CST - NBSTSA app Exam questions and
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Tympanosplasty - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Regown
and reglove the surgeon
What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - CORRECT ANSWERS Lateral
What is the kraske position? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Lithotomy
When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to the general abdominal set-up? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Gastrointestinal
What is a fenestrated drape? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Padding the area where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should be used? - CORRECT ANSWERS Satinsky
Surgical loupes are used to: - CORRECT ANSWERS Magnify the surgical field
Which position is the patient placed in for a right nephrectomy? - CORRECT ANSWERS Left
lateral kidney
Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on the gown are considered unsterile because they
are: - CORRECT ANSWERS Absorbant and collect moisture
Instruments that come in contact with the appendiceal stump during an appendectomy should be: -
CORRECT ANSWERS Placed in a separate bin
, Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a bowel resection? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Allen
The primary purpose of chest tubes is to: - CORRECT ANSWERS Re-establish the negative
pressure
Traction sutures are used on common duct explorations to: - CORRECT ANSWERS Hold the
duct open
The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place by which of the following types of suture? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Purse-string
Which catheter is most commonly used to perform an embolectomy? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Fogarty
A resectoscope is used in what prostatic approach? - CORRECT ANSWERS Transurethral
Which retractor is preferred for a groin incision? - CORRECT ANSWERS Weitlaner
What type of dressing is applied as a nonadherent dressing? - CORRECT ANSWERS Adaptic
During an excisional biopsy of sentinel nodes, the surgical technologist should prepare specimens using
which method? - CORRECT ANSWERS Placed in separate containers and identify
Immediately before a hemorrhoidectomy, which procedure might be performed on the patient in the
operating room? - CORRECT ANSWERS Sigmoidectomy
When a break in antisecptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist in the scrub role should first
notify the: - CORRECT ANSWERS Contaminating team member
Sponges that have been added to the sterile field after a procedure has begun should be counted by the:
- CORRECT ANSWERS Surgical technologist in the scrub role and the circulator
What is a procedure for removing excess skin from the face and neck? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Rhytidectomy
Which rongeur is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc procedure? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Kerrison
Which procedure is used to visualize the cystic, hepatic, and common ducts? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Cholangiography
Once the spinous process is exposed during a laminectomy, the next instrument needed for the removal
of the lamina is a: - CORRECT ANSWERS Kerrison rongeur
What should the surgical technologist in the scrub role do during a cardiac emergency? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Remain sterile and keep the table sterile
answers best assured success updated
2025/2026 rated A+
Tympanosplasty - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Regown
and reglove the surgeon
What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - CORRECT ANSWERS Lateral
What is the kraske position? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Lithotomy
When a hernia is strangulated, which instrument set is added to the general abdominal set-up? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Gastrointestinal
What is a fenestrated drape? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Padding the area where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
For a splenectomy procedure, which clamp should be used? - CORRECT ANSWERS Satinsky
Surgical loupes are used to: - CORRECT ANSWERS Magnify the surgical field
Which position is the patient placed in for a right nephrectomy? - CORRECT ANSWERS Left
lateral kidney
Once a surgical technologist dons a gown, the cuffs on the gown are considered unsterile because they
are: - CORRECT ANSWERS Absorbant and collect moisture
Instruments that come in contact with the appendiceal stump during an appendectomy should be: -
CORRECT ANSWERS Placed in a separate bin
, Which instrument is used to cross-clamp the intestine during a bowel resection? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Allen
The primary purpose of chest tubes is to: - CORRECT ANSWERS Re-establish the negative
pressure
Traction sutures are used on common duct explorations to: - CORRECT ANSWERS Hold the
duct open
The appendiceal stump, when inverted, is held in place by which of the following types of suture? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Purse-string
Which catheter is most commonly used to perform an embolectomy? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Fogarty
A resectoscope is used in what prostatic approach? - CORRECT ANSWERS Transurethral
Which retractor is preferred for a groin incision? - CORRECT ANSWERS Weitlaner
What type of dressing is applied as a nonadherent dressing? - CORRECT ANSWERS Adaptic
During an excisional biopsy of sentinel nodes, the surgical technologist should prepare specimens using
which method? - CORRECT ANSWERS Placed in separate containers and identify
Immediately before a hemorrhoidectomy, which procedure might be performed on the patient in the
operating room? - CORRECT ANSWERS Sigmoidectomy
When a break in antisecptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist in the scrub role should first
notify the: - CORRECT ANSWERS Contaminating team member
Sponges that have been added to the sterile field after a procedure has begun should be counted by the:
- CORRECT ANSWERS Surgical technologist in the scrub role and the circulator
What is a procedure for removing excess skin from the face and neck? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Rhytidectomy
Which rongeur is used to expand the antrostomy in a Caldwell-Luc procedure? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Kerrison
Which procedure is used to visualize the cystic, hepatic, and common ducts? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Cholangiography
Once the spinous process is exposed during a laminectomy, the next instrument needed for the removal
of the lamina is a: - CORRECT ANSWERS Kerrison rongeur
What should the surgical technologist in the scrub role do during a cardiac emergency? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Remain sterile and keep the table sterile
