CST Practice Exam # 3
V - ANSWER Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia?
Mineral oil - ANSWER What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce
friction from the dermatome?
Which of the following is an example of proper sterile technique when performing
the prep for a split thickness skin graft? - ANSWER Donor site first
What is the recommended range of intra-abdominal pressure in an adult patient
when using an insufflator during a laparoscopic procedure? - ANSWER 12-15mm
Hg
Which of these terms refers to the inability to direct both eyes at the same object?
- ANSWER Strabismus
What procedure is performed to correct chronic cerebral ischemia? - ANSWER
Endarterectomy
According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to the front and back
of the trunk? - ANSWER 18%
Which term refers to an abnormal increase in the number of cells? - ANSWER
Hyperplasia
A second intention wound heals by: - ANSWER Granulation
Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with: - ANSWER Lidocaine
How many millileters equal two (2) ounces? - ANSWER 60
Covering a sterile back table for later use is: - ANSWER Not permissible under
any circumstances
In which position would a patient be placed to counteract hypovolemia? - ANSWER
Trendelenburg
Which of the following types of suture create the least tissue trauma and drag? -
ANSWER Swaged monofilament
Which organization has legal oversight for the safety of healthcare providers in
the work place? - ANSWER OSHA
,Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is most applicable to the surgical
patient? - ANSWER Physiological and survival
Which of the following would be incorrect technique when removing the sterile
gown and gloves? - ANSWER Gloves removed first
What type of procedure might require a laparoscopy combination drape? -
ANSWER Abdominoperineal resection
Cell destruction by steam sterilization occurs by: - ANSWER Coagulation of
protein
which technique is not acceptable when draping? - ANSWER Unfold drape before
bringing up to the OR table
A patient's fingernail polish is removed to: - ANSWER Allow for use of pulse
oximeter
What is the purpose of maintaining the air exchange rate at 15-29 times per hour in
the OR? - ANSWER Reduce microbial count
How many mL of water is necessary to inflate a 5-mL balloon on the Foley
indwelling catheter? - ANSWER 10 mL
In an opthalmologist orders trimming of eyelashes, how is safely performed? -
ANSWER Fine scissors coated with water-soluble gel
What is the correct technique for performing the surgical skin prep? - ANSWER
Incision site to periphery using circular motion
The laboratory test that determines the ration of erythrocytes to whole blood is: -
ANSWER Hematocrit
What is the proper procedure to follow when a pack of sponges contains an
incorrect number after the patient has entered the OR? - ANSWER Hand off the
sterile field and isolate
Which of the following types of specimens would not be placed in a preservative
solution? - ANSWER Calculi
Where should the surgical technologist begin when performing closing counts? -
, ANSWER Operative field
Which of the following catheter tips is used in a patient with a urethral stricture? -
ANSWER Coude
Which type of procedure would require a stent dressing? - ANSWER Neck
Which of the following is used in order to ensure preservation of the facial nerve
during a parotidectomy? - ANSWER Nerve stimulator
Which of the following hemostatic agents is contraindicated for use in the
presence of infection? - ANSWER Absorbable collagen
During closure of a nephrectomy in the lateral position, the OR table is
straightened to facilitate: - ANSWER Tissue approximation
Which of the following must be tested prior to the use of a fiberoptic
bronchoscope? - ANSWER Light source
Excision of a constricted segment of the aorta with renastomosis is performed to
correct: - ANSWER Coarctation of the aorta
For which of the following diagnosis would a patient undergo endoscopic
retrograde cholangiopancreatography? - ANSWER Choledocholithiasis
The high ligation of the gonadal veins of the testes performed to reduce venous
plexus congestion is a/an: - ANSWER Varicocelectomy
V - ANSWER Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia?
Mineral oil - ANSWER What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce
friction from the dermatome?
Which of the following is an example of proper sterile technique when performing
the prep for a split thickness skin graft? - ANSWER Donor site first
What is the recommended range of intra-abdominal pressure in an adult patient
when using an insufflator during a laparoscopic procedure? - ANSWER 12-15mm
Hg
Which of these terms refers to the inability to direct both eyes at the same object?
- ANSWER Strabismus
What procedure is performed to correct chronic cerebral ischemia? - ANSWER
Endarterectomy
According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to the front and back
of the trunk? - ANSWER 18%
Which term refers to an abnormal increase in the number of cells? - ANSWER
Hyperplasia
A second intention wound heals by: - ANSWER Granulation
Intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias are treated with: - ANSWER Lidocaine
How many millileters equal two (2) ounces? - ANSWER 60
Covering a sterile back table for later use is: - ANSWER Not permissible under
any circumstances
In which position would a patient be placed to counteract hypovolemia? - ANSWER
Trendelenburg
Which of the following types of suture create the least tissue trauma and drag? -
ANSWER Swaged monofilament
Which organization has legal oversight for the safety of healthcare providers in
the work place? - ANSWER OSHA
,Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is most applicable to the surgical
patient? - ANSWER Physiological and survival
Which of the following would be incorrect technique when removing the sterile
gown and gloves? - ANSWER Gloves removed first
What type of procedure might require a laparoscopy combination drape? -
ANSWER Abdominoperineal resection
Cell destruction by steam sterilization occurs by: - ANSWER Coagulation of
protein
which technique is not acceptable when draping? - ANSWER Unfold drape before
bringing up to the OR table
A patient's fingernail polish is removed to: - ANSWER Allow for use of pulse
oximeter
What is the purpose of maintaining the air exchange rate at 15-29 times per hour in
the OR? - ANSWER Reduce microbial count
How many mL of water is necessary to inflate a 5-mL balloon on the Foley
indwelling catheter? - ANSWER 10 mL
In an opthalmologist orders trimming of eyelashes, how is safely performed? -
ANSWER Fine scissors coated with water-soluble gel
What is the correct technique for performing the surgical skin prep? - ANSWER
Incision site to periphery using circular motion
The laboratory test that determines the ration of erythrocytes to whole blood is: -
ANSWER Hematocrit
What is the proper procedure to follow when a pack of sponges contains an
incorrect number after the patient has entered the OR? - ANSWER Hand off the
sterile field and isolate
Which of the following types of specimens would not be placed in a preservative
solution? - ANSWER Calculi
Where should the surgical technologist begin when performing closing counts? -
, ANSWER Operative field
Which of the following catheter tips is used in a patient with a urethral stricture? -
ANSWER Coude
Which type of procedure would require a stent dressing? - ANSWER Neck
Which of the following is used in order to ensure preservation of the facial nerve
during a parotidectomy? - ANSWER Nerve stimulator
Which of the following hemostatic agents is contraindicated for use in the
presence of infection? - ANSWER Absorbable collagen
During closure of a nephrectomy in the lateral position, the OR table is
straightened to facilitate: - ANSWER Tissue approximation
Which of the following must be tested prior to the use of a fiberoptic
bronchoscope? - ANSWER Light source
Excision of a constricted segment of the aorta with renastomosis is performed to
correct: - ANSWER Coarctation of the aorta
For which of the following diagnosis would a patient undergo endoscopic
retrograde cholangiopancreatography? - ANSWER Choledocholithiasis
The high ligation of the gonadal veins of the testes performed to reduce venous
plexus congestion is a/an: - ANSWER Varicocelectomy
