CST - NBSTSA app exams | | | |
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1. Tympanosplasty: Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of | | | | | | |
theeardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear
| | | | | | | | | | |
(ossicles)
|
2. After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator
| | | | | | | | |
and proceeds to prep the patient for surgery.What is the best action to takeat
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
this time?: Regown and reglove the surgeon
| | | | | | |
3. What position is used for a pneumonectomy?: Lateral
| | | | | | |
4. What is the kraske position?: Anatomical position inwhich the patient is prone,with
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
hips flexed and elevated, head and feet down.
| | | | | | | |
5. Which position is correct for a dilation and curettage?: Lithotomy
| | | | | | | | |
6. When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to
| | | | | | | | | |
thegeneral abdominal set-up?: Gastrointestinal
| | | | |
7. What is a fenestrated drape?: A drape with an opening that allows exposureof
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
the operative site
| | |
8. Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR one.A
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
surgical technologist was just informed that the case has been moved toOR
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
two and the next case in OR one is scheduled in two hours. What is the best
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
course of action?: New sterile supplies and instruments should be obtainedfor OR
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
two and the setup in OR one should be disposed of
| | | | | | | | | | |
9. What is the first step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet necessary in
| | | | | | | | | | |
creating a bloodless field?: Padding the area where the tourniquet is to
| | | | | | | | | | | |
bewrapped with Webril
| | | |
10. For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should be used?: Satinsky
| | | | | | | | |
11. Surgical loupes are used to:: Magnify the surgical field | | | | | | | |
12. Which position is the patient placed in for a right nephrectomy?:
| | | | | | | | | |
Leftlateral kidney
| | |
13. Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on the gown
| | | | | | | | | | |
areconsidered unsterile because they are:: Absorbant and collect moisture
| | | | | | | | | |
14. Instruments that come in contact with the appendiceal stump during | | | | | | | | |
anappendectomy should be:: Placed in a separate bin
| | | | | | | | |
15. Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a
| | | | | | | | |
bowelresection?: Allen
| | |
16. The primary purpose of chest tubes is to:: Re-establish the negative pres-
| | | | | | | | | | |
sure
|
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17. Traction sutures are used on common duct explorations to:: Hold the | | | | | | | | | |
ductopen
| |
18. The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place by which of
| | | | | | | | | | |
thefollowing types of suture?: Purse-string
| | | | | |
19. Which catheter is most commonly used to perform an embolectomy?: -
| | | | | | | | | |
Fogarty
20. A resectoscope is used in what prostatic approach?: Transurethral
| | | | | | | |
21. Which retractor is preferred for a groin incision?: Weitlaner
| | | | | | | |
22. What type of dressing is applied as a nonadherent dressing?: Adaptic
| | | | | | | | | |
23. During an excisional biopsy of sentinel nodes, the surgical | | | | | | | |
technologist should prepare specimens using which method?: Placed in
| | | | | | | | |
separate contain-ers and identify
| | | | |
24. Immediately before a hemorrhoidectomy, which procedure might be per- | | | | | | | |
formed on the patient in the operating room?: Sigmoidectomy
| | | | | | | | |
25. When a break in antisecptic technique occurs, the surgical technologistin
| | | | | | | | | |
the scrub role should first notify the:: Contaminating team member
| | | | | | | | | |
26. Sponges that have been added to the sterile field after a procedure | | | | | | | | | | |
hasbegun should be counted by the:: Surgical technologist in the scrub role
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
and the circulator
| | |
27. What is a procedure for removing excess skin from the face and neck?: -
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rhytidectomy
28. Which rongeur is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc pro-
| | | | | | | | | | |
cedure?: Kerrison
| |
29. Which procedure is used to visualize the cystic, hepatic, and
| | | | | | | | |
commonducts?: Cholangiography
| | |
30. Once the spinous process is exposed during a laminectomy, the
| | | | | | | | |
nextinstrument needed for the removal of the lamina is a:: Kerrison rongeur
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
31. What should the surgical technologist in the scrub role do during
| | | | | | | | | |
acardiac emergency?: Remain sterile and keep the table sterile
| | | | | | | | | |
32. What is used to stabilize a fractured finger?: Kirschner wires
| | | | | | | | |
33. During the application of arch bars,the surgeon will most likely use
| | | | | | | | | | |
whatbetween the teeth and around the bar?: 25-gauge or 26-gauge stainless
| | | | | | | | | | | |
steel wire
| |
