack of instrument knowledge. The precepting surgical technologist just
committed - -slander
, -During surgery, the surgeon intermittently uses a local anesthetic intraoperatively. The
surgical technologist should - -keep track of the amounts
-Which of the following wounds is MOST likely in the inflammatory phase of wound
healing? - -an abdominal incision, 20 mins post-closure
-The FIRST sign of malignant hyperthermia is - -unexplained tachycardia
-The surgical incision that allows for the BEST visualization for a Billroth I procedure is
- -a. McBurney's
b. Pfannenstiel
c. midline
d. subcostal (incorrect)
-When preparing endoscopic cameras for ethylene oxide sterilization, which of the
following monitoring processes is utilized to ensure all parameters of sterilization are
met? - -a. external tape
b. biological indicator
c. dynamic air removal
d. chemical strip (incorrect)
-An effective packaging material used for steam sterilization of a Balfour retractor - -
permits penetration by the sterilant
-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? - -hematoma
-Which of the following should be included on an orthopedic set-up? - -Key elevator
-During dissection of the cystic duct and artery in an open cholecystectomy, which of
the following instruments is necessary? - -Mixter clamp
-Which of the following is a tonsillolith? - -a stone within the tonsil
-When performing a parotidectomy, which of the following nerves is identified and
preserved with the use of a nerve stimulator? - -facial
Questions with correct Answers/
verified.
Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding
occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? - -pledget
-In which of the following positions is a patient placed for a right nephrectomy? - -left
lateral kidney
-Which of the following verifies that autoclave sterilization has occurred? - -a. chemical
indicator (incorrect)
b. Julian date
c. heat-sensitive tape
d. biological indicator
-During a procedure, a major piece of equipment malfunctions and causes a patient's
death. Which of the following is this situation MOST likely to be classified as? - -sentinel
event
-For which of the following procedures is Gelfoam MOST commonly used? - -a. TVH
(incorrect)
b. cataract extraction
c. TURP
d. myringotomy
-Which of the following test monitors indicate if there is any residual air in the
sterilization chamber? - -Bowie-Dick test
-When exposed to ionizing radiation, staff and patients should wear personal protective
equipment containing - -lead
-Prions are unique from other infectious agents because they lack which of the
following? - -DNA
-In the break room, a precepting surgical technologist is overheard discussing a
student's lack of instrument knowledge. The precepting surgical technologist just
committed - -slander
, -During surgery, the surgeon intermittently uses a local anesthetic intraoperatively. The
surgical technologist should - -keep track of the amounts
-Which of the following wounds is MOST likely in the inflammatory phase of wound
healing? - -an abdominal incision, 20 mins post-closure
-The FIRST sign of malignant hyperthermia is - -unexplained tachycardia
-The surgical incision that allows for the BEST visualization for a Billroth I procedure is
- -a. McBurney's
b. Pfannenstiel
c. midline
d. subcostal (incorrect)
-When preparing endoscopic cameras for ethylene oxide sterilization, which of the
following monitoring processes is utilized to ensure all parameters of sterilization are
met? - -a. external tape
b. biological indicator
c. dynamic air removal
d. chemical strip (incorrect)
-An effective packaging material used for steam sterilization of a Balfour retractor - -
permits penetration by the sterilant
-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? - -hematoma
-Which of the following should be included on an orthopedic set-up? - -Key elevator
-During dissection of the cystic duct and artery in an open cholecystectomy, which of
the following instruments is necessary? - -Mixter clamp
-Which of the following is a tonsillolith? - -a stone within the tonsil
-When performing a parotidectomy, which of the following nerves is identified and
preserved with the use of a nerve stimulator? - -facial
