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NBSTSA PSI CST EXAM STUDY GUIDE PREP ALL 500
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATED VERSION JUST RELEASED
Question: Which of the following examples illustrates unsafe technique for disposing of
contaminated sharps?
A.Used suture needles and scalpel blades are removed from the needle counter and individually
placed in the biohazard sharps container.
B.Used suture needles and scalpel blades remain in the needle counter and the closed needle
counter is placed in the biohazard sharps container.
C.The biohazard sharps container is located as close as possible to the area in which the items
were used.
D.Disposable surgical blades are removed from knife handles with a needle holder or other
instrument. - ANSWER✔✔A. Used suture needles and scalpel blades are removed from the
needle counter and individually placed in the biohazard sharps container
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Question: When preparing endoscopic cameras for ethylene oxide sterilization, which of the
following monitoring processes is utilized to ensure all parameters of sterilization are met?
A.external tape
B.biological indicator
C.dynamic air removal
D.chemical strip - ANSWER✔✔B. biological indicator
Question: When infection is present, the MOST commonly used suture is
A.braided.
B.silk.
C.surgical gut.
D.monofilament. - ANSWER✔✔D. monofilament
Question: A patient having recently undergone a laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been
transferred to the PACU. The patient becomes tachycardic and the nurse reports a rise in core
body temperature. The nurse attempts to communicate with the patient and notices that the
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patient's muscles are very rigid. The nurse notifies the surgical team. The surgical technologist
should recognize these as signs of
A.malignant hyperthermia.
B.cardiac arrest.
C.pulmonary embolism.
D.hypokalemia. - ANSWER✔✔A. malignant hyperthermia
Question: When preparing surgical specimens, in addition to the surgical technologist, who
else is responsible for accurately labeling the specimen?
A.surgeon and anesthesiologist
B.circulating nurse and first assistant
C.anesthesiologist and first assistant
D.surgeon and circulating nurse - ANSWER✔✔D. Surgeon and circulating nurse
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Question: When exposed to ionizing radiation, staff and patients should wear personal
protective equipment containing
A.silicone.
B.lead.
C.steel.
D.rubber. - ANSWER✔✔B. lead
Question: Which of the following should a surgical technologist do to update a surgeon's
preference card?
A.Consult with the surgeon to determine which supplies should be included.
B.Ask other experienced surgical technologists what to include.
C.Refer to another surgeon's preference card for the same specialty and procedure.
D.Include basic supplies and ask the surgeon before each case. - ANSWER✔✔A. Consult with
the surgeon to determine which supplies should be included
NBSTSA PSI CST EXAM STUDY GUIDE PREP ALL 500
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATED VERSION JUST RELEASED
Question: Which of the following examples illustrates unsafe technique for disposing of
contaminated sharps?
A.Used suture needles and scalpel blades are removed from the needle counter and individually
placed in the biohazard sharps container.
B.Used suture needles and scalpel blades remain in the needle counter and the closed needle
counter is placed in the biohazard sharps container.
C.The biohazard sharps container is located as close as possible to the area in which the items
were used.
D.Disposable surgical blades are removed from knife handles with a needle holder or other
instrument. - ANSWER✔✔A. Used suture needles and scalpel blades are removed from the
needle counter and individually placed in the biohazard sharps container
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Question: When preparing endoscopic cameras for ethylene oxide sterilization, which of the
following monitoring processes is utilized to ensure all parameters of sterilization are met?
A.external tape
B.biological indicator
C.dynamic air removal
D.chemical strip - ANSWER✔✔B. biological indicator
Question: When infection is present, the MOST commonly used suture is
A.braided.
B.silk.
C.surgical gut.
D.monofilament. - ANSWER✔✔D. monofilament
Question: A patient having recently undergone a laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been
transferred to the PACU. The patient becomes tachycardic and the nurse reports a rise in core
body temperature. The nurse attempts to communicate with the patient and notices that the
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patient's muscles are very rigid. The nurse notifies the surgical team. The surgical technologist
should recognize these as signs of
A.malignant hyperthermia.
B.cardiac arrest.
C.pulmonary embolism.
D.hypokalemia. - ANSWER✔✔A. malignant hyperthermia
Question: When preparing surgical specimens, in addition to the surgical technologist, who
else is responsible for accurately labeling the specimen?
A.surgeon and anesthesiologist
B.circulating nurse and first assistant
C.anesthesiologist and first assistant
D.surgeon and circulating nurse - ANSWER✔✔D. Surgeon and circulating nurse
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Question: When exposed to ionizing radiation, staff and patients should wear personal
protective equipment containing
A.silicone.
B.lead.
C.steel.
D.rubber. - ANSWER✔✔B. lead
Question: Which of the following should a surgical technologist do to update a surgeon's
preference card?
A.Consult with the surgeon to determine which supplies should be included.
B.Ask other experienced surgical technologists what to include.
C.Refer to another surgeon's preference card for the same specialty and procedure.
D.Include basic supplies and ask the surgeon before each case. - ANSWER✔✔A. Consult with
the surgeon to determine which supplies should be included