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34. Which solution is used to identify diseased areas for a cold conization ofthe
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
cervix?: Lugol's
| |
35. When using power saws on bone, what action best helps prevent
| | | | | | | | | |
bonedamage?: Irrigation
| | |
36. Which retractor is used in a C-section?: De Lee | | | | | | | |
37. A nasogastric tube (NG) is used to:: Drain the stomach
| | | | | | | | |
38. Which procedure requires an incision in the suprasternal nothc?: Medi-
| | | | | | | | |
astinoscopy
|
39. The surgical technologist in the scrub role must keep track of blood lossas
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
well as:: Track amount of irrigation used
| | | | | | |
40. Following an abdominal surgery, the surgeon has just closed the peri- | | | | | | | | | |
toneum.Which layer will be sutured next?: Fascia
| | | | | | | |
41. Which medication is the anesthesia provider responsible for recording
| | | | | | | |
the name,amount,and delivery method during a surgical procedure?: Propo-fol
| | | | | | | | | | | |
42. A surgeon is preparing to close the abdomen of an average weight
| | | | | | | | | | |
patient.Which closing supplies should the surgical technologist have
| | | | | | | | |
readyfor closing the fascial layer?: 2-0 suture and toothed tissue forceps
| | | | | | | | | | | |
43. While preparing a sterile field, a surgical technologist secures the
| | | | | | | | |
Bovieholster to the Mayo stand.The surgeon insists on keeping the Bovie by
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
himtoward the head of the patient. What would be the best course of action?:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Move Bovie holster up by the head of the patient
| | | | | | | | | | |
44. A surgeon is performing a procedure to repair damage from a
| | | | | | | | | |
gunshotwound to the chest. Which type of drain should the surgical
| | | | | | | | | | | |
technologist have available at the end of the procedure?: Underwater
| | | | | | | | | |
45. A liver laceration is identified during an emergency exploratory laparo-
| | | | | | | | |
tomy. A surgical technologist will prepare suture attached to which of the
| | | | | | | | | | | |
following type of needles?: Blunt
| | | | |
46. A Stamey needle is used for which type of surgery?: Bladder suspension
| | | | | | | | | | |
47. What advantage do hand-held retractors have over self-retaining retrac-
| | | | | | | |
tors?: Dynamic adjustability
| | |
48. If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure,a
| | | | | | | | | |
surgical technologist should request additional:: Lap sponges
| | | | | | |
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1. Tympanosplasty: Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of | | | | | | |
theeardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear
| | | | | | | | | | |
(ossicles)
|
2. After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator
| | | | | | | | |
and proceeds to prep the patient for surgery.What is the best action to takeat
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
this time?: Regown and reglove the surgeon
| | | | | | |
3. What position is used for a pneumonectomy?: Lateral
| | | | | | |
4. What is the kraske position?: Anatomical position inwhich the patient is prone,with
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
hips flexed and elevated, head and feet down.
| | | | | | | |
5. Which position is correct for a dilation and curettage?: Lithotomy
| | | | | | | | |
6. When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to
| | | | | | | | | |
thegeneral abdominal set-up?: Gastrointestinal
| | | | |
7. What is a fenestrated drape?: A drape with an opening that allows exposureof
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
the operative site
| | |
8. Sterile supplies and instruments for a case have been opened in OR one.A
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
surgical technologist was just informed that the case has been moved toOR
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
two and the next case in OR one is scheduled in two hours. What is the best
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
course of action?: New sterile supplies and instruments should be obtainedfor OR
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
two and the setup in OR one should be disposed of
| | | | | | | | | | |
9. What is the first step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet necessary in
| | | | | | | | | | |
creating a bloodless field?: Padding the area where the tourniquet is to
| | | | | | | | | | | |
bewrapped with Webril
| | | |
10. For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should be used?: Satinsky
| | | | | | | | |
11. Surgical loupes are used to:: Magnify the surgical field | | | | | | | |
12. Which position is the patient placed in for a right nephrectomy?:
| | | | | | | | | |
Leftlateral kidney
| | |
13. Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on the gown
| | | | | | | | | | |
areconsidered unsterile because they are:: Absorbant and collect moisture
| | | | | | | | | |
14. Instruments that come in contact with the appendiceal stump during | | | | | | | | |
anappendectomy should be:: Placed in a separate bin
| | | | | | | | |
15. Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a
| | | | | | | | |
bowelresection?: Allen
| | |
