CST PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY MATERIAL FOR
2024. A+ GRADE ANSWERS PROVIDED FOR ALL
QUESTIONS
1. In formalin: Which of the following methods should be used for
routine processing of a specimen?
a. Frozen section b. In formalin c. Smeared biopsy d. Aspiration
biopsy
2. Graafian follicle: Immediately prior to ovulation, the structure
preparing to rupture from the ovary wall is the
3. Withdraw the catheter slightly and gently reattempt to advance.:
When encountering resistance while inserting a urethral catheter, the
circulating surgical technologist should
4. Nerve agent: Which of the following is the MOST toxic of known
chemical agents, causing death with minutes due to respiratory
obstruction and cardiac failure?
5. Aluminum: Whenever laser surgery is planned for the head and
neck, it is best practice to use specialty drapes coated with
6. Sent dry: Tissue specimens that are sent to pathology for a frozen
section are
7. 1/2 inch penrose: When preparing for a male open inguinal
Herniorraphy, a surgicsl technologist should make sure which of the
following items is available?
8. Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A patient is hospitalized for thirs
degree burns and contracts a nosocomial deep tissue infection.
Which of the following microorganisms is MOST likely the cause of
infection?
9. Allison: What is used to retract lung tissue?
10.Steam: Items needed for immediate use should be sterilized with
1 1 . Atraumatic: What serration is unique to most vascular clamps
12. 2 inches proximal to knees: Where should the safety strap be
placed on a patient undergoing a laparotomy
, CST PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY MATERIAL FOR
2024. A+ GRADE ANSWERS PROVIDED FOR ALL
QUESTIONS
13. Cataract: For what condition would a miotic, such as acetylcholine
chloride, be used?
14. Direct: Which of the following hernias occurs within
hesselbach's triangle? 15. Umbilical: During a wilms' tumor excision,
what vein should be identified, double-clamped with hemostats,
divided, and ligated with 3-0 silk
16. Flexor tenotomy: A hammertoe deformity which has caused
contracture at the proximal interphalangeal joint can be corrected by
performing which of the following procedures? 17. GIA stapler: Which of
the following devices can be used in place of a handsewn anastamosis
18. glenohumeral ligaments: If a patient has recurrent shoulder
dislocations, which of the following requires surgical repair?
19. Knee: Which of the following is an example of a diarthrosis joint?
20. Lower leg straight, upper leg flexed: In the Sims position, the
position of the patient's legs should be
21 . IV: A young male patient arrives in the OR after being diagnosed
with a ruptured appendix. What is the classification of his surgical
wound?
22. Osteomalacia: Inadequate intake of calcium or vitamin D or
malabsorption of calcium in children may result in which of the
following conditions
23. Brachial plexus injury: When positioning a patient for an exploratory
laparotomy, what is the potential hazard if the arm boards are placed
at an angle greater than 90 degrees
24. Pringle: Prior to beginning a liver resection, which of the following is
performed to control blood flow?
25. VIII: In a resection of a vestibular schwannoma, which of the
following cranial nerves will need to be preserved?
26. Systolic blood pressure: When applying a tourniquet, the
pressure is determined by the surgeon according to the patient's
2024. A+ GRADE ANSWERS PROVIDED FOR ALL
QUESTIONS
1. In formalin: Which of the following methods should be used for
routine processing of a specimen?
a. Frozen section b. In formalin c. Smeared biopsy d. Aspiration
biopsy
2. Graafian follicle: Immediately prior to ovulation, the structure
preparing to rupture from the ovary wall is the
3. Withdraw the catheter slightly and gently reattempt to advance.:
When encountering resistance while inserting a urethral catheter, the
circulating surgical technologist should
4. Nerve agent: Which of the following is the MOST toxic of known
chemical agents, causing death with minutes due to respiratory
obstruction and cardiac failure?
5. Aluminum: Whenever laser surgery is planned for the head and
neck, it is best practice to use specialty drapes coated with
6. Sent dry: Tissue specimens that are sent to pathology for a frozen
section are
7. 1/2 inch penrose: When preparing for a male open inguinal
Herniorraphy, a surgicsl technologist should make sure which of the
following items is available?
8. Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A patient is hospitalized for thirs
degree burns and contracts a nosocomial deep tissue infection.
Which of the following microorganisms is MOST likely the cause of
infection?
9. Allison: What is used to retract lung tissue?
10.Steam: Items needed for immediate use should be sterilized with
1 1 . Atraumatic: What serration is unique to most vascular clamps
12. 2 inches proximal to knees: Where should the safety strap be
placed on a patient undergoing a laparotomy
, CST PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY MATERIAL FOR
2024. A+ GRADE ANSWERS PROVIDED FOR ALL
QUESTIONS
13. Cataract: For what condition would a miotic, such as acetylcholine
chloride, be used?
14. Direct: Which of the following hernias occurs within
hesselbach's triangle? 15. Umbilical: During a wilms' tumor excision,
what vein should be identified, double-clamped with hemostats,
divided, and ligated with 3-0 silk
16. Flexor tenotomy: A hammertoe deformity which has caused
contracture at the proximal interphalangeal joint can be corrected by
performing which of the following procedures? 17. GIA stapler: Which of
the following devices can be used in place of a handsewn anastamosis
18. glenohumeral ligaments: If a patient has recurrent shoulder
dislocations, which of the following requires surgical repair?
19. Knee: Which of the following is an example of a diarthrosis joint?
20. Lower leg straight, upper leg flexed: In the Sims position, the
position of the patient's legs should be
21 . IV: A young male patient arrives in the OR after being diagnosed
with a ruptured appendix. What is the classification of his surgical
wound?
22. Osteomalacia: Inadequate intake of calcium or vitamin D or
malabsorption of calcium in children may result in which of the
following conditions
23. Brachial plexus injury: When positioning a patient for an exploratory
laparotomy, what is the potential hazard if the arm boards are placed
at an angle greater than 90 degrees
24. Pringle: Prior to beginning a liver resection, which of the following is
performed to control blood flow?
25. VIII: In a resection of a vestibular schwannoma, which of the
following cranial nerves will need to be preserved?
26. Systolic blood pressure: When applying a tourniquet, the
pressure is determined by the surgeon according to the patient's
