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CST - NBSTSA APP EXAMS QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
Tympanosplasty - correct answer- Surgical operation performed
for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane)
and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles)
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep
applicator and proceeds to prep the patient for surgery. What is
the best action to take at this time? - correct answer- Regown
and reglove the surgeon
What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - correct answer-
Lateral
What is the kraske position? - correct answer- Anatomical
position in which the patient is prone, with hips flexed and
elevated, head and feet down.
Which position is correct for a dilation and curettage? - correct
answer- Lithotomy
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When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to
the general abdominal set-up? - correct answer-
Gastrointestinal
What is a fenestrated drape? - correct answer- A drape with an
opening that allows exposure of the operative site
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 to OR two and the next case in OR one
is scheduled in two hours. What is the best course of action? -
correct answer- New sterile supplies and instruments should be
obtained for OR two and the setup in OR one should be
disposed of
What is the first step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet
necessary in creating a bloodless field? - correct answer-
Padding the area where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with
Webril
For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should be used? -
correct answer- Satinsky
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Surgical loupes are used to: - correct answer- Magnify the
surgical field
Which position is the patient placed in for a right nephrectomy?
- correct answer- Left lateral kidney
Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on the
gown are considered unsterile because they are: - correct
answer- Absorbant and collect moisture
Instruments that come in contact with the appendiceal stump
during an appendectomy should be: - correct answer- Placed in
a separate bin
Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a
bowel resection? - correct answer- Allen
The primary purpose of chest tubes is to: - correct answer- Re-
establish the negative pressure
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Traction sutures are used on common duct explorations to: -
correct answer- Hold the duct open
The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place by
which of the following types of suture? - correct answer- Purse-
string
Which catheter is most commonly used to perform an
embolectomy? - correct answer- Fogarty
A resectoscope is used in what prostatic approach? - correct
answer- Transurethral
Which retractor is preferred for a groin incision? - correct
answer- Weitlaner
What type of dressing is applied as a nonadherent dressing? -
correct answer- Adaptic
CST - NBSTSA APP EXAMS QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
Tympanosplasty - correct answer- Surgical operation performed
for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane)
and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles)
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep
applicator and proceeds to prep the patient for surgery. What is
the best action to take at this time? - correct answer- Regown
and reglove the surgeon
What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - correct answer-
Lateral
What is the kraske position? - correct answer- Anatomical
position in which the patient is prone, with hips flexed and
elevated, head and feet down.
Which position is correct for a dilation and curettage? - correct
answer- Lithotomy
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When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to
the general abdominal set-up? - correct answer-
Gastrointestinal
What is a fenestrated drape? - correct answer- A drape with an
opening that allows exposure of the operative site
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 to OR two and the next case in OR one
is scheduled in two hours. What is the best course of action? -
correct answer- New sterile supplies and instruments should be
obtained for OR two and the setup in OR one should be
disposed of
What is the first step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet
necessary in creating a bloodless field? - correct answer-
Padding the area where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with
Webril
For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should be used? -
correct answer- Satinsky
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Surgical loupes are used to: - correct answer- Magnify the
surgical field
Which position is the patient placed in for a right nephrectomy?
- correct answer- Left lateral kidney
Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on the
gown are considered unsterile because they are: - correct
answer- Absorbant and collect moisture
Instruments that come in contact with the appendiceal stump
during an appendectomy should be: - correct answer- Placed in
a separate bin
Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a
bowel resection? - correct answer- Allen
The primary purpose of chest tubes is to: - correct answer- Re-
establish the negative pressure
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Traction sutures are used on common duct explorations to: -
correct answer- Hold the duct open
The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place by
which of the following types of suture? - correct answer- Purse-
string
Which catheter is most commonly used to perform an
embolectomy? - correct answer- Fogarty
A resectoscope is used in what prostatic approach? - correct
answer- Transurethral
Which retractor is preferred for a groin incision? - correct
answer- Weitlaner
What type of dressing is applied as a nonadherent dressing? -
correct answer- Adaptic