16. The primary purpose of chest tubes is to:: Re-establish the negative pres-
| | | | | | | | | | |
sure
|
1 |/ |15
, CST - NBSTSA app exams | | | |
Study |online |at |https://quizlet.com/_2h8gc7
17. Traction sutures are used on common duct explorations to:: Hold the | | | | | | | | | |
ductopen
| |
18. The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place by which of
| | | | | | | | | | |
thefollowing types of suture?: Purse-string
| | | | | |
19. Which catheter is most commonly used to perform an embolectomy?: -
| | | | | | | | | |
Fogarty
20. A resectoscope is used in what prostatic approach?: Transurethral
| | | | | | | |
21. Which retractor is preferred for a groin incision?: Weitlaner
| | | | | | | |
22. What type of dressing is applied as a nonadherent dressing?: Adaptic
| | | | | | | | | |
23. During an excisional biopsy of sentinel nodes, the surgical | | | | | | | |
technologist should prepare specimens using which method?: Placed in
| | | | | | | | |
separate contain-ers and identify
| | | | |
24. Immediately before a hemorrhoidectomy, which procedure might be per- | | | | | | | |
formed on the patient in the operating room?: Sigmoidectomy
| | | | | | | | |
25. When a break in antisecptic technique occurs, the surgical technologistin
| | | | | | | | | |
the scrub role should first notify the:: Contaminating team member
| | | | | | | | | |
26. Sponges that have been added to the sterile field after a procedure | | | | | | | | | | |
hasbegun should be counted by the:: Surgical technologist in the scrub role
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
and the circulator
| | |
27. What is a procedure for removing excess skin from the face and neck?: -
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rhytidectomy
28. Which rongeur is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc pro-
| | | | | | | | | | |
cedure?: Kerrison
| |
29. Which procedure is used to visualize the cystic, hepatic, and
| | | | | | | | |
commonducts?: Cholangiography
| | |
30. Once the spinous process is exposed during a laminectomy, the
| | | | | | | | |
nextinstrument needed for the removal of the lamina is a:: Kerrison rongeur
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
31. What should the surgical technologist in the scrub role do during
| | | | | | | | | |
acardiac emergency?: Remain sterile and keep the table sterile
| | | | | | | | | |
32. What is used to stabilize a fractured finger?: Kirschner wires
| | | | | | | | |
33. During the application of arch bars,the surgeon will most likely use
| | | | | | | | | | |
whatbetween the teeth and around the bar?: 25-gauge or 26-gauge stainless
| | | | | | | | | | | |
steel wire
| |
2 |/ |15
, CST - NBSTSA app exams | | | |
Study |online |at |https://quizlet.com/_2h8gc7
34. Which solution is used to identify diseased areas for a cold conization ofthe
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
cervix?: Lugol's
| |
35. When using power saws on bone, what action best helps prevent
| | | | | | | | | |
bonedamage?: Irrigation
| | |
36. Which retractor is used in a C-section?: De Lee | | | | | | | |
37. A nasogastric tube (NG) is used to:: Drain the stomach
| | | | | | | | |
38. Which procedure requires an incision in the suprasternal nothc?: Medi-
| | | | | | | | |
astinoscopy
|
39. The surgical technologist in the scrub role must keep track of blood lossas
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
well as:: Track amount of irrigation used
| | | | | | |
40. Following an abdominal surgery, the surgeon has just closed the peri- | | | | | | | | | |
toneum.Which layer will be sutured next?: Fascia
| | | | | | | |
41. Which medication is the anesthesia provider responsible for recording
| | | | | | | |
the name,amount,and delivery method during a surgical procedure?: Propo-fol
| | | | | | | | | | | |
42. A surgeon is preparing to close the abdomen of an average weight
| | | | | | | | | | |
patient.Which closing supplies should the surgical technologist have
| | | | | | | | |
readyfor closing the fascial layer?: 2-0 suture and toothed tissue forceps
| | | | | | | | | | | |
43. While preparing a sterile field, a surgical technologist secures the
| | | | | | | | |
Bovieholster to the Mayo stand.The surgeon insists on keeping the Bovie by
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
himtoward the head of the patient. What would be the best course of action?:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Move Bovie holster up by the head of the patient
| | | | | | | | | | |
44. A surgeon is performing a procedure to repair damage from a
| | | | | | | | | |
gunshotwound to the chest. Which type of drain should the surgical
| | | | | | | | | | | |
technologist have available at the end of the procedure?: Underwater
| | | | | | | | | |
45. A liver laceration is identified during an emergency exploratory laparo-
| | | | | | | | |
tomy. A surgical technologist will prepare suture attached to which of the
| | | | | | | | | | | |
following type of needles?: Blunt
| | | | |
46. A Stamey needle is used for which type of surgery?: Bladder suspension
| | | | | | | | | | |
47. What advantage do hand-held retractors have over self-retaining retrac-
| | | | | | | |
tors?: Dynamic adjustability
| | |
48. If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure,a
| | | | | | | | | |
surgical technologist should request additional:: Lap sponges
| | | | | | |
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