Surgical Technology Certification Exam/ CST Exam
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION EXAM/ CST EXAM PRACTICE
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 350 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
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Which of the following is used to achieve high level disinfection with a minimum
exposure time of 20-45 minutes?
a. chlorine bleach compounds
b. gluteraldehyde
c. hydrogen peroxide
d. iodine and iodophors - Correct Answer-Answer: B
During decontamination of a flexible endoscope, which of the following tests
should be given to inspect the proper function of the endoscope and to ensure
that it can be properly sterilized?
a. leak test
b. electrical component test
c. bacteria swab test
d. fiber optic light test - Correct Answer-Answer: A
Which of the following is the fastest method of sterilization?
a. gas
b. steam
c. steris
d. dry heat - Correct Answer-Answer: B
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Which of the following is the correct temperature for pre-vacuum sterilization?
a. 212*F
b. 170*F
c. 300*F
d. 270*F - Correct Answer-Answer: D
Which of the following tests is specifically meant to test and monitor the
efficiency of the high - vacuum steam sterilizer?
a. biological indicator test
b. DART test
c. chemical indicator test
d. EtO test - Correct Answer-Answer: B
DART test = Bowie Dick test
The surgical team must verify each package is properly labeled with
a. date of processing and method of sterilization
b. date of processing and indicator
c. method of sterilization and expiration date
d. indicator and expiration date - Correct Answer-Answer: B
How many times a day should a DART test be preformed?
a. with every load
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b. every shift change
c. once every 24 hours
d. weekly - Correct Answer-Answer: C
How often must a biological control test be run?
a. every day
b. every cycle
c. once a week
d. once a month - Correct Answer-Answer: A
The Bowie-Dick test for pre-vacuum sterilizers checks for which of the following
conditions?
a. that the appropriate steam level was reached
b. air leaks in the sterilizer chamber
c. broken sterilizer jacket
d. that the sterilizer is ready to process instruments - Correct Answer-Answer: B
lot control numbers should be placed on each package sterilized and on the...
a. sterilizer maintenance record
b. sterilization load record
c. nursing documentation
d. cover of the patient's chart - Correct Answer-Answer: B
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How long is a 3M Attest 1292 steam biological indicator incubated before the
reading is recorded?
a. 12 hours
b. 36 hours
c. 24 hours
d. 48 hours - Correct Answer-Answer: C
12 hours - rapid ; 24 hours - not rapid
During a vascular procedure a vessel is ligated. The surgeon states that she will
repair the vessel after bleeding is controlled. Which needle type would she most
likely require to complete this task?
a. control release needle
b. French eyed needle
c. tapered needle
d. cutting needle - Correct Answer-Answer: C
When steam sterilizing biological indicators, how long are they incubated before
the reading is recorded?
a. 48 hours
b. 24 hours
c. 12 hours
d. 72 hours - Correct Answer-Answer: B
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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION EXAM/ CST EXAM PRACTICE
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 350 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
Which of the following is used to achieve high level disinfection with a minimum
exposure time of 20-45 minutes?
a. chlorine bleach compounds
b. gluteraldehyde
c. hydrogen peroxide
d. iodine and iodophors - Correct Answer-Answer: B
During decontamination of a flexible endoscope, which of the following tests
should be given to inspect the proper function of the endoscope and to ensure
that it can be properly sterilized?
a. leak test
b. electrical component test
c. bacteria swab test
d. fiber optic light test - Correct Answer-Answer: A
Which of the following is the fastest method of sterilization?
a. gas
b. steam
c. steris
d. dry heat - Correct Answer-Answer: B
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, Surgical Technology Certification Exam/ CST Exam
Which of the following is the correct temperature for pre-vacuum sterilization?
a. 212*F
b. 170*F
c. 300*F
d. 270*F - Correct Answer-Answer: D
Which of the following tests is specifically meant to test and monitor the
efficiency of the high - vacuum steam sterilizer?
a. biological indicator test
b. DART test
c. chemical indicator test
d. EtO test - Correct Answer-Answer: B
DART test = Bowie Dick test
The surgical team must verify each package is properly labeled with
a. date of processing and method of sterilization
b. date of processing and indicator
c. method of sterilization and expiration date
d. indicator and expiration date - Correct Answer-Answer: B
How many times a day should a DART test be preformed?
a. with every load
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b. every shift change
c. once every 24 hours
d. weekly - Correct Answer-Answer: C
How often must a biological control test be run?
a. every day
b. every cycle
c. once a week
d. once a month - Correct Answer-Answer: A
The Bowie-Dick test for pre-vacuum sterilizers checks for which of the following
conditions?
a. that the appropriate steam level was reached
b. air leaks in the sterilizer chamber
c. broken sterilizer jacket
d. that the sterilizer is ready to process instruments - Correct Answer-Answer: B
lot control numbers should be placed on each package sterilized and on the...
a. sterilizer maintenance record
b. sterilization load record
c. nursing documentation
d. cover of the patient's chart - Correct Answer-Answer: B
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How long is a 3M Attest 1292 steam biological indicator incubated before the
reading is recorded?
a. 12 hours
b. 36 hours
c. 24 hours
d. 48 hours - Correct Answer-Answer: C
12 hours - rapid ; 24 hours - not rapid
During a vascular procedure a vessel is ligated. The surgeon states that she will
repair the vessel after bleeding is controlled. Which needle type would she most
likely require to complete this task?
a. control release needle
b. French eyed needle
c. tapered needle
d. cutting needle - Correct Answer-Answer: C
When steam sterilizing biological indicators, how long are they incubated before
the reading is recorded?
a. 48 hours
b. 24 hours
c. 12 hours
d. 72 hours - Correct Answer-Answer: B
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